3.2K 
The Cesar Pelli-designed Four Oaks Place office complex in Houston has a new neighbour. Transwestern is the developer behind the 30-storey addition at 1500 Post Oak Boulevard, which now serves as the modern headquarters of petroleum company BHP Billiton. Boasting a Pickard Chilton design, the tower forms a new focal point for the cluster of buildings in the immediate area with its contemporary glass figure.
Tenants and visitors to the building will be greeted by a spacious lobby that is naturally lit courtesy of its large perimeter panes of glass. The exterior is articulated by a delicate array of sunshades, breaking up the monotony of the glass facade while reducing heat gain from the strong Texas sun.
The structure consolidates BHP Billiton's United States employees — spread across Four Oaks Place, downtown Houston and Tulsa, Oklahoma — into one central facility. The company is the American subsidiary of the global natural resources giant based in Melbourne, Australia.
With the development substantially completed, tenants will enjoy access to a skybridge linking the older tower at 1360 Post Oak Boulevard, plus a landscaped rooftop garden atop the seven-level parking garage. Webcam images pointed at the development show that the company's branding has been installed at the top of the tower.
Additional images and information can be found in the Database file linked below. Want to get involved in the discussion or share your photos? Check out the associated Forum thread or leave a comment at the bottom of this page.
