monarch Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 ^^^ nice illustrations channeltwonews! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted August 2, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted August 2, 2015 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 ^^^ nice illustration hindesky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted August 3, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted August 3, 2015 7/21 by byrne.kyle on Flickr 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 WHOA! beautiful photos!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 well done urbannizer! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fkp5 Posted August 7, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted August 7, 2015 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 ^^^ nice illustration fkp5! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-TownChris2 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 (edited) By the looks of fkp5 picture, the crane on the right is coming down. Edited August 8, 2015 by H-TownChris2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 I'll have a look when I leave work tonight. . I can't imagine the cranes being needed much longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 I didn't really pay any attention to the cranes as I was leaving work this evening, but I did notice that pretty much all of the top track is in place; it looks like all of the big HVAC pieces are there, too - so yeah, the're probably going to be disassembled soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astros148 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 It's sad that its so short. Its unnoticeable in most views Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Definitely on the way down. Travis St is closed. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Does look like they're going to take the crane down. One has lowered itself, the large cranes have been staged. The other crane looks like it's still being used though - for dry wall. Probably just using it while its there 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 ^^^ nice illustrations cspwal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted August 9, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2015 (edited) They lowered the north tower crane but it's still up. Edited August 9, 2015 by hindesky 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 it was windy yesterday-maybe that's why it's still up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 They lowered the north tower crane but it's still up. Quite the reflection view. This could become a photogenic spot. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 That looks like a very awkward position from which to bring down a crane, especially with the overhanging crown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amashgo Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Going down. Also let this serve as a PSA that Travis is shut down. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted August 16, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted August 16, 2015 Wrapping things up. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Subdude Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 To me this is one of those rare cases where the building as constructed looks better than it did in the renderings. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 To me this is one of those rare cases where the building as constructed looks better than it did in the renderings.^^^ i shall have to concur with this assessment! indeed.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 That reflection is wonderful and sure it would be nice if it was 50 floors taller, but you didn't get that view from Foleys. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Reading Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 That reflection is wonderful and sure it would be nice if it was 50 floors taller, but you didn't get that view from Foleys. Yeah, that's what I always tell myself. Although we all wish it was taller, it certainly is a large improvement in height from Macy's/Foley's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinite_jim Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 ^^^ elegant illustration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 (edited) All thats left is for another developer to tear down the old Macys garage and add another tower Edited August 28, 2015 by j_cuevas713 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 All thats left is for another developer to tear down the old Macys garage and add another tower IIRC, Hillcorp owns the whole block with the Americana building and the Macy's garage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Reminds me of the reflective glass on the John Hancock Tower in Boston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 1111 Travis by Marc longoria, on Flickr 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Facade on the Main St area, the retail section. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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monarch Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 ^^^ very nice illustration hindesky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brijonmang Posted August 30, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted August 30, 2015 Who says this won't make an impact on the skyline?? 1111 Travis by Bryan Malloch, on Flickr 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted September 6, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted September 6, 2015 By George Zimzores on Flickr. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 ^^^ simply gorgeous illustration urbannizer! well done.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Montrose1100 Posted September 18, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2015 Peekaboo. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted October 3, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted October 3, 2015 TNT was flying up bags of roofing material, something called "rooflite" 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 ^^^ wow! this particular edifice is turning out to be sensational. cannot wait to see it completed.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 The tower crane is coming down. It was removing a section from itself as I was going up the Gulf Frwy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Yep 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 I bet they get a AT crane this weekend to finish the removal once it gets closer to the ground. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Seen at lunch: Looks like work on the southbound plaza has begun. Perimeter fence pulled back. Bricks on southbound Main St lane are being pulled up now. https://mobile.twitter.com/ThaChadwick/status/652174309620715520/photo/1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timoric Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 (edited) - Edited July 9, 2019 by Timoric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 (edited) I took a look at the Helicopter chart for Houston; there were 3 helipads marked in downtown (the ones with an x on the right hand side). Only the St. Joseph helipad, the Police helipad, and the Aquarium helipad even still have helicopter markings. There are two that the pad is gone, and another that the pad was used for satellite dishes. ICAO Heliport Location Private/Public RemarksXA67 St Joseph Medical Center Heliport St Joseph Garage, Pierce @ Austin Private Use x43TE Police Headquarters Heliport Rooftop of Municipal Courthouse Private Use 2 Helipads x4TS0 First City Financial Center Heliport Rooftop of 1301 Fannin Private Use Satellite Dish added in 2005 xTS82 Gulf Tower Heliport Rooftop Fulbright Building Private Use Doesn't appear to be there XA19 DRV Downtown Houston Aquarium Heliport On top of the Aquarium Private Use Markings still there 3TE2 Texas Commerce Bank Building Heliport Gulf Building (712 Main) Rooftop Private Use Helipad looks removed, but still active in the FAA database TA62 Emergency-1 Houston Center Heliport Lyondell Basell Rooftop Private Use Chart symbol means hospital; Markings gone since 1/2006 Edited October 8, 2015 by cspwal 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 They are taking the remaining crane down today 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Pic 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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