Popular Post twisterhunt Posted August 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2020 About to eclipse 717 Texas from our vantage point! Selfishly hoping we'll still have a partial view of 609 Main...however this and the Preston will soon have a huge impact on the skyline coming in from the west! 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post por favor gracias Posted August 12, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 12, 2020 On 8/10/2020 at 10:16 AM, brijonmang said: Love how the bridge arches over the bayou at U of H 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted August 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 15, 2020 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WshfulThnkn Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Great pics. Thanks! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Highrise Tower Posted August 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 16, 2020 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jermh Posted August 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 16, 2020 From the Magnolia Hotel rooftop. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ArtNsf Posted August 17, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2020 On 8/16/2020 at 11:18 AM, jermh said: From the Magnolia Hotel rooftop. Wow, this tower is now going really fast IMHO upward and will make huge mark on the downtown skyline. I'm happy it's going so fast for us "tower" enthusiasts that love to see them build bigger and taller and downtown. The relatively instant gratification is incredibly satisfying ! 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedistrict84 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 This tower is starting to have a clear presence when looking towards downtown from where I am in the Second Ward (one of the angles where it will be most visible). They still have 5-10 more floors to go before it’s topped out, correct? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keaton Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 By my "looking at the window" count, they are pouring the 35th floor now. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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enriquewx91 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 RIP Gerald Hines 4 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cityliving Posted August 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 24, 2020 View from the ARIS Market Square. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thatguysly Posted August 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 25, 2020 18 hours ago, enriquewx91 said: RIP Gerald Hines I knew Mr. Hines was highly influential but never realized he and his company designed basically every major tower in Houston not to mention the Galleria and Water Wall. Truly an icon not only here but worldwide in the business. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted August 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 26, 2020 DSC_9290[pano] by Michael Soukup, on Flickr DSC_0752s by Michael Soukup, on Flickr Glint light at Crossfit Heights by CN Southwell, on Flickr 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate4l1f3 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 14 hours ago, Urbannizer said: DSC_9290[pano] by Michael Soukup, on Flickr This was always 609 Main’s best angle/view 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted August 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 26, 2020 Flying up bundles of steel. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post hindesky Posted August 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 30, 2020 The south tower crane is running out of room, I bet they jump it next weekend. Thyssenkrupp Elevator was flying up parts. https://www.thyssenkruppelevator.com 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted September 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2020 Jumping the south tower crane. Flying up sheetrock with the north tower crane. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 It's high enough now that I get a nice view of it rising from my street in Eado... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post hindesky Posted September 6, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 6, 2020 Jumping the tower crane. 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted September 7, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 7, 2020 The now taller south tower crane. 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 ^^^ my gosh @hindesky that is one GORGEOUS illustration of the TEXAS TOWER. probably, the best one of this particular edifice thus far... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cityliving Posted September 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 8, 2020 (edited) Edited September 9, 2020 by cityliving 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 16 hours ago, cityliving said: Lens is a little soft but excellent vantage point and nice cinematic color. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 16 hours ago, cityliving said: That garage on the left is the bane of my existence. Just reminding everyone. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post downtownian Posted September 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 9, 2020 Starting to be able to see it from my place: 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonBoy Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 4 hours ago, kbates2 said: That garage on the left is the bane of my existence. Just reminding everyone. I really wish they could paint a giant mural or paint some type of photorealistic building on the flat surface. Oh well, I guess that's a discussion for a different thread. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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j_cuevas713 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 (edited) When Calpine was built I was happy to see a new building on that side of downtown. Incredible progress over the years. Edited September 11, 2020 by j_cuevas713 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Urbannizer Posted September 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2020 https://www.reddit.com/r/houston/comments/ixtn0i/white_oak_bayou_rising/ 17 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post adr Posted September 23, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 23, 2020 Guess I should put this here too for posterity's sake.. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sunstar Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 Would have been cool if they had worked a spire into the deign. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 2 hours ago, Sunstar said: Would have been cool if they had worked a spire into the deign. According to the website it's going to have an illuminated crown. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post hindesky Posted September 27, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2020 Renderings of the building in the lobby area 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctaf Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Does anyone know what spot Hines is eyeing for their next project, or what/if any lots they own downtown? It seems they announce a new project once the previous one is near completion 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post monarch Posted September 28, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 28, 2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVrELhxOFnM ^^^ just in case you want to jam to the tune... THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING THERE TO REMIND ME... naked eyes... 16 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rechlin Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 10 hours ago, Ctaf said: Does anyone know what spot Hines is eyeing for their next project, or what/if any lots they own downtown? It seems they announce a new project once the previous one is near completion I think having two go up at once like we are seeing now is unusual. Usually Hines builds a tower, holds it until it is pretty much all leased out, and then sells it to an investor, using the proceeds to fund their next project. So usually there is at least a couple years between the completion of one tower and the beginning of the next one. For example, 609 Main was open and leased out before this one was begin, 811 Main was open and leased out before 609 Main began, and 717 Texas was open and leased out before 811 Main began. If Hines follows their normal process, they'll start their next tower a couple years after Block 58 opens, and probably not even announce anything until well after Block 58 opens. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 2 hours ago, rechlin said: I think having two go up at once like we are seeing now is unusual. Usually Hines builds a tower, holds it until it is pretty much all leased out, and then sells it to an investor, using the proceeds to fund their next project. So usually there is at least a couple years between the completion of one tower and the beginning of the next one. For example, 609 Main was open and leased out before this one was begin, 811 Main was open and leased out before 609 Main began, and 717 Texas was open and leased out before 811 Main began. If Hines follows their normal process, they'll start their next tower a couple years after Block 58 opens, and probably not even announce anything until well after Block 58 opens. Hines partnered up to build this one. According to the website https://www.ivanhoecambridge.com/en/portfolio/?id=17496 Ivanhoe Cambridge own 80.8% which might affect how quickly Hines begins their next development. I hope I'm wrong about this but with the passing of Gerald D. Hines there might be less impetus for the firm to develop in Houston. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Yoda said: Hines partnered up to build this one. According to the website https://www.ivanhoecambridge.com/en/portfolio/?id=17496 Ivanhoe Cambridge own 80.8% which might affect how quickly Hines begins their next development. I hope I'm wrong about this but with the passing of Gerald D. Hines there might be less impetus for the firm to develop in Houston. I honestly doubt his passing will have any impact at all on future developments in Houston. The company and its leadership (including Mr. Hines' son) are still headquartered here and I don't think he had been actively running the company, or living here, for some time anyway. Edited September 28, 2020 by Houston19514 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 19 hours ago, Ctaf said: Does anyone know what spot Hines is eyeing for their next project, or what/if any lots they own downtown? It seems they announce a new project once the previous one is near completion Not downtown but in TMC https://www.hines.com/news/hines-and-2ml-real-estate-interests-to-build-levit-green https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/Large-Medical-Center-development-planned-by-15342162.php https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2020/06/15/hines-levit-family-tmc-mixed-use-project.html 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 23 hours ago, Yoda said: Hines partnered up to build this one. According to the website https://www.ivanhoecambridge.com/en/portfolio/?id=17496 Ivanhoe Cambridge own 80.8% which might affect how quickly Hines begins their next development. I hope I'm wrong about this but with the passing of Gerald D. Hines there might be less impetus for the firm to develop in Houston. They have used the strategy of developing with a large equity partner ever since the real estate busts of the 1980's. It shields the developer from risk and allows institutional money to flow into the buildings, making it easier to develop more of them. It may have the effect of making architectural designs more conservative. California Public Employees Retirement System was their partner for 609 Main and I think also BG Group Place. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Does anyone know what floor they are on, or how many they have left to go? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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