Popular Post Triton Posted May 16, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted May 16, 2015 (edited) Houston by Marc longoria, on Flickr Market Square Tower by Marc longoria, on Flickr Edited May 16, 2015 by Triton 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted May 17, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2015 Higher than the garage. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Lol, can't they paint faux windows or a faux facade on that darn garage? I know it's tacky but when it's this big I will take tacky over hedious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 (edited) Which garage? Kim Son? The Chronicle garage is for sale...Edit. Just had a thought. Is Preston used very heavily for traffic coming into downtown from Washington? I wonder how many cars take that stretch south of Market Square. If they closed Preston in front of the park and bought the International Tower land they could have a 2 block wide park (it would appease the concerns that Market Square isn't big enough for all the residents coming), and allow 2 different developments to front the park (both the full block the Chron owns to the south, and the half block garage to the west of the IT block). Edited May 17, 2015 by cloud713 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Which garage? Kim Son? The Chronicle garage is for sale...Edit. Just had a thought. Is Preston used very heavily for traffic coming into downtown from Washington? I wonder how many cars take that stretch south of Market Square. If they closed Preston in front of the park and bought the International Tower land they could have a 2 block wide park (it would appease the concerns that Market Square isn't big enough for all the residents coming), and allow 2 different developments to front the park (both the full block the Chron owns to the south, and the half block garage to the west of the IT block).I dunno. Going down Milam I am talking about the garages north and south of this development. Preston doesn't seem like a very busy street to me. It has been handling narrowing to two lanes for the Hines market square development. I don't know if it would be an easy sell. Many people like the regular grid of downtown and hate closing off streets. If it was up to me I would close both Preston and Congress and narrow both Milam and Travis then I woulds get my square finally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Yeah. Kim Son is the garage north, and the Chron is the garage south.You are absolutely right about people not wanting the downtown grid to be messed up. It functions well. We don't want to screw that up (though I question the total number of cars going past Market Square on Preston. Like you said, Preston is handling the lane closures just fine).. So how about a Midway-GreenStreet esque mid-block cross walk to connect the two blocks of park? You would still get all the benefits of expanded park space for all the new residents, to having park frontage on 3 more blocks (instead of just 1) for better development opportunities. Idk, it was an early morning idea since nothing is going on with International Tower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largeTEXAS Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I dunno. Going down Milam I am talking about the garages north and south of this development.Preston doesn't seem like a very busy street to me. It has been handling narrowing to two lanes for the Hines market square development. I don't know if it would be an easy sell. Many people like the regular grid of downtown and hate closing off streets. If it was up to me I would close both Preston and Congress and narrow both Milam and Travis then I woulds get my square finally Yeah. Kim Son is the garage north, and the Chron is the garage south.You are absolutely right about people not wanting the downtown grid to be messed up. It functions well. We don't want to screw that up (though I question the total number of cars going past Market Square on Preston. Like you said, Preston is handling the lane closures just fine).. So how about a Midway-GreenStreet esque mid-block cross walk to connect the two blocks of park? You would still get all the benefits of expanded park space for all the new residents, to having park frontage on 3 more blocks (instead of just 1) for better development opportunities. Idk, it was an early morning idea since nothing is going on with International Tower. Don't mess with the grid. Buffalo Bayou Park will be that asset for downtown. When the downtown portion is complete, residents downtown, especially ones close to Market Square, will be walking distance to one of the biggest and most expansive parks in the region. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 i agree not to mess with the grid. thats one of the most vital/effective parts of downtowns infrastructure. i was just thinking how crowded Market Square will be when 1,000 new residents move in next door, but yeah i guess they can make the 3/4 mile walk to Buffalo Bayou Park. i was looking at things more from a development standpoint for the surrounding properties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanize713 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I had a similar thought but without closing the street. Just turn the IT block into another green block. Turn HC garage into another resedential building and it makes that area that much better. The cherry on top would be the IT on the block where the HC building is now. If only I had the money and clout to make it happen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 i agree not to mess with the grid. thats one of the most vital/effective parts of downtowns infrastructure. i was just thinking how crowded Market Square will be when 1,000 new residents move in next door, but yeah i guess they can make the 3/4 mile walk to Buffalo Bayou Park. i was looking at things more from a development standpoint for the surrounding properties. 3/4 mile? This building is going in a block from the bayou, and new trails are currently being built on the south side. Sesquicentennial Park is two blocks away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 3/4 mile? This building is going in a block from the bayou, and new trails are currently being built on the south side. Sesquicentennial Park is two blocks away. Don't mess with the grid. Buffalo Bayou Park will be that asset for downtown. Buffalo Bayou Park (the park he referenced, where pretty much all of the amenities along the bayou are) is 3/4's of a mile away.. not trying to argue semantics here, just saying. sure they can walk to the Bayou trail a block away.. but whats down there? this? don't get me wrong. I'm so excited for the downtown residents that they are focusing their efforts on connecting the trail system through (part of) downtown. but its going to be a ways to walk before you get to anything noteworthy.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Are there specific amenities you're thinking of? Something that the combined proximity of Market Square, Sesquicentennial Park, Allen's Landing, and the bayou trails doesnt address or there should be more of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Are there specific amenities you're thinking of? Something that the combined proximity of Market Square, Sesquicentennial Park, Allen's Landing, and the bayou trails doesnt address or there should be more of? amenities like what Market Square currently has (and then some.. a playground and what not). a dog park, a green space for outdoor gathering, a stage, etc. the original point was whenever another 1,000 people come to the two towers going up around Market Square, they will be adding a lot more people into the mix, and I'm not sure the one block of green space alone is enough to handle it. my latter point was that if in fact Market Square isn't sufficient for the amount of residents coming to the area, that if they wanted to walk to an equivalent amenities that they would have to go quite a ways down the bayou to find them.. which lets be honest. unless you're "hiking/biking", a lot of people aren't going to want to casually walk that far in Houston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Well, but don't forget that Jones Plaza, Tranquility Park and Herman Square are pretty close by too, and it seems like they are likely to get some work done soon. I guess my point is that, if there's an issue, it's not about a lack of park or park-like space nearby, but rather a lack of programming within that space.Sesquicentennial Park, Jones Plaza, and Tranquility Park could all be *much* more useful and successful if redesigned. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 (edited) you're right.. and it definitely won't be about "lack of green space". just lack of large enough amenities at said green spaces to host big events without having to break them up into several smaller events for each individual park. but alas, my desire was more so to do with incentivizing the development of the block and a half of Chronicle property that abuts 2 sides of the IT block, while getting rid of the surface parking lot. Edited May 18, 2015 by cloud713 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Isn't it more likely whoever owns the IT block will want to sit on it until it makes sense to build the tower - and rake in the parking revenue until then? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 sure they can walk to the Bayou trail a block away.. but whats down there? the section of the Buffalo bayou trail between the Aquarium and UHD is my favorite place in Houston. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 really? it was all overgrown and filled with homeless people last time i was down there. if its changed in a couple months thats good to hear! anyways I've sidetracked this thread enough.. lets get back to Market Square Tower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Well, but don't forget that Jones Plaza, Tranquility Park and Herman Square are pretty close by too, and it seems like they are likely to get some work done soon. I guess my point is that, if there's an issue, it's not about a lack of park or park-like space nearby, but rather a lack of programming within that space.Sesquicentennial Park, Jones Plaza, and Tranquility Park could all be *much* more useful and successful if redesigned. Tranquility Park has a vibrant and thriving following among urban camping enthusiasts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 haaaaaaaaaaaaaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 (edited) Tranquility Park has a vibrant and thriving following among urban camping enthusiasts. lol, that sounds like french for homeless Edited May 18, 2015 by HoustonIsHome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 lol, that sounds like french for homeless Smells like it too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeopleAreStrange Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 (edited) 2. Market Square Tower Developer: Woodbranch Investments Landscape Architect: Kudela & Weinheimer Building Architect: Jackson & Ryan Delivered: Under construction now, with estimated completion in early 2017 One of Market Square Tower’s two pools will be a heart-stopper—40 floors up, it cantilevers over the edge of the tower. Three sides are glass enclosures, and there will be three window panes so bold swimmers can peer down to the street from the bottom of the pool. The deck will be top-quality, all granite on pedestal pavers. Kudela & Weinheimer (which released this new rendering for us) tells us it’s been particularly challenging meeting hurricane requirements on the 40th floor. https://www.bisnow.com/houston/news/multifamily/10-sexiest-pool-decks-in-houston-44975 Yikes! That's a long fall if you're in the pool and the glass breaks below you. Edited May 20, 2015 by PeopleAreStrange Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Yikes! That's a long fall if you're in the pool and the glass breaks below you.I know! Imagine it happening so fast that the people in the pool get washed out with the water! That would give a whole new meaning to the "cannonball". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 A glass bottom swimming pool 40 stories in the air - you couldn't get me into that thing for God or green stamps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 and that is why theres a pool on the lower deck over looking Market Square Park. heh.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdueenginerd Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Kudela & Weinheimer (which released this new rendering for us) tells us it’s been particularly challenging meeting hurricane requirements on the 40th floor. Yeah, I'd agree with that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunstar Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 It's interesting that this project is as far along as it is and we only have basic line art renderings to go by. Meanwhile the Hines building across the way has plenty of sexy renderings that came out before the building even broke ground. I would assume these are essential marketing aids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 (edited) Yeah, I'd agree with that.Yeah, especially with that pool right?I mean, I remember every time we've had a major hurricane downtown, the first thing to go was all the glass windows in the buildings.Well, that pool must be made out of some kind of 12 inch thick gorilla glass or something.Edit: Maybe it's this metallic glass thats stronger than steelhttp://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=toughest+glass+in+the+world&source=web&cd=4&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCwQFjAD&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.technologyreview.com%2Fnews%2F422345%2Fglass-thats-stronger-than-steel%2F&ei=vvhdVdvsGoHBsQWnoYDQDQ&usg=AFQjCNGZeVpyyzLJHieX_RtnfSuv6Jm_FQ&sig2=dTbefeXXxX8-c_ni0coL-Q Edited May 21, 2015 by Howard Huge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I don't think it's the strength of the glass, it's the seal. Hurricanes are low pressure systems. If the pressure outside the building drops then the pressure inside the building is going to pop out window panes. Since the pool will have an open top instead of sealed, then atmospheric pressure isn't going to be a big deal on the glass 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I don't think it's the strength of the glass, it's the seal. Hurricanes are low pressure systems. If the pressure outside the building drops then the pressure inside the building is going to pop out window panes. Since the pool will have an open top instead of sealed, then atmospheric pressure isn't going to be a big deal on the glassNot talking about pressure busting windows in a hurricane, I'm talking about the flying projectile debris.As Ron White once put it, "It's not THAT the wind is blowing, it's WHAT the wind is blowing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Lol, well hopefully no one will be up there swimming during a hurricane, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Tower crane is removing the floor jig. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 (edited) Edited May 23, 2015 by hindesky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Saw a related video after watching the crane video, I don't know if this video has been posted before but this was pretty interesting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=39&v=FFbmUv1A2yA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Someone is going to get some killer views out this window. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Triton Posted May 26, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted May 26, 2015 So um yea.... Market Square Tower..... Houston Flood by Marc longoria, on Flickr Houston Flood by Marc longoria, on Flickr 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 ^^^ nice pics triton! wow... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timoric Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 (edited) - Edited July 8, 2019 by Timoric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Triton Posted May 29, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted May 29, 2015 Houston by Marc longoria, on Flickr Houston by Marc longoria, on Flickr 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Sooooo...those are balconies facing the garage right? Noice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Sooooo...those are balconies facing the garage right? Noice Can't have the living room smelling like marihuana cigarettes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Can't have the living room smelling like marihuana cigarettes.It's 2015 homie, the smart ones vape 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TowerSpotter Posted June 3, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted June 3, 2015 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 ^^^ nice illustration towerspotter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Jesus this is going up fast now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Jesus this is going up fast now They do seem to have hit their stride. I'm really looking forward to Market Square with both of these really tall residential towers right on top of it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moore713 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Man if That proposal for the theater district goes thu ..Houston Downtown could finally start to live up to it potential 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Man if That proposal for the theater district goes thu ..Houston Downtown could finally start to live up to it potential I would love that proposal to go through, but dont get your hopes up. Right now that is very much a pie in the sky. I am sure with time and some revisions, the plan might get some legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 I would love that proposal to go through, but dont get your hopes up. Right now that is very much a pie in the sky. I am sure with time and some revisions, the plan might get some legs.Err.. What the heck are you taking about? The theater district master plan is Houston First's next focus after the convention district redevelopment wraps up next year.. Sure some things will probably change in the finalization process, but rest assured they are serious about this. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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