Triton Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Couldn't find the thread for this development on Google or here. Please merge if it does. Surge Homes is starting construction this week: http://realtynewsreport.com/2016/01/04/surge-homes-starts-three-residential-projects-in-houstons-inner-loop/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I posted the article in that Monacco thread earlier today that mentioned this as well as two other projects by Surge starting construction today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 They're crafty. I've unsubscribed from their emails months ago but I still manage to get every update . Glad they are finally starting some of the projects they've been talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted January 5, 2016 Author Share Posted January 5, 2016 I posted the article in that Monacco thread earlier today that mentioned this as well as two other projects by Surge starting construction today Ah ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 But not in their respective threads because I don't care enough to put in that level of effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 I do not like this development at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarface Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 They don't seem that bad to me. But I'm happy with the amount of infill in midtown is getting at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 http://www.har.com/2401-crawford--b108/sale_23424354 Quote 20 HOMES SOLD IN 10 DAYS! Construction is underway. PRE-CONSTRUCTION PRICING still available for a limited time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs315 Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 They're really over-emphasizing the "walkability" here and in every other press release I've seen about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quietstorm Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 6 hours ago, corbs315 said: They're really over-emphasizing the "walkability" here and in every other press release I've seen about it. I live nearby and walk around the area quite a bit. It is walkable; however, aside from Herman Park, the museums, Park Plaza Hospital and Rice, there aren't a lot of "neighborhood" places to walk to (i.e., grocery stores, cleaners, drug stores, etc.), but this is par for the course in Houston.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 55% sold https://www.surgehomes.com/blog/the-surge-factor-august-2016-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 It looks like this development is moving along nicely. From today: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 South side condos. East side townhomes. North side condos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 North West side condos I spotted a crack in the stucco already, north east side condos. East side townhomes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Looks like they are turning out even worse than the rendering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 East side townhomes and southern condos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 I wonder how long those facades will last before getting stained by the rain... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurgeHomes Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Just a quick update on the progress of our Parc at Midtown community ... Although we strive to create the most beautiful designs while always keeping our goal of affordability top-of-mind, we know we cannot please everyone. We receive many positive comments from our homebuyers regarding the aesthetic of the community and sales are great. Please note that the development is not finished so we believe it is too early to make a final assessment, including for that of stucco. When the exterior of the building is complete and the landscaped park in the center of the community is finished, we believe you will be pleasantly surprised by the overall design aesthetic. In the meantime, here are a few construction pictures of the development to-date. It is also worth noting that we offer a 10-year, insurance-backed warranty on the building's structure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 21 minutes ago, SurgeHomes said: Just a quick update on the progress of our Parc at Midtown community ... Although we strive to create the most beautiful designs while always keeping our goal of affordability top-of-mind, we know we cannot please everyone. We receive many positive comments from our homebuyers regarding the aesthetic of the community and sales are great. Please note that the development is not finished so we believe it is too early to make a final assessment, including for that of stucco. When the exterior of the building is complete and the landscaped park in the center of the community is finished, we believe you will be pleasantly surprised by the overall design aesthetic. In the meantime, here are a few construction pictures of the development to-date. It is also worth noting that we offer a 10-year, insurance-backed warranty on the building's structure. Surge - Is brick and/or siding combination cheaper? Brick is probably the best, most sustainable, and well suited environmentally for the Houston area. Stucco is a nice look, especially when done right. Good stucco or plaster is expensive. So my question is why choose stucco over brick? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 I honestly like this. I also have concerns about how well the "stucco" will wear, but these look quite a bit better than the average new townhouse. Of course I'm also a sucker for a rear-loading garage off a shared driveway/alley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdog08 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 I also like this development and how it fits in with the surrounding area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 On 4/24/2018 at 5:26 PM, Avossos said: Surge - Is brick and/or siding combination cheaper? Brick is probably the best, most sustainable, and well suited environmentally for the Houston area. Stucco is a nice look, especially when done right. Good stucco or plaster is expensive. So my question is why choose stucco over brick? Thanks This look is actually fairly nice. Much better than Brick and Hardy Plank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 32 minutes ago, Luminare said: This look is actually fairly nice. Much better than Brick and Hardy Plank. If you think stucco looks nicer than brick, that is your opinion. My opinion is the opposite. My question is was the choice a design choice or a cost choice. I will never buy a stucco structure unless there is masonry underneath it. If you read up on the issues with stucco in Houston, you might understand why I asked the question.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Avossos said: If you think stucco looks nicer than brick, that is your opinion. My opinion is the opposite. My question is was the choice a design choice or a cost choice. I will never buy a stucco structure unless there is masonry underneath it. If you read up on the issues with stucco in Houston, you might understand why I asked the question.. To answer that question, its both. Depends on the context and situation. Same with stucco or brick. Depends on the context and situation. I really like brick, but nobody does anything interesting with it around here. The main reason we see a lot of brick is mostly because the trades are better with building with brick than stucco. We actually should be using more stucco in this environment because it better reflects heat. The problem is that many don't know how to apply stucco very well, or they don't use the right mixtures to satisfy the humid environment. The problem with brick is that while its easier to make brick look good (its pretty straight forward), its very bad when it comes to absorbing heat. Stone the same way. These materials bring in too much heat into a building making it harder to cool (which puts greater stress on HVAC systems). Houston is therefore a tough environment to design for when it comes to materials. We are too hot, too muggy, and at risk to too many natural disaster events. Seems architects forever around here have been trying to crack that code. Its a difficult balance. In the end I care about what the design intent is and if the material matches the intent. In this case, the materials of stucco and wood match well with its clean line modern/contemporary intent. If the project happens to be more brick and stone then its great either way, again design intent matters. EDIT: An example of an interesting way of using brick recently that also matches the design intent is the new Moody Arts building at Rice. Just remembered an example and thought to include that in this post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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