Popular Post Dakota79 Posted May 13, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2017 On 4/29/2017 at 1:23 AM, towerjunkie said: 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota79 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 On 5/6/2017 at 11:42 PM, MaxConcrete said: Taken Friday 5/5/2017. Construction appears to be around floor 29. I hate that it doesn't have more windows. Think of the views that are missing with all of those panels. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Triton Posted May 13, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2017 On 5/10/2017 at 6:06 AM, HoustonIsHome said: Target site= the new super block of the future. Many things are possible here 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BigFootsSocks Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 I'm very srs rite now; did Randall have a seizure when designing this thing and all his employees just went with it because they're used to his style now? Still trying to figure out the window pattern 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 It seems the intent was not to have a pattern. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenOlenska Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Hey, architects & engineers! Why not put a reflective glass of similar hue over the panels? Problem solved? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rechlin Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 That's what they did on the Marriott Marquis. Windows cover less than 1/3 of the western façade of the tower (probably the other sides, too, but that's the only side I have a good look at), with the rest just bare concrete, but they put glass over it so it looks like a glass curtain wall unless you look closely. Look closely at this: 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Twitter1 Posted May 20, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted May 20, 2017 (edited) Spent an hour driving around Uptown/Bellaire today. "through the leaves" Parking garage is massive Crane shot Directly across the street. Wonder why this land is still undeveloped. Prime Class-A land The three towers. "Little Dubai" Edited May 20, 2017 by Twitter1 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Twitter1 Posted May 20, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted May 20, 2017 Across the freeway from Hanover Blvd Place 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 ^^^ @Twitter1 outstanding illustrations my pal. well done.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 On 5/16/2017 at 1:49 PM, EllenOlenska said: Hey, architects & engineers! Why not put a reflective glass of similar hue over the panels? Problem solved? I thought the reason for the reduction in glass/windows was because of the high expense of glass curtain walls? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 On 5/20/2017 at 0:30 PM, cloud713 said: I thought the reason for the reduction in glass/windows was because of the high expense of glass curtain walls? It was for heating/cooling purposes. There was concern about how much power/HVAC capacity would be needed to keep the building cool in the summer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 (edited) http://www.chron.com/business/real-estate/article/An-early-look-at-ultra-luxe-Arabella-condo-tower-11198983.php?cmpid=twitter-desktop#photo-13036452 ^^^ i shall have to take my hat off to our resident WEASEL randall davis, ARABELLA shall afford some drop dead gorgeous interior design and amenities. well done.... Edited June 7, 2017 by monarch 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 I don't think we're looking at the same pictures. This already looks dated and drab and it isn't even open yet. That bathroom is simply a hot mess with the mixture of colors and materials, and no, the black Hollywood glam chandelier isn't still in style. The kitchen looks like apartment grade garbage from 10 years ago. HANOVER's rental properties are so much fresher and clean than this. I guess since most of the buyers in these properties won't ever live in them it doesn't really matter. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatguysly Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Compared to the interior of his last couple projects, this is fantastic. Have to look at it through a Randall Davis lens. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 On 5/22/2017 at 10:41 AM, brijonmang said: It was for heating/cooling purposes. There was concern about how much power/HVAC capacity would be needed to keep the building cool in the summer. It's very unfortunate. Arebella is 70% sold and Randy's giving every real estate agent who sells the remaining units a Telsa Model 3. I'm sure he could have found a different solution regarding the HVAC issue. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate4l1f3 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 15 hours ago, Urbannizer said: It's very unfortunate. Arebella is 70% sold and Randy's giving every real estate agent who sells the remaining units a Telsa Model 3. I'm sure he could have found a different solution regarding the HVAC issue. Damn. I can't even get a holiday bonus at work smh. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Twitter1 Posted June 20, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted June 20, 2017 (edited) Came back from Denver, CO yesterday. So lucky to get these inflight shots of Arabella! You have a good view of Uptown from this shot as well Night shot. Pilot flew us in a circle upon landing due to weather. River Oaks District is bright! Edited June 20, 2017 by Twitter1 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cloud713 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 On 6/20/2017 at 2:38 PM, Twitter1 said: Night shot. Pilot flew us in a circle upon landing due to weather. River Oaks District is bright! Looks like theyre testing out the strip of LEDs, at least on the podium section.. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted July 6, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted July 6, 2017 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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enriquewx91 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 It's so tall, it stands out from every angle of the skyline! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Definitely breaks the 400 foot mark considering that Five Post Oak is 389 feet and this is quite a bit taller. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatguysly Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 The glass in the "V" portion along the side is curved. Gives a very cool visual affect when you drive by. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rube88 Posted July 29, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2017 (edited) From yesterday. Edited July 29, 2017 by Rube88 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gary Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Looks like a drone shot right at the old Houston Post site. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted September 5, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2017 Life During Hurricane Harvey Houston, Texas 2017 by George Zimzores, on Flickr Life During Hurricane Harvey Houston, Texas 2017 by George Zimzores, on Flickr 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Very nice pics, Urb. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 On 8/2/2017 at 4:52 PM, Urbannizer said: wow this picture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! looking like a mini downtown and i love it!!! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post htownbro Posted September 7, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted September 7, 2017 On 9/6/2017 at 10:31 AM, gene said: wow this picture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! looking like a mini downtown and i love it!!! Williams Tower looks lonely standing amid all of those mid-rises. Time to add taller towers in this area. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enriquewx91 Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 On 9/7/2017 at 5:05 PM, htownbro said: Williams Tower looks lonely standing amid all of those mid-rises. Time to add taller towers in this area. Give it 10 years and there will be. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxConcrete Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 The vacant lot across from Arabella has been paved with a parking lot. I'm thinking this is a temporary lot for construction workers, since they were parking on the street north of Harris County Annex 85 (street is in the foreground in the photo), but recently the street was posted as a no parking zone and one side is now a tow-away zone. The field across from Skyhouse has been graded, but there is no evidence of paving right now. There is no construction activity today due to the muddy conditions. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyc05 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 On 9/7/2017 at 5:05 PM, htownbro said: Williams Tower looks lonely standing amid all of those mid-rises. Time to add taller towers in this area. 10 hours ago, enriquewx91 said: Give it 10 years and there will be. I know we need some balancing 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxConcrete Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 (edited) I noticed that the parking lot across from Arabella is not being used, so I walked to the lot to investigate. It turns out this lot is for the Harris County offices at 2221-2223 West Loop South. The District Attorney is moving in due to Harvey damage at their normal location. (Other Harris County functions have already moved in, mostly filling the parking garage.) The land across from Skyhouse now has an aggregate base and is being readied for paving. I don't know how long the District Attorney will be here, I'm thinking 6-12 months. So there will be no development of the parking lot property as long as Harris County DA is here. There is no activity at the newly cleared lot on Westcreek across from the Wilshire (and directly east of Harris County), so new development on that property could begin at any time. Edited September 26, 2017 by MaxConcrete 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Twitter1 Posted October 1, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2017 Was riding in a car on the way to Spindletap Brewery for the Operation Juice Drop release party. "Little Dubai" with Amegy's new bldg The signage is so tiny! From the freeway, you cannot make it out. Guess residential towers don't put huge signage logos ala Amegy Bank. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Twitter1 Posted October 27, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted October 27, 2017 Got a new job located in the Koch building! Twenty Greenway Plaza View from the 7th floor patio. Wider shot.. Uptown is my favorite 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter1 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 wow! Can't get enough of this building 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatguysly Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Crane is coming down 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bobruss Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Is this taking forever or what. It seems to have much more lathe and plaster on it than I thought they were adding especially on the lower floors. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 (edited) On 12/2/2017 at 2:41 PM, bobruss said: Is this taking forever or what. Not particularly. They started construction just a little more than 2 years ago. Seems like a fairly standard construction time-line. For a point of reference, the Bleu Ciel high-rise in Dallas has been under construction for 3 years and is not yet complete. Edited December 4, 2017 by Houston19514 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatguysly Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 On 12/2/2017 at 2:41 PM, bobruss said: Is this taking forever or what. It seems to have much more lathe and plaster on it than I thought they were adding especially on the lower floors. The updated rendering added more plaster to the lower floors. They just put an entire floors of windows in on the current floor where they are working. I drive by daily and construction hasn't slowed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter1 Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Highland Village holiday decorations 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Twitter1 Posted December 24, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2017 (edited) It's so big I like this one with the jet in the sky Edited December 24, 2017 by Twitter1 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChannelTwoNews Posted December 26, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted December 26, 2017 (edited) From today... Edited December 26, 2017 by ChannelTwoNews Added photo 19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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