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ABOUT THE ASTORIAN

Discreetly situated in a landmark building, as designated by The Houston Historical Society, The Astorian is an industrial chic, 14,000 square foot private loft space located in the Heights area of Houston. Conceived by Andria design to replicate New York City’s revered Grand Central Station, The Astorian is a throwback to 1920’s glamour and Art Deco design.

The venue offers a contemporary, multi-level facility equipped with 14-foot ceilings, a fully functional gourmet kitchen and bar, and floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views of downtown Houston. Warm touches such as wood paneling and soft lighting are combined with modern elements like stained concrete floors, rusted steel, brushed aluminum, and brass and copper detailing. State-of-the art technology, multi-functional fixtures and ancillary suites allow for flexible configurations to tailor the space to your exact specifications.

HISTORY + SIGNIFICANCE

1940 First constructed in the early 1900’s, 2500 Summer Street was further developed in the 1940’s when The Cook Paint and Varnish Company, one of the country’s primary automobile paint suppliers, expanded into Texas. At its peak, Cook captured more than one-third of the nation’s paint market.

1995 In 1995, the property was acquired by Houston-based artist, David Adickes, famous for his larger-than-life works, including a 67-foot tall statue of Sam Houston. While at 2500 Summer, Adickes also sculpted the busts of 43 American presidents, a 4-story tall sculpture of the Beatles, and the famous “We Love Houston” sign.

2012 Since 2012, the building has changed hands several times and in 2015, took on new life and importance as the home of one of Houston’s elite event venues, The Astorian. In keeping with the building’s rich artistic heritage, The Astorian has incorporated original pieces from the Cook Paint factory into the design, as well as one-of-a-kind creations by one of the building’s original artists, Rafael Cueto. These include the hand-laid mosaic in the bar area flooring, the 12-foot, gold-plated clock and oxidized copper dome.

ABOUTTHE ASTORIAN

Discreetly situated in a landmark building, as designated by The Houston Historical Society, The Astorian is an industrial chic, 14,000 square foot private loft space located in the Heights area of Houston. Conceived by Andria design to replicate New York City’s revered Grand Central Station, The Astorian is a throwback to 1920’s glamour and Art Deco design.

The venue offers a contemporary, multi-level facility equipped with 14-foot ceilings, a fully functional gourmet kitchen and bar, and floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views of downtown Houston. Warm touches such as wood paneling and soft lighting are combined with modern elements like stained concrete floors, rusted steel, brushed aluminum, and brass and copper detailing. State-of-the art technology, multi-functional fixtures and ancillary suites allow for flexible configurations to tailor the space to your exact specifications.

HISTORY + SIGNIFICANCE

1940 First constructed in the early 1900’s, 2500 Summer Street was further developed in the 1940’s when The Cook Paint and Varnish Company, one of the country’s primary automobile paint suppliers, expanded into Texas. At its peak, Cook captured more than one-third of the nation’s paint market.

1995 In 1995, the property was acquired by Houston-based artist, David Adickes, famous for his larger-than-life works, including a 67-foot tall statue of Sam Houston. While at 2500 Summer, Adickes also sculpted the busts of 43 American presidents, a 4-story tall sculpture of the Beatles, and the famous “We Love Houston” sign.

2012 Since 2012, the building has changed hands several times and in 2015, took on new life and importance as the home of one of Houston’s elite event venues, The Astorian. In keeping with the building’s rich artistic heritage, The Astorian has incorporated original pieces from the Cook Paint factory into the design, as well as one-of-a-kind creations by one of the building’s original artists, Rafael Cueto. These include the hand-laid mosaic in the bar area flooring, the 12-foot, gold-plated clock and oxidized copper dome.

UNIQUE DETAILS

clock - unique details

THE CLOCK A 12-foot functioning, gold-and-silver plated clock adorns the wall adjacent to the raised lounge area. The clock was created using a multistep chemical antiquing process that traces its history to medieval artisans. The metal design was conceived utilizing the geometry of division and proportion based on patterns and cycles occurring in nature.

unique design details - wedding venue

THE MOSAIC Assembled from over half a million individually placed “tesseras”, the Mosaic incorporates several ancient Roman tile laying techniques and is encrypted using the square of the circle, the same method used to build the ancient pyramids. The juxtaposed combination of granite, travertine, marble, jade and serpentine creates a sweeping 35-foot long motif across the bar floor.

THE SKYLINE The Astorian offers breath-taking, panoramic views of the Houston Skyline, with its many skyscrapers, illuminating the space, and creating an ambience unique to the venue. For evening events, the glittering lights downtown provide a glamourous and romantic cityscape backdrop.