Leaders, architects and guests associated with the Museo Institute for Medical Arts, a 10-story medical building in Houston's Museum District, attended a formal grand opening Sept. 21. The professional medical tower was designed by PJMD Architects’ Marko Dasigenis in collaboration with architect Huitt-Zollars and architectural colorist Carl Black.

The exterior of the building on San Jacinto Street. (Melissa Enaje/Community Impact)
This is the exterior of the building on San Jacinto Street. (Melissa Enaje/Community Impact)



Dr. Mike Mann is the founder of Mann Eye Institute and said he bought the property more than 20 years ago. He thanked his family and numerous project partners during the event.

Mann Eye Institute is one of the tenants in the building. Dr. Mike Mann is the founder of the medical office and spoke at the grand opening. (Melissa Enaje/Community Impact)
Mann Eye Institute is one of the tenants in the building. Dr. Mike Mann is the founder of the medical office and spoke at the grand opening. (Melissa Enaje/Community Impact)



"This is a temple of healing, and for me personally, it is a temple of love. That is what it represents to me, my family and everyone who worked on this facility," Mann said.

The interior of the medical building is influenced by Greek architecture and folklore, such as the Winged Victory of Samothrace. (Melissa Enaje/Community Impact)
The interior of the medical building is influenced by Greek architecture and folklore, such as the Winged Victory of Samothrace. (Melissa Enaje/Community Impact)