Tianqing Real Estate Development, the United States subsidiary of Chinese real estate company Tianqing Group, released new renderings this week showing a redesigned scheme for The Allen in Houston. To be located on the southeast corner of Allen Parkway and Gillette Street, across from Buffalo Bayou Park, the mixed-use development has been designed as a connector between downtown and uptown Houston.

New rendering for The Allen, image via HOK

As Tianqing's first project in the United States, developed in collaboration with DC Partners, the $500 million development will include a retail component managed by Transwestern Retail and a 200,000-square-foot office element managed by Stream Realty Partners. A luxury hotel chain operated by Thompson Hotels will also be part of the new HOK-designed complex.

The two released renderings showcase the exterior and interior design of the futuristic development, which shows a plunge pool and wide outdoor terrace separating the indoor and outdoor lifestyle of the condominiums. Judging by the image, residents are in for some fantastic all-encompassing views of the downtown skyline. The main tower is composed of three stacked volumes accented by horizontal lines, while the podium structures are topped by a deluge of greenery.

A new rendering showcases the interior, image via HOK

We'll continue to track the development through to approval and construction. 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.