Porsche Dealership – All-Precast Concrete Structure – Legacy Precast

Best Automotive Multi Use over 100,000 Square Feet

Porsche Dealership – All-Precast Concrete Structure – Legacy Precast
Sugar Land, Texas

 

The Porsche Dealership in Sugar Land, Texas is a striking six-story, full-service facility, designed to meet Porsche’s sophisticated architectural standards while maximizing space on a compact 1.5-acre site. The all-precast concrete structure seamlessly integrates:

 

• A high-end vehicle showroom
• 16 full-service maintenance bays
• Two levels of parts storage
• Employee parking & vehicle inventory storage
• Two wash bays
• A third-level terrace

 

With a focus on efficiency, durability, and aesthetics, this dealership showcases the versatility of precast concrete in creating both a functional and architecturally compelling automotive facility.

 

Innovative Precast Solutions:
Legacy Precast joined the project early in the design phase, providing engineering feedback to optimize the structure, reduce costs, and maintain scheduling efficiency. This collaborative approach ensured that the dealership met Porsche’s signature design expectations while capitalizing on precast’s durability and speed of construction.

 

• 739 prestressed precast components were used
• Nearly 300 double tees create 115,000 sq. ft. of suspended floor space
• Large transfer beams designed for high floor loading in service bays & showroom
• Round 24” precast columns in the showroom & atrium for an elevated aesthetic

 

By utilizing a total-precast concrete system, the team was able to effectively control costs, adhere to scheduling goals, and maintain architectural integrity, all while working within a tight site footprint.

 

Structural Excellence & Aesthetic Appeal:
The all-precast construction approach delivered a modern, high-performance facility that enhances the Porsche brand’s identity while ensuring long-term durability. With a sleek façade, open interiors, and carefully integrated precast elements, this dealership not only meets functionality needs but also stands as a showpiece of innovative precast engineering.

Project Team:

• Precast Manufacturer: Legacy Precast, LLC – Brookshire, Texas
• Precast Concrete Engineer: The Consulting Engineers Group – San Antonio, Texas
• General Contractor: Christensen Building Group – Houston, Texas
• Architect: Goree Architects – Houston, Texas