Urbannizer Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 8 minutes ago, thatguysly said: And Block 58 is listed as 50 stories The document is from late December. An article from May mentions 48 stories (36 office levels, 12 parking). http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/32336-chronicle-building-710-preston-st-redevelopment-by-hines/?do=findComment&comment=568264 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 (edited) Nice! Edited July 17, 2018 by HtownWxBoy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmellyHoustonian Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Renderings for the tower were posted by the Chronicle https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/Hines-launches-next-generation-office-tower-13083568.php 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Money Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Good find. Albeit disappointed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctaf Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Not what I was anticipating. Maybe it will grow on me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sellanious Caesar Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 In one of the rendering images it shows it to be either just as tall as 609 Main or slightly taller. It's location and height also extends the skyline in a direction that really needed it. The design is underwhelming than what I imagined but still a good looking building. Nothing great about it's crown but I'll take it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 It'll grow on me. 20,000 sq ft of street level retail is what I'm excited about. Build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/Hines-launches-next-generation-office-tower-13083568.php The Hines development firm is starting construction on its newest downtown tower, a 47-story skyscraper on Texas Avenue that the company says represents a revolutionary shift in the way it approaches office building design. The Houston-based developer, which will move its own global headquarters to the building after more than 45 years in the Galleria area, said the design is laser focused on the needs of modern office tenants and their desire to attract the best workers in their fields, many of whom fall into the under-40 demographic. “It’s every firm — energy, finance, legal, accounting — anyone trying to recruit and retain is a candidate for this building,” said John Mooz, senior managing director for Hines’ southwest region. In addition to the Hines lease, Vinson & Elkins, the largest and one of the oldest law firms in Houston, will occupy the top seven floors. The firm signed a 16-year lease for 212,000 square feet of space. Visually, the 1 million-square-foot tower will be a striking addition to the skyline by rising diagonally from the 800 block of Texas Avenue. Linear “sky atriums” will run vertically along the tower, a design element that aims to bring a feeling of the outdoors inside. The building will combine the best elements of Hines’ other projects, the company said, including under-floor air systems, an abundance of natural light, active gathering areas and outdoor spaces. “It’s intended to capture many of our best practices from around the world,” Mooz said. The yet-to-be-named building project is a partnership between Hines and Ivanhoé Cambridge, a Canadian development and investment firm. Architecture firm Pelli Clarke Pelli designed the signature tower to the highest standards that Hines has ever built in Houston, the developer said. The two firms have collaborated on buildings in other major cities and were responsible for the recently opened, instantly iconic Salesforce Tower in San Francisco. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Wow that is cool looking. A little thinner than I expected but I'll take it. As Urby posted, looks like the residential tower is to the left in this rendering (Just a tad taller than the Market Square Tower it would appear): 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 It looks like you can see their residential in the skyline rendering too. It’s taller than MST so it isn’t Aris. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasGeneral Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Very unique design. Will be an interesting addition to the skyline. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAC Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Another image that shows profile a bit better. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Really clever to position the building 45 dregrees off the grid. Not only will it stand out from a distance, but the views from within will not face straight at the broadsides of surrounding buildings, in close proximity. Looks great to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reporter Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 (edited) Very very nice. Edited July 18, 2018 by Reporter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAC Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 A few more 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanize713 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Pelli returns to Houston, I think once the high res images come out it will grown on more people. Definitely different, which is a welcomed change. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanize713 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 (edited) double post Edited July 18, 2018 by urbanize713 double post, please remove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 14 minutes ago, urbanize713 said: Pelli returns to Houston, I think once the high res images come out it will grown on more people. Definitely different, which is a welcomed change. 11 minutes ago, urbanize713 said: Pelli returns to Houston! Awesome, I think once the high res images come out it will grow on more people. Definitely different which is a welcomed change. You can say that again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasGeneral Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Reminds me of SunTrust Plaza in Atlanta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On to the Next One Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 A different looking building that extends the skyline. I think it'll look great when completed. That whole area by Market Square is shaping up very nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Wow, i like it. It sort of remind me of of one of the high rises in Pittsburgh. This will be a a great addition to the skyline but what’s with the ceiling of 47-48 stories? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Oh it's grown on me already. I love it. And from these renderings, they're making it look thinner than I expected but I think driving in on I-45 south, it appears this tower will actually be wide like the other recent Hines towers since it appears the tower extends to both corners. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Bravo Hines!! Another spectacular addition to our great city. I also love how Hines' building often end up looking even better than the renders. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 I was wondering how long it would take for something to show up! Glad the wait wasn't too long... Look forward to seeing it rise on my upcoming visits. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston? Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 I love this! It’s out of the box for Houston. It reminds me a lot of Atlanta. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Very cool. I like the diagonal placement. Progress pictures should be fairly easy with the garages. A guy was unbolting the lot attendant shack from the ground yesterday when I walked by. You could probably get a swinging deal on some nice looking LED light poles and shrubbery if you know who to call. They put in some drainage under the asphalt, but I don't recall much else post Chronicle building demolition. I don't know if they chipped out its foundations fully, though I don't think so. The song on the jackhammers should start soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 On 5/9/2017 at 9:16 AM, Nate99 said: They are definitely engineering some kind of order in to the dirt below grade on the chronicle block (the "lazy river"), separate and apart from what looks like the tunnel path closer to Travis Street. That seems unnecessary for a surface lot, but what the heck do I know. There is still a fair amount of the old foundation "tub" around the edges. No need to trust my recollection, I happened to write it down.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinsanity02 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 I just woke up. Tell me I ain't dreaming what I just saw. A nice dream for a change! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 That rendering from Minute Maid is pretty awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timoric Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 (edited) - Edited July 12, 2019 by Timoric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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