ArchitecturalPRGirl Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Opening in 1971, One Shell Plaza 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 so why the 25 yr award when it was built in 71? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 A Houston tradition, The Downtown Club, an exclusive, private club was added to the 49th floor in 1972. I used to work in that building and the Downtown Club is so elegant and has views that would leave one......breathless. You dont even feel like your in Houston when your up there. More like Toronto or Ontario. Ooops almost forgot...Be yourself Houston! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchitecturalPRGirl Posted February 19, 2007 Author Share Posted February 19, 2007 so why the 25 yr award when it was built in 71?Because they just honored their 2006 winners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilioScotia Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 (edited) Opening in 1971, One Shell Plaza Edited February 20, 2007 by FilioScotia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 (edited) I think, but I'm not certain, that a new building in Los Angeles may be taller. I am almost certain it's the Bank Of America building in beautiful downtown LA. However; this one has been here for several years. Remember they (Martians) blew it up in Independance day? Edited February 20, 2007 by Vertigo58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 I am almost certain that when One Shell was built in 1971, it was not just the tallest building in Texas, and the south, but, at a mere 50 floors, it was also the tallest building west of the Mississippi. It had that distinction for some time, until the 75 floor Chase Center was built.I think, but I'm not certain, that a new building in Los Angeles may be taller.I think 1 Shell Plaza was only "tallest west of the Mississippi" for less then a year. The Transamerica Pyramid in S.F. (853ft.) held the title from 1972-1974. Which was replaced by the Aon Center in L.A. , until the JP Morgan Chase tower was built here, which from until 1989, when the US Bank Tower in L.A. (pictured above) was completed.Also, 1 Shell Plaza was surpassed in height by 1100 Louisiana in 1980 - for Texas and the South. But Atlanta's Bank of America Plaza is the tallest in the south, standing at 1,023ft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saddleman Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 25 years? 2006 - 1971 = 35 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 25 years? 2006 - 1971 = 35 yearsIt's all in the paperwork. you know how that is. That and they wanted to make sure it was going to stay standing for a few more years. <shrug> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saddleman Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Shell to vacate namesake downtown tower http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2016/09/20/shell-to-vacate-namesake-downtown-tower.html Quote Six months after listing a whopping 350,000 square feet of downtown office space on the sublease market, Houston-based Shell Oil Co. is completely vacating its namesake downtown tower. Shell Oil, the U.S. arm of the Netherlands-based Royal Dutch Shell PLC (NYSE: RDS-A, RDS-B), announced Sept. 20 it will vacate One Shell Plaza and move those employees to the company's campuses in west Houston. Roughly 3,400 employees will move from the Central Business District to Shell's Woodcreek campus and its Shell Technology Center, the spokesperson said. The employees will move in the first quarter 2017. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 That is horrible news. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dml423 Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 The chronicle article I read stated that the trading group was staying downtown and they were moving the supporting groups. http://www.chron.com/business/real-estate/article/Shell-to-leave-bulk-of-its-downtown-offices-9234185.php Either way this is horrible news. I don't understand, urban revitalization is at one of the highest points ever yet, so many of these large corporations are moving to the suburbs. Is this due to the fact that the people high up in the companies grew up during the era of suburban sprawl and don't see the appeal of urban areas like the new young folks see? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 32 minutes ago, dml423 said: The chronicle article I read stated that the trading group was staying downtown and they were moving the supporting groups. http://www.chron.com/business/real-estate/article/Shell-to-leave-bulk-of-its-downtown-offices-9234185.php Either way this is horrible news. I don't understand, urban revitalization is at one of the highest points ever yet, so many of these large corporations are moving to the suburbs. Is this due to the fact that the people high up in the companies grew up during the era of suburban sprawl and don't see the appeal of urban areas like the new young folks see? Shell is consolidating into buildings they own so they will save money by not continuing to pay rent on space they don't need. Disappointing of course, but I think that is the full story. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Ugh. Terrible news. Horrible timing too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinsanity02 Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 This is a setback. I love the suburbs, but given a choice between a long commute to a suburb or to downtown with all its enhancements I'd pick downtown in a second. Anyone know the reason? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 (edited) 6 hours ago, dml423 said: The chronicle article I read stated that the trading group was staying downtown and they were moving the supporting groups. http://www.chron.com/business/real-estate/article/Shell-to-leave-bulk-of-its-downtown-offices-9234185.php Either way this is horrible news. I don't understand, urban revitalization is at one of the highest points ever yet, so many of these large corporations are moving to the suburbs. Is this due to the fact that the people high up in the companies grew up during the era of suburban sprawl and don't see the appeal of urban areas like the new young folks see? IIRC, the trading floors are at 1K Main. If Shell is consolidating into spaces they own, I'd presume the trading floors move from 1K Main to 1 Shell Plaza. Edited September 21, 2016 by tigereye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgriff Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 7 hours ago, dml423 said: The chronicle article I read stated that the trading group was staying downtown and they were moving the supporting groups. http://www.chron.com/business/real-estate/article/Shell-to-leave-bulk-of-its-downtown-offices-9234185.php Either way this is horrible news. I don't understand, urban revitalization is at one of the highest points ever yet, so many of these large corporations are moving to the suburbs. Is this due to the fact that the people high up in the companies grew up during the era of suburban sprawl and don't see the appeal of urban areas like the new young folks see? It's due to the oil crash. Remember that "Can the boom continue" thread? This is the answer to that question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 44 minutes ago, tigereye said: IIRC, the trading floors are at 1K Main. If Shell is consolidating into spaces they own, I'd presume the trading floors move from 1K Main to 1 Shell Plaza. Why would you presume that? They do not own Shell Plaza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 4 hours ago, Twinsanity02 said: This is a setback. I love the suburbs, but given a choice between a long commute to a suburb or to downtown with all its enhancements I'd pick downtown in a second. Anyone know the reason? Seriously? In case you hadn't noticed, oil prices have been languishing for some time. All oil & gas companies have been cutting spending right and left. Shell is consolidating into buildings they own so they will save money by not continuing to pay rent on space they don't need. Disappointing of course, but I think that is the full story. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmac Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Good move by Shell. Savings will be significant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Bad news who is next Chevron? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 1 hour ago, nativehoustonion said: Bad news who is next Chevron? Doubtful. Chevron owns their downtown complex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 So with 800 Bell and the Shell buildings vacated, this will leave a lot of vacant office space downtown. It could take years to absorb. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinsanity02 Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Hopefully it can be turned into a mixed use office, residential, commercial like the John Hancock in Chicago. Have no idea what a transition of that sort would cost, but it would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 The city of Houston was thinking about leasing 800 Bell. One Shell Plaza is near City Hall, and the Bob Lanier building. The COH could get a good deal from this. Then we also have BG Group Place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Before we get too carried away, it should be noted that One Shell Plaza is not being totally vacated. It has tenants other than Shell. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanize713 Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 (edited) On 9/22/2016 at 0:32 PM, Houston19514 said: Before we get too carried away, it should be noted that One Shell Plaza is not being totally vacated. It has tenants other than Shell. Correct, I believe Shell only occupies roughly 60% The article quotes them putting 350k sq ft on the market which is what a third/fourth of the building? Baker Botts is another notable tenant in this building. Edited September 23, 2016 by urbanize713 Addition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Downtown living in Houston is just not all that attractive right now. If I could afford it I would rather live in a hi rise in a more established neighborhood like Montrose, Museum district, even midtown or Uptown over downtown. Downtown just seems too new, whitewashed, wrapped in cellophane. It does not have that comfort of home feeling yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 I'm not so certain about whitewashed, but pee-stained, absolutely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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