cloud713 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Unfortunately as much as I have faith in Midway getting this built, I've been fearing a redesign.Can we just get the disappointment over with already Urb? Heh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchFan Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I wonder if they'll put in some pavement with words etched into it, like they did in the plaza at City Centre. There, it says something like "For the greater glory of God". It's their project, they own it, so they certainly can do that. However, it does have the potential to make some of their customers feel less welcome. Some business owners are OK with doing that, some others are more into keeping their personal opinions to themselves. I only mention it because I found it out-of-the-ordinary compared to other major developments, both here and in other US cities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) This image is from the twitter link (dated 12:37 PM - 20 Jan 2015) posted by tigereye at the top of this page. it's the first rendering we saw of Alessandra.. but does it looks different than the one from the chron article (dated January 16, 2015 ) linked by Luminare? Edit: after reviewing the thread it looks like the same renderings from March. Edited January 22, 2015 by LarryDierker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 does it at least still have pretty much all the same features Urb? just a redesign architecturally? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 This image is from the twitter link (dated 12:37 PM - 20 Jan 2015) posted by tigereye at the top of this page. it's the first rendering we saw of Alessandra.. but does it looks different than the one from the chron article (dated January 16, 2015 ) linked by Luminare? Edit: after reviewing the thread it looks like the same renderings from March. The building in both renderings is one in the same. To be perfectly honest I was curious that we hadn't gotten some sort of update on the design since well.....almost one year since we got the first images. it's normal for any building to go through redesigns, but I don't know it just seems really late that they would be on the eve of ground breaking for such a high profile project and not release updated renderings. The fact that almost every news outlet online that deals with Houston real estate posted stories about this one getting started and using the same renderings means that Midway had plenty of time to update or give out material to the press. It also doesn't make any sense when their own website is still showing the exact same renderings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Just got this message from GreenStreet.. Pretty much all but confirms a redesign.Hi Justin, the property is planning to release renderings as well as details of the interior and other features in early spring. We'd love to include you on our distribution list once the details are confirmed. Is there an email address we can reach you at? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I guess the bigger question is...why is Urbannizer holding out on us... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Owl Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) sneak peek? unconfirmed Edited January 22, 2015 by King Owl 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Sorry for the wait (and the bad news)! Had a hard time grabbing the image, but yeah....here you go guys. When I first saw this new rendering, I thought it was a finalized one of Marlowe. The original had a more, classy and modern look to it. This design looks like a slimmer; fancier version of Millennium Tower II. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 What a disappointment. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 ugh. lost a few floors and probably a lot of the cool features like the retractable roof. any other info Urb, like are the amenities and lay out of the hotel still similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Looks like it's 22 or 23 floors. That's about what it was before. But once again, presto change-o... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Howard Huge Posted January 22, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 22, 2015 Sorry for the wait! Had a hard time grabbing the image, but yeah....here you go guys. The original had a more, classy and modern look to it. This design looks like a slimmer; fancier version of Millennium Tower II. Son of a delicate flower. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Looks like it's 22 or 23 floors. That's about what it was before. But once again, presto change-o... oh. the old renderings showed more like 27 stories, and it was listed at 25. but yeah i remember swstig saying a while back that it was down to 23 or something? dammit though, why Midway, why?!? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Once again, the old okie doke....The old bait and switch....The old switcheroo....The old flim flam....The old now ya see me, now ya dont.... 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 For future b!tching purposes: What a massive letdown. Its two completely different buildings. Its not even a rework of the original. Screw you Midway. I used to hold Midway in such high regard, now they are joining the ranks of Ric Campo for this one. Jesus, I dont even... 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 theres not even a 2nd floor balcony overlooking Dallas Ave anymore. the LEDs only appear to wrap around the flat roof line. and instead of 3 or so floors with higher ceilings up top, theres only a raised ceiling on the top floor, making me think most of those fancy amenities are gone/moved to the bottom. i hope im wrong. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 This could've been a pretty decent building but since we know what the OG looked like no one is going to ever like this one. At least we'll all be disappointed together <3 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downtownian Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Sorry for the wait (and the bad news)! Had a hard time grabbing the image, but yeah....here you go guys. When I first saw this new rendering, I thought it was a finalized one of Marlowe. The original had a more, classy and modern look to it. This design looks like a slimmer; fancier version of Millennium Tower II. Thanks for the info Urbannizer. A big disappointment but I liked the post because I'm always impressed at your ability to get renderings before anyone else. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston? Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Like I real deal wanna cry right now. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
por favor gracias Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 From Adriana Lima to Kathy Griffin...okay, maybe the AT&T girl, but WOW what a letdown. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I'm just as let down as anyone else but look on the positive side this will still be a nice addition to that side of town. It's nothing spectacular like the original but if we did not have that reference already in our minds then we would not be as disappointed with the design. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 right! this newest rendering / concept reminds me of a highrise prison... bars included! the very sophisticated moniker.. hotel alessandra.. just does not fit this new concept... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 This is why you don't look to see what's on the other side of the glory hole... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post swtsig Posted January 22, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 22, 2015 I'm usually not one to take any rendering to heart and I definitely understand how practically every project gets value engineered since almost every project has to work within budgetary and timing constraints but wow..... To tease such a groundbreaking design and even go so far as to release the architects commentary as to what made (and will make) the building so special only to completely redesign it is a farce.Practically every design element that made the building unique has been completely removed. This is a real disappointment. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 sneak peek? unconfirmed It wasn't this bad, but pretty close.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Don't even build it. It's not worth it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pragmatist Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 It looks like it went from Midtown Manhattan to downtown Austin. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Wait a minute, I got it.....Urbannizer is just trolling us! Right Urbannizer???!!! This is all just a big joke, RIGHT?????!!!!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) My goodness. Such a huge letdown, I don't even wanna visit the site anymore... GreenStreet Skybridge depicted on lower left confirms its legitimacy (as if there was any question). Also you can see Forever 21 and the Spring Hill Inn & Suites on the lower right. On the brightside, at least a hotel component is still being added to GreenStreet/Dallas St Shopping corridor. Despite redesign, if it performs well, it will be a welcome addition to the area. Edited January 22, 2015 by tigereye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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