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Image 2 of 24 The more than 100-year-old structure, now behind a fence as construction begins, is getting a $5.3 million facelift from Houston First Corp. and Buffalo Bayou Partnership. The following photos show the way the building looks now ...

(photo courtesy Lake Flato Architects, Inc.) less The more than 100-year-old structure, now behind a fence as construction begins, is getting a $5.3 million facelift from Houston First Corp. and Buffalo Bayou Partnership. The following photos show the ... more Photo: Lake Flato Architects, Inc.

Image 3 of 24 Renovations started this week on the historic Sunset Coffee Building, seen here in 2007.(Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle) Renovations started this week on the historic Sunset Coffee Building, seen here in 2007.(Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle) Photo: Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle

Image 4 of 24 Renovations started this week on the historic Sunset Coffee Building, seen here in 2007. (Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle) Renovations started this week on the historic Sunset Coffee Building, seen here in 2007. (Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle) Photo: Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle

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Image 6 of 24 Renovations started this week on the historic Sunset Coffee Building, seen here in 2007. (Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle) Renovations started this week on the historic Sunset Coffee Building, seen here in 2007. (Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle) Photo: Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle

Image 7 of 24 Renovations started this week on the historic Sunset Coffee Building, seen here in 2007. (Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle) Renovations started this week on the historic Sunset Coffee Building, seen here in 2007. (Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle) Photo: Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle

Image 8 of 24 Renovations started this week on the historic Sunset Coffee Building, seen here in 2007. (Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle) Renovations started this week on the historic Sunset Coffee Building, seen here in 2007. (Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle) Photo: Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle

Image 9 of 24 Renovations started this week on the historic Sunset Coffee Building, seen here in 2007. (Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle) Renovations started this week on the historic Sunset Coffee Building, seen here in 2007. (Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle) Photo: Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle

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Image 11 of 24 Renovations started this week on the historic Sunset Coffee Building, seen here in 2007. (Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle) Renovations started this week on the historic Sunset Coffee Building, seen here in 2007. (Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle) Photo: Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle

Image 12 of 24 Renovations started this week on the historic Sunset Coffee Building, seen here in 2007. (Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle) Renovations started this week on the historic Sunset Coffee Building, seen here in 2007. (Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle) Photo: Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle

Image 13 of 24 Renovations started this week on the historic Sunset Coffee Building, seen here in 2007. (Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle) Renovations started this week on the historic Sunset Coffee Building, seen here in 2007. (Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle) Photo: Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle

Image 14 of 24 Renovations started this week on the historic Sunset Coffee Building, seen here in 2007. (Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle) Renovations started this week on the historic Sunset Coffee Building, seen here in 2007. (Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle) Photo: Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle

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Image 16 of 24 Renovations started this week on the historic Sunset Coffee Building, seen here in 2007. (Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle) Renovations started this week on the historic Sunset Coffee Building, seen here in 2007. (Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle) Photo: Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle

Image 17 of 24 Renovations started this week on the historic Sunset Coffee Building, seen here in 2007. (Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle) Renovations started this week on the historic Sunset Coffee Building, seen here in 2007. (Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle) Photo: Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle

Image 18 of 24 Renovations started this week on the historic Sunset Coffee Building, seen here in 2007. (Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle) Renovations started this week on the historic Sunset Coffee Building, seen here in 2007. (Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle) Photo: Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle

Image 19 of 24 Renovations started this week on the historic Sunset Coffee Building, seen here in 2007. (Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle) Renovations started this week on the historic Sunset Coffee Building, seen here in 2007. (Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle) Photo: Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle

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Image 21 of 24 Renovations started this week on the historic Sunset Coffee Building, seen here in 2007. (Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle) Renovations started this week on the historic Sunset Coffee Building, seen here in 2007. (Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle) Photo: Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle

Image 22 of 24 Renovations started this week on the historic Sunset Coffee Building, seen here in 2007. (Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle) Renovations started this week on the historic Sunset Coffee Building, seen here in 2007. (Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle) Photo: Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle

Image 23 of 24 Renovations started this week on the historic Sunset Coffee Building, seen here in 2007. (Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle) Renovations started this week on the historic Sunset Coffee Building, seen here in 2007. (Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle) Photo: Sharon Steinmann / Houston Chronicle