lilbigjanet Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Does anyone else ever wish this had been built downtown? Could you guys imagine how it would look in the skyline? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specwriter Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Does anyone else ever wish this had been built downtown? Could you guys imagine how it would look in the skyline?It would be an attractive addition to the downtown skyline but it would also be partially obscured by other tall buildings. I like it where it is. For this Houston native and resident for 50+ years, it is awe inspiring to see it from say, the Sidney Sherman Bridge over the ship channel, and recall Houston's remarkable ascent as a major urban presence in my lifetime. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasnoDTX Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Does anyone else ever wish this had been built downtown? Could you guys imagine how it would look in the skyline? No, because its location is unique and makes Houston different than other cities. I also say that about other tall Houston buildings that are in unexpected places. What other US city has a crazy tall building that far away from downtown? None. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Some weird silver things going on the crown. Anyone know what they're doing? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 I think its just scaffolding 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 I think its just scaffoldingYes but are they re painting/repairing? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfish Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 What's going on on the top of Williams Tower? There's a bunch of scaffolding up top clearly visible from the ground. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 They're extending the height another 1000 meters to compete with Jedah's 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 They are lowering the roof because the FAA complained. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 they're adding a Bat signal to the light. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 They're probably reprinting the brown roof. It has become increasingly weathered and even tan on the western side. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Luminare Posted May 10, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2015 Guys...guys. I think we know what they are really doing up there (with some help from photoshop of course) 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Thanks for the new lock screen wallpaper! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Guys...guys. I think we know what they are really doing up there (with some help from photoshop of course) Is that Mount Houston in the background? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Guys...guys. I think we know what they are really doing up there (with some help from photoshop of course) Is that Mount Houston in the background? West Mount Houston, to be precise... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 West Mount Houston, to be precise... And all this time I thought that fiery glow in the east was a refinery... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidScott Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 There is definitely something white or silver being applied to the very top of this building. I am not sure I like it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Thought I'd share. Reminded me of an Art Deco elevator door if the Williams Tower was indeed that style. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AREJAY Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 http://fuelfix.com/beaumont/2015/09/28/energy-transfer-to-buy-williams-in-37-7-billion-deal/#35602101=0 Another name change looming? Energy Transfer Tower It'll still always be the Transco to me... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Otto Mation) Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 brijonmang has added a photo to the pool: I'm no Mabry Campbell, but this tower just doesn't have a bad angle. Houston, TX. Click here to view this photo at the HAIF Photo Pool on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Stonian Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 There is definitely something white or silver being applied to the very top of this building. I am not sure I like it. For the first time I can clearly see this silver'ish color change on the crown from my balcony. I highly suspect its related to a new lighting feature to be unveiled Thanksgiving night at the Uptown Holiday Lighting. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfewell22 Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Any updates regarding the roof? Will there be a new lighting display? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 I don't know what's going on with it, but it looked weird the other night when I was driving home. Didn't even recognize it 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLWM8609 Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 I just noticed the beacon operating the other day. How long has it been back in operation? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 I just noticed the beacon operating the other day. How long has it been back in operation?I saw it on Christmas. Seems different, but maybe it was the low clouds and light rain? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Otto Mation) Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 brijonmang has added a photo to the pool: A shot of Williams Tower and the lower portion of uptown Houston. Click here to view this photo at the HAIF Photo Pool on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfewell22 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Nobody knows anything about this at all? I would think somebody on this forum would know somebody who has answers. I guess the skyscraper forum is not very popular. If this were in going up section this would have been sorted out in a few minutes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brijonmang Posted January 11, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted January 11, 2016 Not sure when it started back up but it's definitely up and running again. Hard to tell since this is a long exposure but you can clearly see it lit up here (shameless plug): Williams Tower by Bryan Malloch, on Flickr 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 (edited) Is that from SkyHouse?Great photo btw. Edited January 11, 2016 by cloud713 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Not sure when it started back up but it's definitely up and running again. Hard to tell since this is a long exposure but you can clearly see it lit up here (shameless plug): Williams Tower by Bryan Malloch, on Flickr Plug away. At least you don't make us click on the link to view the image like some people make us click their twitters. You know who you are. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Is that from SkyHouse? Great photo btw. Thank you, sir. Indeed it is from Skyhouse. 21st floor to be exact. Plug away. At least you don't make us click on the link to view the image like some people make us click their twitters. You know who you are. Haha thanks. I try to be viewer friendly. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blade Runner Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 You spelled Transco wrong.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 The beacon is back on and much more visible on the drive in from Sugarland. http://swamplot.com/why-the-williams-tower-beacon-was-off-last-fall/2016-02-05/ According to a representative of the tower’s property management office, the beam stayed dark during difficulties finding the correct kind of bulb for the fixture. “The top of the building has been enclosed in scaffolding for several months, and the light has been dark. It seems much brighter this time, and perhaps aimed a bit lower.” 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 More on the Williams tower beacon http://swamplot.com/shining-a-little-more-light-on-the-williams-tower-beacons-return/2016-02-09/ the entire beacon fixture has been replaced, as part of a redo of the tip of the tower itself. Before: Current: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 The before picture doesn't do it justice for the fading of the brown crown that was pretty severe on the west side. Anyways, here's a picture of the progress. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota79 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 A perfect dusk shot of Williams Tower. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 (edited) Surprised that no one posted this little blurb from the Chronicle back when it originally came out. Like the Chase Tower, similar claims that the tower could have been taller if but for FAA regulations though that couldn't seem to be verified in original reports. Some good insight into the construction though as well as decent construction photos. http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2013/03/could-the-64-story-transco-tower-have-been-even-taller/ Edited March 1, 2016 by ChannelTwoNews 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BeerNut Posted October 4, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted October 4, 2016 (edited) Vlog with drone footage at end Edited October 4, 2016 by BeerNut 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjreyes75 Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Otto Mation) Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Satish Byali has added a photo to the pool: Third-tallest (64-story) class A office tower located in the Uptown District of Houston, Texas. . [EXIF: D800, 24mm, f/11, 1/200secs, iso400] .www.satishbyali.com View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter1 Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 From the "Houston Snow Day" in December 2017. The top crown is covered in snow. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AS1964 Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 This building is so impressive... I've always liked it, although it makes me feel like a little girl everytime I look at it. In my opinion this is an example of world's top modern architecture. Regards, Anne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter1 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 (edited) Here is the photo I was looking for! Courtesy of my neighbor. Edit: New page. This is from the "snow day" in Dec 2017 Edited March 23, 2018 by Twitter1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve E Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 I worked on this building for a year as an HVAC apprentice with a journeyman. I also worked on Allid Bank Plaza downtown. The view looking down is from the mechanical room in the penthouse before the beacon was designed and installed. It was also just before the granite wall was built. I just retired from the trades after many years. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harementire Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Wow! This looks fascinating. I love how simple it looks yet complex in beauty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harementire Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Wow! This looks fascinating. I love how simple it looks yet complex in beauty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specwriter Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 On 7/3/2018 at 11:15 PM, Steve E said: Awesome image. Compare it to an illustration of a proposed building by Hugh Ferris in the early 20th century. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnyWalter Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 (edited) My favorite building in Houston. I could never not stare at it when I lived there. I especially love the view of the building at night when you're heading northbound on I-610 and you crest the top of the interstate where it crosses over 59. Uptown is all lit up before you and the Williams Tower just stands out beautifully!!! ____________________________ My website: https://flipboard.com/@maxgoodz/top-20-best-hard-candy-review-2019-qeamh3eoy Edited August 12, 2018 by JohnyWalter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
About Downtown Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Gosh and all these years I've been telling everyone it was 70 stories high. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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