Montrose1100 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 What kind of tour lasts 13 1/2 hours? I'll know next week if I can go. Otherwise we'll have to rely on those two to take pictures... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 I just realized looking at this map that the corner of Texas and main will have GFR on all four corners - and they're all restaurants. I can't think of any other intersection that's like that except main & congress - maybe I'm forgetting something but it seems significant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Interesting that they are only marketing to restaurants. I guess we have a way to go before can expect standard retail along Main Street (although a big corner space like this in new construction is definitely a step forward). Shame that there will be a garage entrance and loading docks on Texas Avenue, traditionally downtown's "second street" after Main, and the only street that was originally given extra ROW to be more of a boulevard. Guess you gotta put 'em somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 I presume from the leasing map that the coffee shop space is already leased? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 58 minutes ago, Houston19514 said: I presume from the leasing map that the coffee shop space is already leased? It's a full two blocks as the mole digs to the nearest Starbucks. A practical desert among that many towers, notwithstanding Minuti's proximity. It would also be situated across the intersection from the Texaco apartments and Club Quarters hotel, reasonably close to HSPVA too, when that's done. . A good spot for one of their shops, I'd think. I'm waiting to see what will pop up first to serve the residents around Catalyst, 500 Crawford and Alexan once everyone is moved in and hungry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted September 3, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted September 3, 2016 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quietstorm Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Near Minute Maid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 What is? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 On 9/1/2016 at 10:12 AM, Montrose1100 said: What kind of tour lasts 13 1/2 hours? I'll know next week if I can go. Otherwise we'll have to rely on those two to take pictures... That reminded me of Gilligan's island. Might get lost in that building Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted September 4, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2016 I would think the tower crane on Main St. will be coming down very soon. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post samagon Posted September 5, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2016 aproximately 7:30 this evening... shot at a more appropriate f5.6! and this was about 6pm? 26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mab Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 http://www.edge-re.com/Properties/Houston/~MainAtTexas/MainAtTexas.pdf 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post UtterlyUrban Posted September 7, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted September 7, 2016 This is a nice building. Too bad it has all that glass and that dramatic top. I was hoping for something beige and more akin to the new hotel at Greenstreet or maybe the Hampton Inn. THOSE buildings are delicious, rich, textural, designs that shock the senses and really make one think: "is beige the new Soylent Green?" 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 1 hour ago, UtterlyUrban said: This is a nice building. Too bad it has all that glass and that dramatic top. I was hoping for something beige and more akin to the new hotel at Greenstreet or maybe the Hampton Inn. THOSE buildings are delicious, rich, textural, designs that shock the senses and really make one think: "is beige the new Soylent Green?" You are kidding? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Urbannizer Posted September 10, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2016 Views from Aris at Market Square: 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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nativehoustonion Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Hindesky is doing more pictures! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post enriquewx91 Posted September 11, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2016 from reddit 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Ha I was just about to cross post this from reddit but was looking for more info to give credit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted September 11, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2016 Tandem lift by both tower cranes. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Are they down to about one pane of glass per day? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtNsf Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 1 hour ago, H-Town Man said: Are they down to about one pane of glass per day? was about to ask the same thing. seems like since they got to the crown, the glass has been almost "on hold" for now. maybe they are finishing up interior stuff and structure on top before closing it all in at once ? just a thought. awesome building though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted September 12, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted September 12, 2016 Took this a few hours ago from the Harris County Administrative Building. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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nativehoustonion Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Great picture! Hines will get LEED Platinum. It is so striking and the curves are incredible. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 That is an amazing Image of two of the most iconic buildings of the early twentieth century Esperson and Gulf Building's juxtaposed with two of the great early twenty first century buildings BG Place and 609 Main. Throw in a rainbow to boot, and you've got a chamber of commerce Houston First cover material. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted September 18, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2016 They started taking down the west tower crane on Saturday, these pics are from Sunday morning. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 I agree with the Esperon and the Gulf Tower it so nice. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cloud713 Posted September 21, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted September 21, 2016 I took these last week.. 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 ^^^ @cloud713 much obliged for the garage and front door illustrations my pal. we REALLY have been wanting to get an update on this portion of 609 main. from what you have captured, it seems to be coming along nicely..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozengineering Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 This is a fantastic addition to downtown Houston! Thank you to everyone that took and posted all of the pictures of this beautiful building. I think it turned out really nice! I am looking forward to seeing how it will look at night with the lighting - by the way, what is the color of the led lighting going to be? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 I absolutely love this building. I can't wait until the retail is lease out to see the impact it will have on Main St. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BeerNut Posted September 22, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2016 from reddit 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted September 23, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted September 23, 2016 Here's another on reddit. The view is from Jefferson Heights. 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 How do you link instagram photos here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 8 hours ago, cloud713 said: How do you link instagram photos here? click on 'insert other media' in the reply box, then click 'insert image from url' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 7 hours ago, BeerNut said: click on 'insert other media' in the reply box, then click 'insert image from url' It works that way if you're just posting the image. To link a Instagram post, copy and paste the URL link and it will automatically embed itself. @cloud713 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted September 23, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted September 23, 2016 2X9C4515 by Bill Jacomet, on Flickr 2X9C4506 by Bill Jacomet, on Flickr 2X9C4514 by Bill Jacomet, on Flickr 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post htownboy Posted September 24, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) https://www.reddit.com/r/houston/comments/5456ul/houston_you_are_gorgeous/ from ttruvjr on reddit Edited September 24, 2016 by htownboy 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cloud713 Posted September 24, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2016 Thanks.. these pictures popped up in my instagram feed. Views from the top. 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CREguy13 Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 The last picture with Williams Tower in the distrance. Great shot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted September 24, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2016 Vertical sections are coming down this weekend. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted September 25, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2016 (edited) Talked to one of the riggers helping to dismantle the west tower crane. They can only remove it on the weekends because Harvey needs the other crane during the week to finish the building. I counted about 28+ more vert sections to go. Edited September 25, 2016 by hindesky 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Ring used to connect the tower crane to the building coming off. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 On 9/1/2016 at 7:54 AM, Urbannizer said: You can attend a hard hat tour of the building on October 22nd. Tickets are on sale here: https://signup.rice.edu/609main/ Also retail brochure is up: http://x.lnimg.com/attachments/0B1B5785-3438-4A2A-9BB6-4E1847055E28.pdf If you don't already have a ticket you missed your chance. Tickets are sold out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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monarch Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 ^^^ @Yoda stunning illustrations on a gorgeous day.... wow! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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