Pumapayam Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Apologies, but all this has to be done via my iPhone. I would upload photos, but it is much easier to upload videos and then link to them. How are you liking that iPhone 3GS? Nice video upload. Exciting things for HAIF with these instant updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 How are you liking that iPhone 3GS?Nice video upload.Exciting things for HAIF with these instant updates.The 3gs is fine. Other than the video, I can't tell a difference between this version and the previous version. It is still the best smart phone for web surfing. I just wish you could do simple things like upload photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 (edited) The camera is WAY better on the 3GS. I took some side by side comparison shots and the 3GS camera is so much better.Not to get too off topic, but here are some comparison shots I took: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=7964211 Edited July 1, 2009 by Jax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 The camera is WAY better on the 3GS. I took some side by side comparison shots and the 3GS camera is so much better.Not to get too off topic, but here are some comparison shots I took: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=7964211 the grass it truly greener on the 3GS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photolitherland Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 I havent seen anything on the height of this tower. Does anyone know? Im guessing around 360ft or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 No way will it be 360 feet tall, even with the roof/spire.The floor count is just 19, down from the original 22. Hotels are also known for having shorter floor-to-floor heights as compared to condos and offices. I'm guessing it will come in around the 210 to 230 ft. range depending upon the final roof design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 (edited) No way will it be 360 feet tall, even with the roof/spire.The floor count is just 19, down from the original 22. Hotels are also known for having shorter floor-to-floor heights as compared to condos and offices. I'm guessing it will come in around the 210 to 230 ft. range depending upon the final roof design.The developer, American Liberty Hospitality, has the tower at 22 floors. http://www.amliberty.com/Projects/tabid/74/Default.aspx Edited July 2, 2009 by UpuPUp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 well know in a few days, what the final floor count is.....and i think 360 ft is far-fetched....isnt the typical floor height 8-12 ft for office buildings, if not, im close anyways... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 The Hilton next door is 24 floors, but it's broad.Why do I have a feeling this is gonna have a puny feel to it? I hope I'm wrong, cuz I do like the design. It's just so short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 July 6th john 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 A video for good measure 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 A video for good measure never realized that it went so fast... Great shots of Downtown, as well Thank You 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Your video update is awesome Random! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnmcbarnacle Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Your video update is awesome Random!I always like seeing what is under the ground. All those piers make me wonder what used to be there. Anyone know? Also, in the pics and video there is a big concrete ball and a red or orange circular structure taht looks like a well or somehting. Anyone that has seen this up close know what it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted July 8, 2009 Author Share Posted July 8, 2009 A video for good measure Aaaaah... More construction porn! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I always like seeing what is under the ground. All those piers make me wonder what used to be there. Anyone know? Also, in the pics and video there is a big concrete ball and a red or orange circular structure taht looks like a well or somehting. Anyone that has seen this up close know what it is?Remains of a space ship that landed there back in the 50's. From Mars, I think. Surely you've heard about that. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 LOL @ construction porn.And I'm interested to see what the landscaping will be around the hotel. I actually like the landscaping around some of the HC buildings, and given the popularity of Discovery Green, I hope the hotel maintains a nice mix of urbanity and greenery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T 2 THA C Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 (edited) I recently took a walk down Labranch from Franklin to Pease and I must say in just the last two years has this side of Downtown has really grown. I like how it's filling up over there. Edited July 12, 2009 by T 2 THA C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbaNerd Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Aaaaah...More construction porn!Oh baby, I'm toppin' out! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnme Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I always like seeing what is under the ground. All those piers make me wonder what used to be there. Anyone know? Also, in the pics and video there is a big concrete ball and a red or orange circular structure taht looks like a well or somehting. Anyone that has seen this up close know what it is?I was the one who took those pictures last week when I took my family to Discovery Green and I have no idea what those objects are. I took those pictures over the construction fence, so I did not see those items until I reviewed the pictures later. The next time I go down there I will try to see if I can talk to a worker about what those objects are. I go downtown twice a month and send my pictures to the skyscraperpage forum, so be on the lookout for more info there and here. My screen name is johnme there as well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 taken today 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 taken today Thanks for more of the construction porn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt16 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Thanks for the shots. That update does make me laugh though, because it's a big construction site and the only sign of life is some poor guy pushing a broom on the far end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 A couple of shots from yesterday afternoon 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 thanks for the construction updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photolitherland Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Im sure this has been asked before but what before the parking lot was located here? I bet while digging they find some pretty cool relics from houstons past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhlaw09 Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Picture from chron.com shows a good view of the progress from the grand balcony of OPP: 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Picture from chron.com shows a good view of the progress from the grand balcony of OPP: Nice photo angle. I'm very excited to see the asthetics of this particular corner after the completion of the new hotel. The location already screams vibrancy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyEvilTwin Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Nice photo angle. I'm very excited to see the asthetics of this particular corner after the completion of the new hotel. The location already screams vibrancy. Indeed. The atmosphere is electric. No, wait, that's just the substation. Shame about that...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethanra Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Think they were putting the crane up today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 This is good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 this is awesome, another crane in Downtown, left me a feeling wanting some proof,though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnme Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 this is awesome, another crane in Downtown, left me a feeling wanting some proof,though Check out my pictures from September 4th, 2009 at this link for proof. Work has officially started. http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=164691&page=3 Here is a sample Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdog08 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 (edited) Went to HP for dinner tonight and swung by Discovery Tower, DG, and OPP to check out the area and saw a big ole blue crane set up for ES. It was a great feeling seeing the crane setup. I cant wait for the next surface lot nearby to have a crane. Edited September 13, 2009 by kdog08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Went to HP for dinner tonight and swung by Discovery Tower, DG, and OPP to check out the area and saw a big ole blue crane set up for ES. It was a great feeling seeing the crane setup. I cant wait for the next surface lot nearby to have a crane.Awesome! I'll be working overseas for a about a month and half starting next week... It's going to be awesome to come back to downtown with (hopefully) HP hoppin (lucky strike, mia bella, cork wine bar, 3 forks, etc... open!) and the DG area becoming very vibrant. Seems like it has taken HP 1 year to get going but it's going to be awesome coupled with discovery green and the surrounding developments... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 have they released a real rendering of this thing yet? i have a hard believing that construction is already well underway and the only rendering we've seen is a preliminary crayola drawing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Awesome! I'll be working overseas for a about a month and half starting next week... It's going to be awesome to come back to downtown with (hopefully) HP hoppin (lucky strike, mia bella, cork wine bar, 3 forks, etc... open!) and the DG area becoming very vibrant. Seems like it has taken HP 1 year to get going but it's going to be awesome coupled with discovery green and the surrounding developments...Another hotel will bring tons more activity to the HP. Anyone who does not have a car and walk around!Go Houston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstrosFreak Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Did anyone post the construction cam, yet?http://oxblue.com/pro/open/linbeck/embassysuites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 This thing is going to rawk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Did anyone post the construction cam, yet?http://oxblue.com/pro/open/linbeck/embassysuitesNope, but this was probably the best quality construction cam I have seen.Great find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 The time lapse is an awesome tool. And this is GREAT quality cam, the blue crane is nice! heres a picture from the webcam, 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 That webcam is awesome. Thanks so much for posting it. The image quality is amazing for a webcam and you can even see part of Disco Green! I just realized I can see a small portion of the crane in my recent skyline shot (the photo I posted in the Disco Tower thread). I'm looking forward to seeing this building rise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 I was very surprised by the quality and the variety of functions of the camera. I think we should make it a point to go there in turn with a large sign with "HAIF" and our name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdog08 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Hopefully those parking lots next to OPP and Four Seasons Hotel will have cranes as well in the coming future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Hopefully those parking lots next to OPP and Four Seasons Hotel will have cranes as well in the coming future.I share the same hopes as you. We must do what we can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnmcbarnacle Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I would like to see a new rendering, as the footprint of the building looks awfully small to me. But, I like that what appears to be the tower footprint is set back in the corner and there is a lot of space facing the park. I'm guessing they may put pool deck or something on a second floor that covers the area facing the park. Anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I would like to see a new rendering, as the footprint of the building looks awfully small to me. But, I like that what appears to be the tower footprint is set back in the corner and there is a lot of space facing the park. I'm guessing they may put pool deck or something on a second floor that covers the area facing the park. Anyone know?Hopefully, it will be an outdoor patio kind of thing where one could lounge and sip sophisticated drinx ala Cedar Creak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 The time lapse is an awesome tool. And this is GREAT quality cam, the blue crane is nice! heres a picture from the webcam, Lovely... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbaNerd Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 (edited) Any word on any concrete pours yet? Edited September 19, 2009 by UrbaNerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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