astros148 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Tha brick looks ugly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 That brick could look nice...if they keep it clean. They'll have to power wash the building twice a month 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I am hoping that they just go up to the top of the garage with that light stonework and then switch to a darker brick like OPP's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdueenginerd Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I like the brick so far. But i'll pass judgement when everything is tied together. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 It looks like stone of some kind, but maybe that's being pedantic. Whatever they do to finish out the lower floors will make all the difference in the world. The JW Marriott looked like a hot mess when they were stenciling on the "brick", but it came out pretty nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I like the brick so far. But i'll pass judgement when everything is tied together. But pre-judging is the HAIF way; the earlier the better; the less actual information the better. ;-) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 umm that looks more like a smooth stone veneer. I'm not familiar with brick of that kind of dimension... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 ^^^ i think that it look's pretty decent. definitely high quality. love the dark windows as well..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I just went by the site and spoke with some of the workers. 1. The brick/stone is actually a manufactured cement based stone/brick. 2. It is going all the way to the top. I don't know how it will wear, but I kind of like the stone look. I would have preferred brick like the new fingers project across from Minute Maid. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I just went by the site and spoke with some of the workers.1. The brick/stone is actually a manufactured cement based stone/brick.2. It is going all the way to the top.I don't know how it will wear, but I kind of like the stone look.I would have preferred brick like the new fingers project across from Minute Maid. Yeah kinda guessed that it was some kind of stone veneer. So its a cast cement stone which is fine. It definitely lowers the cost from using real stone and once you get to those heights it doesn't really matter because it all looks the same from ground level. I rather have the stone from brick considering how tall the building is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanize713 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 (edited) Sooooo it's going to look like a residential version of One Shell Plaza? Think I like the sound of that. Edited July 23, 2015 by urbanize713 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graystone Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Sooooo it's going to look like a residential version of One Shell Plaza? Think I like the sound of that. I agree I think it will look classy. Now we need to see what the heck they're going to do to make that ugly parking garage behind it look better since to me it has been one of the ugliest things about the skyline view of this part of downtown. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 I think Ive asled this before, but will this top out taller than Calpine Center?I really hope it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 (edited) Calpine is 453'? This will be 499'.. So it should be 46' taller. Edited July 24, 2015 by cloud713 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Even though the Market Square high rise and the Hines Market Square tower will be average in height, compared to the Republic, Chase or the 609 Main, it will still move the boundaries of high rise downtown out several blocks to the north. Just like the two 20 story courthouses on Franklin and Caroline did to the northeast side of town and like the new Marriot, Catalyst and Starwood hotels will do to the east side. If you drive in from I-10 east or 59, you'll see what I mean. It just pushes the perimeter. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Starwood Hotel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 (edited) Thats the name of the company from New Jersey that owns all of these different chains. They own Westin, Sheraton, St. Regis, W and 6 other chains including the ones I'm talking about. I think they own about 450 hotels worldwide. I'm referring to the two 14 story hotels that they are building on the same block very close to the Marriot. I'm sure Monarch is familiar with Starwood. Edited July 24, 2015 by bobruss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Hampton Inn and Homewood Suites. But, they are Hilton Brands. I thought maybe you let some information slip. Darn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Hampton Inn and Homewood Suites. But, they are Hilton Brands. I thought maybe you let some information slip. Darn. You haven't heard about the 120 story W going up next to the Marlowe? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Heard about it?! I'm designing and financing it. And... I'm going to name the suite on the top two floors " The Naviguessor Suite". 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 I bought the penthouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Heard about it?! I'm designing and financing it. And... I'm going to name the suite on the top two floors " The Naviguessor Suite".Great just what we need, a tiki-themed hotel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fkp5 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Here are some pictures from earlier today. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Here are some pictures from earlier today.Market Square2.jpgMarket Square1.jpg20 stories it looks like. Half way there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 ^^^ great progress! and quite fast.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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monarch Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 ^^^ wow! very exciting illustrations... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HoustonIsHome Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I love that angle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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