Montrose1100 Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 I was thinking that would probably get built over by a parking garage for the hotel, but maybe that lot is too big for just a hotel parking garage, I haven't been there in awhile. If such a parking garage had GFR, it would really tie the room together for that little neighborhood.Combined with the Great Wall of Houston Center renovations, it will help with the flow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Exterior Changes:  - All existing glass will be replaced- More glass at street level; space created for a restaurant- The roof will become an amenity space for hotel guests which will feature a pool and bar- Exterior brick will be cleaned and repointed where needed 1121_Walker_MATERIALS.pdf 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Everyone get excited. The turquoise is coming back!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Everyone get excited. The turquoise is coming back!!! Oh please let it be so! In the old photos this building was so swank. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I sure hope the bar can be open to the public, Houston needs some rooftop bars. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 ^^^ those original turquoise tiles as simply GOD AWFUL!  please, do not let them retain this most profoundly ugly and shocking design aspect.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 ^^^ those original turquoise tiles as simply GOD AWFUL! please, do not let them retain this most profoundly ugly and shocking design aspect....I'm sorry. They are restoring the building to its original appearance. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Turquoise tiles would be interesting. They evoke an old-school Havana vibe for me (I think of "Godfather: Part II" for some reason). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 If there was one building I thought could be restored to an enhanced version of its original appearance, as opposed to as close as possible, it would have been this one. Just not the most gorgeous building, and the thought that New York was building the Seagram building at the same time we were building this shows just how minor a city we were (although it makes our leap forward to One Shell and Pennzoil seem that much more remarkable).At any rate, if this is restored and the Astrodome is saved, we should once and for all lose the stigma of a city that tears down its history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 ^^^ those original turquoise tiles as simply GOD AWFUL!  please, do not let them retain this most profoundly ugly and shocking design aspect....  ^^^ Lacks appreciation for the finer points of MCM design. There was a brief period when turquoise buildings were all the rage. At one point I kept a list of the primary examples in Houston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 The turquoise plays off well against the large expanses of beige brick, like some sort of tribute to New Mexico. Or maybe it's meant to evoke Galveston, the ocean and the beach? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Purify Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I looked through this thread and wasn't able to find an image of the original turquioise facade. Does anyone have a link or an image of this? I'm feeling left out and it's giving me the sadz :-( 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 ^^^ Lacks appreciation for the finer points of MCM design. There was a brief period when turquoise buildings were all the rage. At one point I kept a list of the primary examples in Houston.Might there be a reason that the period for turquoise was brief? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Might there be a reason that the period for turquoise was brief? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rechlin Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I looked through this thread and wasn't able to find an image of the original turquioise facade. Does anyone have a link or an image of this? I'm feeling left out and it's giving me the sadz :-( There's a photo on page 29 of the PDF linked above. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 (edited) ^^^ jesus christ, this looks like a circa 1950's hospital in the med center. Â no way, they should re-create this god awful 1950's look, in today's 2015 downtown CBD. Â this would be a national embarrassment for houston.... Edited August 16, 2015 by monarch 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 ^^^ jesus christ, this looks like a circa 1950's hospital in the med center. no way, they should re-create this god awful 1950's look, in today's 2015 downtown CBD. this would be a national embarrassment for houston....You've stated your opinion on the building. Many people disagree with you.I think it's going to be awesome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctaf Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I think this building is going to look great once they restore it, I'm pretty stoked about the turquoise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 You've stated your opinion on the building. Many people disagree with you.I think it's going to be awesome!No! Stop! Sassy monarch is hilarious! Hey monarch....turquoise is my favorite color... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-TownChris2 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 ^^^ jesus christ, this looks like a circa 1950's hospital in the med center. Â no way, they should re-create this god awful 1950's look, in today's 2015 downtown CBD. Â this would be a national embarrassment for houston....I'm with you monarch, this is terrible... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I wonder if they're also going to bring back the undulating lobby ceiling...  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 ^^^ jesus christ, this looks like a circa 1950's hospital in the med center. no way, they should re-create this god awful 1950's look, in today's 2015 downtown CBD. this would be a national embarrassment for houston....Monarch forgetting to make the usual grammar/spelling errors. Pretty funny. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 There's a photo on page 29 of the PDF linked above. It's like an elevator core in search of a building. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astros148 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 That looks hideous 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Monarch forgetting to make the usual grammar/spelling errors. Pretty funny.^^^ grammar, maybe sometimes. Â however, spelling... come on now.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 You've stated your opinion on the building. Many people disagree with you.I think it's going to be awesome!^^^ well then, it seems that we have both become equal to some degree. Â you've stated your opinion as well, and now many people disagree with you..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 This thread has become chronish. The Melrose Building is far better than anything currently under construction in this city. I've lost all hope in the world. Im gonna go listen to some death metal and break stuff. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 The bright color livens it up. I some people don't like it, but I do.They're not tearing it down, it's an older building, and it's good to have variety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 There's a photo on page 29 of the PDF linked above. I'd be concerned if this were a Best Western but I trust Le Meridian with this building, even if they plan of resurrecting the turquoise spandrels. Can't wait to see the finished product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Actually as much as I love MCM, I just can't see the original design being a high class Le Meridien hotel... It seems too.. Bland...? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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