Popular Post Urbannizer Posted February 26, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 26, 2020 Deborah Perke Partners: https://competitions.malcolmreading.com/houstonendowment/finalists/deborah-berke-partners Olson Kundig (listed as ‘honorable mention’) https://competitions.malcolmreading.com/houstonendowment/finalists/olson-kundig Now that we see all the finalist entries I personally wish they went with Olson Kundig. The design ties in with with existing structures at Buffalo Bayou. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 1 minute ago, Urbannizer said: Deborah Perke Partners: https://competitions.malcolmreading.com/houstonendowment/finalists/deborah-berke-partners Olson Kundig (listed as ‘honorable mention’) https://competitions.malcolmreading.com/houstonendowment/finalists/olson-kundig Now that we see all the finalist entries I personally wish they went with Olson Kundig. The design ties in with with existing structures at Buffalo Bayou. agree wholeheartedly. love that design exactly for that reason. which isn't to say i'm not happy w the design chosen. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 Going to go ahead and post the boards from Kevin Daly Architects entry. I think its a good window into just how much work gets put into a competition like this, and the drawings that go with it including drawings that don't often get posted on here which are extremely important to understanding our work in Architecture, and how a building comes together. Most only get to see the pretty picture or "money shot" image, but there are so many great drawings that go unnoticed or just don't get released. For me, one of my favorite drawings is the Section Perspective, and there is a really good one on the last board. I still think that the KDA entry is the best, but looking at the Olson Kundig entry, it reminds me why I was hoping they would come out on top. As someone who prefers regionalism of the critical variety, I like how they paid homage to bayou construction done recently, and their approach to materials. Schaum/Shieh's entry makes a lot more sense now as well when you look at their boards. They were very inward focused in their design choosing to develop a finely crafted interior space with interesting networks instead of projecting outwards like the other entries, but due to this the outside just feels a little too incognito for what this building should be. If people here want to see all the boards just go to the link posted above, but if people are feeling a little lazy then just let me know and I'll grab all the boards and post them below. Below are the Kevin Daly Architects boards: 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenOlenska Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 I'm actually a big fan of the Kevin Daly. My question is (and I have a hard time puzzling it out from the renderings/schematics) is there any plan to expand the park if indeed the clover interchange is removed? Is the clover interchange removal likely to be soon? Sorry if this is a little tangential to the matter at hand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxConcrete Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 14 minutes ago, EllenOlenska said: I'm actually a big fan of the Kevin Daly. My question is (and I have a hard time puzzling it out from the renderings/schematics) is there any plan to expand the park if indeed the clover interchange is removed? Is the clover interchange removal likely to be soon? Sorry if this is a little tangential to the matter at hand. The removal of the cloverleaf at Memorial/Waugh is currently listed for year 2042 in H-GAC planning documents. It is not listed in the current 4-year or 10-year plans. See appendix D of the 2045 MTP (it should be somewhere on the H-GAC site, I have a saved copy). With its super-high price tag of $224 million for the overall project (although cloverleaf removal is surely only a small part of the total), I would rate this project as speculative depending on future financial conditions. 18142 Harris Waugh/Heights From IH 10 to NEVADA/BOMAR RECONSTRUCT AND REALIGN WITH SINGLE POINT URBAN INTERCHANGE AT MEMORIAL DRIVE, BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS, SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVED TRANSIT STOPS AND DETENTION PONDS. 2042 $223.59 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Paco Jones Posted May 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 5, 2020 Earthwork is set to begin in October 2020. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 No more basketball court? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Visitor Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 11 hours ago, Triton said: No more basketball court? I'm fairly certain this does not affect that area of Spotts Park at all. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Visitor said: I'm fairly certain this does not affect that area of Spotts Park at all. I was asking based off this: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 6 hours ago, Triton said: I was asking based off this: Edit: Never mind, looks like they're keeping the volleyball courts but nixing the basketball courts. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 7 hours ago, Triton said: I was asking based off this: This park needs some love, if we are honest. If this materializes like the rendering, there is hope that Houston Endowment will be helping fund a Spotts Park renovation! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveydogwood Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Avossos said: This park needs some love, if we are honest. If this materializes like the rendering, there is hope that Houston Endowment will be helping fund a Spotts Park renovation! I believe the basketball court is being moved to the far left side of the park - highlighted in orange on the masterplan. Edited June 9, 2020 by daveydogwood 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Visitor Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 8 hours ago, Triton said: I was asking based off this: I stand corrected. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Visitor Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 (edited) 14 minutes ago, daveydogwood said: I believe the basketball court is being moved to the far left side of the park - highlighted in orange on the masterplan. Edited: I was looking at the wrong side. Hoping as others the park gets an improvement along with the Endowment building. Edited June 9, 2020 by Visitor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 21 hours ago, daveydogwood said: I believe the basketball court is being moved to the far left side of the park - highlighted in orange on the masterplan. That's good. The hoity toity folks to the East of the park tried to get the basketball court removed a while back, because it attracted "undesirables", ie, people of color who didn't live in the neighborhood. Imagine the horror of having to watch people who don't look like you play basketball in a public park from the windows of your $600k townhouse. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
por favor gracias Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 On 6/9/2020 at 8:53 AM, Montrose1100 said: Edit: Never mind, looks like they're keeping the volleyball courts but nixing the basketball courts. Looks like they're also adding a shit load of buildings downtown. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZRFkris Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 What is this building supposed to be for exactly? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 1 hour ago, ZRFkris said: What is this building supposed to be for exactly? It's the Houston Endowment's future Headquarters. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZRFkris Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Is that all or is there any other functions it would serve? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Paco Jones Posted August 6, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 6, 2020 Updated renderings. Construction is now set to begin mid-November. 19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Sign added and several surveyor stakes. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted October 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2020 Saw a crew drilling for core samples. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 More info. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 Good news, they are installing a construction fence around the project. Talked with the Bellows guy in the pick up, he said they are going to mobilize equipment in the next few weeks. He also said covid set construction back. WS Bellows won the contract. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 Finished the construction fencing, setting up the construction trailer. From Thursday. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specwriter Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 I am pleased to see the C3 banner on the fence. If you are not familiar with the organization go to the web site (the address is on the banner) and learn about this excellent organization. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 More equipment and lots of workers on site. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 They put up barricades along the north side street. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapo2367 Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Trees are coming down. Pity they couldn't have saved any of these :/ 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 North side fence line. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Sitework, foundation, and underground utilities building permit. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post freundb Posted May 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2021 I've got a nice view for this. But it is weird to drive down the road without those trees. 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 (edited) They are digging a hole on a portion of this, looks about 3' or 4' deep so far. Edited June 14, 2021 by hindesky 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hindesky Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Anyone know what used to be here? The other day when I went by the was a whole pile of bell bottom piers they had dug up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyc_tex Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 It was a YMCA at one point, unless I'm placing that in the wrong location. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Yes, and it was designed by Taft Architects. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 1 hour ago, bobruss said: Yes, and it was designed by Taft Architects. 1 hour ago, nyc_tex said: It was a YMCA at one point, unless I'm placing that in the wrong location. Was this it? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 According to an old Swamplot posting this was what was at this location. http://swamplot.com/saying-goodbye-to-houstons-classic-pomo-y/2011-04-20/ 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post freundb Posted June 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 14, 2021 (edited) Taken Sat 6/11. They've had quite the convoy removing dirt. We've finally got a hole taking shape! Edit: added second pic. Smaller convoy, but they are moving more earth today Edited June 14, 2021 by freundb 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Luminare Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 On 6/13/2021 at 5:40 PM, hindesky said: Was this it? That is some post-modern hot garbage. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 They are going deep with the foundation and or basement. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 On 6/25/2021 at 1:47 PM, Luminare said: That is some post-modern hot garbage. In that case, give me a heaping double-portion of hot garbage, please. Architecture goes through predictable cycles. This year's glamorous cutting-edge design will be mimicked, poorly, and soon the good examples are thrown out with the bad as laughably out of date. In the 1950's, removing gingerbread and enclosing porches was the popular way of dealing with Victorian architecture. A few years later, MCM houses underwent renovations to make them look more 'traditional'. The favored remedy for Post-Modern seems to be demolition. Post-Modern architecture is currently about as welcome as bedbugs, but I assure you that in a few years there will be a resurgence of interest, and people will deplore those who allowed the finer examples to be neglected, poorly altered, or destroyed. I liked the YWCA building when it was built, and still do. Too bad it outlived its purpose. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLWM8609 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 7 hours ago, dbigtex56 said: In that case, give me a heaping double-portion of hot garbage, please. Architecture goes through predictable cycles. This year's glamorous cutting-edge design will be mimicked, poorly, and soon the good examples are thrown out with the bad as laughably out of date. In the 1950's, removing gingerbread and enclosing porches was the popular way of dealing with Victorian architecture. A few years later, MCM houses underwent renovations to make them look more 'traditional'. The favored remedy for Post-Modern seems to be demolition. Post-Modern architecture is currently about as welcome as bedbugs, but I assure you that in a few years there will be a resurgence of interest, and people will deplore those who allowed the finer examples to be neglected, poorly altered, or destroyed. I liked the YWCA building when it was built, and still do. Too bad it outlived its purpose. Luckily, Houston's skyline is full of post-modernity, and I don't think they'll be demolishing any of those buildings anytime soon. Hopefully they don't get any ideas from this: https://gothamist.com/news/270-park-avenue-quintessential-modernist-skyscraper-being-slowly-destroyed-chase-bank 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Urbannizer Posted August 13, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 13, 2021 What could have been: https://www.wsp.com/en-US/projects/willia-tower Quote The project will provide luxury rental residences with high-end amenities in an unmatched location in Houston. The program includes over 320 residential units and amenities including swimming pool, club house, fitness center, dog park, coffee bar, massage rooms and more. WSP USA, formerly Willoughby Engineering, is providing mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection services. 9 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, Urbannizer said: I'm trying to figure this one out. If it's a current proposal it will share the park with Houston Endowment. Only created a separate thread because it's listed as "ongoing" and there's already an engineering firm behind it. Fingers crossed. https://www.wsp.com/en-US/projects/willia-tower Based on the picture it would be right where the Houston Endowment is being built. There is room to the right where the tennis court currently is. Edited August 13, 2021 by hindesky 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortune Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 I doubt this is an active proposal. Most likely this is a proposal for the site prior to Houston Endowment purchasing the property. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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