Montrose1100 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 A shame they didn't do some cool wavy glass wall that connects to both buildings. I feel like this was a missed opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 very nice nate99! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rechlin Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 They've had a tree on the roof of the newer Texaco tower for a while now. At first I thought it was to indicate that something was topped out (strange since it's been topped out for the better part of a century!), but after seeing the tinsel on it, it may well have just been a Christmas tree! Click for a wider view: Also, I've noticed this last week they've had a whole lot of activity on the roof. First they finally replaced the brick on the corner of the mechanical penthouse that had been removed months ago, then they were removing a lot of large objects (part of the elevator mechanicals maybe?) from it with the crane, and now they have a bunch of guys on top of the mechanical penthouse removing a lot of debris. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 They've had a tree on the roof of the newer Texaco tower for a while now. At first I thought it was to indicate that something was topped out (strange since it's been topped out for the better part of a century!), but after seeing the tinsel on it, it may well have just been a Christmas tree! Click for a wider view: Also, I've noticed this last week they've had a whole lot of activity on the roof. First they finally replaced the brick on the corner of the mechanical penthouse that had been removed months ago, then they were removing a lot of large objects (part of the elevator mechanicals maybe?) from it with the crane, and now they have a bunch of guys on top of the mechanical penthouse removing a lot of debris. Well considering the other native grasses popping up, I think this may just be their veiled attempt at getting LEED certified. Although, that is one of the saddest looking green roofs I've ever seen. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 A few photos from yesterday... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackie21love Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Are they still going to build a new tower to the north after the renovation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Are they still going to build a new tower to the north after the renovation? That's the multi-million dollar question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Unless they put out a press release stating that they won't then it's assumed that they would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchFan Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 That's the multi-million dollar question. In any case, I'm just glad to see they are improving the north facade ... it was really ugly. Now, I think it will look quite nice. At least until it gets blocked by the north tower :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 From this morning: Texaco Redevelopment by brijonmang, on Flickr 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Oh God that looks terrible. Reminds me of Cougar Village at UofH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 What the hell you talking ab triton? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aarosurf Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 They've been adding cladding to the back for a couple of days now. I'll try to get a picture later today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 They've been adding cladding to the back for a couple of days now. I'll try to get a picture later today. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 What the hell you talking ab triton? Don't get me wrong... I am really glad this renovation is going on. Just not a fan of the Cougar Village look: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 (edited) I don't see it? The windows at Cougar Village make it look like a prison or something. Texaco looks like an old school high rise with punched out windows.Edit. Ohhh.. I'm on my phone. That tiny strip/row of windows facing the inside? Edited February 6, 2015 by cloud713 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Don't get me wrong... I am really glad this renovation is going on. Just not a fan of the Cougar Village look: Come on Marc, its not gonna look like that when they cover that insulation and cladding with brick to match the other 3 walls. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Come on Marc, its not gonna look like that when they cover that insulation and cladding with brick to match the other 3 walls. I hope so! I'm usually the person telling people not to jump the gun until construction is finished... whoops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchFan Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I don't see it? The windows at Cougar Village make it look like a prison or something. Texaco looks like an old school high rise with punched out windows.Edit. Ohhh.. I'm on my phone. That tiny strip/row of windows facing the inside? I agree that the little square windows on Cougar Village make it look like a prison. Akin to the Federal Courthouse in downtown Houston, which is the ultimate in ghastlyness! However, the little square windows on this project only appear to occupy a short part of the facade of this building. I'm optimistic that it will turn out relative nicely, overall. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Wish they kept the glass corner but I agree... I have high hopes for this development. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I hate Cougar Village from the outside, but I did a tour with my daughter and was impressed with the interiors. The social lounges on the top floor with downtown views were amazeballs. She landed in Cougar Place, which is about the nicest dorm I have ever seen (interior space wise). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 You wonder if at a certain point, it was unanimously decided by college administrators around the country that college students just couldn't be trusted with operable windows anymore. Shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I hate Cougar Village from the outside, but I did a tour with my daughter and was impressed with the interiors. The social lounges on the top floor with downtown views were amazeballs. She landed in Cougar Place, which is about the nicest dorm I have ever seen (interior space wise).I'd agree there. The lounges are nice and they are great places to meet other students too. Like the inside, just the outside is already starting to look bad. And good choice, Cougar Place is great! The best view for residents at UofH is actually at the lofts but they can be quite expensive (You should check it out sometime). You have a view of downtown, Galleria, and TMC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 The Lofts are very nice, but she's a freshman. No way was I going to spring for the Calhoun Lofts. She's already pushing to move to the Vue next year but Pappa thinks she needs at least one more year in a dorm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZKB9 Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Wish they kept the glass corner but I agree... I have high hopes for this development. So does the rest of Atlanta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I have no idea what they are doing to this building. I wish they had updated renderings. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I hate Cougar Village from the outside, but I did a tour with my daughter and was impressed with the interiors. The social lounges on the top floor with downtown views were amazeballs. She landed in Cougar Place, which is about the nicest dorm I have ever seen (interior space wise). Well, it could have been Random Hall at MIT. I'dd like to buy a vowel, Pat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jketch Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I believe that is Simmons Hall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 That's the name! Random is what it replaced... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 what is it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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