arche_757 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 No don't spread the love! Too many vacant lots still in downtown! I'd rather see something that's not identical - at least if we're going to get twin towers lets get some quality. SkyHouse is ...well....residential towers are seldom worth a darn when it comes to design. I'd rather see the Hines Museum District tower across from SkyHouse and see SkyHouse #3 (or #2?) over in the Museum District for some contrast on the skyline. That's all I'm saying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparrow Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 McMansion is to suburbia as McSkyscraper is to city. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Even better, how long until we start hearing complaints from the "McSkyhouses" crowd?^ I called it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share Posted October 9, 2014 I recall discussion of a $2 billion foreign-financed real estate development a couple months ago. We may yet see a crescendo in this wonderful display of development we have going.One of my vendors said he has heard of these discussions for six months. Hopefully they're still in talks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 One of my vendors said he has heard of these discussions for six months. Hopefully they're still in talks.Vendor? What do you do? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DrLan34 Posted December 6, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 6, 2014 Currently estimated to break ground on January 4th, 2015. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Are they seriously moving the crane and everything from one skyhouse to the next? Skyhouse river oaks is almost done, and I think skyhouse river oaks started right after skyhouse Houston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Are they seriously moving the crane and everything from one skyhouse to the next? Skyhouse river oaks is almost done, and I think skyhouse river oaks started right after skyhouse Houston.They haven't broken ground at the site yet, still a working parking lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 I know. But everything is still at skyhouse 2. Around the time skyhouse 2 ends they will be needing the crane and everything for skyhouse 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 (edited) Currently estimated to break ground on January 4th, 2015. My source has gone quiet, let's see if this holds true... Edited December 29, 2014 by DrLan34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeopleAreStrange Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 I wouldn't mind seeing two identical Skyhouses next to each other, but any more Houston Skyhouses built after this should be elsewhere in the city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 I would love to see one in Midtown 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 I wouldn't mind seeing two identical Skyhouses next to each other, but any more Houston Skyhouses built after this should be elsewhere in the city.Like Skyhouse Gunspoint? I hope Skyhouse Main is the last. Too many of these is not a good thing. If Novare wants to keep going fine, but give us some variety please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 There is still one more skyhouse version Houston hasnt seen yet.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 (edited) There is still one more skyhouse version Houston hasnt seen yet..I'm gonna guess Uptown/Galleria or Hermann Park/TMC area. Edited December 30, 2014 by tigereye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Currently estimated to break ground on January 4th, 2015.That makes two residential highrises breaking ground in the first week of the new year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Like Skyhouse Gunspoint? More likely Skyhouse Willis, followed by Skyhouse Brookshire. Actually, this sort of development would fit well in Galveston, but I don't sense residential highrises are very active, saleswise, on the Island. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoninATX Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 That would be a great idea for Galveston to have a Skyhouse. "Skyhouse Galveston" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htownproud Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 I would like to see another one go on the Ashby High Rise location. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 ^ joke, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 You never know with this crowd... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 (edited) http://www.wsj.com/articles/hands-off-houston-tries-carrot-to-lure-downtown-dwellers-1419958122 Thus far, demand and rents have exceeded the company’s projections. The tower, which also has a rooftop pool, barbeque grills and offers yoga classes, is about 45% rented— a number that is increasing quickly, he said. Apartments there rent for about $2,600 or more for a two-bedroom and $1,650 or more for a one-bedroom, a comparable level to new development in other parts of Houston. Mr. Borders, too, said he likely wouldn't have broken ground without the tax breaks. “We’re very bullish,” said Mr. Borders, who is planning a second tower across the street. Edited December 31, 2014 by DrLan34 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 (edited) Currently estimated to break ground on January 4th, 2015. I think my source was wrong on the date since the lot is still easily accessible. As of January 3rd, 2015, the only change I noticed was this "Reserved Parking" sign at one of the lot entrances. Edited January 3, 2015 by DrLan34 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Alec Posted January 28, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 28, 2015 A trailer stacked with construction fencing was parked in the middle of this site this morning. 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moore713 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Green fence is up, truck with fences still there and no cars on the lot this afternoon. .skyhouse move in silence and just starts 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I know people are starting to dislike SkyHouses (I still want to see that 3rd SkyHouse design built elsewhere in the metro), but it's pretty nice to see how bullish Novare has been on Houston. Even amidst falling oil prices. Back to back to back SkyHouses... I wonder if they are using the same crane for all 3 and just moving it from site to site? I would assume they are using the same construction crew. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTHONYHTOWN Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 You gotta love their approach and maybe they believe in Houston's economy in many different sectors not just oil. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 this company doesn't seem to play the usual construction games! they don't seem to venture through the normal red tape measures that other development company's get caught up in. could this be the product of magnificent management or what..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Well let's be honest. There's $15,000 times like 323 units or so.. That's a lot of money to be left sitting on the table. If they don't build this, they don't get the incentives. If they had built both downtown towers first and the River Oaks tower was supposed to come 3rd I wonder wether they would of still moved forward.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fkp5 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 $15,000 per unit is a lot to leave on the table. It kind of makes you wonder why more of the developers didnt start building their projects sooner. I think I remember seeing on here earlier that they have to finish construction within 4 years of being approved for the incentive to receive the money, so some of these delayed projects might not make it in time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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