Subdude Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Note duplicate topics merged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbaNerd Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Anybody know what this is? Looks like someone misplaced the original Pavilions buildings, with the residential included... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister X Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 (edited) I had no idea that this development was going to look this cool. Have they broken ground on this? Dirt turning? Cranes? All this time I thought HP, BLVD Place, Rice Village, and Regent Square were going to be the next big things in Houston, but this rendering makes this project look better than or equal to any of them. Edited May 6, 2007 by Mister X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 First of all, where is the link you got that rendering from? Secondly, does this project have any kind of website? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citykid09 Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 ^Cool! Is that a street in the middle or a parking lot?If its a street, it should have been parallel parking instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 First of all, where is the link you got that rendering from? Secondly, does this project have any kind of website?Here is the site:http://www.westaveriveroaks.com/Got it from WesternGulf at SSP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Here is the site:http://www.westaveriveroaks.com/Got it from WesternGulf at SSP.Says it's under construction as of now. I'll check back later. Thanks a ton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 Wow. That looks sweet. Does anyone know why they have named this Development "West Ave"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternGulf Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 Wow. That looks sweet. Does anyone know why they have named this Development "West Ave"?Who knows. It might ne the name of the private street they're incorporating within it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Does anybody know the estimated date of completion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarface Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 ^^ feb 09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heightslurker Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 (edited) Wow. That looks sweet. Does anyone know why they have named this Development "West Ave"?just a guess, but it might be reference to and a shortened version of "Westheimer Avenue", or "West Ave" ?? That's my guess, anyway.. Edited May 11, 2007 by heightslurker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 I wondered the same thing, but I would assume it is just a made up developer name with no more meaning than "Regent Square". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 I wondered the same thing, but I would assume it is just a made up developer name with no more meaning than "Regent Square".The driveway in the photo is not a main street, so it must be a new side street within the project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Website is back up.Looksl like they have new renderings too: http://www.westaveriveroaks.com/gallery/6.htmThe architecture seems pretty plain, but the idea and place as a whole is gonna be amazing IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Website is back up.Looksl like they have new renderings too: http://www.westaveriveroaks.com/gallery/6.htm The architecture seems pretty plain, but the idea and place as a whole is gonna be amazing IMO. Holy crap... that's going to be NICE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 In a way, this project is what Pavilions coulda woulda shoulda been. At the same time, Pavilions will probably be more feasable for anyone, while this one will not. So I guess it works out But does this project include residential or is all that space above office space? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 (edited) But does this project include residential or is all that space above office space?The building to the right of the picture looks to be residential. Edited May 19, 2007 by Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildingunbuildingrebuilding Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 In a way, this project is what Pavilions coulda woulda shoulda been. At the same time, Pavilions will probably be more feasable for anyone, while this one will not. So I guess it works out But does this project include residential or is all that space above office space? judging by all the balconies, looks to have residential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 (edited) Does anyone know if those stores in the renderings are real? I googled them and didn't come up with anything. But then agian, I don't know what type of companies they are.And is the university line passing close by this? If so, that's a huge bonus. Edited May 20, 2007 by lockmat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 They probably aren't. This development looks way more upscale than the Pavilions. Is this development going to take that strip center across the street? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Looked at the map. Rail is hopefully gonna go on Richmond right? Well, how far is Richmond from Westheimer car wise going on Kirby? Two mins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwrm4 Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 This development looks way more upscale than the Pavilions. Heck yeah! The streets are even made of polished marble! Civis Romanus Sum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Heck yeah! The streets are even made of polished marble! Civis Romanus Sum! Polished marble?! The real question is will that polished marble really be a part of the design in the end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 The real question is will that polished marble really be a part of the design in the end? Your kidding right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonah Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 What I really like about this project is, instead of the building taking up this whole block, they place that little avenue in the middle. I hope if they ever decide to build a structure on that midtown Superblock, they do something similar like maybe having a plaza in the middle so it's not just one huge building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 (edited) And is the university line passing close by this? If so, that's a huge bonus.Richmond and Westheimer are close, but I don't think they are close enough at this point, you still have West Alabama in the way. Edited May 21, 2007 by Pumapayam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Another picture. In addition to the shiney marble street, the open walkways with no safety railings are a nice touch. Another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 It's definitely within walking distance from Richmond. The walk from Richmond to Westheimer up Kirby is 0.56 miles (http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=974006). This development is going to stretch down to Kipling which is 0.4 miles from Richmond.0.4 miles is probably 5-6 minutes walking. The only problem is it isn't really that nice of a walk (it's a walk past a lot of strip centers), so there isn't a lot of shade on the sidewalk.One thing I like about development that goes right up to the sidewalk is that it allows for buildings to install awnings in order to provide some shade to pedestrians. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 I love it, I love it, I love it! Now I dont have to imagine I'm on the West Coast. Tropical effect works for me Almost in my Bladerunner world, yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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