uhlaw09 Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Any word on any concrete pours yet? Concrete pour is going on as I type, at 2AM on Friday night. I happened to drive by the site on the way home tonight and noticed the armada of cement trucks. I snapped some pictures as I drove by, but the construction cam provides the best view: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhlaw09 Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 ...and the morning after: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdog08 Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Thanks for the updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 heard it was a massive pour on the news... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Mmmmm, purdy. Thanks for the updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 there has been good progress.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Can't let this project slip to the back pages.....so heres a webcam update. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Slow progress... but better than nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Slow progress... but better than nothing. Yeah, probably just taking their time because of the economy. No need to rush it, although i think construction costs are supposed to increase beginning second quarter of next year. That's some good news at least. (i am going by what Forbes Mag. says in their Sept. issue) m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Yeah, probably just taking their time because of the economy. No need to rush it, although i think construction costs are supposed to increase beginning second quarter of next year. That's some good news at least. (i am going by what Forbes Mag. says in their Sept. issue) m. I would think they want to finish by March 2011 in time for the Final Four. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 I'm sure they can finish it by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 I hope so. I would hate to have tons of visitors come to our great city only to realize there is nowhere to sleep. Ugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 I hope so. I would hate to have tons of visitors come to our great city only to realize there is nowhere to sleep. Ugh. Did you really just type this? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarface Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Did you really just type this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 From Today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Is it me or does it look like construction is really slow lately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Hmmm... I can't tell what I'm looking at in the base. That blasted shadow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Is it me or does it look like construction is really slow lately?Looks like the hole they dug is completely filled in. My guess is we'll start seeing above level construction soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 (edited) Picture from the Oxblue construction cam yesterda with no shadow! lol Edited December 6, 2009 by fatesdisastr 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Ahhhh, gorgeous day in Houston! FYI, barely found out last week, but you can see the webcam at different times, by clicking on the time, which dropdowns to earlier times. And by clicking on the calendar viewing different days, as well as times.... I just found out, so if you already know, then yeah... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Ahhhh, gorgeous day in Houston! FYI, barely found out last week, but you can see the webcam at different times, by clicking on the time, which dropdowns to earlier times. And by clicking on the calendar viewing different days, as well as times.... I just found out, so if you already know, then yeah... Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Nice. The sad thing is ive been looking/posting webcam updates for a while now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 (edited) Update by Photolitherland on SSC http://forum.skyscra...ad.php?t=164691 Edited December 22, 2009 by citizen4rmptown 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 I think we've made some notable progress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livincinco Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 I think we've made some notable progress! Does anyone know anything about the two lots parking at the top of the picture? Hoping that these are next in the development of that side of town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wernicke Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Pretty small floor plates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhlaw09 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 (edited) Pretty small floor plates. Yeah, and it looks like part will not rise past the 2nd or 3rd floor: Edited January 7, 2010 by uhlaw09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 This thing is looking good,. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Pretty small floor plates. i thought the exact same thing but was waiting until it was more developed to make the comment. The rendering looks sweet, but i don't see how the asthetics of it will be accomplished in such a miniature looking frame. Any ideas? Also, like several of you, yes i am content with the development of the area, but am not so patiently waiting to see what those two parking lots to the west (top of pix.) will become. Maybe one commercial and one residential tower. Hopefully, both with a class/silver facade. Maybe even a hint of blue or green glass. i think if done right, it would tie in to that side of DT without overproducing the brownstone effect nor overdoing the glass/steel effect. Anyone know anything about what will be there? m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 i thought the exact same thing but was waiting until it was more developed to make the comment. The rendering looks sweet, but i don't see how the asthetics of it will be accomplished in such a miniature looking frame. Any ideas? Also, like several of you, yes i am content with the development of the area, but am not so patiently waiting to see what those two parking lots to the west (top of pix.) will become. Maybe one commercial and one residential tower. Hopefully, both with a class/silver facade. Maybe even a hint of blue or green glass. i think if done right, it would tie in to that side of DT without overproducing the brownstone effect nor overdoing the glass/steel effect. Anyone know anything about what will be there? m. Are the floor plates really that much smaller than One Park Place? They look about the same to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Are the floor plates really that much smaller than One Park Place? They look about the same to me. Maybe......i hope so. Granted i am only going on the photos. Much to my disapointment my schedule didn't allow me to go DT when i was in H-town for the holidays. i wanted to go ice skating as well at DG. IF, the floor plates are about the same size, then, whew! i am relieved. m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 A fresh update not from a webcam.... Taken on January 17th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Maybe......i hope so. Granted i am only going on the photos. Much to my disapointment my schedule didn't allow me to go DT when i was in H-town for the holidays. i wanted to go ice skating as well at DG. IF, the floor plates are about the same size, then, whew! i am relieved. m. Oh yeah, I forgot that i walked off the dimensions the other day after the 5k. Not completely accurate, but it helps a little I guess. 84x37 One Park Place: Length (not including breezeway on north side): 84 steps One Park Place: Width (not including garage): 37 steps 55x32 Embassy: Length 55 steps Embassy: Width (entire structure) 47 steps, (room quarters only) 32 steps Embassy is not really even a very tall building either, so I think it's gonna look like some of the old towers downtown has around, but newer of course. These are steps from my 6'2" strides Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Jan 30th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuscany04 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Hopefully those parking lots next to OPP and Four Seasons Hotel will have cranes as well in the coming future.How did Downtown Houston end up with so many contiguous parking lots? How long has our city been around? I find it incredible that for so many decades these city blocks were not used for something either more esthetically pleasing or more profitable. Thank God we are slowly making our built environment more livable. With our track record it's nothing short of a miracle that Discovery Green and the surrounding areas have literally blossomed into something functional and beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbaNerd Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Ya know, the floorplantes only look smallish because it seems that the first two levels or so in the rendering have higher ceilings (almost double height) than the rest of the floors. If you compare the size of the structural members to nearby vehicles, then the floorplates seem to be more reasonable in size.Lookin' good though! I wonder when this will top out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 How did Downtown Houston end up with so many contiguous parking lots? How long has our city been around? I find it incredible that for so many decades these city blocks were not used for something either more esthetically pleasing or more profitable. Thank God we are slowly making our built environment more livable. With our track record it's nothing short of a miracle that Discovery Green and the surrounding areas have literally blossomed into something functional and beautiful.With the plethora of surface lots in downtown, Ive often pondered the same thing myself.My assumption has always been that, knowing Houstons history of demolishing historic structures, several of those lots probably used to be old circa 20's or 30's buildings. Im pretty sure there has to be some sort of map or grid of downtown that shows what old buildings used to be up on what lots, maybe even with pictures. If anyone knew where to find out it would probably be a poster/s on this site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonartstudent Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 With the plethora of surface lots in downtown, Ive often pondered the same thing myself.My assumption has always been that, knowing Houstons history of demolishing historic structures, several of those lots probably used to be old circa 20's or 30's buildings. Im pretty sure there has to be some sort of map or grid of downtown that shows what old buildings used to be up on what lots, maybe even with pictures. If anyone knew where to find out it would probably be a poster/s on this site.go to www.historicaerials.com - they have aerial shots as far back as 1957 - it's definitely changed a lot but that's probably the best place to see about any block in particular that you want to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Oh yeah, I forgot that i walked off the dimensions the other day after the 5k. Not completely accurate, but it helps a little I guess.84x37One Park Place: Length (not including breezeway on north side): 84 stepsOne Park Place: Width (not including garage): 37 steps55x32Embassy: Length 55 stepsEmbassy: Width (entire structure) 47 steps, (room quarters only) 32 stepsEmbassy is not really even a very tall building either, so I think it's gonna look like some of the old towers downtown has around, but newer of course.These are steps from my 6'2" stridesThanks. That helps me visualize the size at least.m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lockmat Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 it seems there is no space remaining on the east side of the block in the rendering, but in the photo there is lots. I wonder if they changed the size, but regardless, I wonder what they'll do with it? Parking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 it seems there is no space remaining on the east side of the block in the rendering, but in the photo there is lots. I wonder if they changed the size, but regardless, I wonder what they'll do with it? Parking? taking a second look at the rendering it seems there might be an entrance and exit from La Branch to a check-in area and possibly a small parking lot in front of that facing Lamar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 quote name='fatesdisastr' date='Monday, February 15, 2010 at 8:18 PM' timestamp='1266286736' post='357221']taking a second look at the rendering it seems there might be an entrance and exit from La Branch to a check-in area and possibly a small parking lot in front of that facing Lamar.yeah, I guess so. It's just really hard to differentiate between the property and the street and/or the one next to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdog08 Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 it seems there is no space remaining on the east side of the block in the rendering, but in the photo there is lots. I wonder if they changed the size, but regardless, I wonder what they'll do with it? Parking?Yea I was thinking about where the parking structure would be after looking at the recent pic taken. Does anyone know how much parking hotels require? Like would they need 1 parking space per room or maybe 1 per every 2 rooms? 3 rooms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttuchris Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 It looks like the rendering is from the NW and the cam is looking from the SW. There does seem to be some sort of plaza/drop-off area on the south side of the building. Regardless, this has been cut back. The rendering is 22 stories, but it is now only going to have 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWW Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Yea I was thinking about where the parking structure would be after looking at the recent pic taken. Does anyone know how much parking hotels require? Like would they need 1 parking space per room or maybe 1 per every 2 rooms? 3 rooms?Would you mind reposting your question in "Development and real estate" ? That way people not interested in this project can still see and respond to your more general question. I'm interested, too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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