cloud713 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Oh wow I didn't realize the top wasn't part of the floor count either. I was wondering why there hadn't been any set backs yet if we were already at 22-23. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaderJF Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Fresh pics from today 11-1-13: Savoy/Holiday inn: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 (edited) Photobombed by an suv. IMAG0027 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr IMAG0028 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr Edited November 2, 2013 by LarryDierker 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 im not sure this has been posted before but here are some details on the building and some renderings and site plans.http://wulfe.com/Realister/Manager/Property/Skyhouse%20Houston/PDF/Skyhouse.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 IMAG0080 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr IMAG0055 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr IMAG0052 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr IMAG0053 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 im not sure this has been posted before but here are some details on the building and some renderings and site plans. http://wulfe.com/Realister/Manager/Property/Skyhouse%20Houston/PDF/Skyhouse.pdf i looked back through the pages and didnt notice anything like this so heres a couple screen shots.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 They placed the retail on the Alliance residential side. Interesting.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 it does say "parking deck design subject to change", but assuming it doesnt, yeah interesting. i didnt realize how much vacant space was on the right of the tower and was envisioning (assuming the tower stretched the full block) that the majority of the retail would be along Main. ah well, i will gladly take half a block of retail on Main Street. i forget, was Alliance putting any GFR in at the bottom of their apartments or were they just going to bum off the SkyHouse retail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClutchCity Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 i forget, was Alliance putting any GFR in at the bottom of their apartments or were they just going to bum off the SkyHouse retail?I think one of the requirements to receive the incentive money is to include at least some street level retail in the projects. Makes since because all the qualifying developments seem to include it. No idea if there is a minimum requirement or a certain ratio of apartment units to GFR though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 These pics are a week old, but just wanted to comment on how nicely this building is fitting in. I was a bit scared earlier on because of the comments about the skyhouse buildings not being anything to shout about, but I like the scale in relation to Houston House and Savoy, and I like how it blends in to the area. I would not mind it one but if we got 20 more slightly altered Skyhouses downtown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 *tilts head* 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 *tilts head*Ha ha, they are right side up in my phone, I guess I need to knock them over before I post 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban909 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Two photos from this morning: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arche_757 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 OMG! I can't believe we're finally getting a Betty's Bakery!!! Wooo-Hooo! Seriously though, this thing is making near record time...makes one wonder why it takes so much longer for the other buildings around town? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 *tilts head* Ha ha, they are right side up in my phone, I guess I need to knock them over before I post For them to be right side up, turn your camera horizontal with the shutter button on the right. I used to have the same problem before learning this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 The set back on the upper levels of sky house is now visible. Photos to come later..P.S. I'm surprised how well you can see this from 288 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 OMG! I can't believe we're finally getting a Betty's Bakery!!! Wooo-Hooo! Seriously though, this thing is making near record time...makes one wonder why it takes so much longer for the other buildings around town? most buildings aren't complete duplicates of other buildings. same reason metronational got the nexen and murphy oil buildings constructed so quickly - little time spent in design and duplication of processes during construction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arche_757 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 ^You (and the rest of this board just aren't any fun )^ That said, this project seems to just fly upwards. And yes, I know its not always brain surgury when it comes to building errection. Simple plans equal simple construction. I'm sure the folks over at the Weslyn Tower working on the form work are sometimes kicking themselves when working on formwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 ladies and gentlemen, i present to you.. the 24th floor... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 ...gorgeous pics cloud713. outstanding! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 (edited) Does anyone have any information on prices -- there are some really small efficiencies..... http://www.simpsonpropertygroup.com/apartments/houston-apartments/downtown-houston-apartments/skyhouse-houston/home Edited November 14, 2013 by HoustonMidtown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 ladies and gentlemen, i present to you.. the 24th floor... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 ladies and gentlemen, i present to you.. the 24th floor... Probably the best use for that quote I've seen in a LONG time. Well done. And thanks Cloud for the nice and close update! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 (edited) Today by me: Edited November 19, 2013 by Urbannizer 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 ...simply stunning as always... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinite_jim Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 I'm starting to miss the zen of the sea of parking lots in the (now former) parking lot district. Times they a changin' 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky-guy Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 It seems nearly toped out. http://oxblue.com/open/SkyHouseApartments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 There's a structure I can't identify sitting in the "staging area" at the base of the tower. Any ideas if this is a form for the crown, or maybe a mold for the modular garage? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 There's a structure I can't identify sitting in the "staging area" at the base of the tower. Any ideas if this is a form for the crown, or maybe a mold for the modular garage? Skyhouse mystery structure - Nov. 24.jpg A covered walkway ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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