Sunstar Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 This will be going up a few blocks down from the Holocaust Museum on Caroline From the Asia Society of Texas Website: Discover Asia without leaving the region. Asia Society Texas is your passport to Asia. Asia Society Texas is in the early phases of a campaign to realize the dream of building the Asia House in Houston. Asia House, to be located in the museum district, will provide a focal point for Asia Society Texas and a place to showcase the Asian American community. Asia House will include gallery spaces for permanent and visiting exhibitions, public space for performances and lectures, a library, garden and more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 sounds cool. Just adds more greatness to out city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 That's a prime block, and has already been cleared.Keep an eye on that hood. There won't be many lots left soon. I'd like to fix up one of the brick Tudors, but the Thrid Ward is Not For Sale gang might not appreciate that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caevans3 Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 Below is the story from the Houston Chronicle about the Asia House. I must say that if the Museum Districe is to become something truely special, these are the projects that must continue to be approved. Here it is and enjoy.Nov. 11, 2004, 12:52AMArchitect will put his mark on Museum DistrictTaniguchi, noted for museums, will design Asia HouseBy PATRICIA C. JOHNSON and CLIFFORD PUGH-------------------This message has been edited to remove copyrighted material.Please do not post copyrighted photos or articles from newspapers or magazines. We have already received a warning from the Houston Chronicle, and the legal departments of other publications have visited the site. If you would like to discuss a published article, please summarize the article and provide a link to the original source.-------------------Sincerely, caevans3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamtagon Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 Rock on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 He reportedly received the MoMA commission after telling board members, "If you give me enough money, I'll design you a beautiful building. If you give me more, I'll make it disappear." The $425 million MoMA expansion will open Nov. 20. <{POST_SNAPBACK}>This one's only $30 million. That's probably out of disappearing range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamtagon Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 This one's only $30 million. That's probably out of disappearing range.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Ya, I guess the MoMA has more art to display, a whole lot more!!! I've got big hopes, though, for the future of museum collections in Houston. Typically, it takes a several decades before collectors relinquish the goods to public museums, Houston museums will have a very steady and gacious stream of high art into the public galleries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontroseNeighborhoodCafe Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 Nov. 11, 2004, 2:22AMArchitect will put his mark on Museum DistrictTaniguchi, noted for museums, will design Asia HouseBy PATRICIA C. JOHNSON and CLIFFORD PUGHCopyright 2004 Houston ChronicleYoshio Taniguchi, whose expansion of the Museum of Modern Art in New York is receiving widespread acclaim, will design a building in Houston's Museum District for Asia Society Texas.The $30 million project, to be called Asia House, will occupy the block bounded by Southmore, Austin, Caroline and Oakdale streets, near Holocaust Museum Houston.It will be Taniguchi's first building outside his native Japan."We interviewed four firms, chose three and invited them to Houston to see the site," said project director Susannah Wong."Mr. Taniguchi was very gracious, and the chemistry was good. He was intrigued by the transformational neighborhood, the mix of old, new, business, residential."The 67-year-old architect is known for his striking museums of modern art, including the Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum, the Toyota Municipal Museum of Art in Toyota City and the Gallery of Horyuji Treasures at the Tokyo National Museum. He is working on an addition to the Kyoto National Museum.Subtle structuresTaniguchi's signature is subtle, even self-effacing structures that don't overwhelm works of art. He reportedly received the MoMA commission after telling board members, "If you give me enough money, I'll design you a beautiful building. If you give me more, I'll make it disappear."The $425 million MoMA expansion will open Nov. 20. The exhibit Yoshio Taniguchi: Nine Museums will be on display there through Jan. 31.Plans for the Houston project call for a 28,000- to 30,000-square-foot museum with two galleries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houston-development Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 i recall them having problems purchasing one house in order to get a square lot. did they work out a deal or will they be building around it? i believe they paid $40 to $45 psf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonsemipro Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 y'all said we need more museums downtown. Now there you have it. Alot of great things is heading for houston. Well of course, this is a international city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 I had to get myself cleaned up after reading that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 hopefully this structure will garner international attention. i'm sure it wouldn't receive attention on the scale of say the modern in ft. worth by tadao ando, but international attention none the less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 Still cleaning self up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 Heh. Sounds like you need one of those power hoses, 2112.I'm glad that decided to put the museum in the Museum District. While I'd like to see more cultural facilites placed downtown, something of this particular caliber needs to be on display where the best of Houston's museums are already located.I'm anxious to see the final look of the facility once it's constructed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 Sounds nice. Im glad that they're making this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 Duplicate thread - please see The Asia House Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYC Texan2 Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 Very exciting. Sounds like they still need quite a bit of money, though (I'm sure the Dallasites will be happy to oblige otherwise). Just for comparison purposes, how much did the Audrey Beck cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largeTEXAS Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 Some examples of his previous museums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 WHat are those pictures of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 ncie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20sGirl Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 WOW! Great pictures! I can't wait to see what our new addition is going to look like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maq Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Sorry for bringing back an old thread. But I think this topic is still somewhat exciting.I went to NYC in Janurary and visited the newly expanded MoMA. I also spent quite some time at Mr Taniguchi's Nine Museums Exhibition. I must say I came away very impressed and am very looking forward to this new building in the Museum District. IMO Houston lacks diversity in architecture design, namely modern oriental design. With Asian being a strong community in the city, the city itself definitely needs a few good examples of Asian architecture. And that's exactly what Mr Taniguchi does best. I have not seen anyone else who could combine traditional oriental elements with minimalist so well. The only thing I'm worried about is the fact that he's done so many museums and with a small budget like that, this one for us Houstonians might end up being a not-so-special-one compared to his other works. Let's hope he pulls it off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ V Lawrence Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 I'm really excited for this museum. Does anyone know when any renderings will be available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jookyhc Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 Is there a rendering of the Asia House anywhere that is easily accessible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowbrow Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 I don't think so. I do regular internet searches on them and have seen nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonsemipro Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Any new info on the Asia House? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 last i heard it was a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunstar Posted April 12, 2006 Author Share Posted April 12, 2006 last i heard it was a goNo information on this one for some time. Any new info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowbrow Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 (edited) No information on this one for some time. Any new info? Thanks for making me look this up. http://archrecord.construction.com/news/da.../060302asia.asp Dated March 2, 2006 Taniguchi's $40 million, 35,000-square-foot Houston project (RECORD, January, 2005, page 34), set to open in 2010, is still in pre-schematic design stages. But models show that it will likely include some of Taniguchi's signature elements, including a long, rectilinear building fitted with large, flat overhangs, overlooking a rectangular pool. The pool, large windows, and two gardens, says project development director Margaret Bott, will utilize Taniguchi's ability to "create nature in the building." The structure will include a 300-seat theater, a caf Edited April 12, 2006 by Lowbrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Looks like it will fit in well with the existing neighborhood. There are some GREAT old houses back there that have been very well maintained, beautiful live oaks, and the requisite new townhomes sprouting up all around the site. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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