The JW Marriott Houston Downtown Expansion is an adaptive reuse of the historic, 10-story Battlestein’s Building built in 1950. It is adjacent to the existing JW Marriott Houston Downtown, an adaptive reuse of the historic Samuel F. Carter Building built in 1910. Scope of work includes a 72,382-square-foot building conversion to add 56 rooms as well as the demolition and renovation of the storefront, entry vestibule, elevators, ballroom and restrooms on the first floor and meeting rooms on the second floor. Designed by MCS Architects LLC, project highlights include ribbon windows and a rooftop penthouse, bar and pool