We marked International Women’s Day in part by attending a special luncheon at the Asian Chamber of Commerce. Malisha Patel, mom of two boys and CEO of two(!) Memorial Hermann hospitals, was the keynote speaker. She shared heartfelt stories of her life and leadership journey. Thanks to Malisha for the infectious inspiration!
It’s time again for the annual HBJ Landmark Awards. Two projects we were privileged to work on were named Finalists. The ambitious $55 million St. Martin’s Episcopal Church expansion by Jackson & Ryan is a Public Assembly Finalist. The Arbor School by Studio Red Architects is an Education Finalist. Congratulations!
As a business with all female employees, Women’s History Month is a big deal here at PRISM. Jing Johnson conscientiously structured the business to cater to working moms. She wanted to create a working environment where attending kids’ school parties is equally as important as serving clients. Giving female employees such flexibility is an easy way for employers to empower women to contribute to their fullest. President Jimmy Carter proclaimed Women’s History Week in 1980. In 1987, Congress designated March as Women’s History Month.
Long since its days as a company town in the early 1900s, Sugar Land is now the booming hub of Fort Bend County. The city and county both routinely rank on “fastest growing” lists. Under its robust master planning effort, Sugar Land city administrators have proactively guided the development with a Land Use Plan that was approved by City Council in August 2018. In that plan, the Sugar Creek Regional Activity Center (RAC) is a designated mixed-use area that is intended to draw local and regional visitors.The District at Sugar Creek is the newest proposed development in the RAC. PRISM developed several renderings from different views as part of a rezoning request to the RAC. Kaplan Multifamily is the developer and Johnson Design Group is the architect for The District at Sugar Creek. The District at Sugar Creek is planned for a busy 8-acre corner bordered by U.S. 90A and U.S. Highway 59, the major east-west and north-south corridors, respectively. Sugar Creek RAC is currently zoned as a Business Office District; Kaplan Multifamily is requesting rezoning as a Planned Development District. The change would allow a broad mix of building uses to be incorporated into the RAC, including multifamily. The District at Sugar Creek will have two distinct areas; the larger District A will have 387 multifamily units, 15 live/work units, and a parking garage, all wrapped around a large outdoor courtyard. Just across a pedestrian-oriented street, District B will include three separate buildings for restaurant or retail use. A central lawn between the buildings will double as an event space. The Sugar Land Planning & Zoning Commission is still reviewing the zoning application and the public will have an opportunity to provide feedback in a future Public Hearing.
When it was built in 1962, the old Woodforest National Bank building (originally occupied by the Conroe Federal Savings & Loan Association) was considered ahead of its time. The modernist building had a simple rectangular plan and white façade, punctuated on one side with floor-to-ceiling windows. “It almost felt like somebody picked that thing up out of California and dropped it into Montgomery County,” according to Jay Dreibelbis, Woodforest National Bank President and CEO. And everyone noticed the building because it was prominently located on a main corner two blocks away from the county courthouse and Conroe City Hall. A new and equally attention-grabbing building now sits in its place, another landmark for Woodforest National Bank. PRISM produced the promotional renderings for LA Architects back in 2020. The sleek glass building opened to customers earlier this month, and E.E. Reed Construction, L.P. was the general contractor. LA Architects designed the 3-story building to house the bank and provide leasable Class A office and retail space. The building totals 32,800 s.f.; Woodforest has its full-service branch bank on the first floor. The spacious lobby has warm interior finishes and places for customers to sit and work. The commercial banking team is located on the second floor, where there is additional office space.
Happy Birthday to our "Fire Snake" girl Vivian Peng! Our VP of Project Management and resident yogi brings a refreshing spirit and joy for daily life to our team, like a bright ray of sunshine. You glow girl!
Chinese New Year began on Feb. 1. The celebration traditionally culminates after 15 days with a Lantern Festival. 2022 is the Year of the Tiger, indicating good things to come! Expect Tigers to be ambitious, courageous, generous, self-confident, and committed to helping others. Xīnnián hǎo to all our family and friends – New Year Goodness to you!
=ULI, the champion organization for responsible, transformative land development, hosted their 15th Annual Development of Distinction Awards in Houston last night. PRISM was privileged to produce renderings for finalist East End Maker Hub. Congrats to all finalists! We were a proud sponsor of the honorees’ reception.
The regional retail event of the year is a month away – how will you make the most of it? ICSC will be live and in-person in Dallas. Let’s talk now about ways PRISM can make your prospective retail projects jump out and grab attendee attention. Our vibrant and photo-realistic project renderings are the next best thing to touring sites in person. Deborah would love to visit with you at 713-305-1495 or send her an email to
How does PRISM keep a finger on the pulse of Houston development and design? Our resident business development wonder woman, Deborah Gross, attends four to five industry events every month! She joined several other gals at the Commercial Real Estate Millennial Misses (CREMM) Galentine’s Day Speed Networking earlier this month. What a sweet night!
