910 Louisiana Street

One Shell Plaza

Rising 50 stories in the heart of the city’s financial district, One Shell Plaza has become a downtown Houston landmark – as classic in design today as it was when it was completed over a decade ago. Designed by the Chicago office of Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill, this 1.2 million-square-foot tower tapers gradually upward from a landscaped marble plaza at the intersection of Louisiana and McKinney streets. A series of closely spaced columns frame the structure, emphasizing building height while creating the definite impression of a gently undulating exterior wall. Imposing archways on the tower’s east and west sides mark the entrances to One Shell Plaza. And the plaza’s travertine continues inside, paving the regal lobby from floor to ceiling.

From the lobby, three elevator banks provide efficient service to the offices above. Two freight elevators serve all floors, and two shuttle cabs operate between penthouse levels. Elevators and escalators also link One Shell Plaza directly with the downtown tunnel system, with its restaurants, office supply stores, newsstands, and other amenities.

On the 49th floor, the exclusive Houston Club offers a full complement of fine dining, entertainment, and meeting facilities. On-site parking is available for 381 cars, with an additional 1,086 spaces across the street in Two Shell Plaza garage.

Interior Space: Each floor at One Shell Plaza features solid core walnut doors that run the full nine feet from floor to ceiling; polished chrome hardware; “12 x 12” concealed spline acoustical ceiling tile; carpeting and horizontal mini-blinds. Fully tiled restrooms feature wall-sized mirrors and marble vanity tops.

Energy Efficiency: Windows of tinted dual-pane glass have insulating properties, which minimizes heat loss and gain. A sophisticated air conditioning system – with 20 individually controlled thermostats and two air handling units per floor – affords maximum tenant comfort and control. Lighting is provided by efficient fluorescent fixtures recessed in honeycomb lenses.

Parking Rates: $215 unreserved/ $285 reserved.
Overtime AC Rate: $25.00/air handler/hour (2 per floor)
Additional parking in Two Shell Plaza is available, $200.00 unreserved, $265.00 reserved.

This building was awarded an Energy Star label in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 for its operating efficiency.

In 2009 and 2014, this building was awarded LEED certification at the Gold level by the U.S. Green Building Council.