MENU Our History Since 1957, Hines has been leading the industry in quality and innovation. “Since I founded our firm in 1957, we have been committed to quality investments in real estate, a more functional built environment, better cities and a more sustainable world. Below is a look back at some of the key moments in our history. We are even more excited about what the future holds.” – Gerald D. Hines 1957: Gerald D. Hines opens a one-man office i… 1958: Hines hires second employee and expands … 1959: As development ramps up, firm moves to P… 1960: Hines begins decade of prolific building… 1963: Completion of Joske's marks first major … 1967: Hines breaks ground on Galleria anchor N… 1968: Firm brings build-hold-lease strategy to… 1970: Galleria opens in grand style. 1971: One Shell Plaza marks Hines' first skysc… 1972: One Shell Square pierces New Orleans sky… 1973: Buys First Colony in Sugar Land - larges… 1974: Completes Lord & Taylor, phase 2 of the … 1975: Hines makes bold architectural statement… 1976: Development Manager for Memorial Hermann… 1977: Gerald Hines takes company global, celeb… 1978: Hines Commissions Henry Moore bronze for… 1979: Two Post Oak Central, 30 other projects … 1980: Hines buys first Manhattan property. 1981: Firm develops Seattle tower as Jeff Hine… 1982: Hines builds tallest tower in Texas. 1983: Galleria-area tower becomes Hines' new h… 1984: Hines completes tallest Southeast buildi… 1985: Hines completes Phase 1 of Ravinia Drive… 1986: 53rd at Third, Philip Johnson’s “Lipstic… 1987: Firm celebrates 30 years and 373 project… 1988: Five Hundred Boylston graces Boston’s Ba… 1989: Hines adds Franklin Square to nation’s c… 1990: Jeff Hines becomes firm’s president. 1991: Firm performs several restorations, incl… 1992: Construction begins on Mexico City’s Del… 1993: Joint venture with GM launches with D.C.… 1995: Hines expands European presence, starts … 1996: Hines finishes global headquarters for O… 1997: Hines turns 40 as development on Main To… 1998: Construction begins on EDF Tower in Pari… 1999: Frank Gehry–designed DZ Bank opens in Be… 2000: Hines completes Torre del Angel. 2001: Diagonal Mar Centre opens in Barcelona. 2002: Gerald Hines receives ULI Prize for Visi… 2003: 717 Texas, first LEED Platinum Texas sky… 2004: Barcelona seaside project Diagonal Mar r… 2005: Chicago’s 300 North LaSalle begins devel… 2006: 1180 Peachtree earns unprecedented LEED … 2007: Hines celebrates its 50th anniversary as… 2008: Gerald Hines receives first ever Visiona… 2009: Hines announces the initial public offer… 2010: The Hines GREEN OFFICE™ tenant program n… 2011: Hines is ranked “Greenest Company” by Co… 2012: Construction begins on massive Milan dev… 2013: Hines Global REIT acquires One Westferry… 2014: Hines completes Phase I of CityCenterDC. 2015: Gerald D. Hines celebrates his 90th birt… 2016: Hines announces plans to develop its fir… 2017: Hines celebrates its 60th anniversary as… 2018: Boston Properties and Hines celebrate th… 2019: Hines and Ivanhoé Cambridge name next-ge… 2020: The world remembers Gerald D. Hines. The… 1957 1958 1959 1960 1963 1967 1968 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Previous Next BACK TO TOP Contact Contact Us Careers Life at Hines News & Views News & Views Press Room Investment Management Overview Capital Markets Fund Management Proprietary Research Properties Overview Integrated Real Estate Overview Development Acquisitions & Dispositions Global Management Services Conceptual Construction ESG Overview Environmental Stewardship Social: Our People & Communities Governance & Responsible Investment Reports About the Firm About the Firm Leadership History Innovation Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Women's Network Regions Asia Pacific Region Eurasia Region European Region U.S. East Region U.S. Southeast Region U.S. Southwest Region U.S. Midwest Region U.S. West Region Countries SELECT MYHINES PRIVACY POLICY TERMS OF USE JAPAN DISCLAIMER Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube