monarch Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 ^^^ great progress thus far! superb illustration hindesky.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Man I am shocked just how close the windows are to the ramp. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Man I am shocked just how close the windows are to the ramp.I'm surprised they didn't use the laydown block next door for the building instead of that one so close to the ramp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 It'll only be an inconvenience for, what, 5-7 years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 It'll only be an inconvenience for, what, 5-7 years? Who knows when is comes to big public works projects like that though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Yes, they're close, but, that is probably the least used freeway ramp in the state 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 I'm ok with living next to a ramp but then I would hope they make the upper rooms sound proof. Based on my friends terrible experience with sound coming from Richmond at the Muse (similar building structure made of wood), I would imagine this complex being next to the highway will most likely be worse. And it's not just the ramp... the other floors are close to the main lanes as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rechlin Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 It's incredible just how close these apartments are to the freeway (photo is from yesterday; progress is being made!): 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackie21love Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 when i-45 is rerouted then it will not be a problem. Wish it could be done in 20 years. I do like these developments. Developers didn't say too much but get work progress fast and steady. How many projects we discussed a lot but never seen a truck came to site? It's incredible just how close these apartments are to the freeway (photo is from yesterday; progress is being made!): 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTHONYHTOWN Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 view from the top from today 08/2/2015 going south on 45. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timoric Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 (edited) - Edited July 9, 2019 by Timoric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinsanity02 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 I wonder if these apartments are any closer than the St. Joseph parkway High rise on the west bound lanes where I-45 curves north. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Wow, just wow...Maybe it is just the angle but that almost seems dangerous. A careening truck has an accident and goes of the pass like happened a few years back in our area where a commuter bus just dumped over the side of I270 and fell 30 feet.I don't know the specifics of that crash, but I would assume the bus went off the edge of a straight section, or more likely the outside of a curve. Not only does momentum direct vehicles away from this building, but the curved barrier closest to the building would get hit from the convex side, so it should better resist impacts that do occur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moore713 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 I've seen it up close..you could actually jump the distance 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Man I am shocked just how close the windows are to the ramp. The east side isn't too bad.. but once you approach the south side, they get super close to the ramp. Hamilton Apartments Downtown Houston by Marc longoria, on Flickr Hamilton Apartments Downtown Houston by Marc longoria, on Flickr Hamilton Apartments Downtown Houston by Marc longoria, on Flickr Hamilton Apartments Houston by Marc longoria, on Flickr 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinsanity02 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 I hope all the residence of that apartment building are physically unattractive. I imagine a "hot" woman standing or dressing by the window may distract a few motorists. Yikes! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 I hope all the residence of that apartment building are physically unattractive. I imagine a "hot" woman standing or dressing by the window may distract a few motorists. Yikes!Won't distract me. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 I wonder if they'll advertise "wonderful freeway access - steps from your front door" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 So this building isn't likely soundproof and if a wreck ever happens, there's also a possibility that a tire can fly into your bedroom. Niiiiice.... sign me up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenOlenska Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Sorry for the ignorance, but in the (theoretical) highway realignment downtown, what would this 45/59 location look like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinsanity02 Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 These apartments do have a potential set of problems including freeway car fires, flying tires or anything else that occurs on our freeways. It will be interesting to see how the rentals go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 I always found that the old Holiday Inn/Days Inn in Midtown (the one that is veterans housing) seemed freakishly close to the highway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 This is going to be even closer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I can imagine the noise would be unbearable but people buy +$500k town homes next to at-grade railroad crossings. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Exhaust brakes of 18-wheelers overcooking that ramp all night long would not make for an effective lullaby. Maybe it is slated as housing for the deaf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I can imagine the noise would be unbearable but people buy +$500k town homes next to at-grade railroad crossings. Good point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Exhaust brakes of 18-wheelers overcooking that ramp all night long would not make for an effective lullaby. Maybe it is slated as housing for the deaf. Don't forget the motorcycles (those things can be incredibly loud if they're accelerating to 70+ MPH) and others. Maybe the constant hum of the freeways could be a source of white noise for those people who can't sleep without a fan motor going on or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 These apartments do have a potential set of problems including freeway car fires, flying tires or anything else that occurs on our freeways. It will be interesting to see how the rentals go. That is a place where you don't want a chemical spill, or a car that decides to jump the freeway for whatever reason. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 (edited) I wonder if these apartments will stay by themselves, or if more development will follow into this corner of downtown Edited September 26, 2015 by cspwal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 this is my favorite Southern DT development. So random, so Houston!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 I wonder if these apartments will stay by themselves, or if more development will follow into this corner of downtownI hope more Mf's follow, downtowns surface lots are dwindling fast! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Having this so close to the freeway really gives that side of Downtown a good scale when you hop onto 59 from 45. It's amazing how even one 5 story apartment can help make it look more dense. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTHONYHTOWN Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 i believe this one has reached the top as of today the last floor was going up, will take a picture tomorrow if i get a chance and must say it actually looks a bit more taller then i thought it would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 (edited) The east side isn't too bad.. but once you approach the south side, they get super close to the ramp. Hamilton Apartments Downtown Houston by Marc longoria, on Flickr Hamilton Apartments Downtown Houston by Marc longoria, on Flickr Hamilton Apartments Downtown Houston by Marc longoria, on Flickr Hamilton Apartments Houston by Marc longoria, on Flickr I would rent one of these but only if the windows open.....That way, I could open the window and sell water and hamburgers to all the folks stuck in traffic. It's like a drive-through! I could make a killing during rush hour! Edited October 1, 2015 by UtterlyUrban 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinsanity02 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Utterly Urban that's clever. I bet the motorists would be grateful. Maybe you could set up a giant screen and show movies also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Better than my idea of have water gun fights with friends driving by 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTHONYHTOWN Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) from 2 days ago, sorry for the quality it's on cell phone and not a good angle since is from driving and have to be careful. Just zoon in the picture and you can see it has reached the top. Edited October 9, 2015 by ANTHONYHTOWN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 ^^^ outstanding illustrations hindesky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinsanity02 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 I hope these do not become like Jake Elwood's apartment in Blues Brothers (noisewise). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rechlin Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 The noise will likely be closer to their other "home", that of 1060 West Addison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 insert gratuitous Block 334 Joke here 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post phillip_white Posted November 11, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2015 Drive-by on my way home today. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 (edited) Yesterday from 45. Looks like most of the windows are installed on the west and north sides. Edited December 3, 2015 by phillip_white 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinsanity02 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 If you love watching traffic this is definitely the place to live. Boy are they close to the freeway! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I guess it takes away the downtown view from the southeast on the Pierce elevated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I guess it takes away the downtown view from the southeast on the Pierce elevated.But it IS downtown!This building has "stretched the skyline" all the way to the furthest southeast corner of downtown proper, although it's not exactly a skyline changer, it's part of our skyline now... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 You just know that drunken (and other varieties of) jackasses driving home at 3 am on that ramp are going to just lay on the horn for the hell of it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 You just know that drunken (and other varieties of) jackasses driving home at 3 am on that ramp are going to just lay on the horn for the hell of it.Nate, I'll buy the fireworks you throw on the ground, and you drive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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