Subdude Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 It means the new building will reflect the subtle style and interplay that forms the nexus of downtown Houston's architectural heritage. It will be an homage to the pioneering spirit of the city's founding fathers and respectful of its mid-century aspirations while being LEED diamond pre-certified green eco-friendly hybrid 50% CF sustainable green roof friendly.Sorry... I read a Hines brochure yesterday. Oh yes, of course. Why didn't I see that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I wish that just once a reporter would call people out on this kind of marketing nonsense.Remember what newspaper this is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I wish that just once a reporter would call people out on this kind of marketing nonsense.You know she can't do that. Nancy knows better than to overtly burn her sources. Otherwise they'll give the next scoop to Jennifer Dawson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 KPMG Reserves 108,904 SF in 1M-SF Spec Trophy By Amy Wolff 811 Main St. HOUSTON-KPMG LLP is the first tenant to take space in the one-million-sf MainPlace. The audit and tax advisory firm will take down the top four floors, totaling 108,904 sf, of the under-construction office building in the CBD. http://www.globest.com/news/1166_1166/houston/171099-1.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Would anybody be nice enough to give us a photo update of this building? On a side note OOP is bigger than I thought it would be. I'm not sure, but it is getting way up there now. Not really sure what I was expecting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Would anybody be nice enough to give us a photo update of this building? On a side note OOP is bigger than I thought it would be. I'm not sure, but it is getting way up there now. Not really sure what I was expecting. crown included (if you can call it a crown), this building is practically 40 stories.... that is nothing to scoff at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pm91 Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 new pics! "> "> "> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Man, how deep are they going to go?DT started a month later and they already poured concrete and have a crane up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Man, how deep are they going to go?DT started a month later and they already poured concrete and have a crane up!Yea they seem to be moving along slowly w/ Main Place... oh well, as long as they are moving along . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Man, how deep are they going to go?DT started a month later and they already poured concrete and have a crane up!MainPlace is approximately 50% taller, so one presumes they will need a significantly deeper and more substantial foundation. Plus, I would imagine that having the Stowers Building to work around (and protect) does not exactly speed up the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 MainPlace is approximately 50% taller, so one presumes they will need a significantly deeper and more substantial foundation. Plus, I would imagine that having the Stowers Building to work around (and protect) does not exactly speed up the process.Not only is it taller, but its structure will be concrete rather than steel. Upon completion, it'll be the heaviest building in Houston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Not only is it taller, but its structure will be concrete rather than steel. Upon completion, it'll be the heaviest building in Houston.Really? That's interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasaNova Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Not only is it taller, but its structure will be concrete rather than steel. Upon completion, it'll be the heaviest building in Houston.Not only will it be taller and heavier. Since this place will actually have access to tunnel connection, I would imagine they have to configure and prep the land even more so, that DGT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkjones98 Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Not to mention they had to remove Hotel Montague. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Gee, seems the only thing this building is missing a large block letter 'S' surrounded by a shield placed smack dab in the middle of the building's facade.That and a cape. Can't forget the cape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Not only is it taller, but its structure will be concrete rather than steel. Upon completion, it'll be the heaviest building in Houston.The majority of our buildings downtown, as in much the south, have concrete or composite structures.Chase tower has a composite concrete structural system.Why would this tower be any heavier then the dozen or so of its taller concrete bruthas ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 The majority of our buildings downtown, as in much the south, have concrete or composite structures.Chase tower has a composite concrete structural system.Why would this tower be any heavier then the dozen or so of its taller concrete bruthas ?I get questions like these and wish I were a structural engineer. I distinctly remember that the guy from Hines mentioned something special about the concrete...but I can't place the exact verbage...whether it was "pre-cast," "poured," or something else. In any case, that was their conclusion, that it would be heavier than anything built previously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Why would this tower be any heavier then the dozen or so of its taller concrete bruthas ? Perhaps it is because of its "Twin I-Beam Construction". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWW Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 I get questions like these and wish I were a structural engineer. I distinctly remember that the guy from Hines mentioned something special about the concrete...but I can't place the exact verbage...whether it was "pre-cast," "poured," or something else. In any case, that was their conclusion, that it would be heavier than anything built previously.Is there anyone reading this who has an engineering background or can elaborate (here or in a more general thread) about building systems and thier characteristics (i.e. poured-in-place concrete vs. pre-cast vs. tilt vs. composite, etc.) ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 any updates on this?(gotten taller,ect.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 (gotten taller,ect.)lol, has a building ever gotten taller? I wish, but I doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Last night I looked it was still negative height... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjb434 Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 I'm not a structural engineer, but i do have some background in geotechnical engineering (subset of Civil Engineering).The deep excavations and large basements are build to offset the immense weight of a building.The science behind this is that the lower level of earthen material has existed for a much longer time with either weight of just the existing soil above or other buildings. Engineers will design a large basement to remove as much existing soil, since the weight is now gone, the building's weight can replace it.This will reduce the amount of concrete needed to form a foundation and/or footings.The use of basements in large buildings is not just efficient land use, it's for engineering reasons too. Just look at how large the excavation for the World Trade Towers were in NYC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmoneybangbang Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Probably doesn't help it rains a lot in Houston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Last night I looked it was still negative height...oh well, for 47 stories , its gotta take a long time, just wanted to know the progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAC Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 FYI - the MainPlace website is up and running today. The video section will be complete shortly, as we're trying to find a good mix of quality and download speed for the building videos. www.mainplacehouston.com(and no, the building has not gotten any taller. Still 46 stories with a 2 story parapet wall on top) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 oh my freakin gosh...this is gonna be amazing up closek, settleing down...let us know when yall have the videos up??thanks for the heads up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 FYI - the MainPlace website is up and running today. The video section will be complete shortly, as we're trying to find a good mix of quality and download speed for the building videos. www.mainplacehouston.com (and no, the building has not gotten any taller. Still 46 stories with a 2 story parapet wall on top) I just had a chukle Sorry, i shuld've explained myself more clearly.. I meant like if it's going up(construction-wise) like if went From this To this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 FYI - the MainPlace website is up and running today. The video section will be complete shortly, as we're trying to find a good mix of quality and download speed for the building videos. www.mainplacehouston.comAlso, it's got an exxon building vibe to it with the shades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deut28Thirteen Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Great website cant wait for the movies. Mainplace will be one of Texas' nicest towers and improve our skyline greatly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 For those of you who were wondering where the retail would be located...http://www.mainplacehouston.com/pdf/maps/H...rtsV6__(p1).PDF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjb434 Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Based on that, it'll probably be just a restaurant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Based on that, it'll probably be just a restaurant.My thinking as well. It'll probably be a Skyline Cafe like the one in Hines' 717 Texas Building. They sell food, but stock some convenient store type things too. It'll probably close at 4:00 and not be open on weekends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 (edited) I just remembered that this building will connect to the tunnel system. Is it going to hook up with Macy's?Does anyone know anything about the bunkers under Macy's? I remember reading something a long time ago. Apparently, there are several floor levels beneath the store and can accomodate (say) 2000 or so people. This was, of course, built during the nuclear age. It would be so cool if they had tours and such.editSorry, Macy's is clear down the street. I wonder where they will beconnecting to. I'll have to go look at a tunnel map to see what's closest. Edited July 9, 2008 by rsb320 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 the video is very well done... this is gonna be a very nice building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyEvilTwin Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 This rendering makes me think of Denny Crane & Allen Shore smoking a couple of cigars & drinking scotch at the end of a Boston Legal episode. Cracks me up!! It's a beautiful building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 the video is very well done... this is gonna be a very nice building.so you've seen it privately? cuz it's not on the website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 the video is very well done... this is gonna be a very nice building.Lies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 This rendering makes me think of Denny Crane & Allen Shore smoking a couple of cigars & drinking scotch at the end of a Boston Legal episode. Cracks me up!! It's a beautiful building. LOVE THAT SHOW!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnmcbarnacle Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 For those of you who were wondering where the retail would be located...http://www.mainplacehouston.com/pdf/maps/H...rtsV6__(p1).PDFI am so glad to see them putting that large piece of retail along main street. I don't want to get hyperbolic, but this building could really do wonders for that part of downtown. Having a big Class A building that opens out to Main ought to bring a lot more foot traffic to the area and do wonders for the vibe you get as a pedestrian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totheskies Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 This has GOT to be Houston's greatest current project.... HANDS DOWN. I'm so glad that there will be retail!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 This has GOT to be Houston's greatest current project.... HANDS DOWN. I'm so glad that there will be retail!!!!!!!!I disagree completely. Just a personal opinion though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 (edited) so , in your opinion, what is houston's greatest current project? forgot to put in quote..well its for lockmat anyways Edited July 10, 2008 by citizen4rmptown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pestofan Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 (edited) FYI - the MainPlace website is up and running today. The video section will be complete shortly, as we're trying to find a good mix of quality and download speed for the building videos. www.mainplacehouston.com (and no, the building has not gotten any taller. Still 46 stories with a 2 story parapet wall on top) Thank goodness that they finally buried that stinking bayou. But I am NOT happy about all the stoplights added to Allen Parkway. I wonder if that rendering was inspired by the old phone book cover drawings. Hours of entertainment! Edited July 12, 2008 by pestofan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desirous Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Thank goodness that they finally buried that stinking bayou. But I am NOT happy about all the stoplights added to Allen Parkway.I wonder if that rendering was inspired by the old phone book cover drawings. Hours of entertainment! Ha! I didn't even notice. What the hell is that city in the background? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 (edited) What in the world?? I think it's San Antonio in the background. Edit: Oh wait, you know what I just realized? The whole entire picture is a model! It's not even a real photo of Houston. I just thought the colors on the buildings had been changed, but no... if you check the textures around all the skyscrapers, they all have a tan-fake sidewalk. How weird. Edited July 13, 2008 by Triton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desirous Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 They should've taken the opportunity to add more imaginary buildings then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 i was wondering WTF happened to DT? i know i have been gone since around New Years, but good grief, no one told me about the complete infrastructure remodel! m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 i was wondering WTF happened to DT? i know i have been gone since around New Years, but good grief, no one told me aboutthe complete infrastructure remodel! m. What do you mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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