BigFootsSocks Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I thought the "powers that be" we're going for a high rise kind of development though. Haven't heard anything on this for awhile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moore713 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 You played with my emotions, I thought this was real for a second. .damn you 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moore713 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 in all seriousness is a convert taking place ..I thought I read somewhere they have not decided between convert and demolition for a new structure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 in all seriousness is a convert taking place ..I thought I read somewhere they have not decided between convert and demolition for a new structurePretty sure they've completely ruled out a conversion. Unless someone came up with a bangin proposal..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moore713 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 A new structure would go great , another hotel with GFR or even a residential with gfr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astros148 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 any news on the ground floor retail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brijonmang Posted November 16, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted November 16, 2015 Sorry Bob, forgot to post these last week. These are shots of the plaza that Bobruss took last week. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 ^^^ wow! great job bobruss.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) any news on the ground floor retail?Fences on Main are down. Plaza work and planters formed. I spot 2 spaces fronting Main, separated by an entry area in the middle. Judging by the sizes, I'd guess restaurants or small boutique shops. https://twitter.com/thachadwick/status/667050951660859392Edit: Zoom in pic of deck park atop 1111 Travis' parking garage. https://twitter.com/thachadwick/status/667059396900360192 Edited November 18, 2015 by tigereye 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 ^^^ outstanding illustrations tigereye! really great work.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 The crown is actually kinda cool Downtown Houston by Marc longoria, on Flickr 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Lots of workers on this site today. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 ^^^ wonderful illustration hindesky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I was deeply saddened to see Macy's crushed to the ground. But, this building has seemingly turned out very nicely. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 I feel the same way UU. Fond memories of Foleys them macys, didn't like the rendering of this building, didn't like the glass when it first went up, but I have warmed up to this building Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intencity77 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 (edited) Honestly, now that it's nearing completion, this building does nothing for me, even if that's an unpopular opinion on here. It replaced something that was still fully functional and fairly profitable with another cold, sterile looking office building. Too bad Macy's wasn't incorporated into the base of the building as was originally planned. A renovation of the existing building or a complete demo/overhaul, downsizing the store would have been ideal. Very bad move especially with all the surrounding residential developments coming in. The nearby "Retail District" plan now just appears to have been a knee jerk reaction to the loss of Macy's, since not many (if any) retailers have bitten. Without Macy's or some other large chain anchoring the area, retail confidence went rom being on life support to plummeting to zero and will probably stay as such for the near term. Woulda, shoulda, coulda, I know...oh well. Edited November 30, 2015 by intencity77 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astros148 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 spot on. spot on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunstar Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Honestly, now that it's nearing completion, this building does nothing for me, even if that's an unpopular opinion on here. It replaced something that was still fully functional and fairly profitable with another cold, sterile looking office building. Too bad Macy's wasn't incorporated into the base of the building as was originally planned. A renovation of the existing building or a complete demo/overhaul, downsizing the store would have been ideal. Very bad move especially with all the surrounding residential developments coming in. The nearby "Retail District" plan now just appears to have been a knee jerk reaction to the loss of Macy's, since not many (if any) retailers have bitten. Without Macy's or some other large chain anchoring the area, retail confidence went rom being on life support to plummeting to zero and will probably stay as such for the near term. Woulda, shoulda, coulda, I know...oh well. The Sakowitz building is the best bet for getting a large anchor store downtown. I never liked the old Foley's building. It was nothing to me but a boring brick facade with no windows. It had zero charm. I can't say I will miss it at all. This new building has something unique for downtown, namely a skyscraper with ground floor retail. Much better than looking in on a massive empty lobby. I'm very interested to see it after all the outside landscaping is done. I think the retail district will be a minor success for downtown. It is a nice coincidence that this is all happening as we're adding a significant amount of residential to downtown, as this will be critical for maintaining any sort of retail presence. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 These days, I don't see a Macy's anchoring anything new. What they are today is losing value, what they might be in the future is not yet known. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunstar Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 These days, I don't see a Macy's anchoring anything new. What they are today is losing value, what they might be in the future is not yet known. Something like a Crate & Barrel might make more sense. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Landscape going in at the plaza fronting Travishttps://twitter.com/thachadwick/status/674277006293401600 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tellez1984 Posted December 9, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted December 9, 2015 Yesterday 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HNathoo Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Wow, this building topped all my expectations. Yesterday 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curbur Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 That parking garage facade is beautiful; it should be a model for all podium-style or attached on the side parking garages. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Randall Davis pay attention! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 (edited) Wow, this building topped all my expectations.Another surprise. It appears there's been a minor design change to add a rooftop balcony. See receding section of glass along the roofline. Wasnt there in the renderings. Edit: Don't see any railings so it may just be some kind of notch/design detailhttps://twitter.com/thachadwick/status/674663213447933952https://twitter.com/thachadwick/status/674665756915867648 Edited December 9, 2015 by tigereye 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Maybe they just ran out of window panes :/ This building looks amazing in person - the garage and the tower look seperate at street level because the tower is all curves while the garage has the big blocky presence of a mid-rise, but with an inviting looking entrance on main Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 I noticed that top floor balcony/set back on the west side a week or two ago and was wondering about it.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 On the Travis side (facing Lamar) through the windows, I spy a rotunda with escalators heading down - likely the tunnel connection from street level (like next door at 1000 Main) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 On the Travis side (facing Lamar) through the windows, I spy a rotunda with escalators heading down - likely the tunnel connection from street level (like next door at 1000 Main) for reference: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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