fernz 379 Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 From the HBJ, I don't have access to the whole article: "The Four Oaks Place office complex may soon be more appropriately named Five Oaks Place.The owner of the 1.8 million-square-foot office complex in the Galleria area is looking at spending between $100 million and $120 million to develop a new office building at 1550 Post Oak Blvd., where a 24 Hour Fitness is currently located"It's about to get busy in that area... Webcam: http://oxblue.com/open/transwestern/5oaks Renderings, and article from 10/13: http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/breaking-ground/2013/10/photos-developers-break-ground-on-bhp.html 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wxman 899 Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Though it is cool, it's only going to be 400,000 sq. ft. That might get you 10 stories. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lockmat 2392 Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Though it is cool, it's only going to be 400,000 sq. ft. That might get you 10 stories.The subtitle says 18 stories. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheNiche 939 Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 The subtitle says 18 stories.Yeah, that sounds right. A 40,000-square-foot floorplate (from a 10-story building) would've been excessively large for most users. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KinkaidAlum 2916 Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 The Cosmo dwellars are going to have to shut their shades!Also, the Willie G's site across Post Oak Blvd. is set to house a 300,000 square foot office tower. That little stretch will be crane city with these two possibly joining The Titan and BLVD Place. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
houstonfella 95 Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 New towers: downtown, uptown, Texas Med Ctr, Galveston Bay, Gulf of Mexico highrises.... Houston's alive and well. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewMND 13 Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Where is Willie G's going? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ricco67 484 Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Where is Willie G's going?Don't really care, they're a lousy chain to begin with. Anything concrete on that site? (no pun intended)Good news on this latest tower, I don't know how big the lot the 24hr fitness is on, but from what everyone is saying, it sounds about right as far as height goes. With the space in the area starting to get a bit scarce, I wouldn't doubt if a few of the final pieces of land wait to see how quickly those plots fill out. Might get some substantial towers if things go well in a few years. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Montrose1100 4032 Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 about time Uptown got an office tower. That area is becoming more and more dense. I've excited, can't wait for the renderings! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bcnet 2 Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 (edited) Where is Willie G's going?Landrys, owner of Willie G's, has the empty land to the south and behind their office building around the corner on Loop 610 between Post Oak Blvd and San Felipe. Maybe the build something there? Edited October 1, 2007 by bcnet 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RealEstate 19 Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Landrys, owner of Willie G's, has the empty land to the south and behind their office building around the corner on Loop 610 between Post Oak Blvd and San Felipe. Maybe the build something there?You are on to something. I just learned that Landry's will be moving Willie G's into a newly constructed location next door to the Bentley dealership that Tillman owns (immediately south on the West Loop). I understand that construction will begin in the next month or two because Willie G's lease expires in June or July of 2008 and they want to have a seemless transition. Before you dismiss the potential of the W. G's brand, I've been told that the new location will be a tremendous departure from the old concept and that the buildout will be extremely contemporary with a large raw bar and a significant second floor patio. We'll just have to wait and see if they can pull it off. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KinkaidAlum 2916 Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Good news, bad news...The Willie G's office project by Simmons-Vedder is off. The site is for-sale again. Now, for the good news, here's some update info. from the HBJ on the new Four Oaks TowerTower Five at Four Oaks Place is the official name.The tower has grown and will now be THIRTY stories instead of 17/18.22 floors of office space making up about 525,000 square feet.8 levels of parking holding 1500 cars.Funding is in place and this project is a GOGround will break in first quarter of 2009PICKARD CHILTON is the design firm on recordThat last bit is the best news. Main Place and the old proposal for the AIM Headquarters are Pickard Chilton projects. At 30 stories, were looking at a 400 to 450 footer or more if there is a decorative top! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lockmat 2392 Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Good news, bad news...The Willie G's office project by Simmons-Vedder is off. The site is for-sale again.It's for sale? Swamplot quoted the article as saying, "The deal isn 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
citizen4rmptown 172 Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Good news, bad news...The Willie G's office project by Simmons-Vedder is off. The site is for-sale again. Now, for the good news, here's some update info. from the HBJ on the new Four Oaks TowerTower Five at Four Oaks Place is the official name.The tower has grown and will now be THIRTY stories instead of 17/18.22 floors of office space making up about 525,000 square feet.8 levels of parking holding 1500 cars.Funding is in place and this project is a GOGround will break in first quarter of 2009PICKARD CHILTON is the design firm on recordThat last bit is the best news. Main Place and the old proposal for the AIM Headquarters are Pickard Chilton projects. At 30 stories, were looking at a 400 to 450 footer or more if there is a decorative top!exciting news, is there a rendering yet? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lockmat 2392 Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 exciting news, is there a rendering yet?Didn't see one on the architects website. Haven't checked the others yet. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
citizen4rmptown 172 Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Didn't see one on the architects website. Haven't checked the others yet.thanks anyways 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
swtsig 2997 Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 It's for sale? Swamplot quoted the article as saying, "The deal isn't dead, but it's not moving forward." Is this more recent news that it's for sale?it's for sale. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Houston19514 5142 Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 It's for sale? Swamplot quoted the article as saying, "The deal isn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VicMan 67 Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 (edited) Will the new building mean that more consulates will be established in that complex? Three are already at Four Oaks Place. Perhaps Transwestern should talk to the Swiss and the Australians and see if they want to re-establish their Houston missions.Also Transwestern should talk to Vietnam, the Philippines, South Africa, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, and Nigeria. Edited August 30, 2008 by VicMan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urban909 158 Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Will the new building mean that more consulates will be established in that complex? Three are already at Four Oaks Place. Perhaps Transwestern should talk to the Swiss and the Australians and see if they want to re-establish their Houston missions.Also Transwestern should talk to Vietnam, the Philippines, South Africa, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, and Nigeria.Singapore has a Consulate General in Houston, but I am suprised the UAE doesn't have one as Qatar does. Nigeria is also one I am suprised doesn't have consulate representation in Houston... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ArchFan 326 Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 ... At 30 stories, were looking at a 400 to 450 footer or more if there is a decorative top!Sounds like the folks who bought north-facing units at The Cosmo will soon be looking out at a wall of glass, instead of the panoramic views they have now. But, I guess that should be no surprise to anyone who's been paying attention to all the projects proposed in this area.On the plus side for those folks, tho', I imagine 5 Oaks will increase demand for condos nearby. Not having to fight the traffic makes this a much more enjoyable place to live and work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VicMan 67 Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Singapore has a Consulate General in Houston, but I am suprised the UAE doesn't have one as Qatar does. Nigeria is also one I am suprised doesn't have consulate representation in Houston...Singapore's is an "honorary consulate" located out of an office in the Chase Tower. It's not at the same level as a Consulate General. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Montrose1100 4032 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Singapore's is an "honorary consulate" located out of an office in the Chase Tower. It's not at the same level as a Consulate General.Its not the same... but it is. While living in Abilene, I had to go to the "Honorary German Consulate" in Dallas to stamp a paper for my German Passport. So It gets the job done, if you business is a passport. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pumapayam 160 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Good news, bad news...The Willie G's office project by Simmons-Vedder is off. The site is for-sale again. Now, for the good news, here's some update info. from the HBJ on the new Four Oaks TowerTower Five at Four Oaks Place is the official name.The tower has grown and will now be THIRTY stories instead of 17/18.22 floors of office space making up about 525,000 square feet.8 levels of parking holding 1500 cars.Funding is in place and this project is a GOGround will break in first quarter of 2009PICKARD CHILTON is the design firm on recordThat last bit is the best news. Main Place and the old proposal for the AIM Headquarters are Pickard Chilton projects. At 30 stories, were looking at a 400 to 450 footer or more if there is a decorative top!Some updates we have missed in HAIF since August, a variance sign, I saw posted last fall, was approved in November.The City of Houston Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lockmat 2392 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Some updates we have missed in HAIF since August, a variance sign, I saw posted last fall, was approved in November.Was that approved in at last weeks meeting? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pumapayam 160 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Was that approved in at last weeks meeting?What meeting are you referring to Jessie?That old article is from November. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lockmat 2392 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 What meeting are you referring to Jessie?That old article is from November.My bad, nevermind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Urbannizer 45613 Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 TIAA-CREF is delaying plans to develop a 540,000 square foot tower on their Four Oaks Place campus. Thus far, TIAA has been unable to secure a tenant and will be unable to develop a building on a speculative basis.http://www.bayareahouston.org/DATA/Home/Re...am%20Realty.PDF Quote Link to post Share on other sites
swtsig 2997 Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 yeah, they need a lead tenant before they move forward, which shouldn't come as any surprise.it's a nice building, but rather plain. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lockmat 2392 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I think this project is alive again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fatesdisastr 542 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I think this project is alive again.You gotta give us more info than what seems like a hunch lockmat lolWhats got you thinking its back? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lockmat 2392 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 You gotta give us more info than what seems like a hunch lockmat lolWhats got you thinking its back?I know, sorry. ;Pbidclerk.com had an updated bid proposal on it. They were not taking bids b/c they're still looking for financing. Does anyone know how bidclerk finds these bid proposals? I'm sure it's public info somehow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LTAWACS 182 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Im still looking for renderings... anyone? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lockmat 2392 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 (edited) My lame attempt at obtaining some information from Pickard Chilton failed. They said it's confidential at this time but should the status change they will be posting to their website.Still holding out on Transwestern Edited February 16, 2011 by lockmat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lighter 7 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I don't have anything concrete, but I got asked to do some budget work for a supposed 17 story or so tower in this area. They wouldn't tell me much beside that it was suppossedly in the same area, about 17 floors, funded, had a tenant and was moving forward very quickly. Probably a June Start. Sounds like it could be the same thing. How's that for speculation. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LTAWACS 182 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I don't have anything concrete, but I got asked to do some budget work for a supposed 17 story or so tower in this area. They wouldn't tell me much beside that it was suppossedly in the same area, about 17 floors, funded, had a tenant and was moving forward very quickly. Probably a June Start. Sounds like it could be the same thing. How's that for speculation.Not bad... thanks for the info. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Golyadkin 294 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 I don't have anything concrete, but I got asked to do some budget work for a supposed 17 story or so tower in this area. They wouldn't tell me much beside that it was suppossedly in the same area, about 17 floors, funded, had a tenant and was moving forward very quickly. Probably a June Start. Sounds like it could be the same thing. How's that for speculation.If that's the case, the 24 Hour Fitness is going to have to be demolished soon, unless the June start date means the start of the demolition work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lockmat 2392 Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 (edited) I was browsing and saw this. Please do not tell me this was some cancelled project!forgot the link: http://www.paynerowl.../Architecture/7second edit: I didn't notice that I could expand the caption to see the description of the project, which says:Office building in the Galleria area, Houston.If not readily apparent, the tallest building is the one added to the scene.Architect, Pickard ChiltonPhoto: Joe Aker.Third edit: Their AIG rendering caption says that it is a "proposed building." By deduction... Edited July 31, 2011 by lockmat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisPHous 87 Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 And this one?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lockmat 2392 Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 And this one??see my third edit in original post Another good sign is that this was once a site that was going to be developed, looks like the old site of the Titan condo tower, where McDonalds is.Also, I think this is like the fourth building in their que, which I would hope is a good sign? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lockmat 2392 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 (edited) Hold up, is this actually on the four leaf property? Didn't they announce within the past couple years that they were planning on building an office tower?Hold up, again. I think this is actually in between the Cosmopolitan and the Four Oaks Place buildings. My bad Edited August 1, 2011 by lockmat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lockmat 2392 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Please merge: http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/25247-what-the-heck-is-this/page__view__getnewpost__fromsearch__1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lockmat 2392 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Five Oaks Place thread: http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/13199-five-oaks-place/page__gopid__389294#entry389294 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Golyadkin 294 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I don't have anything concrete, but I got asked to do some budget work for a supposed 17 story or so tower in this area. They wouldn't tell me much beside that it was suppossedly in the same area, about 17 floors, funded, had a tenant and was moving forward very quickly. Probably a June Start. Sounds like it could be the same thing. How's that for speculation.Looks like that may have been the Perennial. 22 stories, June start, main tenant already secured.The 24-hour Fitness is not only still there, the people there have not heard anything about it possibly being closed any time soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmancuso 67 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 And this one??Cancelled about a decade ago and a midrise apartment complex has been on that site for years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LTAWACS 182 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Looks not too bad.. better than nothing. they should build it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lockmat 2392 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 (edited) Okay, so maybe it's been like four years since this project was announced. Maybe it's on hold but probably died. But I'm still interested to see what everyone thinks about the design. Edited August 1, 2011 by lockmat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Golyadkin 294 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I particularly love how it totally doesn't fit at all with any of the buildings in the area, and would take a fair chunk of space in the few out my window. I'd like to see another tower there, but I'd like it to be less of a glass box. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
strickn 194 Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 (edited) BHP Billiton keeps its outside-Australia headquarters next door: in 1994 the Chronicle says it leased a 90 ksf upon moving from San Felipe Plaza; now it takes five times as much ...more than their secondary head offices in London and Singapore, or their marketing centers in Singapore, Antwerp and The Hague, I'm guessing.If and when the Petrohawk conjunction goes through, do you think downtown Houston will lose one of its fastest rising tenantshttp://blog.chron.co...ing-in-houston/or will BHP choose not to consolidate at Four Oaks Place? The first link says, "no flow of ideas upwards allowed." Edited August 6, 2011 by strickn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
strickn 194 Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 A slow news day: nothing going up in the past twelve hours. BHPB's tower lease extends another ten years from now, while it is for the petroleum division and not the mines outside Australia headquarters as I wrote. You saw that a consolidation downtown was the third alternative I completely ruled out. It is fun to speculate on 800 Bell's future (not to be the Exxon Building) including another single owner instead of partition for one mixed use or another. Since that review site remarks that many of BHPB Petroleum managers are Exxon alums, one imagines they'd enjoy it fairly well. But although BHPBP's building on Post Oak is full, and the other three towers of Four Oaks Place have a scant four available floors between them, I dunno what to expect.User Golyadkin [re?]posted Payne Rowlett's rendering of this tower on http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showpost.php?p=5365456&postcount=11 this week: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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