Pleak Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Two 12-story buildings close to being started on Shell's campus. http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/print-edition/2012/05/04/shell-close-to-construction-on-two-new.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Hrm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineView Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Drove by yesterday and there appears to be quite a bit of work going on at the site. I seem to recall someone saying that there were a couple of low rise office buildings slated for the location, though I cannot find the post, and cannot find the source (big fail all around today).Does anyone happen to know what the plan is? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 probably Shell's expansion of their woodcreek campus. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineView Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Oops, I mis-posted this photo under the wrong thread. From Sept 2. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Can't find anything on this, but a tower crane is up. Looks like somewhere between 14 to 17 stories. Energy Corridor is booming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineView Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 2/2/2013Â Â 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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asubrt Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 For a building that's already on it's 8th floor, there is surprisingly little info about this. Do we know how many floors/are there any renderings? I drive by it often and I was expecting it to be 5-6 stories like the buildings behind it but it keeps going up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Stonian Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 (edited) This will be TWO 12 story buildings! http://www.sunriseluxuryliving.com/2012/shell-close-to-construction-on-two-new-buildings-5-4-2012/ Edited February 24, 2013 by HOUSTONIAN (N-ATL) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 (edited) Drove by yesterday and there appears to be quite a bit of work going on at the site. I seem to recall someone saying that there were a couple of low rise office buildings slated for the location, though I cannot find the post, and cannot find the source (big fail all around today). Does anyone happen to know what the plan is? Â The original thread &Â full HBJ article here... Â http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/26484-shell-close-to-construction-on-two-new-buildings/ Â Only rendering I've seen is here. Â Â http://www.energycorridor.org/newsletter/article/shell-creates-world-class-facilities-with-new-woodcreek-campus/november-2012 Edited February 24, 2013 by ChannelTwoNews 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 This will be TWO 12 story buildings!http://www.sunriseluxuryliving.com/2012/shell-close-to-construction-on-two-new-buildings-5-4-2012/Correct, each bldg is 375k sf I believe... Or there about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
por favor gracias Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 It looks to me like they've started construction on the 2nd building, but I couldn't tell *for sure.*Â Can anyone confirm? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asubrt Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 It looks to me like they've started construction on the 2nd building, but I couldn't tell *for sure.* Can anyone confirm? Yup, the second one is going up, I think they're on the second floor currently. It looks like something is going in between them, not sure if they're going to be connected on the ground level or not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Was just down the street from this at the Omni last week and was wondering if there are any new higher end hotels/convention centers planned for the Energy Corridor? The Omni is starting to get a little dated inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Found this on SSP - c/o 'oscarinhouston' Â http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i227/marchouston/image_zpsa7363434.jpg 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowerSpotter Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 (edited) looking good, at least better than the rendering Edited May 17, 2013 by TowerSpotter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 (edited) Here's another rendering, the architect is HOK   *Edit* I think this is part of the development as well.  We designed a high-performance computing center for a global energy client at their Houston headquarters. Most of the space is reserved for computers but this is also where incredibly bright geologists will use supercomputers to identify important energy explorations. We began by defining the right balance and placement of silicone-based versus carbon-based life forms. In other words, where are the machines and where are the people? The team realized that this building could not simply be a hermetically sealed box because it needed to provide a home for the bright scientists and high-performance computing experts that our client employs. The project needed to focus on contemporary issues of workplace while highlighting the company’s innovative research. The result is a building that will ultimately serve as a front door to the campus, which is located on a prominent site in Houston’s Energy Corridor.   http://www.hoklife.com/2013/07/09/qa-peter-ruggiero-design-director/ Edited August 11, 2013 by Urbannizer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Here's another rendering, the architect is HOK *Edit* I think this is part of the development as well. http://www.hoklife.com/2013/07/09/qa-peter-ruggiero-design-director/ That last rendering is for another project (BP). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 That last rendering is for another project (BP).Thanks! I wasn't too sure, do we have a thread on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt16 Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 The last building is almost complete. It's BP's IT services building 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 I can't edit my previous post, but two more buildings are planned for this development. Both 350k sq feet. See page 29.http://www.energycorridor.org/sites/ecd/media/Energy-Corridor-MD-2013_Report.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 (edited) 9/18, sorry for the spots! Dirty windows! Edited August 19, 2013 by Urbannizer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt16 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 It kind of irks me a little that the garage is front and center to I-10 with this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houRealtor Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Same, it kind of makes you wonder who gives the final approval to decisions like this....Either way, it's a nice addition to the West Houston I-10 area. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 (edited) Same, it kind of makes you wonder who gives the final approval to decisions like this....Either way, it's a nice addition to the West Houston I-10 area.Seriously? The site is bounded by a wooded reserve to the North, and a busy interstate highway to the South. Do you really think it made more sense to locate the office buildings on the highway side and keep the nice views for the parking garage? Edited August 23, 2013 by fernz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Stonian Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 (edited) Having lived in various cities myself.., I think Houston & Dallas are among the few that generally cater to the freeways with commercial buildings. Even some residential complexes are located on freeways in Texas.  I regret the day that my address is "11500 SW Freeway Apt. #101".  Most cities completely turn their backs to the freeways. (No doubt, the lack of feeder roads in other states have something to do with it). Funny, when a developer here decides to shun the freeway (as with Shell's I-10 campus expansion or Skanksa's 3009 Post Oak) we think it's weird. http://www.3009postoak.com/photogallery.htm Edited August 23, 2013 by HOUSTONIAN (N-ATL) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Allen Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I myself wondered why the parking garage, especially one of that size, was placed where it was, but I didn't even consider the views the tenants have to endure. I was just thinking of it in terms of MY view of the complex from the freeway which I pass every day. Thanks fernz. If I worked in one of those towers I would want the view of the reserve over the freeway any day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt16 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 The property is large enough to come up with ways not to have large garage blocking the building. The garage could possibly have been in Between the buildings and the views would have been both (nature to the north and urban to the south-east toward mo city/city centre). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 The property is large enough to come up with ways not to have large garage blocking the building. The garage could possibly have been in Between the buildings and the views would have been both (nature to the north and urban to the south-east toward mo city/city centre).Yep... Personally, I think this is really bad placement on this campus. Had a lot of potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Allen Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Other than what we read previously, I wonder if they have other future plans for this location. Maybe the awkward placement of the eyesore parking garage will some how make sense once the entire "campus" is realized? I am reaching I know. Just trying to understand the decision to put the pg within the line of sight of hundreds of thousands of travelers daily. I would think to create a positive image toward Shell, a more asthetically (sp?) pleasing layout would be in order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 (edited) By JohnMe on SSP. Edited August 28, 2013 by Urbannizer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I still think putting the garage on the noisiest part of the site, and with the best vehicular access makes complete sense. Putting a garage "in between the buildings" as suggested makes no sense, it kills the whole idea of a campus. Shell should be aiming to create an inviting campus in order to attract top talent, not in providing a nice view to the people on the freeway. If they were concerned about that, they could build a nice facade on the feeway-facing side of the garage - there are plenty examples of really nice garages in urban settings. I wouldn't be surprised if that was suggested by the architects but the idea was dropped in favor of using most of the budget on amenities for the employees. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 From this afternoon... Â Â Â Â 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Allen Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Saw a new crane go up on Energy Corridor Shell campus today. Any information? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodToBeMe Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Pardon, but I did not know Shell is building a new campus in what is called the "energy corridor". Are you certain this is correct? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineView Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 LOL.  That is all.   4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Pardon, but I did not know Shell is building a new campus in what is called the "energy corridor". Are you certain this is correct? Seriously? Do a little research on HAIF before posting. Either that or try SSC. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Saw a new crane go up on Energy Corridor Shell campus today. Any information? You sure your not seeing the crane for Jacobs Plaza? It's right behind Shell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 You sure your not seeing the crane for Jacobs Plaza? It's right behind Shell. could've sworn i noticed the same thing driving by this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 You sure your not seeing the crane for Jacobs Plaza? It's right behind Shell.There actually is a new crane on the Shell campus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFromCan Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 There actually is a new crane on the Shell campus. I can confirm it as well, there is a new crane up towards the Northeast side of the property. There had been rumors of two more buildings being added as they still needed additional space to continue consolidating offices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Those cranes must be there to start tearing down buildings... You know, after Shell moves to their new campus north of the Woodlands. ;-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Allen Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Hey all. Thanks for backing me up. I don't always know the names of the properties nor the businesses inhabiting them, BUT I do have, IMO, one of the coolest commutes (if one has to commute over 30 min one way, LoL) and just report what I see daily. I am very glad we have this sort of forum, which, thanks to many of you, helps me link the names with the places. Again, thanks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Saw a new crane go up on Energy Corridor Shell campus today. Any information?Yep. You were right. Drove by yesterday and the crane is on the Shell campus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I can confirm it as well, there is a new crane up towards the Northeast side of the property. There had been rumors of two more buildings being added as they still needed additional space to continue consolidating offices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 i saw that too and wondered what he meant. so a Shell 5 and 6? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Yep, around the same size as 3 & 4. 350k sq ft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I'm a little confused at the two new towers (New crane). It's hard to tell from my office, but it doesn't look like there is enough room for even one more tower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 ugh. thats 1.4 million square feet, not counting however much sq ft are in Buildings 1 & 2.. with all the sqare footage they have/are building, they could of built a huge skyscraper somewhere.. hell, it could be in Memorial City for all i care, to "be closer to the amenities" or w/e reasoning people are using for having large employment centers out in the burbs. i just dont understand the point for having 6 boxes spread out across a campus when they could go vertical and have everyone under one roof.will the design of 5 and 6 be the same as 3 and 4? theyre pretty boring.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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