Renderings show plans for a total overhaul of a former Houston Post newspaper building at EaDo
A former Houston Post building has been transformed into a new mixed-use project opening in a growing neighborhood in downtown Houston’s east end.
Lovett Commercial, the same Houston-based developers behind The Post Downtown, recently announced the opening of Printhouse, a 76,000 square foot adaptive reuse project with commercial offices and retail at 2410 Polk Street. The property is approximately a 6-7 minute walk east of the famous “We Love Houston Sign” and the popular 8th Wonder Brewery. Next to the Printhouse site, another apartment project of more than 400 units is also planned, according to Lovett.
The Printhouse name pays homage to the building’s history as the site of the former Houston Post printing press, according to Lovett.
Construction work is now complete on the building envelope, some four years after Lovett began gutting and renovating the 1940s building. Lovett received historic tax credits to preserve much of the original character of the building, according to the developer. Power Brown Architecture is the project architect.
CVS Pharmacy is the anchor retail tenant with a 14,000 square foot drive-in store that opened in early February. A spokesperson for Lovett said the group aims to lease the remaining 6,000 square feet of retail space to restaurants.
Future office tenants can also access a large rooftop terrace with views of the downtown Houston skyline.
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Lovett Commercial – the parent company of Lovett Commercial, Lovett Homes and InTown Homes – is moving its own offices to the second floor of the project in April. In December, Lovett sold its current office building at 1520 Oliver Street and plans to move into an approximately 20,000 square foot office within Printhouse to meet their need for more space as the company grows. business continues to grow.
“This is our first commercial project at EaDo. We have seen rapid growth in the EaDo district over the past few years and wanted to be at the forefront of its continued development,” David Foor, Vice President of Lovett Commercial, said in an emailed statement. .
There remains an additional 40,000 square feet of office space available for lease under the project, said Tyle Garrett, senior vice president of real estate firm Transwestern, who is working with Katy Gragg on leasing the space.
So far, the types of potential office tenants interested in the project include alternative energy companies, creative industry companies and marketing agencies, Garrett said.
“This building appeals to a business looking for funky yet functional office space in a highly creative neighborhood with walking access to some of Houston’s best restaurants and bars,” Garrett said. “The Printhouse represents the largest office availability on the EaDo market. Plus, Lovett has done a great job restoring an old landmark that evokes Houston native nostalgia.
EaDo areas offer a niche office submarket where people can truly “live, work and play” with all the new housing and retail options popping up, Garrett added.
Another apartment complex is planned next to the Printhouse, according to Lovett. The developer plans to sell this project to one of the area’s largest apartment developers, a spokesperson for Lovett said, without revealing the developer’s name. This proposed project is expected to include over 400 apartments with construction expected to begin by the end of this year. Further details were not immediately available.