Houston19514 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 I mean is 6 stories a high-rise ? There is, of course, no set definition of "high-rise" or "mid-rise" or "low-rise". But I think one can safely say that in the Houston real estate world, very few would consider a 6 story building to be a high-rise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specwriter Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 There is, of course, no set definition of "high-rise" or "mid-rise" or "low-rise". But I think one can safely say that in the Houston real estate world, very few would consider a 6 story building to be a high-rise. In marketing terms I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper88 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 There is, of course, no set definition of "high-rise" or "mid-rise" or "low-rise". But I think one can safely say that in the Houston real estate world, very few would consider a 6 story building to be a high-rise. A high-rise is defined as a structure at least 35 metres (115 ft) or 12 stories tall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 (edited) from today Edited June 23, 2013 by LarryDierker 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 A high-rise is defined as a structure at least 35 metres (115 ft) or 12 stories tall.Whose definition is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specwriter Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 A high-rise is defined as a structure at least 35 metres (115 ft) or 12 stories tall. That sounds reasonable but defined by whom? I would think different entities would have slight variations on the definition of a high-rise building. The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) document 5000 defines a high-rise building as one where the highest floor capable of being occupied "is greater than 75 feet (23 meters) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access." As an aside, 75 feet usually equates to about 6 stories in modern American commercial buildings. What this particular definition means is that if a piece of fire apparatus (a ladder truck for example) can access the first floor, and the building height is greater than 75 feet (23 meters) above that floor, then the building is considered a high rise for the purpose of determining which fire protection methods are required. The NFPA does not necessarily dictate these measures but individual municipalities usually adopt them as part of their life safety code requirements. Of course there can be different definitions of high-rise buildings depending on other factors such as sight lines, shading of neighboring properties, etc. In any case the code definition of a high-rise building takes precedence over any other definition for the purposes of life safety and fire protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper88 Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Whose definition is that? From here http://www.emporis.com/building/standards/high-rise-building Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 From here http://www.emporis.com/building/standards/high-rise-buildingCtbuh defines what a "tall building" within contextwww.ctbuh.org/HighRiseInfo/TallestDatabase/Criteria/tabid/446/language/en-US/Default.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specwriter Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I went to Emporis' web site. They seem to be a self-proclaimed expert on commercial buildings. If their definition of a high rise is accepted by the industry for the purposes of marketing, etc. I have to take it as valid for those purposes as well. Just know that there is more than one definition of a high-rise building, some of which have important legal implications. Back to the topic of this thread: Parc Binz One would seem to be a mid-rise then. I'm pleased to see it and other structures of similar size going up along this street. The seem appropriate in scale for the neighborhood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsatyr Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I went to Emporis' web site. They seem to be a self-proclaimed expert on commercial buildings. If their definition of a high rise is accepted by the industry for the purposes of marketing, etc. I have to take it as valid for those purposes as well. Just know that there is more than one definition of a high-rise building, some of which have important legal implications.Back to the topic of this thread: Parc Binz One would seem to be a mid-rise then. I'm pleased to see it and other structures of similar size going up along this street. The seem appropriate in scale for the neighborhood. It is widely accepted that 115 ft is the height required to be called a highrise. I don't think there is an exact definition though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I'm not upset about the rendering changing from modern to every "midrise" building built in Germany in the 60's. It looks kind of funky, and interesting. Looking forward to seeing how the colors turn out. Is there a part of the newer rendering that includes the garage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Great news for the Museum District: From Swamplot: The building will feature three restaurants.The first is a coffee/wine/beer concept that will serve light bites and feature the same coffee beans from Greenway Coffee and Tea that are currently featured at Blacksmith, the Eatsie Boys Cafe and Paulie's (among others). The second will be a Korean fried chicken concept tentatively called Dak & Dop.The third will be a full service restaurant under the direction of executive chef Chris Leung, who's already partnered with Balcor on ice cream shop Cloud 10 Creamery that's set to open in Rice Village's Hanover development this fall. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Urbannizer Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 By toxteth_o'grady on SSP. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Triton Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Finishing touches 2014-06-07 16.56.33 by marclongoria, on Flickr 2014-06-07 16.57.40 by marclongoria, on Flickr 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdog08 Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Looking good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 (edited) Yes! We need more more like this. I like. Not spectacular looking, but certainly more contemporary Edited June 10, 2014 by Luminare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I honestly really like this building. clean, sharp, modern, cool... I can't find anything wrong with it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arche_757 Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I feel like they should have "gussied" up the parking garage with a green screen of some type? That's the one part that really won't age very well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I like the interplay between the building and the garage! Nice edition to that part of town. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 One of the rare cases where the finished product actually looks better than the rendering, although it is out of scale for the streetscape. Love the old apartments next door. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 (edited) One of the rare cases where the finished product actually looks better than the rendering, although it is out of scale for the streetscape. Love the old apartments next door. That was my first thought - holy cow that thing is big - when I saw the next-to-last picture..... Love the building though...kinda looks like a big stapler in some views!! Edited June 10, 2014 by HoustonMidtown 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 (edited) I feel like they should have "gussied" up the parking garage with a green screen of some type? That's the one part that really won't age very well. The horrors of designing in Houston I guess. Always need that garage above ground -.- . They should have at least put some sort of clear paneling that would tie into the lower clerestory windows. It looks like the main concept was essentially to have two "floating" volumes. The top separated by a ribbon of glass clerestory to help accentuate the aspect of a "floating element. However, the effect sadly gets ruined the closer you get to the garage :/ Oh well. I'll chalk this up into my young architect brain as a lesson to be learned lol. That was my first thought - holy cow that thing is big - when I saw the next-to-last picture..... Love the building though...kinda looks like a big stapler in some views!! you killed with the stapler thing.....you just killed it >.> Edited June 10, 2014 by Luminare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Some news on the next phase:The next building is slated for construction over the next year and will be built directly across the street. It'll be pretty similar to Phase 1, and Tim tells us it could potentially go single-tenant (he's talking to an interested group). Energy Architecture designed the project and Linbeck Group is GC.http://www.bisnow.com/commercial-real-estate/houston/2144-bisnow-exclusive-unique-galleria-multifamily-sells/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HNathoo Posted November 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 18, 2019 Next phase renderings up on loopnet http://www.loopnet.com/Listing/17540789 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted November 26, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2019 On 11/18/2019 at 8:31 AM, HNathoo said: Next phase renderings up on loopnet http://www.loopnet.com/Listing/17540789 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Paco Jones Posted July 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 2, 2020 This one has been put back out for updated pricing. Design changes have been made to lower construction costs (for example, the terrace at level 2 has been deleted). Still includes underground parking (15,000 SF). 11 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X.R. Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 why would you get rid of the outdoor terrace when its basically the only saving grace for restaurants right now? I like the design otherwise! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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