lockmat Posted December 14, 2012 Author Share Posted December 14, 2012 Is there any info out on phase 2? I couldn't find anything on there. I didn't see anything either. I just called it phase two since we already know their plans 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golyadkin Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Just drove by. There are a few firetrucks, a police car, and an ambulance in front of the site, with a lot of workers standing around staring at something. I couldn't see what had happened. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pleak Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Huh - I heard all the sirens as they went by a few minutes ago. Wonder what happened Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX_COLIN Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Gas Leak...fixed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golyadkin Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 (edited) The first one was from yesterday. The rest are from this afternoon: They started putting up the "BBVA COMPASS" sign along the top today: J.J. Abrams style: Had to angle this last one oddly so I didn't get the sun completely in the shot making the building just a silhouette. Also, notice that the white wall that surrounded the construction site is mostly gone. They took down a good portion of it yesterday: They've also started repaving Guildford Ct.: Edited March 1, 2013 by Golyadkin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 Are there windows shaded green and blue? It looks kind of random in some places 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 This building turned out to be somewhat disappointing. The renderings looked far more urban and cutting edge verses a white box with a small overhang. It looks suburban-ish from the 1980s. Hopefully the will add Phase 2/3 to this. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Really not feeling this thing. It's worse because it now blocks a view of the Post Oak Central complex which is still such a stunning beauty with those tight angles and glass. The end result reminds me of a computer chip from 1984. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortune Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Well Post Oak is sure getting some ugly buildings. Between this building and the cosmopolitan building I'm not sure which one is uglier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share Posted March 2, 2013 In my opinion ugly is going to far? Boring? Suburban-like? MaybeI'm not thrilled but it's okay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golyadkin Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Having had to see it everyday since construction began, it's actually grown on me, and I quite like it. I don't like that they left the garage overlooking the Centre at Post Oak bare, but apart from that I like it. I think we should hold final judgement on it until the rest of the site is finished. It looks awkward on its own right now. When the property is fully built up, I think we'll all like it. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineView Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 I agree with Golyadkin. I was early in criticizing the frontage, but with the wall gone, you can see a bright glass lobby that will face Post Oak. It's not going to blow anyone away, but it's a good fill for the area. Better than an empty lot. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortune Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Did BBVA lease all of the office space ? I hope they begin the other phases soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golyadkin Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I've not heard anything about exact numbers for this building, but given that companies are moving into the Houston and this area in a big way, and that current numbers for office space in Uptown is 90%+ occupancy, and the fact that they've said the next phase will begin when this building is fully leased, I suspect we'll be hearing an announcement regarding the next phase by the end of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 BBVA only has 7 floors; the rest of the building is mostly available still; as is most of Skanska's building. I wouldn't expect phase 2 any time soon. I don't like the green glass either, so 90's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangledwoods Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 They really made a big mistake with the green glass on this job. From what I am hearing the tenant brokers are really hating on this building. It sounds like the cut a ton of corners to get this thing built per BBVA's demands and it will probably cost them tenants. The Skanska building is looking much better than this chunk of blah. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillH Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 The appearance is so common, it's just not noticeable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I call this the Bad Romance Building- here's why. The Lady Gaga song Bad Romance sounds like six different songs all mishmashed into one, like a bunch of people butted heads and wouldn't give in on not having their part included in the song. So, they drew parts out of a hat, stitched it together, and put it on the radio. Pop music consumers ate it up. This building has all it's different disjointed parts mishmashed together into one building just like Bad Romance. (whoever had the idea of having SIX facades on one building should have been fired from the project!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister X Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 (edited) I was thinking it looked like a quilt - an architectural quilt made up of scraps from other buildings. I'm not sure that I 'get it', but I will give the architect and the builder some points just for taking a risk. I mean, at least it doesn't look like it was picked out of a catalog. Hopefully, it will work with the rest of the project. Edited March 6, 2013 by Mister X 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I like it. But I do have better taste than most. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VelvetJ Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Another architectural disappointment for Houston....and in such a high profile area nonetheless. Overall, "cutting corners" is now a part of Houston culture and it is no more evident than in architecture designs chosen for projects in the city. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golyadkin Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 (edited) Remember guys, this is just phase one that's been built. This is the old rendering of the completed site: I'd recommend reserving your final opinions on this one until the rest of the site is built up. I am certain that with the rest of it filled it, that this will fit much better than it does now, and your opinions will all be more positive. Edited March 6, 2013 by Golyadkin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intencity77 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Remember guys, this is just phase one that's been built. This is the old rendering of the completed site: I'd recommend reserving your final opinions on this one until the rest of the site is built up. I am certain that with the rest of it filled it, that this will fit much better than it does now, and your opinions will all be more positive. But on the other hand, you also have to remember the many projects in Houston that initially had multiple phases which were later canceled. It's very common. Let's hope not with this project because that building really doesn't look so great all by itself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortune Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 If they used the materials depicted in that rendering on the actually building it would have turned out a lot better. If you look at the rendering the building that was built has a different design and the materials that where used are different. It should have been built to look like the rendering, thats just my opinion though. Hopefully the other phases actually come to fruition and make this building more appealing, like intecity77 mentioned Houston developments have a pattern of changing and canceling initial plans. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Stonian Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 (edited) I actually do not think the building looks as hideous as some are making it out to be. It's not a world class stunner but neither is it a piece of crap. It's a tab bit above "average" IMO. I mean, what if it was simply all precast concrete between floors with glass windows giving a plain striped effect as on the back side - now that would be boring. What we have is a balcony/sky garden on the 7-8 floors and multiple facades all around which makes it somewhat atypical. Edited March 7, 2013 by HOUSTONIAN (N-ATL) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 It's definitely underwhelming but an improvement over wha used to be there at least. Wasn't the lot a strip center before this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
por favor gracias Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 It's definitely underwhelming but an improvement over wha used to be there at least. Wasn't the lot a strip center before this? It was the old 7-story Compass Bank building with an unnecessarily huge parking lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golyadkin Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 (edited) But on the other hand, you also have to remember the many projects in Houston that initially had multiple phases which were later canceled. It's very common. Let's hope not with this project because that building really doesn't look so great all by itself. They built this leaving a good chunk of land open specifically for future development. While it may not be like the original plan, they won't just leave clear ground on a prime spot on Post Oak unused for very long. Postponed is always a possibility, but I sincerely doubt they will cancel future plans for the site. It's definitely underwhelming but an improvement over wha used to be there at least. Wasn't the lot a strip center before this? This is what used to be there: And this is what happened to it: Edited March 9, 2013 by Golyadkin 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 The old building was certainly ugly on the outside but the bank lobby inside was old-school marble and wood, designed to impress. I miss that style of bank lobby. Newer banks are bland by comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 I went by this the other day and it looks like it is complete, and I think it looks really great. It looks much better than the photos. This was not a let down by any means 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I went by this the other day and it looks like it is complete, and I think it looks really great. It looks much better than the photos. This was not a let down by any means Totally agree. There seems to be a lot of negativity towards this building but I think it's nice. I think it's even interesting how parts of the building extend nearly over the sidewalk. Like the overall design as well. Perhaps the tower just isn't.... photogenic. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 Is this what it will look like at night?http://www.fmgdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/2200PostOakNight.jpg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 No, the builders cut corners. The only lights are the signs that light up white at night. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golyadkin Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 No, the builders cut corners. The only lights are the signs that light up white at night. I really doubt that would be the builders cutting corners. No builder would cut corners to the point that a very visible planned part of a building would simply not be delivered. I suspect those lights were never really a serious part of the plan to begin with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister X Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 This is what happens when a builder cuts corners! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdueenginerd Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 As a structural engineer who acts as Quality assurance engineer on many projects--- I can confirm this. This is what happens when a builder cuts corners! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 (edited) http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2013/04/japanese-energy-firm-leases-space-in-galleria-area/ The lease brings the building to 70 percent occupancy, Edited April 3, 2013 by LarryDierker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 I know I've said this once before, but every time I drive past this building since it has neared completion I am more impressed. The color and textures I think fit in great with Post Oak. I give this project an A maybe A+. Really great addition 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livincinco Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Totally agree. There seems to be a lot of negativity towards this building but I think it's nice. I think it's even interesting how parts of the building extend nearly over the sidewalk. Like the overall design as well. Perhaps the tower just isn't.... photogenic.I agree. I went by it the other day and was quite surprised by how much better it looked in person. Hopefully, they'll build out the other two buildings per the plan. It'll be a really nice addition to the area if that happens. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchFan Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 (edited) I am liking this building more now that it is approaching completion. It still isn't my cup of tea architecturally, but I think it will be a positive change for the Post Oak Blvd. environment. At this point, my only complaint is that they didn't bother to cover the south side of the concrete garage. It makes for a big ugly view from points south. Edited April 27, 2013 by ArchFan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 I'm liking it too, at least better than I used to. I got a chance to see the interior space BBVA is building; it is REALLY cool. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 yeah it is a cool building in my opinion and i live just behind it on mccue. since my company a block away on sage banks with compass i went it to do a deposit today and they said they are on track for a May 20th grand opening! thats just a few weeks away! (we were in the old bank building but not moving back since our rent is so much less on sage now...boo! haha) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Is this what it will look like at night? http://www.fmgdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/2200PostOakNight.jpg Maybe something more like this: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Those are BIG letters on top of that building. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SkylineView Posted June 13, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted June 13, 2013 2013 06 12: Pretty swank light show tonight. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 (edited) noticed that driving the other night... it was hard to miss. Edited June 13, 2013 by swtsig 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 The lights were for their grand opening on Wednesday. http://tinyurl.com/lwcg87w 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Maybe something more like this: It looks like they did do blue lights after all: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 It looks like they did do blue lights after all: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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