In the span of just seven months, this Houston penthouse went from empty concrete box to snazzy duplex atop one of the city’s luxury condo buildings.
Taking up half of the Belfiore’s top two floors, the brand-new unit sprawls across almost 9,000 square feet. A private elevator whisks you up to the penthouse, which was once owned by an entity affiliated with the family of Bob McNair, the late billionaire who founded the Houston Texans. An engraved detail concealed in one of two primary suites nods to that lineage, and the developers—Jeffrey Fawaz and Mike Elaridi of Fratelli Companies, in collaboration with Ghandi Saad and Salim Obeid of RSG Development Group—are considering incorporating another, larger homage to McNair in the final design.
Luxe La Cornue and Gaggenau appliances have been installed in the kitchen.
Harry Stonhill
Fit for football royalty, the condo features plenty of high-end details, including custom materials and finishes created locally or sourced from Italy and Turkey. The kitchen, situated on the main floor, is a particular standout, showcasing a massive island topped with Viola marble and a full suite of Gaggenau and La Cornue appliances, including multiple ovens that will come in handy for entertaining large groups. Meals can also be enjoyed in the accompanying breakfast nook, the formal dining room, or one of two corner terraces.
