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Although born in Waco, Texas, Lauren Rottet considers herself a Houstonian—that’s where she grew up. From an early age, the Interior Design Hall of Fame member knew all about the Montrose neighborhood’s Fondren Mansion, a Prairie School–style private home designed in 1923 by architect Alfred C. Finn for Walter...
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HISTORY LOVERS AND ARCHITECTURE AFICIONADOS, rejoice. Montrose’s revamped and revived La Colombe d’Or Mansion Hotel Houstonian Article will soon open its doors to travelers once more. The 1923 former-home of the Houston royalty Fondren family—which was bought by Dan and Steve Zimmerman in 1978—now spans about...
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The Zimmermans, owners of La Colombe d'Or Hotel, announced the addition and renovation completion and set the hotel's opening date for March 29, 2021. A glamorous art oasis in the eccentric Montrose neighborhood, international design team Rottet Studio reimagines the hotel interiors for a modern yet timeless and...
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The Zimmermans, owners of La Colombe d’Or Hotel in Houston, have announced the addition and renovation completion and set the hotel’s opening date for March 29, 2021. Located in the Montrose neighborhood, international design team Rottet Studio has reimagined the hotel interiors for a modern yet timeless and...
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After an extensive renovation and residential tower construction project, the reimagined La Colombe d’Or Hotel, 3411 Yoakum Blvd., Houston, is set to reopen on March 29. Residential units opened in August 2020. “We are thrilled to introduce the redesigned La Colombe d’Or Hotel to the city of Houston and guests...
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One of Hines’ highest-profile projects, The Residences at La Colombe d’Or in the Houston Museum District, interweaves important architecture and interiors with smart public art. Now street art is in the mix, with a bold 46-foot mural becoming the calling card for the building’s exterior. Paris-based Blek Le...
More"Last Tango" for the Residences at La Colombe d'Or is a milestone for Blek le Rat. Blek le Rat, the godfather of stencil graffiti, lives in France but last week completed the largest mural of his life, in Houston, at the age of 69. “Last Tango,” a black and white image of ballet dancers performing a...
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Assistants of French stencil graffiti artist Blek le Rat painted the 46-foot-tall “Last Tango” on the Residences at La Colombe d’Or.
Blek le Rat, “the father of stencil graffiti,” lives in France but last week completed the largest mural of his life, in Houston, at the age of 69. “Last Tango,” a...
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When searching for a new apartment, every tenant has their specific ‘must haves.’ For some, it’s in-suite laundry, and for others, it’s proximity to community amenities and conveniences. But, no matter what your needs are in a new rental, nothing beats panoramic views of the city skyline. Luckily, there’s a...
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