1200 Smith Street

Two Allen Center

The building features a handsome precast concrete curtain wall, glazed with reflective, heat-strengthened bronze glass. More than 50% of the total acreage is devoted to landscaping, reflection pools, fountains, and plazas.

All buildings are connected by means of overhead walkways, permitting convenient climate-controlled access from all buildings to parking, health clubs, hotel, restaurants, retail shops and services. Located on downtown Houston’s tunnel system, the building provides direct covered connections from Allen Center to all major office buildings, banks, hotels, and restaurants in the Central business district.

The property also features an on-site business and sports club featuring 13 indoor tennis courts, racquetball courts, full exercise equipment, restaurant, postal sub-station, and luxury hotel. Additional off-site tenant parking is available. Reserved parking ranges from $195 to $245 and unreserved from $155 to $175. VIP parking is $315 (taxes included). Extensive life support systems include central emergency control stations, fire suppression system, emergency lighting, emergency power, public address system, pressurized smoke tower, and firefighters’ elevators. After-hours tenant suite alarms are also available in addition to uniformed security personnel with on-site supervision, 24-hours a day.

Allen Center Garage: Unreserved $195/Reserved $275
Metropolitan Garage: Unreserved $180/Reserved $235

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

In 2012, this building was awarded LEED certification at the Gold level by the U.S. Green Building Council.