Pleak Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 (edited) "ConocoPhillips refining offshoot Phillips 66 will build a new headquarters facility no more than 10 miles away from the company’s current location, “within the I-10 and Beltway 8 corridors,”......"http://swamplot.com/...ton/2012-03-20/This will probably be a suburban campus-type property like the existing headquarters, but this is still cool to hear. Edited March 20, 2012 by Pleak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 "ConocoPhillips refining offshoot Phillips 66 will build a new headquarters facility no more than 10 miles away from the company’s current location, “within the I-10 and Beltway 8 corridors,”......"http://swamplot.com/...ton/2012-03-20/This will probably be a suburban campus-type property like the existing headquarters, but this is still cool to hear.Darn. I was hoping they would move downtown. :-( 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I miss the good old days of the old boom!One of these big ole giants has to have an itchin' for a signature tower sometime soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I miss the good old days of the old boom!One of these big ole giants has to have an itchin' for a signature tower sometime soon...Chevron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Chevron.That does seem like the most likely among the oil giants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Any renderings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Any renderings?No. I don't think they even have the real estate yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Phillips 66 will build a brand new home in Houston once its split from ConocoPhillips is complete.http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2012/03/20/phillips66-to-build-new-houston.html?ana=e_du_pub&s=article_du&ed=2012-03-20 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 no bueno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 (edited) http://www.bizjourna...u&ed=2012-03-20So 27 seconds ago, Editor. Or in this case, 3 days ago... See the other thread also in "Going Up". ;-) Edited March 23, 2012 by Houston19514 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Threads merged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Didn't actually find this thread the first time around when I posted the updated info over in the CityWestPlace one, but for continuity's sake...http://www.bisnow.com/real-estate-hou/2012/09/25/the-deal-sheet-phillips-66s-new-home/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoothrewpoo Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 That one is the real deal. Chevron will be the next out of the ground with a new "signature" office tower.Chevron. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 That one is the real deal. Chevron will be the next out of the ground with a new "signature" office tower.Sweet, we appreciate the info. Mind if I ask who your sources are, generally speaking? Architect, Chevron employee etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Owl Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 That one is the real deal. Chevron will be the next out of the ground with a new "signature" office tower.Would this be the 5 Allen Center proposal that's floated around for a few years?http://swamplot.com/beyond-the-shroud-new-images-of-five-allen-center/2009-01-20/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoothrewpoo Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 (edited) Sweet, we appreciate the info. Mind if I ask who your sources are, generally speaking? Architect, Chevron employee etc?Generall speaking, Chevron issued an RFP for Architectural services (which have been awarded), and MEP (which have been awarded).Would this be the 5 Allen Center proposal that's floated around for a few years?http://swamplot.com/...ter/2009-01-20/ The new building will be in the CBD, replacing an existing building. None of the documentation I've seen refers to it as Allen Center... the proposed location is several blocks from any of the existing Allen Center buildings. Edited January 14, 2013 by hoothrewpoo 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 MOAAAAAARRRRRR, TELL US MOAAAAAAAARRRRRRRR!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Replacing Macy's or the Houston Club building? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdueenginerd Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Any approximate timeline on when they'll officially go public? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 (edited) . Edited January 14, 2013 by swtsig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Height? Stories? Anything??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 (edited) If Chevron were to build a new building in downtown Houston, it seems pretty likely it would be on the former site of the YMCA. The only other seemingly likely location would be the site of the daycare building. (I think Chevron bought the Enron Daycare property, correct?) Edited January 15, 2013 by Houston19514 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golyadkin Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Chevron already has the old Enron tower, no? Why would they build a new one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 (edited) Generall speaking, Chevron issued an RFP for Architectural services (which have been awarded), and MEP (which have been awarded). The new building will be in the CBD, replacing an existing building. None of the documentation I've seen refers to it as Allen Center... the proposed location is several blocks from any of the existing Allen Center buildings.Im betting its the old YMCA site. That would sort of constitute replacing an existing building (even though its now demolished). From a location standpoint, that site for Chevron makes the most sense since its located next to Chevron's spaces in 1400 Smith & 1500 Louisiana (former Enron Center North & South) Edited January 15, 2013 by tigereye 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Chevron already has the old Enron tower, no? Why would they build a new one?They own both of enrons old towers and bc they need the space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I wonder if Chevron and Shell are finding that being downtown is making recruiting the best and brightest young talent a little bit easier? The oil and gas workforce is aging. Professional recruiters are literally fighting to place people in jobs. All things considered, if you were in your 20s, would you rather work downtown or out in The Woodlands or Energy Corridor? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golyadkin Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 They own both of enrons old towers and bc they need the space.Not in Houston, at least not immediately, they don't I don't think. They're moving some people here, yes, but there hasn't been any talk internally, at least that I've gotten wind of (my dad is a Chevron exec based in Asia who keeps me up to date on these things) of any plans to expand their holdings here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortune Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Not in Houston, at least not immediately, they don't I don't think. They're moving some people here, yes, but there hasn't been any talk internally, at least that I've gotten wind of (my dad is a Chevron exec based in Asia who keeps me up to date on these things) of any plans to expand their holdings here.They are moving 800 people here from California over the next two years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golyadkin Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 They are moving 800 people here from California over the next two years.I know, hence the "they are moving people here, yes" in my comment. I was saying that 800 people over two years is not enough to necessitate a new tower, and there's no talking going on internally that I'm aware of that indicates that they will be moving any more people any time soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdueenginerd Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I wonder if Chevron and Shell are finding that being downtown is making recruiting the best and brightest young talent a little bit easier?The oil and gas workforce is aging. Professional recruiters are literally fighting to place people in jobs. All things considered, if you were in your 20s, would you rather work downtown or out in The Woodlands or Energy Corridor?I don't work for exxon, but my abundant contacts (all of whom are in their 20's) that do work for XOM always indicate that Chevron and Shell pay better and pull away a lot of youth from XOM. Strictly rumor mill on my part, I have no numbers to back it up...but maybe you are party right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoothrewpoo Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Height? Stories? Anything???50 stories, 1M+ sf, old YMCA site. That's as much as I can share. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoothrewpoo Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 May have been wrong about Chevron being first out of the ground... Apache is ahead of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortune Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Apache will be a part of the BLVD Place development correct ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban909 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 50 stories, 1M+ sf, old YMCA site. That's as much as I can share.If that does come to fruition I will have a good view of it going up. And a fairly decent view of 1625 Main Street too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoothrewpoo Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 not sure. Hines has a building coming out of the ground, and all indications are that Apache will occupy it. Location and size are unclear, but it's happening for sure, and it's going to be tall. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister X Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 @ hoothrewpooAre you throwing poo? Because I heard that they can't put anything on the internet unless it's true. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoothrewpoo Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 @ hoothrewpooAre you throwing poo? Because I heard that they can't put anything on the internet unless it's true.no, but I am a French model. True story. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister X Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Cool. What are your turn-ons and turn-offs? Just Kidding. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoninATX Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 So Houston could be seeing several 50st. towers going up soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 not sure. Hines has a building coming out of the ground, and all indications are that Apache will occupy it. Location and size are unclear, but it's happening for sure, and it's going to be tall."...and it's going to be tall.''Does that imply that it'll be unusually tall? I mean we all know a 30, 40 or 50 story building is tall but the fact that you included ''it's going to be tall'' peaks my interests. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoothrewpoo Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 "...and it's going to be tall.''Does that imply that it'll be unusually tall? I mean we all know a 30, 40 or 50 story building is tall but the fact that you included ''it's going to be tall'' peaks my interests. lolI don't think it will be unusually tall, but then again, I'm not clear on the specifics. I'd guess in the 30-40 story range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I wonder if Chevron and Shell are finding that being downtown is making recruiting the best and brightest young talent a little bit easier?The oil and gas workforce is aging. Professional recruiters are literally fighting to place people in jobs. All things considered, if you were in your 20s, would you rather work downtown or out in The Woodlands or Energy Corridor?Downtown! I'm 26 and work for a consulting company. My previous project was at Shell downtown, now i'm stuck at BP in the energy cooridor. Once this one ends, I'm praying I can land my next one with Shell or Chevron so I can be downtown again. It also helps that I live in Midtown... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 (edited) I'm 27 and I personally like The Woodlands but I wouldn't mind working downtown. Edited January 15, 2013 by wxman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skooljunkie Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I've been working in First Colony through my late 20s. It has its perks, but I would also prefer a closer-in location. I can take long lunch breaks and pretty much do anything because there are a ton of reddish-brown brick stores and restaurants in the area. However, I breathe easier every time I cross back into Harris County. Fort Bend County is just...well, unusual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdueenginerd Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Yeah. I work off the ship channel. Anything beats Deer Park, TX.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Owl Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 (edited) I'd love to see Chevron add a decorative top to the building. Just dreaming here at bit, but remember that the Bank of America building in Atlanta is only a 55 story building (1.2M sq ft) yet is the tallest US building outside of NY and Chicago! Edited January 15, 2013 by King Owl 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I am 28. I work in an industry that puts me in different parts of town for 1 - 3 month periods all of the time. (in the last 5 years, I have spent months working downtown, energy corridor, galleria, 290 and 1960, Sugarland, Gunspoint, Lockwood warehouses, Woodlands, and a bunch of out of town locations)I always enjoy downtown the best. It is the only place where I can walk around to a ton of different places during lunch and walk to happy hours, etc. There is just so much closer by. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoothrewpoo Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 maybe something like this.... I'd love to see Chevron add a decorative top to the building. Just dreaming here at bit, but remember that the Bank of America building in Atlanta is only a 55 story building (1.2M sq ft) yet is the tallest US building outside of NY and Chicago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Owl Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 (edited) ^^ love it. At a minimum, I'd like to see another "concrete chic" building. 50 stories of concrete chic Edited January 15, 2013 by King Owl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golyadkin Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 (edited) Apache will be a part of the BLVD Place development correct ?Correct. Apache bought a portion of the site (where the Pavilion once stood), and the word is that they plan on building their headquarters there. It's not officially part of BLVD Place proper, but it is on the site itself and the BLVD Place official site plans show two towers, one "33-story tower" along Post Oak Blvd. and an additional one to go up later (it's listed as "future tower") in the back along Post Oak Ln.. Probably won't hear anything for a while as their lease at their current spot next door at Post Oak Central isn't up until I believe 2018, so look around that time as a possible end date for the construction of whatever they may build. Edited January 16, 2013 by Golyadkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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