| Banks |
Banks - As the financial industry continues to expand here in Texas, Pyramid Masonry has met
the needs of its clients by successfully completing numerous banking & financial institutions in
Houston and surrounding cities. |
Click to enlarge |
|
Capital One, Champions Forest
GC: Workman Commercial
Architect: Levinson Alcoser Associates, LP
Description: One of seven and counting successfully completed Capital One banks. This project consisted of a field and accent brick veneer, complimented by an Arriscraft base and banding. |
Click to enlarge |
|
Capital One, Northwest
GC: Tuscan Builders, LP
Architect: Levinson Alcoser Associates, LP
Description: Limestone at pilasters, entry & canopy columns, coupled with an arriscraft wainscoat surrounding the building. |
Click to enlarge |
|
Compass Bank, San Antonio
GC: JE Dunn Construction
Architect: KPS Group, Inc.
Description: One of four and counting successfully completed Compass Banks for JE Dunn Construction. Two different shades of brick create a pleasant façade on this structure. |
Click to enlarge |
|
Horizon Capital Bank [Currently Frost Bank]
GC: WS Bellows Construction
Architect: McCleary/German Architects
Description: The wainscoat around the bank consisted of custom-made Arriscraft units in both straight and radiused runs. An intricate application of polished granite from China created the building’s ornate entryway. |
Retail |
Click to enlarge |
|
Crossroads Plaza
GC: Comanche Contractors
Architect: Covarrubias Associates
Description: Elegant stone pilasters complimented by a brick veneer came together nicely on this handsome looking retail center. A significant portion of the structural walls were load-bearing 8” CMU. |
Click to enlarge |
|
Shopping Center @ Highway 290
GC: Gulf Coast Commercial Group
Description: The building shell was constructed entirely of 8” structural CMU, and was faced with natural limestone and cast stone banding |
Religious |
Click to enlarge |
|
Southwest Baptist Church
GC: Tellepsen Builders
Description: Cast stone entry columns, brickwork, & miscellaneous patchwork |
Click to enlarge |
|
Central Baptist Church
GC: Barnier Building Systems
Description: Brick veneer formed the church’s entire facade |
K-12 Education |
Click to enlarge |
|
Austin Middle School, Galveston County ISD
GC: Jamail & Smith Construction
Architect: Michael Gaertner Architects
Description: The scope of work consisted of structural CMU and modular brick veneer at the school’s new gym and mechanical room additions, as well as extensive renovation work to existing buildings using CMU and structural glazed tile. |
Click to enlarge |
|
Southeast Relief Elementary School, Montgomery ISD
GC: Brookstone, LP
Architect: RWS Architects
Description: With heavily reinforced load-bearing block walls, a multi-banded brick veneer, and aesthetically-pleasing glass block radius walls, this relief school has become an architectural triumph for the Montgomery County school district. |
Industrial - One of Pyramid Masonry’s major niches, our industrial and petrochemical work has
become a significant part of our portfolio. Our expertise in the highly-regulated and specialized industrial construction market has allowed us to successfully complete dozens of refinery and plant projects over the years. |
Click to enlarge |
|
Lyondell Citgo
GC: Moorhouse Construction (now Bartlett Cocke)
Architect: Brad Adams Walker Architecture
Description: Twenty thousand square foot ‘explosion-proof’ CMU control building for the Lyondell Citgo refinery in Pasadena, TX |
Click to enlarge |
|
Aristech Chemical
GC: Demar, Ltd.
Architect: Demar Architecture
Description: Constructed in Aristech Chemical’s LaPorte, TX plant, this structural CMU building had enough vertical reinforcing in it to give it the designation ‘explosion-proof’ |
Hospitality |
Click to enlarge |
|
Hilton Garden Inn, Pearland
GC: Horizon Group International
Architect: Mitchell, Carlson, Stone, Inc.
Description: Pyramid’s second Hilton hotel, this structure consisted of 5-story high structural CMU walls anchored to concrete plank flooring at every level. |
Click to enlarge |
|
Staybridge Suites
GC: Hoar Construction
Architect: Mitchell, Carlson, Stone, Inc.
Description: Synthetic stone & cast stone encase the entire first two floors of the building |
Higher Education |
Click to enlarge |
|
John B. Coleman Library - Prairie View A&M University
GC: Liquatech
Architect: VLK Architects
Description: One of Pyramid Masonry’s most ambitious projects to date, The John B. Coleman Library Exterior Repairs at Texas A&M University’s Prairie View campus consisted of taking down approximately 700,000 existing brick to allow for waterproofing repairs and re-facing the entire library with new brick. The scope also consisted of extensive cast stone work, with each of the 3,000-plus pound pieces having to be mechanically hoisted and set into place. |
Click to enlarge |
|
Texas Institute for Preclinical Studies
The Texas A&M University System, College Station, TX
GC: Vaughn Construction
Architect: Perkins + Will
Description: 4”, 8” & 12” load-bearing CMU with heavy vertical reinforcing combined to create a structurally sound facility on Texas A&M’s main campus |
|
|
|
Rice University Collaborative Research Center
GC: Linbeck Group, LLC
Architect: Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill
Description: Exemplifying Pyramid Masonry’s wide-ranging capabilities, this 100% hardscape project consisted of brick and concrete pavers, as well as cast stone, set in intricate patterns that enhance and beautify Rice University’s already exceptional main campus. |
Healthcare |
|
|
|
North Cypress Medical Center Shell
GC: Balfour Beatty
Architect: David Stokes Collaborative, P.C.
Description: Modular brick and cast stone panels combine to make a striking façade on this structure |
Click to enlarge |
|
Sugar Land Medical Building Level III Addition
GC: Balfour Beatty
Architect: Gensler
Description: Brick veneer and cast stone, including 10’ diameter cast stone medallions mechanically set into the veneer. |
|
|
|
UT Health Science Center Research Park Complex
GC: Hensel Phelps Construction Co.
Architect: WHR Architects, Inc.
Description: Modular brick covers the entire façade of this new seven-story facility located in Houston’s medical center. Structural CMU was used throughout the 6th floor to build the testing/holding rooms. |
Government & Military |
Click to enlarge |
|
Predator Operations Complex
GC: Matl Construction Company
Architect: Burns & McDonnell
Description: Modular brick, CMU, & cast stone on new military complex at Houston’s Ellington Field Air Force Base |
| |
|
|
Click to enlarge |
|
Julia Ideson Public Library
GC: Balfour Beatty
Architect: Gensler
Description: Located in the heart of downtown Houston, this addition was erected on the south side of the original Julia Ideson Library built in the 1920’s. The entire exterior of the addition consisted of structural CMU block with a brick veneer that seamlessly matched the brick on the original building. Also of note is the ornate cast stone and marble arches and medallions that further enhance the library’s distinguished look. Working in extremely confined spaces and on an accelerated schedule, Pyramid was happy to help complete the project in time for the mayoral farewell party, which was held in the new addition. |
| |
|
|
Golf Country Clubs - Pyramid Masonry is proud to have undertaken and successfully executed the masonry scope
on six major golf country clubs to date. These include Fazio Golf Clubhouse , The Houstonian Golf Course & Country
Club, Blackhorse Golf Club, Shadow Hawk Golf Club, Redstone Golf Club, & The River Oaks Country Club Addition. |
Click to enlarge |
|
The Club at Carlton Woods
GC: DE Harvey Builders
Architect: EDI Architecture
Description: A multi-faceted masonry project that included ornate applications with natural stone veneer work as well as flatwork, 12” CMU, cast stone and cantera stone columns. |
Click to enlarge |
|
The Houstonian Golf Course & Country Club
GC: Balfour Beatty
Architect: Griffin Architects / Whitney & Whitney
Description: One of the crowning features of this club is its large, 3-story masonry fireplace that extends through the roof of the structure – built of natural limestone and sandstone, it is the centerpiece of the club’s master dining room. Brick pavers make up the club’s generous patios. |
Click to enlarge |
|
Shadow Hawk Golf Club
GC: Balfour Beatty
Architect: Griffin Architects / Whitney & Whitney
Description: A series of cast stone columns set atop brick pavers in a herringbone pattern create an elegant appearance throughout the grounds of the golf club. Inside, two large masonry fireplaces accent the club’s living and dining rooms. |
Click to enlarge |
|
The River Oaks Country Club Additions & Renovations
GC: Balfour Beatty
Architect: Kirksey Architects
Description: One of the oldest and most prestigious golf country clubs in Houston, The River Oaks Country Club recently underwent an ambitious renovation and expansion. Pyramid Masonry was selected to face the club’s new addition with brick and cast stone to match the original building’s façade, as well as to perform extensive masonry renovation work to the club’s existing infrastructure. |
Correctional Facilities |
 Click to enlarge |
|
Brazoria County Youth Detention Center
GC: JE Dunn Construction
Architect: Johnston, LLC
Description: 6” & 8” structural CMU work |
| |
|
|
Commercial Offices |
Click to enlarge |
|
David Weekley Headquarters Addition
GC: Balfour Beatty
Architect: Kirksey Architecture
Description: Brick veneer & large cast stone entry columns made for a stunning combination in David Weekley’s corporate headquarters addition |
Click to enlarge |
|
101 Parklane Office Building
GC: Brothers Construction Architect: Munday/Architects
Description: The stairwells and elevator shaft, as well as the entire first level of this building consist of 8” & 12” stuctural CMU; the exterior is faced with two different types of modular brick as well as precast concrete panels and banding |
|
|
