wxman Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 As you were saying ...LOL! So I should know this by now, but anybody have a time frame? I imagine it takes a month or so to dig and set the pillars/foundation. We should start seeing a floor a week by what, Mid December? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 LOL! So I should know this by now, but anybody have a time frame? I imagine it takes a month or so to dig and set the pillars/foundation. We should start seeing a floor a week by what, Mid December?I'm not certain, but that strikes me as being a bit ambitious. How far along is the Sovereign? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecar(a.f.f.) Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Definitely a watered down version of the Studio Gang's Aqua Tower (pun intended), but grateful for a step in the right direction for Houston.Look for Hines to develop the super block just east of this project - surrounded by W Alabama/Westheimer and Buffalo Speedway/private street just east of St. Luke's Methodist Church. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Definitely a watered down version of the Studio Gang's Aqua Tower (pun intended), but grateful for a step in the right direction for Houston.Look for Hines to develop the super block just east of this project - surrounded by W Alabama/Westheimer and Buffalo Speedway/private street just east of St. Luke's Methodist Church.are you talking about the Taub site near blanco's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff8201 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 I count 40 floors on that rendering. 40>35!Good eye, you called it months before any of us knew the floor count was going to increase! Never dismiss subtle clues!I can't recall ever seeing a project such as this make the FRONT PAGE of the newspaper before. Maybe I'm not going back or thinking hard enough, but now everyone knows it's coming.And I think Blanco's is ON the Taub site. It's likely if this site gets developed, Blancos would go away, which would be sad. It's a side note to this thread, but I'm curious, what exactly is Hines planning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortune Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Definitely a watered down version of the Studio Gang's Aqua Tower (pun intended), but grateful for a step in the right direction for Houston.Look for Hines to develop the super block just east of this project - surrounded by W Alabama/Westheimer and Buffalo Speedway/private street just east of St. Luke's Methodist Church. What is it going to be developed in to ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecar(a.f.f.) Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 @swtsigYes.@FortuneToo early to tell; Architect has not yet been selected. Broadly speaking, it will be a residential mixed-use development - mid-rise, possibly a high-rise component. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortune Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 @swtsigYes.@FortuneToo early to tell; Architect has not yet been selected. Broadly speaking, it will be a residential mixed-use development - mid-rise, possibly a high-rise component.Wow Hines is really building a lot of residential in the area with this project, the cafe adobe site, and the WaterWall project. Hopefully they will build something downtown as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 for those who drive by the site, are they only clearing the western area or the entire thing? It seems like they'll only need the western portion and the eastern would be enough room for another development. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Definitely a watered down version of the Studio Gang's Aqua Tower (pun intended), but grateful for a step in the right direction for Houston.Look for Hines to develop the super block just east of this project - surrounded by W Alabama/Westheimer and Buffalo Speedway/private street just east of St. Luke's Methodist Church.When you say superblock, do you mean from W. Alabama to the left field fence of the baseball field, or all the way to Westheimer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecar(a.f.f.) Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 all the way to Westheimer. It will dwarf the West Ave masterplan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Someone should update the thread titles, it's now going to be 40 stories.At 40 stories, the building will be one of the tallest residential buildings around and perhaps the tallest rental tower in the city. The project was 35 stories when it was announced last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Someone should update the thread titles, it's now going to be 40 stories.So it has been written; so it shall be done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Obviously there are neighborhoods in between that will never be torn down for high rises BUT, at the rate we're going, I think one day uptown and downtown skylines will merge, not as dense as new york or chicago but definitely enough that if you look at a panoramic pic one day, all the buildings will look "connected". The path is slowly being made from weslayan to kirby and along and up allen parkway into downtown... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortune Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Obviously there are neighborhoods in between that will never be torn down for high rises BUT, at the rate we're going, I think one day uptown and downtown skylines will merge, not as dense as new york or chicago but definitely enough that if you look at a panoramic pic one day, all the buildings will look "connected". The path is slowly being made from weslayan to kirby and along and up allen parkway into downtown...I totally agree. I just wish that more developers would build buildings such as this one instead of the 5 story buildings that are going up. I understand mid rises going up on the larger sites being developed but smaller sites like the cafe adobe site that Hines is redeveloping should be high rises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdueenginerd Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Anyone think downtown and the Med-district could join too?It would require more highrise construction in Midtown... possible? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortune Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Anyone think downtown and the Med-district could join too?It would require more highrise construction in Midtown... possible?I think so if Midtown ever gets any highrises. It's the perfect location for a residential highrise neighborhood with its city block layout. However all that seems to be developed in Midtown are mid rise apartment complexes, suburban shopping centers, and town homes. You would think with land prices as high as they are in Midtown that high rises would be built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I may have overlooked the answer so I apologize in advance, but how long does it take to clear the area and set the foundation? I'm trying to gauge how long it will be before we see tower cranes up and floors rising! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golyadkin Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Depends on the project. Some places are faster than others. Usually a few weeks of prep, and you'll see the base of the crane set up anywhere from a few days to a few weeks before the crane (or cranes) actually rise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 updated renderings from Culturemap: signature restaurant that will occupy part of the 12,500 square feet of retail space on the bottom floor will be his or her kitchen. Nail wants it to be upscale enough for special occasions, but casual enough that residents can eat there every day. Catering will be available for room service and pool deck delivery. The remaining retail space will be occupied by amenities that will benefit the residents, like a day spa and a dry cleaner, set off by a 20-foot high wall fountain in the lobby. http://houston.culturemap.com/newsdetail/11-14-12-new-luxury-high-rise-upped-from-35-to-40-floors-a-sneak-peek-at-houstons-tallest-apartment-tower/ the distinctive facade was "inspired by a flowing evening gown," 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 This building is awesome. I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineView Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Great. I work around the corner and watching this grow will be a welcome alternative to paying attention in team meetings. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Great. I work around the corner and watching this grow will be a welcome alternative to paying attention in team meetings.Be sure to take lots of photos.Please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citykid09 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 (edited) Would you all consider this to be a part of Greenway Plaza? Or am I way off? Just wondering neighborhood and skyline wise. Edited November 18, 2012 by citykid09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 It'll be slightly removed from the Greenway skyline but not by much. Keep in mind that a 40-story apartment tower vs. a 40-story office tower are two very different heights. While this will be a TALL building, it probably won't dwarf the Greenway skyline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 it's too far away from Greenway Plaza to be considered part of it, and, besides, it would be called (insert number here) Greenway Plaza if it was a part of Greenway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 It'll be slightly removed from the Greenway skyline but not by much. Keep in mind that a 40-story apartment tower vs. a 40-story office tower are two very different heights. While this will be a TALL building, it probably won't dwarf the Greenway skyline.Of course there are no 40 story office buildings in Greenway Plaza. I believe the tallest is 31 stories and 465 feet. Nevertheless, because of the floor height differences between office and apartment building, you are probably correct that this building will not dwarf (and may not even be as tall as the tallest buildings in) the Greenway Plaza skyline. What height do we expect for this building... in the 425-500 range? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdueenginerd Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Of course there are no 40 story office buildings in Greenway Plaza. I believe the tallest is 31 stories and 465 feet. Nevertheless, because of the floor height differences between office and apartment building, you are probably correct that this building will not dwarf (and may not even be as tall as the tallest buildings in) the Greenway Plaza skyline.What height do we expect for this building... in the 425-500 range?one park place is 501 feet at 37 floors. Your range sounds about right, it all depends on architectural elements as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I was going to draw comparison to 1 Park Place. Keep in mind that 1PP has a vaulted roof which causes the building to graze by the 500 ft mark. The building on Weslayan will have a flat roof so I suspect both buildings will be about the same height.....right around 500 feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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