Houston19514 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 On 11/17/2018 at 0:29 PM, dbigtex56 said: Can't speak for everyone (I don't know everyone), but I've known plenty of people who were thrilled to move into high-rises, and even more thrilled to move out. Among the reasons: that spectacular view, with its ever-changing tapestry, is a novelty that can wear off rather quickly. I've heard people say "Hell, after the first month, I barely even looked out the windows." High-rises are buildings in which people commute. After a day of dealing with Houston traffic, many people just want to go home. Instead, there's the parking garage to deal with, the waiting for elevators, the unpredictable stopping and starting on other floors. You're home - but you're not really home. Those extra few minutes can be frustrating. Then, there's the whole elevator etiquette question. Not everyone enjoys being cheek-to-jowl with strangers who use too much perfume (or not enough, if you get my drift). Awkward silences and awkward conversations aren't for everyone. Situations where multiple people are transporting dogs or armloads of groceries are amusing on sit-coms, but sometimes annoying in real life. Having to make two trips is maddening if it means riding an extra 30 or 40 (or more) floors. If you forget your sunglasses or Chap-Stick, often it's easier to buy replacements than to make that trek again. In other words, I'd qualify that "yes". Interesting. My experience is the exact opposite. Every person I know who has moved into a high-rise absolutely loves it and has no interest in moving out. One couple I know moved into an Uptown high-rise "temporarily" while they remodeled their single-family house; they loved high-rise living so much they ended up staying there and selling their remodeled house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkultra25 Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 9 hours ago, H-Town Man said: Cheery. Particularly when you imagine Sartre kicking his heels up and whistling "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 On Instagram I saw physical model of the three Westcreek residental towers. The model also had a full development across the street. Where the surface lot(s) are. Are there 3 or 4 midrises planned? This isn’t the D/C Partners office bldg. Not on the same street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Here's the Instagram with the additional mid rises across from Arabella https://www.instagram.com/p/BAX0ephJPYK/ 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 What account is this from? And why do they keep getting shorter damnit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBC2HTX Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 (edited) Getting shorter? Gables Westcreek is 15 stories, so about the same height as The Wilshire. The building(s) to the north looks about the same height and the one fronting San Felipe (which is supposed to be an office building), across from Arabella is about 8, which seems right as RD doesn’t want to obstruct his condo views. These building were always in the plans. The building(s) in-between gables and the office building are likely the two high-rise apartment buildings referenced in this 4 year old article. http://www.olivermcmillan.com/buzz/news/286/tall_buildings_to_rise_near_river_oaks_district Edited November 25, 2018 by LBC2HTX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 1 hour ago, BigFootsSocks said: And why do they keep getting shorter damnit So the other towers still have great views of the Galleria? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyc05 Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 That Instagram post was back in 2016. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Pure awesomeness https://www.instagram.com/p/Bra2bNvjpIf/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Incoming renders 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BigFootsSocks Posted January 28, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 28, 2019 (edited) sup girl wanna check out that rooftop bar peep the planning commission agenda for deets Edited January 28, 2019 by BigFootsSocks 20 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Sexy, looks like something you'd see in London. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Nice looking project but it has definitely shrunk from the original 25 floors. However, I'd rather have this than another box. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 (edited) 17 hours ago, BigFootsSocks said: sup girl wanna check out that rooftop bar peep the planning commission agenda for deets Wow I like it! Thanks for the post!!! The only thing I wish was different would be the side facing Westheimer...wish they would make that some sort of retail or coffee shop etc instead of a blank wall. Edited January 29, 2019 by gene 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 25 minutes ago, gene said: Wow I like it! Thanks for the post!!! The only thing I wish was different would be the side facing Westheimer...wish they would make that some sort of retail or coffee shop etc instead of a blank wall. Its a blank wall because the lot that is between this site and westheimer is where phase II of this development will take place which is the apartment building (not exactly a highrise, but taller than a mid-rise). The blank wall makes sense since it will eventually be covered up. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 On 5/23/2018 at 2:38 AM, Urbannizer said: Office component for phase II has been given the axe, hotel begins this Fall http://www.olivermcmillan.com/places/projects/49/river_oaks_district_phase_ii This is a reminder of what is going in between Westheimer and new hotel. This will be Phase II. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatguysly Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Very cool looking building. 17 stories is still a good height. This area is getting dense. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Wow thank you Luminare! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 This block of land between 610, Westheimer, San Felipe, and the train tracks is almost unrecognizable from 10 years ago. Amazing development in these past few years. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Ouzo Bay and Loch Bar buildouts 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Highrise Tower Posted February 11, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 11, 2019 (edited) Equinox site prep started Edited February 11, 2019 by ekdrm2d1 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timoric Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) - Edited July 12, 2019 by Timoric 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Dark photo, but work continues. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Restaurants update 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Hover mouse over locations and you'll see "Houston 2021" https://equinox-hotels.com/ 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Highrise Tower Posted May 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2019 The hotel site is fenced with a red screen that says CDM7. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Highrise Tower Posted May 27, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 27, 2019 Ouzo Bay and Loch Bar updates. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston2021 Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 Any updates on the equinox hotel? Has construction started? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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