The ION
PROJECT TYPE
Electrical Construction
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Gilbane
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
Facility Solutions Group (FSG)
ARCHITECT
Gensler
FSG Provides Electrical Construction for Sears Building Renovation Project
Executive Summary
Rice University transformed the historic Sears building in Houston into The ION, a 288,000-square-foot innovation hub featuring workspaces, labs, event areas, and shared amenities. Partnering with Gilbane, our Houston branch delivered the complete electrical scope, bringing large-scale project expertise and overcoming pandemic challenges to meet the highest standards. The ION now anchors the Rice Innovation District, positioning Houston as a leader in technology and entrepreneurship.
Project Highlights
- Transformed the 288,000 square-foot building to accommodate shared workspace, prototyping, maker resources, and event space
- Managed electrical construction for the former iconic Sears department store location with classic mid-century art deco design
- Helped position Houston as a leading resource for technological development through the Rice Innovation District
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Industrial
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Retail
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