Morales Capital Group Excites Houston's CRE Landscape with Revitalization of Historic HPE/Compaq Computer Campus

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- In the face of Houston’s challenging commercial real estate market conditions, entrepreneur Eduardo Morales, CEO of Mexcor International and Morales Capital Group, has taken a bold step by acquiring the 2.3 million square foot former HPE/Compaq Computer Campus.

Morales envisions the newly rebranded Viva Center as, “a transformative tech hub that seamlessly blends Houston's rich history with futuristic innovations. With a focus on integrating cutting-edge infrastructure and next-gen application platforms, Viva Center aims to lead the charge in shaping Houston's technological landscape for years to come.”

Brandi Sikes, MCR, CRE, and Liz Westcott, both of SVN | J. Beard Real Estate – Greater Houston, have been appointed to lease the office buildings at Viva Center, championing the entry of dynamic businesses into this historic space. Recently, Sikes and Westcott facilitated a 54,247-square-foot lease on behalf of Morales Capital Group. The tenant, SynergenX, was represented by Chris Sacco of Lumicre.

According to Sikes, “The signing of a ten-year lease by SynergenX, a cutting-edge health and wellness company, highlights Viva Center's reputation as a hub for forward-thinking enterprises. SynergenX will establish its corporate headquarters and streamline its external operations within their new 54,247-square-foot space.” Morales went on to add, “This partnership exemplifies Viva Center's commitment to cultivating a vibrant ecosystem for innovation, collaboration, and progressive businesses.”

At the forefront of the Viva Center revitalization is Freddy Vaca, a dynamic tech entrepreneur based in Dallas. Morales and Vaca have teamed up to found VivaVerse Solutions, a pioneering venture specializing in cutting-edge, high-density, immersion-cooling data center solutions aimed at catering to the needs of hyperscalers. As President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of VivaVerse Solutions, Vaca is, “Not only excited to lead the company but also to spearhead the establishment of a groundbreaking tech hub for next-generation applications at Viva Center.”

Strategically located on SH 249 between Beltway 8 and the Grand Parkway, Viva Center offers 1.3 million square feet of industrial space, one million retail square feet of office and tech lab space, and two million square feet of parking garages. The campus features a host of amenities designed to support its vibrant community of innovators. These include versatile conference facilities, 6,000-plus garage parking spaces with climate-controlled skywalks, a full-service cafeteria, a fitness center, and an outdoor pavilion. Hike and bike trails connect to the adjacent 80-acre Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve. Morales invites the community to join Viva Center's transformative journey, encouraging collaboration and the exploration of synergistic ideas to drive innovation forward.