Houston19514 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 It's a 300-car parking garage for the Incarnate Word Academy. #41 on the map. Big bummer, I know.http://downtownhouston.org/site_media/uploads/attachments/2015-04-09/150408_Development_Map__Renders_11X17_1.pdfIf I'm not mistaken, we have seen no renderings or plans for this garage. It is actually planned as some sort of joint venture between the church/academy and Houston First. Given their other work in the area, I'm pretty confident it will include GFR.However, I also suspect part of its purpose was to provide parking for the now-canceled Nau Center. So I wonder if it may not go forward just yet. Haven't seen anything about it for quite some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 4th floor on the backside.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 If I'm not mistaken, we have seen no renderings or plans for this garage. It is actually planned as some sort of joint venture between the church/academy and Houston First. Given their other work in the area, I'm pretty confident it will include GFR.However, I also suspect part of its purpose was to provide parking for the now-canceled Nau Center. So I wonder if it may not go forward just yet. Haven't seen anything about it for quite some time. I hope you're right. GFR would go a looong way in not compromising the good changes happening in this area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Its been said here before, looong ago, but a huge sports bar with lots of tv screens and beer would be a great retail anchor for this area. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Christian's Tailgate coming soon! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Its been said here before, looong ago, but a huge sports bar with lots of tv screens and beer would be a great retail anchor for this area.Wont that be going into the Marriott down the street. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Wont that be going into the Marriott down the street.Yeah, but I'm talking about this corridor dead in front of the baseball park. Like right next door or across the street, ala "Homeplate Bar and Grill"There's room for another option down there, a big one, like ESPN ZONE, especially with all the new residential going up right here. The buzz on gameday would be amazing. Especially during the playoffs! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Or one of the Massive wing joints/sports bars, like BW3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted May 17, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2015 Earlier today: Â Â 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 ^^^ outstanding illustrations urbannizer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
79ta Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 so glad those trees weren't removed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchFan Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Yes, the trees really add a lot. Â Also, from a practical point of view, I think the developer will reap significant benefit from having/preserving them. Â (hint, hint!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Brick is going up on the west side. Â 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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monarch Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 ^^^ great job hindesky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 The stone work on the first floor really pulls the train station and 500 Crawford together. It's going to be a great feel in that area.Then add the Catalyst and stir. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jt16 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 That'll look great with the new stone work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 It's the Catholic Church. That's why. Add it to the list....9,226. Lines too long to see the Sistine Chapel.9,227. Objected to marrying my friend's visibly pregnant girlfriend and him.9,228. Expects me to go to confession at least once per year. 9,229. No ground floor retail on parking garage in downtown Houston.Done. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TowerSpotter Posted June 7, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted June 7, 2015 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 ^^^ wow! Â gorgeous illustration towerspotter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 ...9,226. Lines too long to see the Sistine Chapel.9,227. Objected to marrying my friend's visibly pregnant girlfriend and him.9,228. Expects me to go to confession at least once per year.9,229. No ground floor retail on parking garage in downtown Houston.Done. I hope my post wasn't construed as attacking Catholicism. The previous comment just struck me as funny. I don't think architecture is a weak point for the Catholic church, generally speaking.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt16 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I hope my post wasn't construed as attacking Catholicism. The previous comment just struck me as funny. I don't think architecture is a weak point for the Catholic church, generally speaking. I'm catholic and I chuckled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted June 21, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted June 21, 2015 Â Â Â Â 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayouBoomtown Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 (edited) These are going to look so good when they're finished!! I love how well it was designed to complement MMP. Edited June 21, 2015 by BayouBoomtown 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 ^^^ big, bold, and simply magnificent illustrations hindesky! Â wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Anyone know how much the units are going for in this big boy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hindesky Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 West side brick. Â 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 ^^^ cool illustration hindesky! Â this is going to be one beautiful place once completed.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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