Jax

Not sure if I ever posted this, it's kind of old but i thought it was cool at least (just going through some old photos and videos since I haven't posted much lately).

Does anyone know how to embed a YouTube video?
https://youtu.be/mAEx4PgRAW4

damnit sorry that is sideways. I miss tapatalk. The mobile web browser version of haif isn't cutting it for me. 

Hey Nate, I think I see my office from your office! I was pumped when I saw the crane but I'm disappointed that it's only for the garage.

Not that I know of. The builder is Fretz. The architect is Kirksey. Here's some more info: http://www.stthom.edu/Public/Index.asp?0=0&page_id=3618&Source_URL=%2FAbout%2FOnline_Newsroom%2FNews_Features.aqf%3FNewsScriptAction%3DAdvanced_Search%26AQ_Year%3D2014&Content_ID=104348

Here's the rendering.

Yesterday.

Today they are razing the house at 4019 Yoakum Blvd.

Nobody has any information about this project?

I just noticed today that they are currently in the process of tearing the current Basilian Fathers house down, so this project is definitely going ahead. Has anybody heard anything?

I took this on my way to lunch on Monday.

This is awesome! I've been a bit out of the loop lately and kind of forgot this was happening!

I heard a rumor that the Basilian Fathers at University of St. Thomas are about to tear down their house (Donaghue Hall next door to Hughes House on Yoakum between Branard and West Main), and replace it with a more modern 2 story structure. Does anybody know any details about this project? I heard that Kirksey architects were working on the project.

I am a huge fan of modern/minimalist interiors. But, I hate exposed concrete. I just looks "unfinished and unsightly" to me. Others will justifiably love it. But not me.

 That's how I felt about the Mosaic condos when they went up on Almeda. They've grown on me a tiny bit but still I think it would look better if the concrete was treated somehow, or covered.

The first rendering you posted Jax is not one of 2929 Weslayan.

Oops! Fixed it.

Just a reminder of what the rendering looks like.

I hope I didn't start an argument. I didn't mean to. I just stated my opinion. Now let's all chill out and talk about something fun like the new high-rise at market square!

Isn't the tree canopy pretty thick? When I lived around the corner from there (Dunlavy and Milford) I could barely see the sky. Maybe it'll peek through in places, more likely in back yards than the street, but I doubt it will really affect the aesthetic of the area.

How are we going to lose anything? The oaks will be there still. North blvd will be there still. The mansions aren't being torn down. You won't see the highrise from North or South blvd. To me it'll be no worse than Maryland Manor. The only difference for me will be that in the future I can take visitors for a bike ride under the oaks and then potentially stop off at a cafe or restaurant at the ground floor of the highrise for a snack.

Williams tower looks so ridiculously tall in this photo!