j_cuevas713 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Hines aint playin no games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 It's crane day downtown! Just remembered it's Hines on this one and they aren't messing around like usual.I don't know any history with Hines so I can't comment on that. But, I thought that this building already had a big anchor tenant pre-leased. The anchor tenant is using it for their corp offices I thought. Seems to me that a developer/owner would want to start and complete the build as quickly as possible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 There was an existing tunnel to the Foley's garage, so a connecting tunnel underneath the front plaza makes sense.IIRC, Main Partners LP/Hilcorp own that site too, and a renovation was rumored for the Americana Building, hence why all of the tenants (Popeyes, James Coney Island, Zeros, etc) all closed up. I think Subway is still the only one open. Anyone know what their plans are for this block? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Even though I thought this project was a wasted opportunity to lock in a large retail anchor, I'm glad this project is pretty nice and is really moving along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Even though I thought this project was a wasted opportunity to lock in a large retail anchor, I'm glad this project is pretty nice and is really moving along.I don't think the opportunity was wasted. IIRC, didnt this project recieve tax incentives for retail. And it has street-level retail space designed in at the corner of Dallas @ Main. The bigger opportunity is the Sakowitz Building with its shell still in place. And with Retail at Hilcorp, Marriott SpringHill/Courtyard hotel, Forever 21 and the arrival of Hotel Allessandra all at this intersection, I think the Sakowitz Building becomes a prime target for redevelopment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 (edited) Just experimenting... the first few times will be shaky. I noticed the biggest problem with me posting pictures is that it doesn't show you just how lively the site truly is. I felt some type of motion was needed. Normal Edited May 22, 2014 by Triton 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 These are a great idea. Any way of getting longer gifs? Or try experimenting with web.m's like /gif uses now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 These are a great idea. Any way of getting longer gifs? Or try experimenting with web.m's like /gif uses now Yea, I'm going to try other methods. Most places I've found, I'm limited by the amount I can upload. Plus, I want them to also be larger in size and somewhat more stable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Yea, I'm going to try other methods. Most places I've found, I'm limited by the amount I can upload. Plus, I want them to also be larger in size and somewhat more stable.as long as it's more stable than a few of the members on here, it shouldn't matter. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Yea, I'm going to try other methods. Most places I've found, I'm limited by the amount I can upload. Plus, I want them to also be larger in size and somewhat more stable.Try looking into this: http://www.webmproject.org/about/faq/I don't know if HAIF can support it but it's basically HD video up to a few minutes long that loops like a gif. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlyoung83 Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Ultra wide shot 5/24/14. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 great illustrations mlyoung83. props for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 above ground level now 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Thanks Nate, as per always getting the photos as per downtown. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Thanks Nate, as per always getting the photos as per downtown. As per right back at you. Might as well make myself useful in my wandering around. Today was jackhammer pride day, evidently. It was deafening from 609 Main, light rail work, Houston Club and elsewhere. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 as per THANKS AGAIN nate99! trust me, nothing can "as per" get me down. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 2nd floor... hardware, pottery, and etc.. please watch your step 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 2014-06-17 19.57.32 by marclongoria, on Flickr 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WshfulThnkn Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Thanks for the pic tumbleweed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfastx Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Very cool vantage point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Allen Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Tre cool pix. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 ...didn't the thread title have it as 1100 Main, which was the old Foley's/Macy's address? When did that change? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Pretty sure it's been changed for a few months since the plans came out/they changed the front of the building to Travis St Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Yeah the business address has been changed to travis ages ago. I think the main dude will be the retail side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 From my friend's office in Kinder Morgan: 20140625_130849 by marclongoria, on Flickr 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfastx Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Wow, this thing is moving fast! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Speaking of Hilcorp, new details have finally emerged about that hush-hush project, which is at the site of the former Macy’s department store that was imploded in September to make way for it.Hilcorp CEO and billionaire Jeff Hildebrand has been tight-lipped about his 24-story, 500,000-square-foot tower at 1111 Travis that will serve as the headquarters for his exploration and production company.Houston Business Journal research shows that a permit was filed in April for the core and shell, which valued that part of the project at $100 million. Another permit was filed in January for the site work, which valued that part of the project at $2 million. Kendall Heaton designed the core and shell, Ziegler Cooper is the design architect, Hines is the development manager, and D.E. Harvey Builders is the general contractor.http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2014/06/26/more-details-emerge-on-new-downtown-office-towers.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_30+(Oil+%26+Gas+Industry+News) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2014/06/26/more-details-emerge-on-new-downtown-office-towers.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_30+(Oil+%26+Gas+Industry+News) finally, the PHANTOM MENACE speaks. just wished that this was a far better looking edifice, upon such an important block of downtown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 (edited) "I think that Hines, 800 Bell and Hilcorp Energy Co. (buildings) will be built. Maybe Crescent and Chevron,” said Charles Gordon, executive vice president of CBRE Group Inc.I wish I had his crystal ball. Hines & Hilcorp are literally being built.Edit: What are the chances Chevron moves into 800 Bell and puts their tower off for another decade? Edited June 27, 2014 by Montrose1100 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 800 will be built? Uhhhh didn't realize we had all gone in a time machine... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Am I the only one disappointed that 24 stories seems a bit small? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 "I think that Hines, 800 Bell and Hilcorp Energy Co. (buildings) will be built. Maybe Crescent and Chevron,” said Charles Gordon, executive vice president of CBRE Group Inc.I wish I had his crystal ball. Hines & Hilcorp are literally being built.Edit: What are the chances Chevron moves into 800 Bell and puts their tower off for another decade?I like Charles Gordon, but I honestly have no clue what he's talking about in that statement. Unless a major recession happens in the next few months, Cresent is a 99% go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 He failed to mentioned Skanska's Capitol Tower, which also seems likely to be built. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 pics taken from one level down from the roof, I was sweating enough as it was... 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Who is the mysterious leaser? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Who is the mysterious leaser? Hilcorp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Thanks, hello I thought that was the developer. Just pulled up their website never heard of them until now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 it's coming on strong now! nice pics nate99. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 2014-07-01 18.19.25 by marclongoria, on Flickr 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mlyoung83 Posted July 9, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 9, 2014 (edited) Did a panorama of this site today. This is 4 images, stitched into 1 image to form a sweeping view. Nearly 180 degrees of view from left to right. Edited July 9, 2014 by mlyoung83 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Cool pic! Thanks for posting, mlyoung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 ambitious, and yet beautiful illustration. props, for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlyoung83 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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