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. Quote 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!!!!!!!! Quote 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 Quote 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 Quote 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 Quote 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? Quote 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 Quote 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. Quote 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. Quote 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 What do you mean? You didn't look at the photo, did you? 1-45 is completely different in the photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbaNerd Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 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. Simcity 5, anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAC Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 FYI - the videos are up and running on the MainPlace website. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 FYI - the videos are up and running on the MainPlace website. Enjoy!That entire downtown environment is modeled and rendered... very impressive.No quick and easy shortcuts like using a helicopter for Hines! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 pretty dramatic. Hines really sets the bar high. This must be one of the most prime spots they've got with two rail lines intersecting there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 That video is great. Very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 the video is very well done... this is gonna be a very nice building.People, please look at the beginning of the video again..... DID HINES INADVERTENTLY TIP ITS HAND ON ANOTHER PROJECT? In the beginning of the video in which Hines points out all its projects/properties downtown, why does El Paso Tower have a 2011 completion date listed? Is there a renovation in the works for El Paso Tower? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 ^While I didn't see it on the Hines' listing of projects, it is mentioned here:http://www.hines.com/contact/offices/southwest.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Wow - dramatic video...looks nice though. I just hope that MainPlace pumps some life in to the sad sad state of the Stowers building (all done up and nowhere to go...way to go Spire Realty). I think that would at least undo some of the bad karmic retribution Hines might have for committing building-icide on that block... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 (edited) Do those cars not stop for red lights?But really, I like how they put METRO and things in that video. Made it pretty realistic. Edited July 29, 2008 by Trae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 ^While I didn't see it on the Hines' listing of projects, it is mentioned here:http://www.hines.com/contact/offices/southwest.aspxWell, obviously construction work has yet to begin on El Paso Tower's renovation. I work next door and pass (street level) by or through (via tunnel) El Paso on almost a daily basis and I have seen no signs of a renovation on going. But then again, completeion of the project according to Hines is for 2011 so they have 3 more years still.... Anyone know what Hines has planned for the renovation of El Paso Tower? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAC Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 El Paso is basically gutting the entire building, and redoing everything from the structure out. I believe the building is also getting a new, all glass lobby which is supposed to be spectacular. Hines is acting as the Project Manager, with Gilbane as the General Contractor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuroAztlan Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 El Paso is basically gutting the entire building, and redoing everything from the structure out. I believe the building is also getting a new, all glass lobby which is supposed to be spectacular. Hines is acting as the Project Manager, with Gilbane as the General Contractor.Well there ya go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Nice video, but where's the retail component? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasaNova Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 (edited) Man that suxs, I was eager to see the videos and either they are currently not working or I can't access them from work. All I see at the site is Videos Coming soon! Is there is anothe link to view them? Suggestions are welcomed. Edited July 29, 2008 by CasaNova Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Man that suxs, I was eager to see the videos and either they are currently not working or I can't access them from work. All I see at the site is Videos Coming soon! Is there is anothe link to view them? Suggestions are welcomed.This works for me - http://www.mainplacehouston.com/Videos.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 is the buffering on the vids supposed to be that slow or is it me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 is the buffering on the vids supposed to be that slow or is it me...it's just a tad bit choppy at home but fine at work for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Just saw the video for the first time. I have to say that that is a rather impressive video. Have to give it to them, they really know how to spin things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 is the buffering on the vids supposed to be that slow or is it me...It was super-slow buffering for me as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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