ClutchCity 233 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 http://swamplot.com/where-youll-see-the-new-42-story-highrise-on-hermann-dr/2013-08-09/ Another 40+ story tower for Houston? And this one is supposed to having a twisting facade?! Great time to be in Houston! 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TowerSpotter 1195 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Oh man this sounds really great and I can't wait to see the rendering. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fortune 913 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Sounds like a very interesting building, cant wait to see the rendering and what a great location. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moore713 809 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 (edited) 42 thats going to have a effect So this is not the one hines is proposing but  another one ? damn at this rate the musuem district will have its own skyline..lol Edited August 9, 2013 by Moore713 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Howard Huge 2410 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Ho Lee Fuk 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ClutchCity 233 Posted August 9, 2013 Author Share Posted August 9, 2013 Sum Ting Wong? 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TowerSpotter 1195 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 (edited) 42 thats going to have a effect So this is not the one hines is proposing but  another one ? damn at this rate the musuem district will have its own skyline..lol No, the Hine's one is said to be 22 floors, which is pretty good news because we are getting more towers.  haha yes a new skyline is forming in the museum district. Edited August 9, 2013 by TowerSpotter 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cloud713 4095 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 (edited) wow, this is fantastic!it just hit me.. this should be the tallest residential tower in the city, since 2929 Weslayan was going to be tallest, but its "only" 40 stories. Edited August 9, 2013 by cloud713 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Montrose1100 4032 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 wow, this is fantastic!it just hit me.. this should be the tallest residential tower in the city, since 2929 Weslayan was going to be tallest, but its "only" 40 stories. Possibly. 4 Leaf Towers are +40 floors, but the Huntingdon is taller and has held the title since It's completion. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BayouCityMan 64 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Hmmmm . . . so many possibilities style-wise . . . This one will stand out as much as (if not more than) 2929 Weslayan . . . The spoiled brat in me wishes this was being built in the CBD. Images from Google. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BayouCityMan 64 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Another possible design parallel? This one is in Mississauga, Ontario (suburb of Toronto). Image from Google. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TowerSpotter 1195 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 (edited) Bizjournals:Â http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2013/08/09/apartment-tower-planned-for-museum.html Edited August 9, 2013 by TowerSpotter 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cloud713 4095 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Another possible design parallel? This one is in Mississauga, Ontario (suburb of Toronto). Image from Google. the Toronto tower didnt show up. i wonder if anyone on HAIF went to that meeting where they showed the design.theres also the infamous Turning Torso. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Urbannizer 45613 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I prefer something like the Absoluteworld towers in Mississauga, but we'll see! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SkylineView 1421 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 FYI, Four Leaf Towers are 40 stories, Huntingdon is 34. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Howard Huge 2410 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 FYI, Four Leaf Towers are 40 stories, Huntingdon is 34.He knows, he was referring to overall height. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TowerSpotter 1195 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I prefer something like the Absoluteworld towers in Mississauga, but we'll see!I like the one on the left better than the taller one. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
swtsig 2997 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Twisting torso please. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ArchFan 326 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 The tower on the right looks like a snake that just had a meal! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TowerSpotter 1195 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 (edited) The tower on the right looks like a snake that just had a meal! To me it looks like it was a twisting object that someone squeezed from the middle causing it to look mashed. Edited August 10, 2013 by TowerSpotter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cloud713 4095 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Ha. I definitely like the one on the left better too. Did anyone go to the town meeting where they discussed this? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TowerSpotter 1195 Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 (edited) Ha. I definitely like the one on the left better too. Did anyone go to the town meeting where they discussed this?I wish I would have gone. Edited August 11, 2013 by TowerSpotter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crunchtastic 351 Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Hi - when I come out to check this blog my expectation is to hear things related to arcitecture and new projects coming to Houston, not how to use English correctly. If you are not going to stick to the purpose of this blog do not make ridiculous comments. And my expectation when I visit HAIF is that some random FNG has got slightly more snap than thinking he's entitled to opine on the rulz his very first post. Although I must say, I envy your ability to hear things on HAIF. Most of us only read them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
por favor gracias 691 Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 My "expectation" is to delve into a thread that hasn't gone full retard. Consider me "disappointed" this time around... 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bachanon 467 Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 stay on topic please. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bachanon 467 Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 My "expectation" is to delve into a thread that hasn't gone full retard. Consider me "disappointed" this time around... removed unnecessary off topic comments............ 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Urbannizer 45613 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I was told that the details regarding this tower should be on the Museum Park Neighborhood Association's website soon. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wxman 899 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) Looks like this tower has been reduced to 22-stories after concerns that the building will dwarf surrounding buildings: http://www.museumparkna.org/Resources/Documents/MPNA%20Position%20Statement%20-%20July%2025,%202013.pdf Edit: I inferred the ''reduced'' part based on the article. I have no inside information aside from what you read on the release. Edited August 13, 2013 by wxman 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fernz 379 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Looks like this tower has been reduced to 22-stories after concerns that the building will dwarf surrounding buildings:http://www.museumparkna.org/Resources/Documents/MPNA%20Position%20Statement%20-%20July%2025,%202013.pdfEdit: I inferred the ''reduced'' part based on the article. I have no inside information aside from what you read on the release.Wrong project. The document is regarding Hines' tower. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wxman 899 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Now I'm embarrassed. Sorry 'bout that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Howard Huge 2410 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Phew, scared me for a minute 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LTAWACS 182 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 The taller the better. Oh and add a spire too, please. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
swtsig 2997 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Looks like this tower has been reduced to 22-stories after concerns that the building will dwarf surrounding buildings: http://www.museumparkna.org/Resources/Documents/MPNA%20Position%20Statement%20-%20July%2025,%202013.pdf Edit: I inferred the ''reduced'' part based on the article. I have no inside information aside from what you read on the release.Hines' project will be 22 stories. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lockmat 2392 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I was told that the details regarding this tower should be on the Museum Park Neighborhood Association's website soon. Did they give a time frame as to how soon? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cloud713 4095 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 do they have any more meetings coming up? maybe someone could go to one and find out the details Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TowerSpotter 1195 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) Probably so, in Downtown.^^^ Edited August 13, 2013 by TowerSpotter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Urbannizer 45613 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Did they give a time frame as to how soon?No, but I asked. The meeting was last Wednesday. I also signed up for emails, so I should know the date of the next meeting soon. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Juanitos Superior 58 Posted August 14, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2013 First post and new to this forum. Â ...and here's the rendering for Helix Tower:Â Â 15 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fernz 379 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 First post and new to this forum. ...and here's the rendering for Helix Tower:That's exactly what the museum district needs. Thanks for posting! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TowerSpotter 1195 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 First post and new to this forum. Â ...and here's the rendering for Helix Tower:Â Welome and Thanks. This is a marvelous tower. Not what I thought it was going to look like but better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cloud713 4095 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 (edited) wait so Helix Tower is the museum district tower? if so i dig it! its not too twisty and odd looking.Thanks for posting and welcome to the forum! Edited August 14, 2013 by cloud713 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisPHous 87 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Wow I love it!!! Reminds me of the "Upscale Hotel" proposed way back for BLVD Place, but bigger..I think.   Nice find! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Howard Huge 2410 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 First post and new to this forum. ...and here's the rendering for Helix Tower:I love you. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nate 252 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 (edited) That's a beautiful building. I like how well it compliments The Parklane, including some design similarities. Also, placing it at the corner of Hermann and Jackon makes it right across from the Centennial Gardens parking lot, preserves most of the TEMA lot for future development including the possibility of a third tower as was originally contemplated, doesn't block any significant views from The Parklane (see attached), and shouldn't arouse any NIMBY protests. Job well done. Edited August 14, 2013 by nate 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lockmat 2392 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 wait so Helix Tower is the museum district tower? if so i dig it! its not too twisty and odd looking. Thanks for posting and welcome to the forum! I have the same question. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cloud713 4095 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 (edited) I have the same question. from the rendering it appears to match all the descriptions. the setting seems fairly accurate (the plot of land, the corner of Parklane on the right, they said the garage would be 5 stories (one below ground) with an amenity deck on the top, so the 4 levels of garage and palm trees on top of the garage seem to indicate its the design described in the Swamplot article.. and the tower is 42 stories if you count.i think this is our tower. Edited August 14, 2013 by cloud713 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Montrose1100 4032 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 (edited) It's a very Miami-esque condo tower. I'm sure not as grand as we all had imagined, but a fabulous addition to the skyline, and slowly making my dream of Hermann park completely surrounded by condo towers a reality. Looks like it might be the tallest in the area! Edited August 14, 2013 by Montrose1100 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sellanious Caesar 212 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Whoa there, somethings causing a disturbance in my pants right after I saw that rendering. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TowerSpotter 1195 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 This has to be our tower, look closely to the top right and you'll find one of Houston's residential buildings and also all the way to left looks to be another one of Houston's residential. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Howard Huge 2410 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 It's a very Miami-esque condo tower. I'm sure not as grand as we all had imagined, but a fabulous addition to the skyline, and slowly making my dream of Hermann park completely surrounded by condo towers a reality. Looks like it might be the tallest in the area!My dream is downtown skyline connected with midtown high rises connected to the museum district towers connected to the med center skyline one day.ONE HUGE SKYLINE! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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