rsb320 Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Wow, they're really making progress. What are those big green pipes sticking out of the ground? They weren't there last month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 ChannelTwoNews is in the running for HAIF MVP (most valuable poster) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Wow, they're really making progress. What are those big green pipes sticking out of the ground? They weren't there last month.i'd guess drainage/sewer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 This week's Business Journal had a page ad with an evening view I hadn't seen before... Also, this small panel rendering of the lobby area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 This week's Business Journal had a page ad with an evening view I hadn't seen before...You're a HAIF all-star, really. That OPP looks so real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Wish it could have broke the 500 foot mark, but that is a nice tower. OPP looks like it was completed years ago in that rendering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 This week's Business Journal had a page ad with an evening view I hadn't seen before... Also, this small panel rendering of the lobby area. Well done, CTN. I agree that the OPP does look amazingly real, so does DG. Whoever did this rendering deserves an "atta' boy!" for the work he did on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 This week's Business Journal had a page ad with an evening view I hadn't seen before... Very nice... I love it. Great location, too... it's going to look great towering over Discovery Green, especially with One Park Place right next to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I like the pictures of the actual building too. However, what happened to all of the buildings behind them? Our tallest building has mysteriously vanished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Well done, CTN. I agree that the OPP does look amazingly real, so does DG. Whoever did this rendering deserves an "atta' boy!" for the work he did on this one. We should have a "blue water" award for excellence in artistic renderings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 It's been almost three months since we've seen a construction pic. Surely someone's been by there in the last couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 It's been almost three months since we've seen a construction pic. Surely someone's been by there in the last couple of weeks. Actually, there are a few on the last page that I took a couple of weeks ago. Anyway, here are a couple of the site from today. Looks like they'll be putting the crane in soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c4smok Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 (edited) removed Edited June 4, 2008 by c4smok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 they're pouring the concrete for the foundation june 7th @ 8am... 850 trucks pouring 7500 cubic yards of concrete. there will be multiple platforms for viewing, as well as complimentary coffee and donuts.the video presentation is pretty neat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Donuts + Coffee+ Construction = WIN. I'll be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 what?donuts?coffee?viewing platforms?what do they take us for, geeks?i'll see if i can wiggle my way out of a commitment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 (edited) they're pouring the concrete for the foundation june 7th @ 8am... 850 trucks pouring 7500 cubic yards of concrete. there will be multiple platforms for viewing, as well as complimentary coffee and donuts.the video presentation is pretty neat. Really??... for the public to view?? Neat! But seriously... is this true? I may want to check that out, but only if I know it's 100% true... that's early for me to get up on a Saturday morning... if I am up that early it's usually b/c I haven't been to bed yet.... that happens more times than I should say. ha ha Edited June 5, 2008 by HtownWxBoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 If anyone can confirm to me that they're definitely going to be there on the observation deck for the pour, I'll FedEx you some HAIF cards to distribute to the crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thStDad Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 The baby wakes us up at 6 anyway, we might as well go do something cool like this. Please confirm platforms and donuts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhlaw09 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I want to go too, if this is true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midtownuser Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 have any of you guys HAIFers met in real life? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 have any of you guys HAIFers met in real life? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 have any of you guys HAIFers met in real life?define "life."i'll be there if true and i got cards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banking214 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 lol love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt16 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 have any of you guys HAIFers met in real life?I wonder if we would all get along better face-to-face than we do sometimes anonymously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I wonder if we would all get along better face-to-face than we do sometimes anonymously.I'm sure the level of respect would increase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban909 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I'm sure the level of respect would increaseeither that or some kind of battle royale...possibly involving donoughts and coffee with the viewing platform as some kind of arena...either way, seems like an interesting day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 have any of you guys HAIFers met in real life?Best you start a new topic on this before the mod whip is cracked, Discover Tower is the topic at hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 If anyone can confirm to me that they're definitely going to be there on the observation deck for the pour, I'll FedEx you some HAIF cards to distribute to the crowd. multiple viewing decks is what i've been told... but i'm sure there isn't an unlimited supply donuts and coffee, ya bunch of moochers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I'm sure the level of respect would increase I think that the old George Carlin observation that the extent to which a person is observed to be an asshole is inversely proportional to the proximity between you and he at the time that the trait is revealed to you really does hold true. There's probably something about this on YouTube if you wanted to look at the bit. Best you start a new topic on this before the mod whip is cracked, Discover Tower is the topic at hand. Whatever do you mean? We're talking about getting together early on a Saturday morning to watch a foundation being poured. It's very much on topic. ...and fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I think it's going to be up to Vertigo. I sent him about 300 cards the other day by Priority Mail and they should be there in time.I'm sure he wouldn't mind taking a day off of work for the good of HAIF! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memebag Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 How about an iPod giveaway to anyone who can write "The HAIF Rulezzzz!" in the concrete? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 How about an iPod giveaway to anyone who can write "The HAIF Rulezzzz!" in the concrete?big lol. I like that idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Well, if they are going to erect viewing stands, they have start today for them to be in time on saturday morning. I'll be by later and see. You too, dani, in case I forget to notice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 So is the foundation pour actually happening and will there be places for the public to view??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonfella Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Is life such that watching a "foundation pour" is exciting? Particularly one of a dozen in H-town? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thStDad Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Is life such that watching a "foundation pour" is exciting? Particularly one of a dozen in H-town? Um, you didn't see the part about donuts and coffee???!!!!11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbaNerd Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Is life such that watching a "foundation pour" is exciting? Particularly one of a dozen in H-town? This one has the advantage of free food and beverages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Is life such that watching a "foundation pour" is exciting? Particularly one of a dozen in H-town? Given the other option of mowing the lawn....yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 there are two platforms on the mckinney side. looks big enough to hold about 20 people each.donuts, anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinite_jim Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 ha! we're going tonight once their permit is active11:30 is the score Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Actually showed up as the donuts were delivered. Surprised to see the number of photographers around Discovery Green with tripods and equipment just roaming about. Anyway, some early photos... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thStDad Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 We got out there also, it was pretty hectic. The platforms weren't too stroller friendly so I just stepped up for a bit, on the side that apparently no one else was hanging out on...maybe I wasn't supposed to be there. That was a lot of rebar and concrete....and it's damn hot here. I feel my annual urge to whine about the heat coming on strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuroAztlan Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 thas my primo Pepe in the last picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 We now have a crane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 We now have a crane! Yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totheskies Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Yay! As Paris Hilton would say... "that's hot." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 As Paris Hilton would say... "that's hot." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 The website has been updated to include new renderings and a leasing guide.www.discoverytowerhouston.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 wow, that is sweet.That'll be a nice cluster of buildings on the east side if la Quinta and another convention hotel gets built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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