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  1. democide
    I agree that this view is used too much, and it hasn't changed much. Yes, it looks small but I think it will look better once 1600 Louisiana goes up and 609 Main. One Market Square at 41 floors may not be as visible but we will see. But I disagree that Heritage Plaza is ugly. I love that building and looks great as the centerpiece. I think the worst view is from the back, right across 59. You have the back side of GRB spread across much of that side. That alone makes it awful and having 59 elevated right next to it officially makes this side the worst and no doubt the least photographed side. Looks good if you're standing at Discovery Green, or if you're standing far, far away from that viewpoint. But yeah, up close from across 59 is the worst, no other side is as bad and no other side is as challenged for highrise development than that side.
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    It would be nice to see the tall tower be a supertall for condominiums, or at least the top portion where the floor plates are smaller. It can be Houston's version of a John Hancock Center, but this one will be white with round corners, no antenna (would be nice with one though) and with a more dense exterior "X" frame.
  3. democide
    Having One Market Square at only 41 floors, I would say no. The western, taller side is THE view.
  4. democide
    Bailouts are in place, let's build.
  5. democide
    That's great news! And with all the color experimenting going on (no wonder they're over budget, now pushed back to finish 1Q 2015), I wish they tried coloring it green, I mean it is Holiday Inn.
  6. democide
    One Market Square is alive, and I predict it will rise.
  7. democide
    Thank you, so has there ever been a case when the poured concrete did not meet the minimal standards? You'll have to do it all over if that's the case, correct?
  8. democide
    Test them for what exactly?
  9. democide
    I was hoping a pressure wash was only needed on the outside.
  10. democide
    There is a lot of rebar steel coming out sideways all around the perimeter of piles, so I'm guessing that it will also be embedded with the tower later on, once the tower reaches street level.
  11. democide
    Also, looks like there are two dirt ramps at the site.
  12. democide
    Looks like the base of a crane was put in place today, along the side where the parking garage will be built.
  13. democide
    The Capitol Tower is not a masterpiece, but it has good height and it will look good at night. I want it built.
  14. democide
    Very nice work! Loving One Market Square!
  15. democide
    Besides lots along the rail lines being prime locations for building in downtown, access to the tunnels/skywalks is just as important, maybe even more so. If we do get a supertall, I don't see it being built at a location that does not have access to the tunnel/skywalk system.
  16. democide
    Also, remove SkyHouse from U/C to complete.
  17. democide
    Not sure if the taller one of the two was going to be a supertall. I mean I never heard an official height mentioned, but it could be.
  18. democide
    I think an elevated train is what this city needs, at least moving forward, not rail running on the streets. Keep it on the ground where you can (like on the 288 median), but elevate it everywhere else.
  19. democide
    Miami | One Brickell CityCentre | 1102 Ft Seattle | 820 2nd Ave | 1300-1400 Ft Chicago has a couple supertalls proposed as well. Regarding Dallas, I suppose it would be the proposed "landmark tower" to be build by Ross Perot Jr. sometime in the future. This one bothers me the most. Because we have no reason to stop building, there's also no reason to not build supertalls. I'm patiently waiting to hear about all the mixed-use and condo high-rises in the pipeline for Uptown and Downtown. I hope a supertall or two is included in the mix.
  20. democide
    It's a beautiful tower, but I think a new design is what is needed for the next supertall. I believe we can do much better, the only thing to keep is the height (keep it around 1400 feet).
  21. democide
    I think the FAA is greatly exaggerating the hazards of building a supertall in downtown Houston (bigger than what we have now). I don't know the stats but I don't remember ever hearing about planes hitting buildings by accident or due to bad weather. I hope the proposed legislation never passes. Anyways, I hope Houston gets another supertall someday, the skyline needs more of the wow factor and building tall gives you that.
  22. democide
    Sounds great, hope they do just that! It's just too big in my opinion.
  23. democide
    I'm still wondering how the existing garage will be renovated. It sure is ugly.
  24. democide
    Thank you for the pictures Graystone and welcome. You have the perfect view for this project, keep 'em coming!
  25. democide
    I hope it's accurate. I think having a fat tower would match nicely with a fat garage.
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