Pumapayam Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Last night, the parking at the Galleria location is already getting bad again after the New Year Resolution minions died off. I had to park over down by Aaron Brothers...it was 7:00 p.m. and it was that full, which is typically when the after work crowd leaves.I am guessing, some people got a head start and changed their routine by avoiding Post Oak.Again, their last day is this Friday.I hope they build another gym in the area, or else it will be a long wait for machines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I think I may have figured out the key to Spring Shadow's source's confusion. BHP recently bought PetroHawk, whose offices are downtown. Perhaps they are consolidating departments with PetroHawk, which may require shifting some people from downtown to uptown and vice versa, with the plan to consolidate them all uptown when the new building is completed. I am only speculating, but it makes some sense based on the BHP rumor mill (which, as is usually the case with rumor mills, may have gotten it almost half right.)That does not mean that BHP bought the fitness building or is the builder/developer of the new building. And it does not mean they are moving people out of their current offices for the construction of the new tower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPHous Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2012/01/31/apache-expands-office-at-post-oak.htmlPure speculation, but to me seems plausible that this could be the building they are talking about..."Houston-based Apache (NYSE: APA) had been considering its real estate options, including possibly pre-leasing space in a proposed office building that would not be built without a commitment from a lead tenant." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 http://www.bizjourna...t-post-oak.htmlPure speculation, but to me seems plausible that this could be the building they are talking about..."Houston-based Apache (NYSE: APA) had been considering its real estate options, including possibly pre-leasing space in a proposed office building that would not be built without a commitment from a lead tenant."odds are they were considering a couple of different options in the Galleria and elsewhere, including BLVD place and perhaps five oaks. seeing as their lease was up next year a five year extension for a deal of this size is essentially a short term renewal so it doesn't take any build-to-suit opportunities off the table... it just buys them more time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 odds are they were considering a couple of different options in the Galleria and elsewhere, including BLVD place and perhaps five oaks. seeing as their lease was up next year a five year extension for a deal of this size is essentially a short term renewal so it doesn't take any build-to-suit opportunities off the table... it just buys them more time.Excellent point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontx Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 30 story with a 7 story parking garage. The drawings reflect the rendering that Houston 19514 posted. DE Harvey is looking to be busy again in the future: Anadarko II, Exxon/Mobil, 1500 Post Oak, and a few others in the works. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 (edited) 30 story with a 7 story parking garage. The drawings reflect the rendering that Houston 19514 posted. DE Harvey is looking to be busy again in the future: Anadarko II, Exxon/Mobil, 1500 Post Oak, and a few others in the works.Per a construction search engine, it is saying there is an office building with an estimated start date of March 2012 in the 77056 zip code. Bid date says "ASAP." It was last updated Jan 24.The only other buildings under construction in the Galleria area is Skanksa and BBVA, no? And they have already broken ground.Nancy's article a few weeks ago mentions a 2008 article, which is HBJ's. In it says,The owner needed city approval to build the structure 15 feet away from Post Oak instead of the standard 25 feet. The setback change, granted last week, applies on Post Oak from Four Oaks Place Drive to West Briar Lane. The building will be located closer to the street in keeping with guidelines being developed for the future rail corridor.http://www.bizjourna...f=et63&ana=e_du Edited February 2, 2012 by lockmat 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_G Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 (edited) Per a construction search engine, it is saying there is an office building with an estimated start date of March 2012 in the 77056 zip code. Bid date says "ASAP." It was last updated Jan 24.The only other buildings under construction in the Galleria area is Skanksa and BBVA, no? And they have already broken ground.Nancy's article a few weeks ago mentions a 2008 article, which is HBJ's. In it says,http://www.bizjourna...f=et63&ana=e_du Something at BLVD place could however be a culprit. Edited February 2, 2012 by Nick_G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchFan Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I've heard that 24-Hour Fitness will not be a tenant in the new building (contrary to the 2008 buzz for the earlier incarnation of the project). However, there is a rumor that the big oil co across the street is considering leasing space there for an employee health-club facility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringShadows Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 ^That sounds pretty reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPHous Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Wan't sure where to put this but across the street at the McDonalds there are two trailers that say: Randall Davis - Terranova now leasing. Does anyone know what these could be for? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Good catch. Not sure, but RD did a project with a Terranova Development in Dallas, which was called the Terranova. Maybe it's Houston's version?http://terranovaparkcities.com/news.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayshoota Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Good catch. Not sure, but RD did a project with a Terranova Development in Dallas, which was called the Terranova. Maybe it's Houston's version?http://terranovapark...s.com/news.htmlI drove by yesterday and it looks like these are the site trailers from the development in Dallas. They look horrible. Old and dirty, glass broken out with plywood covering most the windows. They are sitting right in the middle of the McD's parking lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineView Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Thank you Jay, Chris, and Lockmat. I didn't know where to drop this Terranova trailer observation. They've been there for about 2 weeks, so I have to believe it's not a short-term parking issue. That said, they look like @ss and have not been improved in any possible way since being parked there. Wasn't Randall Davis involved in Terranova? Could this be the prelude for a new yet-to-be-released project sales office? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayshoota Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Thank you Jay, Chris, and Lockmat. I didn't know where to drop this Terranova trailer observation. They've been there for about 2 weeks, so I have to believe it's not a short-term parking issue. That said, they look like @ss and have not been improved in any possible way since being parked there. Wasn't Randall Davis involved in Terranova? Could this be the prelude for a new yet-to-be-released project sales office?I noticed on Thursday or Friday that they were being connected to utility lines but wanted to verify before I posted. Went back today and they have been connected now.Terranova was a partnership between RD and Hines. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Hopefully this is an indication it will be built in 2013 (about 3/4 down) http://www.boyarmiller.com/content/documents/breakfast_forum_presentations/2012_Real_Estate_Forecast_BoyarMiller_Breakfast_Forum_reduced.pdf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 It will. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Im guessing all 900000 sqf noted as proposed for the galleria is for BHP alone. If so, that's about 36 stories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoothrewpoo Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 BHP is definitely the anchor of the new 4 Oaks (5 Oaks?!?) building, but I don't think they're 100% of the lease. Last estimate I heard was 400,000 ft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClutchCity Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/breaking-ground/2013/02/bhp-signs-lease-for-new-four-oaks.htmlMore information on the project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Very cool. But I'm getting impatient for a downtown building announcement. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Awesome news. I want a downtown tower, too but at least we know this isn't spec so I don't think it is really hurting the dt market, also bc we already knew about this.If the tenant is signed, I would hope they finish up the design fpphase quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineView Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 2/9/2013 Record of what we're starting with. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClutchCity Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/breaking-ground/2013/02/bhp-billiton-petroleum-announces-plans.htmlHere we go! It's funny someone said there were rumors in OKC that BHP would relocate there, when in reality they are consolidating their Oklahoma operations here. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 The Chron has picked up the story, too... http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2013/02/bhp-billiton-office-tower-to-rise-on-post-oak-boulevard/#comment-21660 BHP Billiton Petroleum said Monday it will hire hundreds of new employees and lease a 30-story office tower to be built at 1500 Post Oak Blvd. to accommodate its expanding shale business and future growth.Construction is expected to start later this year on the new building, which will be connected to the company’s current headquarters at 1360 Post Oak Blvd, creating a two-tower campus. A glass skybridge will connect the structures.The buildings will house several thousand BHP employees, many still to be hired. Some 1,800 existing BHP employees will office there, including workers in other locations. Employees in downtown’s Wells Fargo Tower and a building in Tulsa, Okla. will relocate to the Post Oak headquarters.“We’ll probably be pushing 3,000 when we move into the new building,” CEO J. Micheal Yeager said at a press conference.In total, BHP will occupy about 1 million square feet in both buildings. The new tower will have 560,000 square feet.Transwestern will develop the new building for owner TIAA-CREF.BHP Billiton deals in natural resources ranging from iron ore and uranium to oil and natural gas. The company is headquartered in Melbourne, with a major office in London, but the petroleum division is based in Houston.Architectural firm Pickard Chilton designed the building, which is expected to open in 2016. Gensler also was involved.“We have designed this new building with employee productivity and appeal as top priorities to retain current employees and attract prospective employees,” Yeager said in a statement. “We plan to hire hundreds of new people in the immediate future. To attract the most talent, we believe we need to offer them the best possible work environment.” 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Houston is booming!!! This is great news!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Rendering for this page: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Rendering for this page: Imagine this with the Astoria and on top of that, all of the BLVD place towers. Very busy neighborhood now and for the next few years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 (edited) I was counting it up earlier and if I am correct, we have 21 buildings that are 20 or more floors tall that are either on the drawing board, have broken ground or almost complete. 5 Allen Center: 50-stories600 Main: 48-storiesState Grille Condo: 40-storiesAnadarko: 32-stories1500 Post Oak: 30-storiesAstoria: 28-storiesThe Soverign: 22-storiesHanover: 30-storiesBlvd Towers 1-5 (not including Hanover) 20/30-story ishBBVA Tower: 20 stories3333 Richmond: 20 storiesNoble Energy: 20 storiesMarriott Downtown: 30-storiesAshby Highrise: 20 stories (ish---forgot exact #)New Apartment Tower downtown: 20+ stories Edited February 25, 2013 by wxman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClutchCity Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Apache and Chevron too. It'll be interesting to see if other expanding energy companies will choose to have shiny, new towers built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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