Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. Houston, Texas DESIGN OF CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS IN A BUILD-TO-SUIT OFFICE BUILDING KRHA was initially hired to assist this prestigious oil and gas company in evaluating build-to-suit proposals to house a new corporate headquarters. Once the developer was chosen, a team effort between the building architect and KRHA allowed critical changes to be made to accommodate specific needs of the client. A prominent feature of the six-story building was a large raised area with 20-foot ceilings, which became known as the “high-hat.” It was developed as an executive gathering spot and an area for support staff. The boardroom was positioned to take advantage of a spectacular view of downtown Houston. A wooden grid design added warmth to the space. A Deli Cafe and gathering place, as well as a training center and employee locker rooms were provided on the ground level to serve the whole building. The project not only met all of Cabot’s requirements, was constructed significantly under budget.