Highway6 Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Not really. The top rendering is looking north up Smith, the bottom one east across Smith.H-Town is right.. You're still seeing the Smith Street side of the building in each photo.. and its obviously not the same facade on that Smith side. This inconsistency would point to 2 different design concepts.Really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Well that looks a lot better then what was originally posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 They are moving dirt today on this property. No more cheap surface parking. Anybody got the lowdown on the construction schedule? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Changing thread title to "New Houston Ballet Building." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 So which design was chosen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 They are moving dirt today on this property. No more cheap surface parking. Anybody got the lowdown on the construction schedule?Wow. That's pretty sweet if they are actually starting construction on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 (edited) So which design was chosen?I don't know, but I hope it's not that ugly suburban looking thing in post #1. Edited July 22, 2009 by rsb320 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shasta Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I don't know, but I hope it's not that ugly suburban looking thing in post #1.The suburban building wasn't even the design. Go to the next page to see the design.Does anyone know what lot this will be on.....kind of odd that they are breaking ground in this economy (if the are). Maybe they met all of their minimum financial requirements just before the slowdown so that's good news for downtown! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Actually, it looks like they are just excavating half of the block. The line runs parallel to Smith and Louisiana. They are even taking out the sidewalks and curbs. Wait, they may just be creating an access drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gto250us Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 (edited) Hey this rendering is better. Designed by Marshall Strabala, Director of Design of Gensler, a global architecture and design firm, the Houston Ballet’s new 6-story, 10,219-square meters (110,000-square foot) facility will house practice facilities and executive offices. According to the Houston Business Journal (Aug. 4, 2008), the building is planned for Houston’s Central Business District, on Smith between Congress and Preston, and kitty-corner from the Wortham Center, where the Houston Ballet holds performances. Strabala is based at Gensler’s Houston office. Edited July 22, 2009 by gto250us 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Actually, it looks like they are just excavating half of the block. The line runs parallel to Smith and Louisiana. They are even taking out the sidewalks and curbs. Wait, they may just be creating an access drive.IIRC, it is only planned to take up 1/2 of the block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamtagon Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 suite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbaNerd Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Confirmation!!!http://swamplot.com/places-everyone-houston-ballet-center-for-dance-starts-digging-in-downtown/2009-07-24/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 (edited) Yay!!1 Swamplot featured renderings of the building — designed by the Houston office of Gensler — last year. The building will have 6 levels and contain 115,000 sq. ft. of space. A single below-grade level will contain 30,000 sq. ft. of parking. Inside: 9 ballet practice studios, production and wardrobe space, administrative offices, and a dormitory for dancers. Edited July 24, 2009 by UpuPUp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Yay!!1 Confirmation! Excellent... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porchman Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Confirmation!!!http://swamplot.com/...own/2009-07-24/Terrific! It's also pretty awesome that they are launching this when the economy is shaky. This a great addition to downtown and another visible symbol of the City's commitment to the arts. It is also a huge coup for one of the City's leading performing arts entities. A facility like this could be a great attraction for artistic talent. Bravi, HB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banking214 Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 From today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Was inside today on a rare visit and noticed that they've removed most of the suspended ceiling panels: The backhoes and bulldozers are also working overdrive at the old gas station site, as are the jackhammers on the parking lot and sidewalk immediately next door. It is definitely a construction zone. Pardon my ignorance on this; While I understand that they need more office/storage space like any major company does, does this mean they are going to renovate/upgrade/expand the backstage area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Pardon my ignorance on this; While I understand that they need more office/storage space like any major company does, does this mean they are going to renovate/upgrade/expand the backstage area? Ugh...? Wrong thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Ugh...? Wrong thread? Wow! That was odd. I didn't think I could screw that up with only a couple of beers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorAggie Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Nice article in today's Chronicle.The coolest thing I saw aside from the building itself was the fact that they sold the other half of the block to Novare out of Atlanta. They're behind some great residential towers, including the Avenue in Charlotte and 360 in Austin.A Novare building someday in that part of downtown would add a lot to the skyline and would help the residential component of DT.http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/features/6556005.htmlwww.novaregroup.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Nice article in today's Chronicle.The coolest thing I saw aside from the building itself was the fact that they sold the other half of the block to Novare out of Atlanta. They're behind some great residential towers, including the Avenue in Charlotte and 360 in Austin.A Novare building someday in that part of downtown would add a lot to the skyline and would help the residential component of DT.http://www.chron.com...es/6556005.htmlwww.novaregroup.comMost of their projects look very similar. I hope they bring something different to Houston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lockmat Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I really like the idea that people can see rehearsals and stuff from the streets through the windows. That will be kind of cool and maybe a sort of tourist attraction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorAggie Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Most of their projects look very similar. I hope they bring something different to Houston.While I agree that their work all looks very similar, we really don't have anything in Houston besides Mosaic that is of the style they use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Nice article in today's Chronicle.The coolest thing I saw aside from the building itself was the fact that they sold the other half of the block to Novare out of Atlanta. They're behind some great residential towers, including the Avenue in Charlotte and 360 in Austin.A Novare building someday in that part of downtown would add a lot to the skyline and would help the residential component of DT.http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/features/6556005.htmlwww.novaregroup.comVery cool. (Except the next sentence tells us that Novare has it back on the market, so apparently no plans for developing it at least any time in the short or mid-term future.)The Ballet project is sounding and looking better and better. A great addition to downtown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NenaE Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I really like the idea that people can see rehearsals and stuff from the streets through the windows. That will be kind of cool and maybe a sort of tourist attraction.I do, as well. Downtown is getting more interesting, every day. And nice bldg design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Not my cup of tea, but its different, so i like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pm91 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 saw this last night and idk if there is already a topic or not. but last night the whole block was under construction and i didnt see any "coming soon" signs or renderings for anything. but there is a sign with a company name that i cant remember.. but yeah if anyone knows please do tell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pm91 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 ahhh!! not Fanklin!! its Smith, Congress, Louisianna, and PRESTON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 saw this last night and idk if there is already a topic or not. but last night the whole block was under construction and i didnt see any "coming soon" signs or renderings for anything. but there is a sign with a company name that i cant remember.. but yeah if anyone knows please do tell!That block is the bayou! Water.Near there, though, the Houston Ballet is being built, I believe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Here ya go: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/features/6556005.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 (edited) Yeah, Houston Ballet Edited August 19, 2009 by Urbannizer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pm91 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 holy crap! i didnt realize it was there!! i thought it was on the other side of smith (near the old enron bldg.) okay thanks Haifers! always count on yall! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Looks good to me. I approve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunstar Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Pretty cool Webcam of construction with time lapse feature:My linkhttp://www.oxblue.com/pro/open/houstonballet/centerfordance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I think it's interesting how the 'dig' exposes the underside of that bridge. I'll be people were living up under there before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 oxblue has great cameras... heres a picture from the cam. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 thats a good picture. i was over there last week and was wondering what was going in that space. i had forgotten all about the new ballet building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorAggie Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 The crane is now up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniepwils Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Does anyone know the name and/or any other information on this building? They just started building it in the last few months.I was at my friends place at the Tennison building and could see cranes and such.The only thing I know is that it is to be 22 stories and the only reason it is being built at this time is because The Wortham actually bought into it so it would be built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 (edited) Does anyone know the name and/or any other information on this building? They just started building it in the last few months.I was at my friends place at the Tennison building and could see cranes and such.The only thing I know is that it is to be 22 stories and the only reason it is being built at this time is because The Wortham actually bought into it so it would be built.I'm 95% sure that's the site for the new Houston Ballet building. It won't be 22 stories or residential.http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/index.php?showtopic=17042&st=80 Edited October 12, 2009 by Highway6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I'm 95% sure that's the site for the new Houston Ballet building. It won't be 22 stories or residential.http://www.houstonar...pic=17042&st=80Correct. (Though they will have a few apartments for people in the ballet) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Does anyone know the name and/or any other information on this building? They just started building it in the last few months.I was at my friends place at the Tennison building and could see cranes and such.The only thing I know is that it is to be 22 stories and the only reason it is being built at this time is because The Wortham actually bought into it so it would be built.From where did you get this information? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Correct. (Though they will have a few apartments for people in the ballet)This is the first I have heard (or noticed) the living quarters in it. How many units? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 This is the first I have heard (or noticed) the living quarters in it. How many units?Can't find the information right now, all the Chronicle articles have been deleted (grr Chronicle). Currently they're using a couple townhouses on Dunlavy between W Gray and Dallas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniepwils Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 From where did you get this information?From someone who works in the construction business (mostly highrises and apartment projects). Maybe he has it confused with something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 From someone who works in the construction business (mostly highrises and apartment projects). Maybe he has it confused with something else.Probably so, because the ballet building is the only one I can think of being built on that side of town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 it's the ballet building for sure.linkie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gto250us Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 This is the first I have heard (or noticed) the living quarters in it. How many units?The new Houston Ballet building will not only house the offices and studios of the professional company, it will also house the Ben Stevenson Ballet Acadamy. There will be some living space available for students of the Acadamy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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