Geoff8201 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Thanks for the images and update!I'm excited about this building in particular, primarily due to its wind turbines and LEED Certification. The reason why I'm excited is the Houston image... so many time in movies, documentaries and magazines in the past the image of Houston always sat behind a layer of smog... I'm hoping the new image will be a Houston sporting clean air and skyline images with Discovery Tower in view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhlaw09 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Thanks very much for the pictures.This tower is going to look awesome from Discovery Green. It's really going to change the feel in the park to have this thing towering over the park. OPP was a great start, but Discovery Tower is really going to change how this park feels.Discovery Green, One Park Place, and Discovery Tower are all great additions to the City of Houston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I agree with you guys! To me this is more exciting than the average construction project due to all of the green technology being used. I just love that stuff. It will be a great example of how all of these technologies can be incorporated into future construction projects. All of the new buildings at Rice are going to be LEED certified as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I agree with you guys! To me this is more exciting than the average construction project due to all of the green technology being used. I just love that stuff. It will be a great example of how all of these technologies can be incorporated into future construction projects. All of the new buildings at Rice are going to be LEED certified as well.It seems as though most major buildings these days are LEED Certified. MainPlace is also to be LEED certified. A number of TMC buildings have been/are planning to be... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Snapped this waiting for the light to change earlier this afternoon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Does anyone know if the construction company has a live webcam overlooking Discovery Tower? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 A few more photos from earlier in the week... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Does anyone know if the construction company has a live webcam overlooking Discovery Tower?Who needs one? We have ChannelTwo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Who needs one? We have ChannelTwo. haha alright alright i concede. i enjoy watchin the construction. its half the battle. yeah its great to have a skyscraper but its also great to see them build it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Yes this is true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniepwils Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 (edited) Here are some from today: One of the park: Edited November 21, 2008 by Daniepwils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I'd heard that they were going to freeze the lake for ice skating, when what it looks like they're going to make the rink in the area where the kids play in the water that shoots out of the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I'd heard that they were going to freeze the lake for ice skating, when what it looks like they're going to make the rink in the area where the kids play in the water that shoots out of the ground.No, the fountain you are referring to is the Gateway Fountain and is to the north of the Alkek Building (the smaller building to the west). As you can see in the photos, the ice rink is going immediately to the north of the Lake House (the larger building, to the east) and is on the part of the lake that is designated as the "model boat basin". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 You know, one then you have to hand to HAIF, the users, and Houston....we have the most well documented construction sites that are available to the public in the nation right here. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I'd heard that they were going to freeze the lake for ice skating, when what it looks like they're going to make the rink in the area where the kids play in the water that shoots out of the ground.No, the water fountains the kids play in are across from the rink... the rink is in an area that was part of the lake... they drained it and have now installed the rink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 is it just me or is DT going up really quickly compared to most projects going up right now in our area. it seems like it has just shot outa the hole runnin not complainin, just amazed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhlaw09 Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 That rink is looking pretty sweet. I'll definitely be heading down there once they open it up. Thanks for the pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Yeah once the trolleys hit downtown this place is going to look really amazingback on topic, Yea i agree one of the fastest developments in town Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Trolleys? I'm looking forward to some outdoor ice skating. It's going to make me feel like I am back in Canada! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff8201 Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I wonder if there are any film crews covering this construction for say an episode of Modern Marvels perhaps? I remember seeing one picture of the construction and there was someone holding a TV camera.Is this the first building to feature Wind Turbines on top or have there already been others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Yes, Trolleys..http://www.houstondowntown.com/Home/Lifest...daySpectacular/The Downtown District is excited to launch the first-ever Downtown District Holiday Spectacular, a five-week experience that packages and promotes downtown holiday destinations, events, shows and shopping!Highlights include the amazing line-up of shows at the Theater District, the new holiday d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totheskies Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Yes, Trolleys..http://www.houstondowntown.com/Home/Lifest...daySpectacular/The Downtown District is excited to launch the first-ever Downtown District Holiday Spectacular, a five-week experience that packages and promotes downtown holiday destinations, events, shows and shopping!Highlights include the amazing line-up of shows at the Theater District, the new holiday d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Yes, I've heard about this... the best coordinated effort that Downtown has made in a LONG time. Several of the retailers are going to be on extended hours from what I've heard. I can't wait for Black Friday this year. I'm going to get on the bus, ride it downtown, and do all of my Christmas shopping there. I may even run over to the Angelika and catch a movie before going home!!! When is the official "lighting"?i know the official lighting of the downtown tree is December 5th with fireworks and music at hermann square Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 (edited) i know the official lighting of the downtown tree is December 5th with fireworks and music at hermann squareThey put up the tree last Thursday. It looked like it has blue LED lighting. It was not fully decorated as of Friday. It sounds like they'll be doing a better job this year in creating Christmas spirit DT this year. Last year was tired. Edited November 25, 2008 by rsb320 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 A couple of photos taken from the Chase Building's roof during this morning's tour. Discovery Tower... ...and the portion of the second block being cleared for the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 (edited) Wouldve taken more pictures but there was the parade crowd.. Edited November 29, 2008 by citizen4rmptown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photolitherland Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Some photos I got while down there over the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Some photos I got while down there over the weekend. this is such a great picture from the Hilton. This is definitely the first picture ive seen from this point of view. awesome job, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photolitherland Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Anyone can go up there, its at the pool and they have an outdoor area that you can go out on. Its quite the awesome view of Houston. Way better than the view from JPMC Tower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 I'm not sure we've seen this particular rendering, but I could be wrong. Check out the skybridge going to some(no)where. http://www.e-architect.co.uk/america/jpgs/...rages281108.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbaNerd Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Nah, it looks like it is going towards the shops at Houston Center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Nah, it looks like it is going towards the shops at Houston Center.By way of One Park Place.Interesting rendering. Good find, lockmat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 By way of One Park Place.Interesting rendering. Good find, lockmat.Well I'm wondering if it's a really old one. I remember some people talking about a skybridge but that it was cancelled and I can't remember if it was Discovery Tower or 6 Houston Center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Well I'm wondering if it's a really old one. I remember some people talking about a skybridge but that it was cancelled and I can't remember if it was Discovery Tower or 6 Houston Center.The allegedly canceled skybridge was Discovery Tower, but it was a proposed skybridge to 5 Houston Center that was allegedly canceled (or not agreed to be 5 Houston Center.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Photos from this afternoon... Nearly complete underground garage Starting to rise over DG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 i was just driving over the pierce elevated heading south and could clearly see DT by a few floors. i was pretty impressed it was as visable as it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photolitherland Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Photos from yesterday. Why dont some of you guys check out skyscraperpages forums much? Nobody hardly ever posts on the Houston forums while theres a new post on Austin projects like every hour, whats up? I feel like one of the only Houstonites on there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Uh, what's a Houstonite?I guess we don't post there because we have the HAIF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Uh, what's a Houstonite?it renders houstonians helpless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 it renders houstonians helplessI see what you did there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Why dont some of you guys check out skyscraperpages forums much? Nobody hardly ever posts on the Houston forums while theres a new post on Austin projects like every hour, whats up? I feel like one of the only Houstonites on there Neither Austin or SA have a more popular (and honestly, a more interesting or better informed) alternative like HAIF or DallasMetropolis. I prefer HAIF, but I update some of the Houston stuff on SSP at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 I mainly visit HAIF and Skyscrapercity forums. I tried to sign up for SSP, but I always had problems with the membership, shame too, because it was a nice site.And great pictures. Now I just cant wait for all those other lots to fill in with buildings. =D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotYetYuppie Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I noticed they have started digging on the lot next to DT - I assume for the garage. Not quite as exciting as a tower, but thought I would make a note... (Sorry if this was already posted). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 (edited) Taken today while picking up my race pack... The park was surprisingly full of people ice skating, playing in the park, flying kites, etc. It was definitely busier than I have seen Hermann Park lately (maybe due to the construction at Hermann and the fact that Hermann is more spread out). Edited January 17, 2009 by Jax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Taken today while picking up my race pack... The park was surprisingly full of people ice skating, playing in the park, flying kites, etc. It was definitely busier than I have seen Hermann Park lately (maybe due to the construction at Hermann and the fact that Hermann is more spread out). nice picture jax. DT is starting to peak above GRB coming from 45 before 59. i thought that was pretty cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanith27 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Just got a memo saying that Hess is taking over the building fully and it will be renamed Hess Tower which will be the E&P headquarter for the company. Occupancy in 2011. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Just got a memo saying that Hess is taking over the building fully and it will be renamed Hess Tower which will be the E&P headquarter for the company. Occupancy in 2011.Discovery Tower sounds much better, as did Transco.People just want to brand things regardless. moo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Just got a memo saying that Hess is taking over the building fully and it will be renamed Hess Tower which will be the E&P headquarter for the company. Occupancy in 2011.Globest said they're new york based. Any idea on which current office will be moving it's location to discovery tower? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 (edited) http://swamplot.com/Discovery Tower, going up across McKinney St. from Discovery Green Downtown, has its first tenant- and it'll be taking the whole building. Beginning in late 2011-about the time Hess's current lease at One Allen Center expires- Edited January 19, 2009 by UpuPUp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Wow... how awsome is it that they are taking the WHOLE building!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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