gene Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 1 hour ago, MidCenturyMoldy said: I don't think it takes away from the project. I do think it takes away from the street. Or the pedestrian experience of the street. ETA: Or takes away from what could have been. I'm not saying the project in any way takes away anything from Westheimer. yeah i get it for sure! one thing i love about Velvet Taco across the street is sitting on the street facing patio area watching the world go by! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arche_757 Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 You guys hating on Arquitectonica I see… also design architects for the Hilton Americas downtown next to what would later become Discovery Green. For those who don’t know Arquitectonica is a firm out of Miami, which, like many architects from the 1980s got their start designing Post Modern edifices that today border on the absurd and garish. I think both @Montrose1100 & @j_cuevas713 are correct. This project will allow similarly scaled development to become more than just a passing thought to many local and out of town developers. However, at least right now, this project appears to be the exception to the norm. That said, is there there not interest in doing something like this just up the street at Montrose and Westheimer? And DiscoKroger - which I realize is a tad differently having a more corporate driven renovation with Kroger’s. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iah77 Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 1 hour ago, arche_757 said: You guys hating on Arquitectonica I see… also design architects for the Hilton Americas downtown next to what would later become Discovery Green. For those who don’t know Arquitectonica is a firm out of Miami, which, like many architects from the 1980s got their start designing Post Modern edifices that today border on the absurd and garish. I think both @Montrose1100 & @j_cuevas713 are correct. This project will allow similarly scaled development to become more than just a passing thought to many local and out of town developers. However, at least right now, this project appears to be the exception to the norm. That said, is there there not interest in doing something like this just up the street at Montrose and Westheimer? And DiscoKroger - which I realize is a tad differently having a more corporate driven renovation with Kroger’s. Arquitectonica actually used to have an office here hence their many projects here. The founder is from one of the wealthiest families in Peru which I think might have helped a little. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arche_757 Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 A lot of firms had offices here in the 1970s-1980s. Then oil crashed, and crashed hard. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mkultra25 Posted July 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2021 3 hours ago, arche_757 said: You guys hating on Arquitectonica I see… also design architects for the Hilton Americas downtown next to what would later become Discovery Green. For those who don’t know Arquitectonica is a firm out of Miami, which, like many architects from the 1980s got their start designing Post Modern edifices that today border on the absurd and garish. I remember when the Museum District townhouses they designed were going up on Milford/Graustark in the mid-80s. At the time, there was quite a bit of buzz surrounding them. 9 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidCenturyMoldy Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 6 hours ago, arche_757 said: You guys hating on Arquitectonica I see… Stop hating on Arquitectonica! (Actually, I don't like that building on Richmond.) 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 (edited) I honestly don't mind the building tbh. It needs a different color scheme but yeah Edited July 21, 2021 by j_cuevas713 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedistrict84 Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 2 hours ago, mkultra25 said: I remember when the Museum District townhouses they designed were going up on Milford/Graustark in the mid-80s. At the time, there was quite a bit of buzz surrounding them. This is a really cool and interesting photo, thanks for sharing. It is weird seeing the (then late model) work vehicles present at the job site and the number on the sign without an area code. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, mkultra25 said: I remember when the Museum District townhouses they designed were going up on Milford/Graustark in the mid-80s. At the time, there was quite a bit of buzz surrounding them. Did they also design the townhouses on Hadden and McDuffie? Edited July 20, 2021 by dbigtex56 added image 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidCenturyMoldy Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 48 minutes ago, dbigtex56 said: Did they also design the townhouses on Hadden and McDuffie? Yup. https://thetriumphofpostmodernism.tumblr.com/post/154887506063/haddon-townhouses-1983-arquitectonica-photos 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, MidCenturyMoldy said: Yup. https://thetriumphofpostmodernism.tumblr.com/post/154887506063/haddon-townhouses-1983-arquitectonica-photos I'm still fond of Postmodernism (which means I'm either way behind or way ahead of the times). Edited July 21, 2021 by dbigtex56 4 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 10 hours ago, dbigtex56 said: I'm still fond of Postmodernism (which means I'm either way behind or way ahead of the times). I suspect Postmodernism is stuck in that uncomfortable place - too old to be stylish, yet too new to seem quaint and charming. Probably in a few years it will begin to start to be appreciated more. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 (edited) I think that's happening already, but I also think it will always have some of the same problems as Brutalism - strongly appreciated by a few, but generally seen as tasteless and unpleasant by more. Also, just like with brutalism, bad postmodernism is really, really bad. And there's a lot of it. And just to clarify - I like brutalism, even most of the more mediocre examples, but bad brutalism can be genuinely unpleasant. Edited July 21, 2021 by Texasota 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyc05 Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 18 hours ago, thedistrict84 said: This is a really cool and interesting photo, thanks for sharing. It is weird seeing the (then late model) work vehicles present at the job site and the number on the sign without an area code. I thought the same thing with the area code lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staresatmaps Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 The downstairs parking lot is HUUUGE! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
architeckton Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 On 7/26/2021 at 2:21 AM, staresatmaps said: The downstairs parking lot is HUUUGE! 69,000 sf. Something like 180 parking spaces if I recall. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cityliving Posted August 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 7, 2021 (edited) Cranes being used to lift trees for more landscaping on top of balconies. Edited August 7, 2021 by cityliving 16 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wilcal Posted August 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 8, 2021 I also caught the trees being installed the other day: 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted August 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 8, 2021 (edited) One of the sidewalks on Grant St. is damaged by the extended boom forklift, I wonder why they don't use mats? They are going to have to start over with a new sidewalk. Edited August 8, 2021 by hindesky 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 they didn't think... ...it would be necessary to use mats. Usually, anything said after "I didn't think" is unnecessary. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gene Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 (edited) so just over a week ago i went on a cruise, then this past weekend i went to my buddies ranch...so finally after a couple of weeks i was able to drive by this last night and i was blown away with how quickly it now looks almost finished and ready to open and man it is beauuuuuuuutiful!!! (especially at night with all the lighting etc) cannot wait to see this amazing place filled and bustling with people and activity!!! A+++ Edited August 16, 2021 by gene 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
architeckton Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 On 8/16/2021 at 3:01 PM, cityliving said: Are those lines crisscrossing the white part of the building going to be put in? I don't see them on the building yet? you would think that they would of been done by now? That is just paint and will probably be done last. If a local artist isn't brought in instead. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Workers on site today. Really impressed with the quality and speed of this development's construction. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanize713 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 As this development finalizes, a random thought about this part of Montrose. That gas station a block away is increasingly growing out of place. So what is the solution? I saw this in DC and wonder when we might start seeing it Houston. Given the density and land value in Montrose I imagine it can be far off. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, urbanize713 said: As this development finalizes, a random thought about this part of Montrose. That gas station a block away is increasingly growing out of place. So what is the solution? I saw this in DC and wonder when we might start seeing it Houston. Given the density and land value in Montrose I imagine it can be far off. I’m into it. We need to be creative. I wish gas stations were more pleasant in Houston. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutchcity94 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, urbanize713 said: As this development finalizes, a random thought about this part of Montrose. That gas station a block away is increasingly growing out of place. So what is the solution? I saw this in DC and wonder when we might start seeing it Houston. Given the density and land value in Montrose I imagine it can be far off. LOL i know exactly where this gas station is in DC. In fact, I’ve stayed in that building many times years ago (used to be the Renaissance hotel, not sure what it is now). Fantastic Indian restaurant called Rasika is directly across the street. Apparently it was Bill Clinton’s favorite in town. Edited August 21, 2021 by clutchcity94 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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texas911 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Can't wait for this to open. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Phase II (Montrose Collective Southwest) planned for the west side of Grant St. SubdivisionPlatPDF_20210823-PLAT-MONTROSE COLLECTIVE SOUTHWEST.54113.pdf 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 34 minutes ago, Urbannizer said: Phase II (Montrose Collective Southwest) planned for the west side of Grant St. What does this portend? If I understand correctly, it has been replatted to make Uchi and the other building east of Aladdin part of a single reserve. Will this allow for the construction of another large building (and the demolition of the current ones)? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Uh, as much as I like this development I really hate the idea of the old Felix building being torn down. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 22 minutes ago, dbigtex56 said: What does this portend? If I understand correctly, it has been replatted to make Uchi and the other building east of Aladdin part of a single reserve. Will this allow for the construction of another large building (and the demolition of the current ones)? That is correct. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEES?! Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 I’ve only been to Uchi a couple of times but isn’t the building it’s in a historic landmark? (It has a marker of some sort-maybe it’s just a historical marker?) How would that work? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 I think it's just a marker - the building itself has no sort of protected status (and in fact was basically rebuilt when it became Uchi) 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 26 minutes ago, BEES?! said: (It has a marker of some sort-maybe it’s just a historical marker?) The plaque was installed by and property of the Texas Historical Commission. It confers no protections to the building. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 36 minutes ago, dbigtex56 said: The plaque was installed by and property of the Texas Historical Commission. It confers no protections to the building. Much like the plaques in Saltgrass that say "In 1836, nothing at all happened here" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEES?! Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Thanks y’all for the info! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutchcity94 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Wait so is Uchi get torn down or what? I have reservations in a couple months! 😝 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Damn I was not expecting this news today 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post architeckton Posted August 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 29, 2021 On 8/25/2021 at 2:47 PM, Urbannizer said: Phase II (Montrose Collective Southwest) planned for the west side of Grant St. SubdivisionPlatPDF_20210823-PLAT-MONTROSE COLLECTIVE SOUTHWEST.54113.pdf 576.42 kB · 60 downloads It’s not being torn down or replaced. It’s major improvements to where the other businesses were previously. A facelift of sorts. I’m addition, the new plat is filed for change of ownership and consolidation of previous lots. 12 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 On 8/29/2021 at 12:46 PM, architeckton said: It’s not being torn down or replaced. It’s major improvements to where the other businesses were previously. A facelift of sorts. I’m addition, the new plat is filed for change of ownership and consolidation of previous lots. Great news! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X.R. Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Holy snikies, the tile! the greenery! It doesn't disappoint! I'm hoping this is successful because man, they really did deliver. That staircase is great. Thank you @cityliving. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 (edited) ^^^ my goodness! this development is absolutely gorgeous. money, must not have been any object here... Edited September 13, 2021 by monarch 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gene Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 drove by this weekend and man oh man the landscaping looks amazing and this place looks ready to open...i bet in no time the building @hindeskyposted above will be ready as well! so exciting! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilcal Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Thought I would post here first in case I'm missing something, but Uchi/Hue Salon/Rosemont re-platted to Unrestricted by a "Montrose Collective Southwest" by Radom. Did I miss something? They bought it 2 years ago, but I thought Uchi was staying. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 On 9/13/2021 at 1:09 PM, wilcal said: Thought I would post here first in case I'm missing something, but Uchi/Hue Salon/Rosemont re-platted to Unrestricted by a "Montrose Collective Southwest" by Radom. Did I miss something? They bought it 2 years ago, but I thought Uchi was staying. On 8/29/2021 at 11:46 AM, architeckton said: It’s not being torn down or replaced. It’s major improvements to where the other businesses were previously. A facelift of sorts. I’m addition, the new plat is filed for change of ownership and consolidation of previous lots. Here's your answer. @wilcal 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 On 8/29/2021 at 12:46 PM, architeckton said: It’s not being torn down or replaced. It’s major improvements to where the other businesses were previously. A facelift of sorts. I’m addition, the new plat is filed for change of ownership and consolidation of previous lots. After reading this post several times, I must confess that it still mystifies me. What "major improvements" might be made here, and to what? What's meant by "where the other businesses were previously"? What does any of this have to do with "A facelift of sorts"? Why would the individual lots need to be consolidated if there's no future plans to do something else with the properties? After all, they've been each sitting on their own little happy lots for decades. If someone can explain this to me, I thank you in advance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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