Sky-guy Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Is it just me or is this going up crazy fast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timoric Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 (edited) - Edited July 8, 2019 by Timoric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota79 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I wish it were about 10 stories taller. Would look even better. Very nice building but a bit squatty. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asubrt Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 It's interesting how some buildings seem to go up extremely fast (this one, Sky House), while others are so slow (Sovereign, etc). I guess they're trying to get this one up quickly because of the possible lawsuit, and Sky House is fast because they build the same design over and over, but you'd think that if building this quickly was possible it would be beneficial for all construction to happen at a similar pace in order to deliver sooner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 geez, they've actually started? oh well, i guess they were somewhat frightened by the "ashby" high-rise curse. go get 'em hines! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 According to the Harris County District Clerk's Website, Gilbane Building Company was served in the lawsuit relating to this building on March 31, 2014. Their answer was due yesterday (although an image of it is not yet posted online). A hearing on a temporary injunction in this matter might now occur, although I am hopeful that continued construction will take some of the wind out of the Plaintiffs' sails. The denial of the TRO back in February was a big boost to Hines. I apologize for the formality, but this is my first post. I love the information on this site! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky-guy Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 I have family that lives in 2727 Kirby overlooking this project so I'll try to get pictures next time I'm there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Photos from Sunday morning... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Upcoming Dates May 7, 2014 - Erection of tower craneMay 16, 2014 - First floor slab pourJune 20, 2014 - Second floor completeJuly 11, 2014 - Third floor completehttp://2229sanfelipe.com/construction-update/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Well, a quick construction schedule is one way to head off a temporary injunction. Change what's defined as the "status quo" and the chances of a temporary injunction should go down dramatically. I'd think the Plaintiffs will need to get a hearing on a T.I. in short order if they hope to have any change to actually stop construction. Unlike the "Ashby High Rise," this property has not remained a fallow field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota79 Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 (edited) I was surprised how much of the lot it takes up. It is going to look huge. It's a lot closer to the streets than I expected. Edited May 6, 2014 by Dakota79 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 (edited) Putting up the crane: Edit... oh wow. I just realized, it's been like that for a month now... Edited May 25, 2014 by Triton 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Haha, I thought the same thing at first when I drove by a few days ago.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Read some article where they're importing some fancy crane from Italy for this project. Because River Oaks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 (edited) yes, they probably couldn't pay off the neighbors to use their air rights Edited May 25, 2014 by fernz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Crane is going up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Well, technically the crane has been going up for a month now... it has appeared to stall. What do you mean? Are they actually putting in the final pieces? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Read some article where they're importing some fancy crane from Italy for this project. Because River Oaks. http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/breaking-ground/2014/05/hines-invests-big-bucks-to-be-a-good-neighbor.html?page=all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 It looks like this one is back on track. Saw them putting up form work for the first floor on my way into town this morning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodface Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Lots of activity this side of River Oaks. I just signed a lease at an apartment on Mimosa lane; the day it started, I was given notice to move out by the end of November! It would be nice if the developers building in this area could put a few clams towards fixing the damage they cause to the side streets; I don't understand the point of paying millions for property only to have to dodge potholes that could swallow a Smart car. I'll see if I can post some pictures of the goings-on. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 Lots of activity this side of River Oaks. I just signed a lease at an apartment on Mimosa lane; the day it started, I was given notice to move out by the end of November!Your apartments look like a good place for townhomes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodface Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Your apartments look like a good place for townhomes. Is there any plot of land in Houston that doesn't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Drove past this area this morning. Looks like they have their special crane set up. Looks like they also have some sort of mechanism to help pour concrete as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted June 30, 2014 Author Share Posted June 30, 2014 Your apartments look like a good place for townhomes. Is there any plot of land in Houston that doesn't? As opposed to Apartments or a tower which seem less than ideal for this spot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodface Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 (edited) As opposed to Apartments or a tower which seem less than ideal for this spot Well, let's take a look: The properties at 2115 Argonne (13,500 sq ft) and 2415 Mimosa (32,000 sq ft) are owned by the same entity and are both being vacated by December 1. The letter to the residents at 2415 stated that the property had reached end-of-life and would be redeveloped, but did not say how. The combined lots are actually larger than 2229 San Felipe (36,200 sq ft), but I agree that the odd shape makes an unlikely candidate for a high-rise. I expect that some sort of "Chateau Twenty" will eventually loom over the properties on Avalon Place, and perhaps more interestingly (for the sake of neighborhood drama), block the downtown views of the lowest few floors of the Huntingdon. The HCAD map facets label these properties as Dickey West Park and Meyers Court, respectively, so I believe they're outside of Avalon Place and would not be subject to the latter's height restrictions (if any). Does anybody have more information? Edited July 1, 2014 by rodface Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Does anyone have a photo update of this project? We haven't gotten anything since May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 - July 11, 2014 - Third floor complete- July 16, 2014 - Level 3 structure complete- August 8, 2014 - Level 4 structure complete- August 27, 2014 - Level 5 structure complete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 (edited) Haha. How... How do you know?Edit: there's a cam isn't there... Edited July 4, 2014 by Triton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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