mollusk Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 You are correct, H...4, not all of it was prominent, eye gougingly ugly dreck... though Tenneco (AKA the Ten Ten Parking Garage) actually goes back to the 60s, IIRC, with a fitness center, etc. later fitted on top. The late 70s / early 80s One, Two, and Shops at Houston Center also disguise their parking garages pretty nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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j_cuevas713 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 On 4/24/2017 at 11:04 PM, Urbannizer said: Very nice animation. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 On 4/25/2017 at 9:10 PM, Urbannizer said: Here's a better look: THIS IS AMAZING! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Hopefully Houston First will have as much success with the theater district revamp as they have had with the G.R.Brown Disco Green project. This will be a great addition to the neighborhood while adding parking and dining options for the theater district if their plans are to keep it open during the evening. Has anyone heard any more about progress on the redesign of this area? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Luminare Posted May 28, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted May 28, 2017 (edited) On 4/26/2017 at 4:10 AM, Urbannizer said: Here's a better look: This is the definition of compromise and working with the urban fabric of the city. In terms of compromise, it satisfies the need for parking, but understands that more is needed in the area. In terms of urban fabric the aesthetic feels downtown, houston, and theater district. I quiet like the blend of brutalism and contemporary. Parking Garages are going to be part of the city for the foreseeable future. Its better to work with it than against. In fact using this as an example, parking garages could be interesting canvases to try new and different things at lower costs due to their functional nature. We need more of this. Edited May 28, 2017 by Luminare 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KinkaidAlum Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Totes agree on the parking lot compromise thing. At the very least, we should mandate that all new parking structures in downtown have green roofs. Imagine little elevated parkings every few blocks offering cool views and helping erase the heat island effect and storm runoff. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Or maybe not mandate green roofs, but have an incentive - if you have a green roof you don't have to do detention or something like that. No one wants to park on the roof anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post houstontexasjack Posted June 2, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2017 There was an image of the front of the garage next to the cello player artwork sent out this morning. 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanize713 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 wow, every time I come to this forum it gets better! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 (edited) Love everything about this development and the 2nd floor patio dinning area. Looks like they are also removing the grass area that currently sits where the outdoor dinning area is next to the statue. Edited June 2, 2017 by Nole23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post hindesky Posted June 18, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2017 Up ramp. 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Untitled by Darius Fontenette, on Flickr Untitled by Darius Fontenette, on Flickr 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hindesky Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 3rd floor, this going up a lot faster than the Market Square garage. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hindesky Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 (edited) Edited October 10, 2017 by hindesky 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 They moved the statue on Saturday. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Looks like 8 stories to me. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 I count 8 floors on the east side and also see the studs where the facade will hang from. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Facade is going up on the west side on Smith. Stairway is up. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Houston19514 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 11 hours ago, CrockpotandGravel said: The first news blurb about The Lyric Market at 411 Smith St, the new food hall going in the Lyric Centre in downtown Houston: From Houston Chronicle:Although not officially announced there are reports that yet another downtown food hall, Lyric Market, is being developed at 411 Smith. That would make four food hall concepts within easy walking distance to each other in downtown. http://www.chron.com/entertainment/restaurants-bars/article/Bravery-Chef-Hall-announces-summer-2018-opening-12410939.php OMG, who told the Chronicle? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 A crane is going to be on Preston St this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 (edited) - Edited December 18, 2018 by DrLan34 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Talked with a Gilbane worker who said both tower cranes are coming down this weekend, the western one today and the eastern one on Sunday. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 They were working on removing the second crane today. I asked what was going to continue placing the panels and was told they had moveable rig with a short boom and outriggers on the top floor. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenOlenska Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 What is that First Order Star Wars ship looming over Hogg Palace? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 9 minutes ago, EllenOlenska said: What is that First Order Star Wars ship looming over Hogg Palace? LOL you made me laugh in the middle of this meeting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunstar Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 44 minutes ago, EllenOlenska said: What is that First Order Star Wars ship looming over Hogg Palace? It's the Ballet center made transparent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 From yesterday... 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 The little portable boom is placing the facade. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 We have to assume some level of retail (dry goods) will pop up here right? It just seems like a perfect location for clothing as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Based on Crockpot's linked article from Friday, it looks like the entire new ground floor area is taken up by the food hall and its back rooms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 1 hour ago, mollusk said: Based on Crockpot's linked article from Friday, it looks like the entire new ground floor area is taken up by the food hall and its back rooms. I just don't see it staying that way forever. As it settles in I'm pretty sure there will be additional space made for retail. Especially if they want to compare it to anything in NY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 This is intended to be a food hall. They absolutely *could* add clothing or similar retail, but I would really be surprised by that. And New York has a number of food halls with no other retail, as do lots of other cities. Houston is a bit behind the times on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Drove by yesterday and it really is coming together. Its going to be a nice addition and really a nice looking parking garage. Its a welcome change to some of our other new parking garages. Its just goes to show you that if a developer wants to put the money in and encourages his architect to create a more intriguing and attractive garage it can be done. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bobruss Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 (edited) Hopefully this will raise the bar for parking garages., and maybe they'll see the value in retail. It certainly changes the street view. Edited February 19, 2018 by bobruss 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 (edited) ^^^ i work at ^^^ downtown houston. therefore, i decided the other day to walk over to LYRIC MARKET... and oooohhhh boy, this place is going to ROCK! i am most certain that the prospective FINN HALL shall be magnificent in itself. however, LYRIC MARKET shall become utterly spectacular. myself, along with my pals... cannot wait for it to open. this new on-site FOOD MASTERPIECE along with PHOENICIA FOODS.. shall become my new downtown ESSENTIALS. let's go LYRIC MARKET! i'm already SINGING your praises..... Edited February 19, 2018 by monarch 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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