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...
sapo2367 Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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...
hindesky Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 8 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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