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  1. fernz
    Forget about the backside of his buildings...have you seen the front side?
  2. fernz
    Good point. Expect our "community leaders" to stage a protest soon.
  3. fernz
    That is great news!
  4. fernz
    Nice renderings!
  5. fernz
    I agree. But that doesn't mean that emotional neighboors won't sue.
  6. fernz
    Why does the plaza need to be sunken? Why not have it at street level and activate downtown? What is this obsession with underground spaces?
  7. fernz
    Delay? Was there ever a groundbreaking date given?
  8. fernz
    Plus Phoenicia.
  9. fernz
    These two (plus Camden superblock)definitely are. They are comparable to DG and OPP, look at how they transformed downtown!
  10. fernz
    I don't think it's bad news. They probably need to get equity and/or debt before moving forward, they need construction drawings and permits. Granted, it's possible by the time they are ready to go, demand downtown has waned and they put it on hold. After all, Camden did sit on its Midtown land for about 12 years.
  11. fernz
    Next to the Zone D'Erotica!
  12. fernz
    That's the first time I hear of that argument. I didn't think the deed restrictions could be overturned without majority of owners agreement. Otherwise, it constitutes taking and the owners should've fought to get compensated by the city at the point that happened; if was not the developer who took away the deed restrictions (assuming that actually happened)
  13. fernz
    What do Santa Claus and a mouse have in common? They both have a beard, except for the mouse.
  14. fernz
    Good for them, it means they are salvaging the brick. Skanska is a very environment conscious developer.
  15. fernz
    It's good to have cheap hotel options.
  16. fernz
    Midway is easily one of the best developers in Houston right now.
  17. fernz
    All valid points. If you're worried about that, either mobilize to get zoning on the ballot, or don't buy an expensive house in a desirable neighborhood without deed restrictions in Houston - but don't sue to stop someone from doing something that complies with current laws.
  18. fernz
    Bingo!
  19. fernz
    An invisible skyscraper near the international airport? Yeah, that sounds like a great idea....
  20. fernz
    I completely agree. Not many people do exposed concrete because of the risk involved. Not much you can do if you have a bad pour. If you patch, it will always be evident. Google "Tadao Ando houses" for some of the best examples of exposed concrete in residential construction:
  21. fernz
    you're probably right, but the Astrodome may beat the record.
  22. fernz
    Belfiore is Kirksey's
  23. fernz
    I never said the buildings don't look good. The failing is in regards to the creativity of the architects. To come up with one design style and spread it around town is failed creativity. Btw, your examples are mid rises, can't really compare. Sky house, Hanover towers, Chelsea st and OPP are all good looking high rises, yet they have very different styles.
  24. fernz
    I'm all for using local architects, but it would be nice if they were more creative. Three towers in close proximity from each other (Hines, Marquette and Trammell) and they all look very similar. Fail!
  25. fernz
    Also, this was during the Depression, as already mentioned. There was a large pool of cheap labor available, willing to do anything, even if unsafe.
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