htownboy Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 I would love to have more neo-deco buildings around the Market Square area. I don't know my stuff too well, but I believe deco has many architectural motifs and designs, which this tower seems to lack. The setbacks, however, are very nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 (edited) ^^^ hey guys, just what are "SETBACKS?" i'm kinda getting tired of acting as though i know what you guys are talking about. this particular word is getting utilized pretty often lately... why? Edited October 6, 2016 by monarch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 6 hours ago, monarch said: ^^^ hey guys, just what are "SETBACKS!" i'm kinda getting tired of acting as though i know what you guys are talking about. this particular word is getting utilized pretty often lately... why? *uneducated guess alert* Setbacks in this context are where the vertical surface of the building is tiered with a base podium, a main tower that is a bit smaller dimensionally, and upper floors that are smaller still. The ESB is a good example; I remember hearing (perhaps incorrectly) that the higher buildings were designed, the narrower they had to be at the top to prevent their shadows from blocking out the sun as much. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 (edited) The setback is the distance from where the building is from the street. Therefore this building creates a wider sidewalk encouraging a walkable and pedestrian friendly environment. .....just off the top of my head Edited October 6, 2016 by Nole23 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 1 hour ago, Nate99 said: *uneducated guess alert* Setbacks in this context are where the vertical surface of the building is tiered with a base podium, a main tower that is a bit smaller dimensionally, and upper floors that are smaller still. The ESB is a good example; I remember hearing (perhaps incorrectly) that the higher buildings were designed, the narrower they had to be at the top to prevent their shadows from blocking out the sun as much. This is on the right track; I believe zoning in NYC (at least when a lot of the towers were built) required setbacks from the street that became larger as they went higher. Compare it to something like the Sears Willis tower in Chicago, which only starts tapering because of structural considerations. If you look, it is the same distance from the street until over half way up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 The reason for the building code was to not create total canyons or lessen the effect of blocking out the sun. I appreciate they executed the building nicely. That's extent of my compliments. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 ^^^ props gents! @Nate99 @Nole23 @cspwal @Montrose1100 i really was a bit perplexed on this subject. now as i look upon the overall scope and scale of the MARKET SQUARE TOWER, the ambiance shall indeed be quite stunning.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 From Post HTX Burnout show. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 2 hours ago, hindesky said: From Post HTX Burnout show. I never noticed the open area on the back side of the top floor. Anyone know what will be on that side? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted October 16, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2016 From atop the 11th floor of the parking garage. Lower deck pool. Looks like the paper is coming off the glass pool. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 ^^^ @hindesky outstanding day of work my pal! beautiful illustrations upon a gorgeous day. well done.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 On 10/6/2016 at 7:23 AM, Nate99 said: to prevent their shadows from blocking out the sun as much. Has anyone else noticed how much more pleasant it is walking along main in downtown now that it is so filled in. Not just the asthetic, but the shadow cast by the huge buildings combined with AC occasionally drifting out doors makes walking downtown more bearable in the summer than it used to be. Used to hear a lot about the concrete effect, but vertical concrete seems to help with cooling. Might get miserable on cold windy days though, as that cool air gets channeled through those man-made canyons. Anyway, shade in the summer is a good thing. Another reason why I hate surface parking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinsanity02 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 HoustonIsHome, you maybe happy to know that approximately the equivalent of 20 square blocks ( by my not scientifically accurate estimate) of surface parking lots disappeared in this building "cycle". I do not think you will hear much mourning over their loss. Just hope new ones do not pop up. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
area Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 On 10/10/2016 at 10:27 PM, cloud713 said: I never noticed the open area on the back side of the top floor. Anyone know what will be on that side? Two pretty massive cooling towers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 6 hours ago, Twinsanity02 said: HoustonIsHome, you maybe happy to know that approximately the equivalent of 20 square blocks ( by my not scientifically accurate estimate) of surface parking lots disappeared in this building "cycle". I do not think you will hear much mourning over their loss. Just hope new ones do not pop up. That is awesome. Are the lots forv the Lancaster going to be replaced by a garage or surface parking? I assume the Chronicle lot will be surface parking for a while. I think residential in the neighborhoods surrounding downtown will boost commercial development downtown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted October 23, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted October 23, 2016 The glass pool wall is free of all coverings now. 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 ^^^ beautiful and absolutely amazing! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DrLan34 Posted October 24, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2016 (edited) - Edited May 18, 2019 by DrLan34 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeige 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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monarch Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 ^^^ HOLY COW! i would LOVE to be swimming up there. i would never come down. WOW! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Timoric Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 (edited) - Edited July 11, 2019 by Timoric 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
area Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 1 minute ago, Timoric said: That high up, do they bolt down the furniture? Seems like the lightweight stuff could blow off the roof and be a flying hazard at 500 feet heading down to the street. They don't worry about furniture -- ideally it can get moved inside in heavy winds. They do make sure all planting materials (ie: gravel) is securely held down and even look at the engineering of any cabinet hinges. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 I'm getting vertigo the longer I stare at this infinity pool with the clear wall right over the edge 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 The pool is more obvious than I thought it would be from the street. Very gawkable. Anyone taking a dip up there is going to be on display for half of downtown to see. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post quietstorm Posted October 28, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted October 28, 2016 (edited) Looks like the build out of the new CVS is about to get underway. Edited January 12, 2017 by quietstorm 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 So the CVS will be in the garage? That is interesting and good news. Does this still leave a large GFR pocket in the building? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quietstorm Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 (edited) 11 minutes ago, kbates2 said: So the CVS will be in the garage? That is interesting and good news. Does this still leave a large GFR pocket in the building? Yes, this is below the garage, and there seems to be room for more GFR below the tower itself. Edited October 28, 2016 by quietstorm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post adr Posted October 28, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted October 28, 2016 Sidewalk barriers are down. Entrance is looking good. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 I walked by the facade today. It is lovely at street level. The building feels "right" to me as a pedestrian. Solid, grounded, elegant. I love it (as a pedestrian). 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nole23 Posted October 29, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted October 29, 2016 Cool picture from their FB page. 31 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nole23 Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 The Sky Pool has been getting alot of buzz in the media. " Market Square Tower, at 777 Preston, is new to Houston's downtown scene and is accepting leases now. As of Wednesday, 25 percent of the tower's 463 units have been leased" http://www.chron.com/homes/article/Market-Square-Tower-s-pool-extends-10-feet-beyond-10507973.php 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adr Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Video of the pool, including the view from underwater looking down. http://www.khou.com/news/local/pool-atop-new-high-rise-hangs-6-feet-over-street/345872874 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 OMG that pool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i think i would be scared half to death to swim in that thing that high up haha! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 I would love to be invited. Bring Goode Company seafood and drinks just to swim there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 I can't believe no one has mentioned this... 25% leased seems really really good... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, Avossos said: I can't believe no one has mentioned this... 25% leased seems really really good... Yes it does seem really good. But HAIFers generally don't like to dwell on good news, or even acknowledge it. Edited November 3, 2016 by Houston19514 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 6 hours ago, adr said: Video of the pool, including the view from underwater looking down. http://www.khou.com/news/local/pool-atop-new-high-rise-hangs-6-feet-over-street/345872874 The real question is, what will be the view of the pool from apartment balconies a few floors down? A tad risqué, methinks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post quietstorm Posted November 4, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted November 4, 2016 (edited) The pool's lights change colors at night. Edited January 24, 2017 by quietstorm 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Either that or someone peed 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 The pool at my condo complex has one of these LED lights for the pool, it constantly changes colors, looks nice. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted November 13, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted November 13, 2016 Waterproofing the lower deck pool area. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Residents have started moving in according to their FB page. https://www.facebook.com/Market-Square-Tower-766821583419455/?fref=ts 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 From the looks of the tower at night, it looks like about 8 floors have started to fill in (in the range of floors 10 - 18). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted November 22, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted November 22, 2016 friends just signed lease for March move in on floor 32 - amenities open Dec Can't wait to crash their pool 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 1 hour ago, Chi-Char-Hou-Dal said: friends just signed lease for March move in on floor 32 - amenities open Dec Can't wait to crash their pool Thanks in advance for the invite. I'll bring the booze. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I'll bring the chips and I promise not to pee off the balcony! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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