lockmat Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 If that is true...What an utter disappointment and a waste of "I can't wait till Wednesday" mentality. Sure is a let down.I think that was his prediction, not an actual report on information. Not sure about Kinkaidalum's comment either. Guess we'll have to wait for an actual report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 (edited) EDIT: http://houston.culturemap.com/newsdetail/03-15-11-what-recession-hines-plans-another-new-office-tower-at-block-69-for-downtown-houston/Based on this article last year and the way Hines speaks of the site's potential, my prediction: 50 stories, curved glass curtain wall facade with a crown, ground floor retail with tunnel connection, and on-site garage. Edited April 4, 2012 by tigereye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolie Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 It was just my prediction. I'm a pessimist We'll know in 30 minutes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Well then, since you are going to be pessimistic Woolie haha, I'll go with at least a 38 stories. Ground retail and restaurant with a glass facade. A LEED Gold rating and no residential.Please Rod Roddy, from the afterlife, call me down as the next contestant on The Price Is Right (fingers crossed!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 kinkaid is right - 48 stories, 36 office over 12 garage. can't recall retail component. architecture is interesting, a lot of sharp lines if that makes any sense - or at least per the rendering i've seen. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 I was kind of hoping over 50. Wasn't the economy on the decline when MainPlace was announced? It's on the rise now, but I guess Hines is playing it conservative. Or maybe they are announcing TWO 48 story towers! muahahahaaaa... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Please be above 50! Is there a live blog for this, like an Apple event? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Please be above 50! Is there a live blog for this, like an Apple event? You would think someone there would tweet it at the very least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolie Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Pics or it didn't happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 (edited) 48 stories with garage in the bldg. glass curtain wall. BIG improvement over the one time drive-thru McDonald's. kinkaid is right - 48 stories, 36 office over 12 garage. can't recall retail component. architecture is interesting, a lot of sharp lines if that makes any sense - or at least per the rendering i've seen. I take it the new skyscraper doesn't remotely resemble the old original Hines proposal?!? This has a garage below but doesnt look like its 48 stories... http://swamplot.com/secret-hines-tower-land-in-hand/2008-05-19/ Edited April 4, 2012 by tigereye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Pics or it didn't happen.Am I going to have to stop by the Westin Galleria on the way home? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolie Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Am I going to have to stop by the Westin Galleria on the way home? I'm joking, but yeah, sneak in to the conference with your camera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangledwoods Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Seriously we need pics! I have a bet riding on the stupid thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 I'm joking, but yeah, sneak in to the conference with your camera Am I going to have to stop by the Westin Galleria on the way home? Just remember to take a fast lens. You might have to run after you walk in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolie Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 So, I suppose garage floors have less height than office floors? 811 Main is 46 stories (9 parking) and 630ft. This is rumored to be 48 stories (12 parking). So probably net about the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Haha... What is the bet and how much?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 (edited) Seriously we need pics! I have a bet riding on the stupid thing.Can we get a press release. I Google News, Hines and Houston. . . get nothing.Just checked, it's $50 a pop for a ticket to this thing. *M*e*h*. Edited April 4, 2012 by Pumapayam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolie Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 I guess we'll get pictures after this thing is over, or tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 I hope not tomorrow. I want information on this tonight, one way or another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 48 stories seems so ''run of the mill.'' Anybody else think that? The block it will be built on will obscure it from almost any vantage point from the north and especially the west. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 I think there is no way it doesn't get leaked tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolie Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 48 stories seems so ''run of the mill.'' Anybody else think that? The block it will be built on will obscure it from almost any vantage point from the north and especially the west.I don't think 600+ ft is that common. It would make it #1 or 2 in Houston since the 80s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 I think there is no way it doesn't get leaked tonight.I agree with lockmat, if this news is as big as we've been playing it to be. There is no way it won't get leaked tonight.If it doesn't get leaked well, maybe it really wasn't worth the anticipation and rave. But I can't see how that is possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 I'm thinking they stringing out the attendees, building up anticipation and waiting till close to 8 to reveal it. I'm thinking they are stringing out the attendees, building up anticipation and waiting till close to 8 to reveal it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 48 stories seems so ''run of the mill.'' Anybody else think that? The block it will be built on will obscure it from almost any vantage point from the north and especially the west.The tallest building located north of this block is about 9 or 10 stories. The tallest building northeast of this building is 11 stories. The tallest building east of this building is 20 stories. Depending on the view, some Houston Center buildings might block the view from the southeast. The views from the south, southwest and west are blocked. The view from the northwest may be blocked depending on the vantage point. Given its location on the edge of the skyline, it will be visible from over half of the vantage points around the compass. It will be more visible than BG place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 I'm thinking they stringing out the attendees, building up anticipation and waiting till close to 8 to reveal it.I'm thinking they are stringing out the attendees, building up anticipation and waiting till close to 8 to reveal it.Unless they are offering free booze (for that 50 buck ticket), I'd want to know what's going on.I just hope a HAIFer is inside there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 No rendering yet. This is a joke of a technological age, isn't it? We shoulda had one yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfastx Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 I'm perfectly fine with 48 stories. While we all want a 50-60 story building, 48 is not bad at all. I'm excited to see the rendering! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Can't believe it wasn't leaked. There are plenty of folks that have seen the rendering in passing (I haven't but had heard about it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Did they make everyone leave their picture phones at the door? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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