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Midtown's first residential high-rise towers with Aussie flair and high-tech living

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Fitzroy Residences will be Midtown's first residential high-rise tower.

Rendering courtesy of Caydon

Midtown real estate is surging, thanks in part to Australian firm Caydon, the group behind Midtown’s Laneways, a 2.5 million-square-foot mixed-use development spanning three blocks on Main, Fannin, Tuam, and McGowen streets.

Now, Caydon has revealed plans for Laneways’s second phase, a new high-rise condominium dubbed Fitzroy Residences, a first for the neighborhood. The 32-story tower promises to be a hybrid of high-living residential paired with Midtown’s first boutique hotel, a Houston flagship operated by Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, according to a press release.

With the current condo market averaging at more than $1 million, this new development is meant to bring “attainable, urban home ownership” to Houston, according to Caydon; prices here range from $279,000 to more than $1.9 million.

As CultureMap previously reported, this new project follows Laneways’ rental residential feature, Drewery Place, which was announced in 2019.

Houston living, Aussie flair
Fitzroy Residences boasts 191 condominiums, offering “world-class amenities and an Australian flair,” according to Caydon. The tower offers 16 studios averaging 567 square feet. One-bedroom homes range from 630 to 1,099 square feet; two-bedrooms range from 1,107 to 2,167 square feet; and three-bedroom penthouses ranging from 1,686 to 2,243 square feet.

The high (tech) life
Amenities include co-working spaces, a meditation room, a yoga and fitness deck, two outdoor swimming pools (one heated), a fitness center, concierge service, catering kitchen and dining facilities, and more, per a release. Residents can join Laneways FitFam, the exclusive fitness community led by a certified personal trainer.

Techies will enjoy Alexa connectivity, scene programmable lighting, Bosch Home Connect smart kitchen with standard appliances, Latch Bluetooth enabled door hardware, a resident portal, and more.

Foodies can look for Kimpton’s three-course meal restaurant on the ground floor, as well as a pool bar for residents, hotel guests, and the general public — the pool promises “spectacular city views of downtown and Uptown” a release notes.

Location, location, location
Laneways is on the METRORail, and is situated near the Med Center and the Innovation Hub. Also nearby is Midtown Park, and the new Whole Foods.
“The exterior of Fitzroy Residences is inspired by nature, and the winding waterways of Houston,” said Giuditta De Santis, director of Caydon Architecture & Design, in a statement. “Fins and curvy slabs in the buildings represent the flow and waves of ‘The Bayou City.’ For the interiors, we wanted to capture the fresh, urban feel of Midtown and mix it with a dash of Melbourne’s edginess.”

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Sugar Land's first new apartment complex in 13 years breaks ground

Pearl Lake Pointe luxury apartment complex Sugar Land.

Rendering Courtesy of Morgan

Pearl Lake Pointe is a 376-unit luxury apartment complex slated for early summer 2027 in Sugar Land.

Sugar Land is welcoming its first new apartment development in more than a decade. Pearl Lake Pointe, a 376-unit luxury community from developers Morgan and Carlyle, is underway at 16435 Creekbend Drive.

Construction began in November, with an official groundbreaking held this week. “The groundbreaking of Pearl Lake Pointe marks an exciting new chapter for the Lake Pointe peninsula,” Sugar Land Mayor Carol K. McCutcheon said in a statement. “After years of planning and collaboration with Morgan, this project delivers much-needed, high-quality multifamily housing and strengthens our long-term vision for a vibrant, connected district. This milestone will help drive continued reinvestment and momentum throughout Lake Pointe and across Sugar Land.”

Set across 6.46 acres, the five-story complex will feature five live-work units, a six-story parking garage, and 9,940 square feet of commercial office space. Fitness centers, a resort-inspired pool, a golf simulator, a sky lounge, and a cafe are among the planned amenities.

Inside the residences, features include open-concept floor plans, quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances, washers and dryers, and balconies in select units.

“Pearl Lake Pointe is a unique opportunity to elevate the living experience and set a new benchmark for luxury in Sugar Land,” Kase Pappert, Morgan senior development manager, said. “We are grateful for the City’s partnership and look forward to helping re-energize the Lake Pointe peninsula with a welcoming community that feels like home and connects residents to the amenities right outside their door.”

Roughly 20 miles from downtown Houston, the site has views of Brooks Lake and is adjacent to the former Fluor corporate campus currently being transformed into the Lake Pointe Green mixed-use development.

The first Pearl Lake Pointe units are slated for delivery in early summer 2027. Morgan and Carlyle will own and manage the community, with project financing provided by Texas Capital Bank.

“With Pearl Lake Pointe, Carlyle and Morgan are redefining multifamily living and adding meaningful momentum to address the demand for high-quality housing in the Sugar Land submarket,” said Adam Buchwald, Carlyle managing director and partner. “Partnering with Morgan — an accomplished developer with a strong track record — makes this project even more exciting, and Pearl Lake Pointe is a standout addition to Carlyle’s portfolio of high-quality multifamily developments.”

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