Sky-guy Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 This is by far one of my favorite developments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 went for a stroll yesterday during my "get the hell away from that guy with the punchable face" break 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Pic from today 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Can someone who knows this project well summarize the timeline for rennovation. New developement? And most importantly the gigantic crater in the earth - when will that be filled in? I always liked the door down there - reminded me of a zombie movie - I envisioned being stuck down there being chased by walkers and of course the door would be welded shut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 is that glass? super blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 is that glass? super blueNo, it's just a screen. Guess to keep out birds and what not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaderJF Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 (edited) They still have not plugged the peephole The lobby of this thing does have some serious potential... Edited April 30, 2014 by Nate99 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhouston11 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 love this building.....happy it is getting a new lease on life instead of being torn down.......honestly the historic buildings are big money makers once declared national historic worthy........owners pay little property tax once listed as a historic property, plus there are grants available to help with renovations if the site is in an urban downtown area....... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 (edited) Has anyone come across any description (or renderings) of what the inside of the finished units and common areas will look like?. I am personally hoping that these will be built to a "higher" spec than what I saw over at commerce towers. I am hopeful that they rival a property like One Park Place. Anyone seen any renderings? Edited June 1, 2014 by UtterlyUrban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 I have to imagine that this will be done to a higher standard than One Park Place. There's a lot of money being put into this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Digging for the garage... soil sample? 2014-06-05 13.57.41 by marclongoria, on Flickr 2014-06-05 13.58.36 by marclongoria, on Flickr 2014-06-05 13.58.27 by marclongoria, on Flickr 2014-06-05 14.06.14 by marclongoria, on Flickr 2014-06-05 14.06.08 by marclongoria, on Flickr 2014-06-05 14.06.06 by marclongoria, on Flickr 2014-06-05 14.06.03 by marclongoria, on Flickr 2014-06-05 14.06.49 by marclongoria, on Flickr 2014-06-05 14.06.53 by marclongoria, on Flickr 2014-06-05 14.09.02 by marclongoria, on Flickr 2014-06-05 14.05.36 by marclongoria, on Flickr 2014-06-05 14.07.24 by marclongoria, on Flickr 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 This is a great moment in Houston history. Are they paintin or power washing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfastx Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Love the new sidewalk as well! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Money Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 golly that's a pretty building. I hope that the tower (when/if they get around to building it) complements the old portion well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arndthwrld82 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I love that last pic. It kind of gives off a Gotham City from Batman The Animated Series vibe! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchFan Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 The north side of the newer addition is not so pretty, I wonder what they will do with it. Especially considering the plan to build a new tower on that side. Maybe they will leave it blank in order to accommodate the new tower? The south facades are great. I walked in the street-level arcades not too long ago and they are real gems. I am so glad they will be saved (hopefully restored and not changed too much). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 This is a great moment in Houston history. Are they paintin or power washing? It looks like they are removing stone work. I almost believed it was new paint until I noticed the stains on it. 2014-06-07 19.27.32 by marclongoria, on Flickr 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arche_757 Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 (edited) Forgive my ignorance, but, what is the probability that the 38 floor component of this project moves forward? I'm hoping that big hole will finally get infilled, and something worthwile go up. Edited June 12, 2014 by arche_757 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 (edited) Forgive my ignorance, but, what is the probability that the 38 floor component of this project moves forward? I'm hoping that big hole will finally get infilled, and something worthwile go up. I have not heard anything recently, but if it hasn't been posted here, I would not have in any case. It has been a while (and I could go back and look, but haven't yet) but wasn't there supposed to be a garage base that was to be built in "phase 1" upon which the new tower would be built in "phase 2" after the old buildings were restored and had occupants? Stating the obvious from pictures, they are drilling holes for foundation pilings and have the rebar fabbed up to be dropped in, so I'm assuming something is going up in/near the hole in the near future. Edited June 12, 2014 by Nate99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I have not heard anything recently, but if it hasn't been posted here, I would not have in any case. It has been a while (and I could go back and look, but haven't yet) but wasn't there supposed to be a garage base that was to be built in "phase 1" upon which the new tower would be built in "phase 2" after the old buildings were restored and had occupants? Stating the obvious from pictures, they are drilling holes for foundation pilings and have the rebar fabbed up to be dropped in, so I'm assuming something is going up in/near the hole in the near future. I'm pretty sure they are going to "fill in" the back side, so they'll need foundation for that structure. I think the garage is also part of Phase 1, but probably more like Phase 1B. They can start the garage later and have it finished in time for residents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Forgive my ignorance, but, what is the probability that the 38 floor component of this project moves forward? I'm hoping that big hole will finally get infilled, and something worthwile go up.Personally, I think that the tenants of this newly occupied, luxury building will throw a cow when they are told that the same developer leasing them their unit for $4k/mo is going to hammering a tower together on an adjacent wall 12 hours per day for the next two years.I think that the developer should have started the tower first. Then the renovation and had them nearing completion at the same time...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchFan Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Personally, I think that the tenants of this newly occupied, luxury building will throw a cow when they are told that the same developer leasing them their unit for $4k/mo is going to hammering a tower together on an adjacent wall 12 hours per day for the next two years.I think that the developer should have started the tower first. Then the renovation and had them nearing completion at the same time...... Your comment resonates with me. As a condo owner, I have had to deal with a lot of noise made by projects of the same developer. I actually know the guy and like him and I understand that business is business. But, it still is a pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 I hope they change the design of the new tower. It is just bland glass. Doesn't tie in the the current structure at all. Why does the 1980s glass buildings look so much classier than current ones? I'm starting to hate glass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I thought I saw them unloading a backhoe on the capital street side. I drove by it before I realized that it wasn't rail related. can anyone confirm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Do I see the beginnings of a crane going up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Allen Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 They still have not plugged the peephole The lobby of this thing does have some serious potential... WOW! So much potential!!! Don't let us down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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