hindesky Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Tower crane coming down, not the best pic but I was in the car. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Looks like TNT.Was that the orange or the red AC700? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Top half is red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted October 11, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted October 11, 2015 TNT was wrapping things up with the tower crane removal. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-TownChris2 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Love that reflection on the glass! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 ^^^ beautiful exterior illustrations hindesky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted October 12, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2015 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTHONYHTOWN Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 very nice too bad is not a bit taller and is lost in the middle of the taller ones other then that very nice 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 very nice too bad is not a bit taller and is lost in the middle of the taller ones other then that very niceDowntown could use some more curves. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted October 15, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted October 15, 2015 Via Flickr: Good Morning Houston by Mark Griffith, on Flickr 30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 The reflection of the skyline... excellent. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I can remember a couple of months ago how everyone was so upset with the glass on this building. I for one think it looks great and I too love the reflective qualities of this surface. It may be a short building but it does so much for this block. The curves, setbacks and footprint will create an exciting space for downtown. Where it will be most apparent is from the ground when you walk into this open space. I hope they have something nice planned for the Travis side where the building sets back from the curb due to the curve of the building. It would be nice to liven up the Travis side. Then eventually when they tear down the old Foleys garage and build a super tall it will all make sense. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 ^^^ upon certain angles and vantage points at certain points within the day, the lighting effects upon this particular edifice can be quite horrific. however, there are indeed certain moments of the day that the glass reflections are gleaming in spectacular fashion. oh well, i am now smiling.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 (edited) This building turned out better than I expectedhttp://i.imgur.com/FjORNQGl.jpg Edited October 18, 2015 by HoustonIsHome 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amashgo Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 They are pulling the other crane down today. Sorry no photos, rain and dark is not a good time for that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Explains why Dallas was closed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 It would be nice to liven up the Travis side. Then eventually when they tear down the old Foleys garage and build a super tall it will all make sense. Let's go full circle here. Popeye's Fried Chicken Corporate HQ would certainly take up the majority of a supertall, right? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted November 5, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted November 5, 2015 10/24 by Mark on Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/mlsnp/22770069136/in/dateposted/ 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Urb, when do you sleep buddy? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Urb, when do you sleep buddy? I just happen to wake up very early. I do make up for it by taking a nap during the day whenever the opportunity comes around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Landscaping for rooftop park. https://twitter.com/thachadwick/status/662701996282105856 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinsanity02 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Hope no one tries a Tarzan on those trees or they will have to turn into spider man quick. Great photo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I'm sure they won't allow effing reetards up there. .... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 ^^^ cool rooftop landscaping. props tigereye. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted November 8, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2015 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 ^^^ surprisingly, this development has exceeded all expectations. the outside "grove" as i shall refer to it... is amazing and cool for this area of downtown. props hindesky.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 LOVE the trees! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Agreed, might be great for a rooftop restaurant/bar. One can hope - but I would guess it'll be an amenity for the tenant (Hillcorp in this case) just like at BG Group and 609 Main 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cloud713 Posted November 11, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2015 (edited) Edited November 11, 2015 by cloud713 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adr Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 That's a good lookin building. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I thought the "powers that be" we're going for a high rise kind of development though. Haven't heard anything on this for awhile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moore713 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 You played with my emotions, I thought this was real for a second. .damn you 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moore713 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 in all seriousness is a convert taking place ..I thought I read somewhere they have not decided between convert and demolition for a new structure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 in all seriousness is a convert taking place ..I thought I read somewhere they have not decided between convert and demolition for a new structurePretty sure they've completely ruled out a conversion. Unless someone came up with a bangin proposal..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moore713 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 A new structure would go great , another hotel with GFR or even a residential with gfr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astros148 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 any news on the ground floor retail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brijonmang Posted November 16, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted November 16, 2015 Sorry Bob, forgot to post these last week. These are shots of the plaza that Bobruss took last week. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 ^^^ wow! great job bobruss.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) any news on the ground floor retail?Fences on Main are down. Plaza work and planters formed. I spot 2 spaces fronting Main, separated by an entry area in the middle. Judging by the sizes, I'd guess restaurants or small boutique shops. https://twitter.com/thachadwick/status/667050951660859392Edit: Zoom in pic of deck park atop 1111 Travis' parking garage. https://twitter.com/thachadwick/status/667059396900360192 Edited November 18, 2015 by tigereye 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 ^^^ outstanding illustrations tigereye! really great work.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 The crown is actually kinda cool Downtown Houston by Marc longoria, on Flickr 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Lots of workers on this site today. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 ^^^ wonderful illustration hindesky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I was deeply saddened to see Macy's crushed to the ground. But, this building has seemingly turned out very nicely. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 I feel the same way UU. Fond memories of Foleys them macys, didn't like the rendering of this building, didn't like the glass when it first went up, but I have warmed up to this building Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intencity77 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 (edited) Honestly, now that it's nearing completion, this building does nothing for me, even if that's an unpopular opinion on here. It replaced something that was still fully functional and fairly profitable with another cold, sterile looking office building. Too bad Macy's wasn't incorporated into the base of the building as was originally planned. A renovation of the existing building or a complete demo/overhaul, downsizing the store would have been ideal. Very bad move especially with all the surrounding residential developments coming in. The nearby "Retail District" plan now just appears to have been a knee jerk reaction to the loss of Macy's, since not many (if any) retailers have bitten. Without Macy's or some other large chain anchoring the area, retail confidence went rom being on life support to plummeting to zero and will probably stay as such for the near term. Woulda, shoulda, coulda, I know...oh well. Edited November 30, 2015 by intencity77 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astros148 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 spot on. spot on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunstar Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Honestly, now that it's nearing completion, this building does nothing for me, even if that's an unpopular opinion on here. It replaced something that was still fully functional and fairly profitable with another cold, sterile looking office building. Too bad Macy's wasn't incorporated into the base of the building as was originally planned. A renovation of the existing building or a complete demo/overhaul, downsizing the store would have been ideal. Very bad move especially with all the surrounding residential developments coming in. The nearby "Retail District" plan now just appears to have been a knee jerk reaction to the loss of Macy's, since not many (if any) retailers have bitten. Without Macy's or some other large chain anchoring the area, retail confidence went rom being on life support to plummeting to zero and will probably stay as such for the near term. Woulda, shoulda, coulda, I know...oh well. The Sakowitz building is the best bet for getting a large anchor store downtown. I never liked the old Foley's building. It was nothing to me but a boring brick facade with no windows. It had zero charm. I can't say I will miss it at all. This new building has something unique for downtown, namely a skyscraper with ground floor retail. Much better than looking in on a massive empty lobby. I'm very interested to see it after all the outside landscaping is done. I think the retail district will be a minor success for downtown. It is a nice coincidence that this is all happening as we're adding a significant amount of residential to downtown, as this will be critical for maintaining any sort of retail presence. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 These days, I don't see a Macy's anchoring anything new. What they are today is losing value, what they might be in the future is not yet known. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunstar Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 These days, I don't see a Macy's anchoring anything new. What they are today is losing value, what they might be in the future is not yet known. Something like a Crate & Barrel might make more sense. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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