rsb320 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 That is one bigaz garage. I hope there's retail on the ground level.I can see the construction from my desk and I keep looking for a tree to appear. Thanks for the latest floor count. Do you think they'll put a tree topper after 29th floor is finished or after the turbine structure is complete? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 That is one bigaz garage. I hope there's retail on the ground level.I can see the construction from my desk and I keep looking for a tree to appear. Thanks for the latest floor count. Do you think they'll put a tree topper after 29th floor is finished or after the turbine structure is complete?I believe the tradition is for it to be on the highest structural element. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Here are some photos from this afternoon, finishing up the 27th floor and already starting on part of the 28th. these were my favorite...Good updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wernicke Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 An under 30-story glass box... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 An under 30-story glass box...its more than that..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 A glass box with WIND TURBINES on the top! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdog08 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 An under 30-story glass box...Surface parking lots are more favorable then under 30-story glass boxes with turbines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Surface parking lots are more favorable then under 30-story glass boxes with turbines.It's "than" not "then". 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Maybe to an idiot.Maybe it depends on who's answering the question. What's the better revenue generator? A condo bldg at 50% occupancy with half of those a bad debt bubble, or an undeveloped block with an income stream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdog08 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 It's "than" not "then".Thank you, I often make that mistake when quickly typing a sarcastic response. Maybe to an idiot.See above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Maybe it depends on who's answering the question. What's the better revenue generator? A condo bldg at 50% occupancy with half of those a bad debt bubble, or an undeveloped block with an income stream.??? Nobody is talking about a condo building here... whatever the occupancy level. We're talking here about an office building. 100% occupied, at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 ??? Nobody is talking about a condo building here... whatever the occupancy level. We're talking here about an office building. 100% occupied, at that.I think it was in reference to Discovery Tower's nearest neighbor, One Park Place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I think it was in reference to Discovery Tower's nearest neighbor, One Park Place."A condo bldg at 50% occupancy with half of those a bad debt bubble"OPP is not a condo bldg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 "A condo bldg at 50% occupancy with half of those a bad debt bubble" OPP is not a condo bldg. Okay okay, it's a high-rise apartment, but really it's no different than a high-rise condo. Potato, PoTATo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 I think Construction on the crown has started!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photolitherland Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 (edited) From yesterday Edited August 13, 2009 by photolitherland 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Awesome. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 They did not add another floor this week, so it must be at the top floor. I guess they'll start with the turbine structure now. I'll keep my eyes out for when it's treed. The glass appears to be over halfway installed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Some photos from yesterday... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Nice pics. Thanks for the updates. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wernicke Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 For some reason when I look at DT, I want something bigger and more modern. Maybe the structure holding the wind turbines will add something, but it's still pretty boring. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 For some reason when I look at DT, I want something bigger and more modern. Maybe the structure holding the wind turbines will add something, but it's still pretty boring.What do you mean? Do you feel its location(Next to DG) demands a bolder design, or you don't like modern architecture in general?Sure it's a glass box with wind turbines on top, but i've always liked a modern feel, and i think that area of Downtown needs modern buildings. And im happy this is even getting built. All thanks to a park! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 What do you mean? Do you feel its location(Next to DG) demands a bolder design, or you don't like modern architecture in general?Sure it's a glass box with wind turbines on top, but i've always liked a modern feel, and i think that area of Downtown needs modern buildings. And im happy this is even getting built. All thanks to a park!Perhaps he means something with a more meaningful design... something more international... twisty... curvy... offset somehow... anything but a box. Yet another box. Argh.Oh and another thing... Discovery tower seems to bring to mind something to discovery... something inspiring... what's inspiring about a box? Nothing. Not windmills... not trees on top... not fancy lights. Nothing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 (edited) Not the greatest photo I've ever taken but I thought it was a good view of the progress on Disco Tower. Edited September 8, 2009 by Jax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 ^^^I wonder if, from these views, Discovery/Hess Tower will appear taller than OPP. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff8201 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 ^^^I wonder if, from these views, Discovery/Hess Tower will appear taller than OPP.With the wind turbines, it's going to be close. I hope it will be just a hair taller than OPP, though even if it's a hair shorter I think will still fit in just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Not much has changed since last week, but this is a much better quality photo than the last one I posted... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 I also took this skyline shot last night that has both Disco Tower and One Park Place in it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Thanks for the updates! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wernicke Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Jax's shot puts into perspective the relatively minimal impact DT has on Houston's skyline. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Jax's shot puts into perspective the relatively minimal impact DT has on Houston's skyline. Dude, really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 (edited) Jax's shot puts into perspective the relatively minimal impact DT has on Houston's skyline.well, at least its adding density to the skyline. And once Embassy Suites is completed, i want a before & after shot of Downtown. ( from the area's around DG, and from Jax's skyline shots) Edited September 16, 2009 by citizen4rmptown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I'll see if I can find one. You can definitely find some shots from the very beginning on the 1 park place construction here on HAIF. I agree that the added density looks good, but it's not like adding a new Chase Tower (obviously). Here's a photo from May 2007 without the two new buildings in the skyline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Before and after comparison: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 thanks, the before/after will only get better until after ES, and will be awesome once that new Convention Center Hotel comes along one of these years..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Things are looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 The elevator shaft has risen above what appears to be the top floor. I guess they'll need turbine access. It should be interesting watching them finishing off the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Looking so good! I definitely can not wait until all the glass is up! Thanks for the pictorial update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 There has been some speculation in the past about whether Hess (nee Discovery) Tower would be connected to the downtown skywalk/tunnel system, and if connected, would it be through 5 Houston Center or One Park Place. I was riding bike around downtown today and it is now pretty clear that Hess Tower will indeed be connected via skywalk through 5 Houston Center. Sorry, I have no pic. 5 Houston Center has a hole cut in its side directly opposite a spot in Hess Tower that has a sky-walk-shaped opening in the facade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 (edited) Here are a number of photos I took this morning... First steel components to help bridge the facade at a junction on the southwest side. If the renderings are correct, it should run up the height of the building and feed into an edge of the crown surrounding the turbines. Edited October 20, 2009 by ChannelTwoNews 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdog08 Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Thanks for the updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 i now see the wisdom of designing One Park Place as a more stone that glass tower. Once the Hess Tower is completed its cladding will definately counter the surrounding buildings. i have changed my opinion and feel it was a good call to design OPP the way they did. Had it been more "glassy" i think asthetically, there would have been too much glass in that one area. i like the balance. Thoughts? m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 (edited) i now see the wisdom of designing One Park Place as a more stone that glass tower. Once the Hess Tower is completed its cladding will definately counter the surrounding buildings. i have changed my opinion and feel it was a good call to design OPP the way they did. Had it been more "glassy" i think asthetically, there would have been too much glass in that one area. i like the balance. Thoughts? m. I've always like contrasting styles in a skyline. But isn't Embassy Suites going to be more stone than glass? Would it then be too much stone as opposed to glass. Especially since they are all next to each other? Hmm.....But i like ES either way, just wish there was a better rendering. AND thanks for the updates, all. Edited October 26, 2009 by citizen4rmptown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 i now see the wisdom of designing One Park Place as a more stone that glass tower. Once the Hess Tower is completed its cladding will definately counter the surrounding buildings. i have changed my opinion and feel it was a good call to design OPP the way they did. Had it been more "glassy" i think asthetically, there would have been too much glass in that one area. i like the balance. Thoughts? m. I agree... a lot of glass, to me, says office tower... OPP reminds me of something you would see in one of the older Northeast cities like Philly or NYC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston Texan Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 i think they might have put up the steel frames for the sky bridge this weekend. at least that is what it looks like from my window.There has been some speculation in the past about whether Hess (nee Discovery) Tower would be connected to the downtown skywalk/tunnel system, and if connected, would it be through 5 Houston Center or One Park Place. I was riding bike around downtown today and it is now pretty clear that Hess Tower will indeed be connected via skywalk through 5 Houston Center. Sorry, I have no pic. 5 Houston Center has a hole cut in its side directly opposite a spot in Hess Tower that has a sky-walk-shaped opening in the facade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 ^^^^ Can someone please snap some shots , next time around. They would be greatly appreciated. Also, i think this is a good thing and a bad thing. I mean the skywalk/tunnel system hasn't had any updated additions in a long time. So this is a good for the office workers, and skywalks just look cool in downtown But, i was hoping, over a period of time, that more and more people would stop using the tunnel system, and thus, increase pedestrian activity. Which is why updated access to this system, wont help the "cause". But, i should know that you cant force people to stop using the tunnel system. Hopefully, the skywalk looks modern, and at this point, what other design would fit this building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Here's a photo I took today. Looks like they're working on the turbine structure now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?p=4535633#post4535633 Nice little update from a user on SSP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Great updates CH2, Jax and Citz4rmPtown! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.