Houston Pavilions, Now Green Street

[eelimon]

I just found out that...

BCBG

Virgin Megastore

Lucky Brand

bebe

bebe Sport

Forever 21

House of Blues

Laundry Mexx

Lucy

Are the first stores to say they'll open up in Houston Pavillions

I also read that Shakowitz shops will open Feb. 2006

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Great NEWS keep us updated.

[JJ18]

^I hope not!

And JJ18 how do you know about these stores coming?

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My girlfriend is a subscriber for Papercity wich this months' issue provided me with the info I posted earlier. In they're May 05 issue Papercity had said that Bvlgari and Giorgio Armani will open in The Galleria and 4 months later Bvlgari and Giorgio Armani opened in The Galleria, so I dought they're just making this up.

[arche_757]

What is laundry mexx?

I really was hoping a bookstore would go in. I love bookstores, and they offer a place for tourists to just waste time without actually spending money.

Glad to see some lighter disscusions are still up - I hope the city/county (who ever) will offer the incentives these guys want to get this stuff off the ground. It will take a couple of developments like this to really jump start downtown - and bring in the residential in high numbers.

[JJ18]

What is laundry mexx?

I really was hoping a bookstore would go in.  I love bookstores, and they offer a place for tourists to just waste time without actually spending money.

Glad to see some lighter disscusions are still up - I hope the city/county (who ever) will offer the incentives these guys want to get this stuff off the ground.  It will take a couple of developments like this to really jump start downtown - and bring in the residential in high numbers.

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My mistake its two different tendants (Mexx and Laundrys) and I have no clue what Laundry is, Mexx is a German based casual apparel store kinda like Eddie Bauer and Gap.

[nmainguy]

My mistake its two different tendants (Mexx and Laundrys) and I have no clue what Laundry is, Mexx is a German based casual apparel store kinda like Eddie Bauer and Gap.

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Maybe it meant Landry's? A muti-plex would be nice as well.

[largeTEXAS]

Look for a major announcement in two weeks.

[texasboy]

Look for a major announcement in two weeks.

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You shouldn've said that. Now I can't wait that long.

[laguy77]

What is laundry mexx?

I really was hoping a bookstore would go in.  I love bookstores, and they offer a place for tourists to just waste time without actually spending money.

Glad to see some lighter disscusions are still up - I hope the city/county (who ever) will offer the incentives these guys want to get this stuff off the ground.  It will take a couple of developments like this to really jump start downtown - and bring in the residential in high numbers.

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Laundry by Shelli Segal is a bridge level brand of women's clothing. there are maybe 3 or 4 in the country. it's not a "premier" brand but still a coveted trendy line. Mexx is a ctually a Dutch brand now coming to the US. it's like Zara but less trend driven. very impressive that Houston would be getting these stores before other markets on the East Coast. looks like this center will be more about emerging, hip brands and more mainstream lines than full on designer like the Galleria.

[JJ18]

Laundry by Shelli Segal is a bridge level brand of women's clothing. there are maybe 3 or 4 in the country. it's not a "premier" brand but still a coveted trendy line. Mexx is a ctually a Dutch brand now coming to the US. it's like Zara but less trend driven. very impressive that Houston would be getting these stores before other markets on the East Coast. looks like this center will be more about emerging, hip brands and more mainstream lines than full on designer like the Galleria.

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Dutch, German same thing yall get my point.

[citykid09]

There is a big store from over seas that just made it to the east coast of the US called H&M Click Here- H&M Website Mabe they will expand throughout the rest of the US.

[midtown_resident]

Look for a major announcement in two weeks.

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Could you give us some background on your post? Sounds like you know more than you're telling...please dish!

[citykid09]

^ Yeah, like major announcment on what? like is it for the Pavilion? Or something else in Houston?

[YakuzaIce]

^ Yeah, like major announcment on what? like is it for the Pavilion? Or something else in Houston?

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Hmm, well this thread is on Pavillions so...

Perhaps he works for a company involved and he can't give any more information than that.

[NewMND]

There is a big store from over seas that just made it to the east coast of the US called H&M Click Here- H&M Website Mabe they will expand throughout the rest of the US.

Well H&M has been on the East coast for about 10 years now, I've been to the one in D.C, it's good stuff for cheap. I think it would be a good fit in the Pavillions or that Sakowitz building.

[NewMND]

Oh, also, what's "LUCY"? Is it one of those I Love Lucy collectible stores?

And I didn't notice House of Blues on that list the first time I looked at it, but House of Blues is a good time, the food isn't fantastic or anything, but it's a fun atmosphere.

[YakuzaIce]

If this is the right store, they sell womens activewear.

http://www.lucy.com/

We are going to have alot of clothing stores when this place is built.

[texasboy]

We are going to have alot of clothing stores when this place is built.

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Thank goodness. I can spend a whole day in downtown with some clothing stores, a bowling alley, and atleast some decent restaurants.

[JJ18]

Oh, also, what's "LUCY"? Is it one of those I Love Lucy collectible stores?

And I didn't notice House of Blues on that list the first time I looked at it, but House of Blues is a good time, the food isn't fantastic or anything, but it's a fun atmosphere.

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I think its gonna be Lucy like the one in Highland Village next to Sharper Image. Its good to see sorta upscale stores in Downtown atleast tourist and downtown residents would have a good shopping store mix, too bad most stores are gonna cater to the ladies.

[editor]

There is a big store from over seas that just made it to the east coast of the US called H&M Click Here- H&M Website Mabe they will expand throughout the rest of the US.

H&M's been in Chicago for at least three years. Possibly longer.

[eelimon]

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[largeTEXAS]

H&M is going to do the Galleria first (still many months away, but at least they're coming).

[skwatra]

not sure if this has been posted, but what's the latest status on this? last i remember the developer's presented their plan to city council, waiting for a go and hoping for incentives.

has the city responded?

[kjb434]

hey,

the Lord & Taylor space in the galleria is under construction right now. It's been gutted. It's a weir view from Westhiemer @ McCue. You see the dard floors of Lord & Taylor and the parking levels above it.

[houstonsemipro]

I think all the projects that's on board will be push back until next year.

[nmainguy]

I think all the projects that's on board will be push back until next year.

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Why do you think that?

[citykid09]

I will be happy when these people get to go back home to New Orleans and Houston gets back to normal. And when HAIF gets back to normal.

[kjb434]

I don't know when the people will go, but I'm ready for HAIF to go back to normal.

[texasboy]

I'm ready for HAIF to go back to normal.

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amen.

[Lectro]

Please tell me that EDI isnt doing the pavilions now?

I want the Laguarda Low design!

http://www.ediarchitecture.com/Projects%20...oard/index.html

[nmainguy]

Please tell me that EDI isnt doing the pavilions now? 

I want  the Laguarda Low design!

http://www.ediarchitecture.com/Projects%20...oard/index.html

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EDI???/ Oh gawd! I don't expect Rem Koolhaus or Renzo Piano but EDI???

Could we get more mediocre?

[texasboy]

Please tell me that EDI isnt doing the pavilions now? 

I want  the Laguarda Low design!

http://www.ediarchitecture.com/Projects%20...oard/index.html

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Ah damn.

[UrbaNerd]

NOOOOOO!

*slams fists violently onto the table*

[eelimon]

Can any one tell me why EDI is looked at so unfavorably? Other then how ugly the back end of The Mercer Condominiums is. I just hope some of the cool architecture features don't get washed out of the plans. From what i can see from the pictures the facade of the building will be pleaseing to the eye if not too ornate. at least it looks like it will be aestheticly desirable.

[VelvetJ]

eelimon, have you seen the Laguarda Low design? Have you compared the two?

I think mediocre is the perfect word to describe what they have done in Houston so far. The Mercer alone has turned out to be a HORRENDOUS SCAR on the city skyline. So much so that channel 11 actually did a news story on the building's appearance. Many people have called the office to find out if the building could be made to appear better. Some were even afraid to even go in to enquire about a condo there simply because of it's appearance. IMO, any firm that could make such a huge asthetic blunder, should be in remedial design school, let alone designing something with such city changing potential as the Houston Pavillion. Take a look at their site and browse through the projects on the board they have for Houston. They are all just blah, imo.

Houston, for once in recent history, let's do something with a little class instead of seeking out something soley based upon how cheap it can be done. This is a grand opportunity here, let's not screw it up with a design from a company that has a blazing track record of designs that are mediocre at best.

Can someone investigate this whole thing to see if EDI will be responsible for this new Houston Landmark?

Hey Redscare, do you see why I'm so brow beaten? This is another opportunity that our fair city could screw up. Let us all hope there is another reason EDI has the Pavillion on it's site and the actual design to be used is the one Laguarda Low released.

[texasboy]

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Are these the Laguarda Low designs or are they the ones on the link?

[dbigtex56]

I will be happy when these people get to go back home to New Orleans and Houston gets back to normal. And when HAIF gets back to normal.

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Oh, my! You're young, aren't you?

Things happen, and the world is never 'normal' again. Change is relentless. I'm only (!) 48, and I'll say with confidence that the effects of Katrina will have longer-lasting consequences than Brittney's last marriage, or this week's popular nightclub. Please understand; this is huge. Bigger than Tom Cruise coming out, huge. As in, even the grown-ups don't know what's going to happen next.

My parents lived through the Great Depression. I've lived through stagflation (google it) and waiting in line to get gasoline. You might see things you haven't yet imagined. We'll live through it. But don't ever think things will 'get back to normal'. They'll change; you'll adapt.

There is no normal. How boring, if there was.

[kjb434]

^^

I'm quite aware of stagflation and the great depression. When I reference normal, I'm refering to when the Katrina news story dies off. It will, news organizatino can't keep this story going for too long. As soon as recovery started after Huricane Andrew and the Huricanes last year, the news crews pull out and we heard nothing.

Surprisingly, things are already starting to normalize. The oil pipelines are already functioning and nearing capacity. Several refineries are back online. The oil platform that excepts oil from ships to send to the refineries along the river is back in operation also. Gas prices are starting to lower to just above previouse highs. That news story died out.

The levees that needed fixing are fixed and the water is being lowered. As soon as the real cleanup begins the news people will vanish. Yes, they'll do some stories of how bad some things look and the hiddend dead bodies in houses, but that won't last long.

As soon as the news pulls out, much of America will put this thing behind them until some report in the future talking about government investagation results and the port of New Orleans opening. I'm already seeing news crews slowly adding in more none Katrina news to the mix.

Anyway, the EDI design is what's on the Pavillions home page. It doesn't look that bad. The Mercer wasn't perfect, but some of the design was at the request of the developer. Architects not only design what they like, but what the client wants.

I like those pics of the Pavillions.

[nmainguy]

The "news organizatino" will have no choice but to continue to report the seemingly endless stream of bodies being recovered from buildings in NO.

This is nothing like Andrew-not remotely.

[bTW: what is a "news organizatino"?

[RedScare]

[bTW: what is a "news organizatino"?

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Spanish speaking news organizations. You, of all people, should know that.

[nmainguy]

Spanish speaking news organizations.  You, of all people, should know that. 

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I thought it might be some Italian musical instrument...

[eelimon]

eelimon, have you seen the Laguarda Low design? Have you compared the two?

The Mercer alone has turned out to be a HORRENDOUS SCAR on the city skyline. So much so that channel 11 actually did a news story on the building's appearance.

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I see what you are talking about now after i looked and compared darn

I can't believe that they did a news story (channel 11)

Have you ever been to the mall in downtown San Diego it looks like and awesome puzzle of walkways and different landings decorated with Spanish tile and some Islamic motifs.

Are we on page nine on this thread Yet?

[Houston19514]

What is this Laquarda Low design you speak of? Have renderings been posted?

Please tell me that EDI isnt doing the pavilions now? 

I want  the Laguarda Low design!

http://www.ediarchitecture.com/Projects%20...oard/index.html

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[kjb434]

yeah,

I've only seen one design.

[largeTEXAS]

Those renderings I posted earlier were LaGuarda Low and HOK. They are under current revisions based on the county's input. I'll keep you guys informed.

[kjb434]

They look a lot like the EDI design. Is LaGuarda Low and HOK working with EDI maybe? Collaborations aren't uncommon and usually helps them win big clients over.

[bachanon]

for instance, one firm will work on infrastructure, one on planning, one on interior, etc.

[kjb434]

Yeah,

there combined resumes to impress a client to pick them.

We do it in the engineering world all the time. We'll get a geotech firm, a structural firm, and a traffic firm to join us on a team to submit our qualifications to say TxDOT or Harris County. If it looks good enough to them, they'll pick us for the project. This is a little oversimplified, but the gist of the situation.

[eelimon]

PAGE NINE

COOL

*EELIMON expresses a montage of emotions*

Hey redscare were is my smirks

no smirks!

[texasboy]

Please tell me that EDI isnt doing the pavilions now? 

I want  the Laguarda Low design!

http://www.ediarchitecture.com/Projects%20...oard/index.html

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LOL. Maybe EDI saw this forum, because the rendering is not there anymore.

[YakuzaIce]

Ok I was thinking I had gone crazy because all of you were talking about it and it was mentioned on SSP, but I could never find it. Was it really that bad? DId anyone save the pic?