Mr.Clean19 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 (edited) IMAG2461.jpg Edited May 14, 2014 by Mr.Clean19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Big crawler cranes. Not typical of construction cranes. Looks like they are doing some ground work along the bulkhead along the bayou. To me it looks like they may be preparing to lift something to or from a barge. But what? Something heavy. My guess is that whatever it is all for...it'll be heavy-hauled in or out. Love to see the activity here though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 So apparently there are 2 cranes being assembled on the Most eastern portion of the property and a new gas line being installed by Centerpoint. Signs of life? Cranes still hanging out near the bayou... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 should there be public documentation online somewhere that states what they may be doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 They are loading big refinery towers to barges. They also did this a couple months ago. Not construction cranes. Unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Although I think this site would be prime for a nice townhome redevelopment (something along the lines of a scaled-up version of Hines' Somerset Green that's near Old Katy Road would be neat here), I've thought this site would be a neat place to try reasonably large-scale midrise condominium development. One could also mix in a couple highrises. I was thinking New Orleans French Quarter-style architecture with nice walkable spaces for shops and restaurants. Magnolia trees could be planted to add more Houston flair--as I understand it a Magnolia forest once lined Buffalo Bayou. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citykid09 Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 Although I think this site would be prime for a nice townhome redevelopment (something along the lines of a scaled-up version of Hines' Somerset Green that's near Old Katy Road would be neat here), I've thought this site would be a neat place to try reasonably large-scale midrise condominium development. One could also mix in a couple highrises. I was thinking New Orleans French Quarter-style architecture with nice walkable spaces for shops and restaurants. Magnolia trees could be planted to add more Houston flair--as I understand it a Magnolia forest once lined Buffalo Bayou. They should also look at the Atlantic Station development in Atlanta for inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 They should also look at the Atlantic Station development in Atlanta for inspiration. Closer to home, Mueller in Austin. It used to the be airport and is gradually being converted to mixed-use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Clean19 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 (edited) Noticed that the company lost it's real estate portion of its website.... anyone know what is going on with the owner or the property? http://cathexis.com/ Does anyone have a loopnet account or know of another means to see if this land is for sale right now. It says members only and im not going to spend $79 dollars to find out. Edited September 22, 2014 by Mr.Clean19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Hey Mr. Clean - When you search Cathexis Real Estate, their Real Estate page can be accessed. But you're right...It's not on their home page. But, nothing else is either. Cathexis is the most mysterious of companies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted September 3, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted September 3, 2015 I originally posted these renders in the "Houston Potential" thread, but it turns out to be the actual design for the new Museum. Hoping to break ground by 2016. Site w/ video: http://www.buildhmm.com/ 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Previous design: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 (edited) I hope this happens! Love the design.. I was bummed when I first saw this in the thread of projects that never happened.Just saw they plan on building it at the turning basin/using the museum as launching point for the ship channel boat tours. Maybe once buffalo bayou park east gets built out they can have boat tours from Allens Landing/downtown out to the museum. It makes for a cool waypoint/destination to boost awareness and community involvement with the museum, and of course maritime industry. Edited September 3, 2015 by cloud713 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 wow cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 (edited) YESSSSS! I remember seeing this in the proposed designs! This looks awesome! Build it now! Glad its the above design to and not the "previous design" That just looks kinda stilted. EDIT: and after watching the video....of course the Architect is Gensler! Damn you Gensler!!! Edited September 3, 2015 by Luminare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 ^^^ amazing and very sleek! bring it on.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Lots of guys wearing backwards ivy caps in those renderings (or a newsboy for the guy in the distance). Interesting hat choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Looks like a mini NRG Stadium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pragmatist Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 (edited) Lots of guys wearing backwards ivy caps in those renderings (or a newsboy for the guy in the distance). Interesting hat choices. Well, to keep things in check, they have a phantasmal Alanis Morissette in the library photographing what appears to be a book case. Edited September 4, 2015 by The Pragmatist 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 It's a cool design but a little out of the way. I realize the location makes sense for the type of museum, but it will be surrounded by industry. Odd they wouldn't chose close to the Monument or closer to Downtown. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 It's a cool design but a little out of the way. I realize the location makes sense for the type of museum, but it will be surrounded by industry. Odd they wouldn't chose close to the Monument or closer to Downtown.I agree, but that's why I love the fact people will be brought to the museum that want to take boat tours. If we built on that with more bayou ferry boat type cruises towards downtown it could become a popular waypoint/more of a destination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Not bad! And nice to finally have a rendering with normal people instead of the usual a-holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Not bad! And nice to finally have a rendering with normal people instead of the usual a-holes.They're all white... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinsanity02 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 They don't mention it but they are all Norwegian tourists. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 They're all white...So are the usual a-holes. But, good point. The artist must be a racist I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I mean, they could've diversified it a bit.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I mean, they could've diversified it a bit.... That would be silly. Everyone knows people of color don't like the water. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Clean19 Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Site is getting mowed and Greater East End Management Signs are popping up. Anyone know whats going on? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mab Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 https://youtu.be/ZN9L5Qv1OSs?t=6m25s 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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