April 19, 2023
HOUSTON – Transwestern Real Estate Services (TRS) announces Museum of Illusions has signed a 5,749-square-foot lease within Houston’s iconic retail and tourist destination, The Galleria. Transwestern Managing Director Crystal Allen and Vice President Kim Bernick represented the landlord, IA Lodging Houston Galleria, who also owns the Westin Galleria Hotel, in the transaction.
The Museum of Illusions will feature dozens of exhibits devoted to optical illusions and 3D holograms intended to deceive reality. Suitable for all ages, this interactive and immersive experience is conveniently located directly next to the West Alabama entrance of The Galleria mall. Construction on the museum began on April 10, 2022.
“Entertainment and social media experiences are actively expanding throughout the country,” said Allen. “We are thrilled to bring this attraction to the Houston market.”
Upon its opening in the summer of 2023, this location will join a family of over 60 locations worldwide, including museums in Dubai, London, New Delhi and Shanghai. Subhi Gharbieh of G + A Real Estate represented the tenant in the transaction.
“Working with Crystal and the team at Transwestern was an absolute pleasure - making a unique and challenging deal with lots of moving parts, very smooth and painless,” said Gharbieh. “We’re extremely excited about our space in The Galleria, the soon-to-be home of our third Museum of Illusions location in Texas.”
About Transwestern Real Estate Services
Transwestern Real Estate Services (TRS) adds value for investors, owners and occupiers of all commercial property types through a comprehensive perspective and by providing solutions grounded in sound market intelligence. Part of the Transwestern companies, the firm applies a consultative approach to Agency Leasing, Asset Services, Tenant Advisory + Workplace Solutions, Capital Markets, and Research & Investment Analytics.
The privately held Transwestern companies have been delivering a higher level of personalized service and innovative real estate solutions since 1978. Through an integrated, customized approach that begins with good ideas, the firm drives value for clients across commercial real estate services, development, investment management, and opportunistic endeavors for high-net-worth investors. Operating from 33 U.S. offices, Transwestern extends its platform capabilities globally through strategic alliance partners whose unique geographic, cultural, and business expertise fuels creative solutions. Learn more at transwestern.com and @Transwestern.
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