Subdude Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Almost looks like it's made of plastic.Precisely my first thought, but that could just be the rendering. I'm sure the final version won't look so plasticky. I'm assuming this is two units per floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rellott Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 how many people could live there? 10? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Allen Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Something different for Houston is a plus in my book. Hoping each floor has two or more units, otherwise seems small. My sister just began her HoustonNow Tour company. I am always looking to help her add cool places to view on her routes around HTown. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 how many people could live there? 10? There are 12 units -- although this article says it could get bigger... http://swamplot.com/latest-condo-building-planned-for-the-former-river-cafe-spot-offers-montrose-blvd-a-garage-wall-streetfront/2014-04-14/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Looks like its related to the Penguin Arms Apartments on Revere between Alabama and Westheimer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Seems this lot was destined for ugliness, one way or the other.Except this isn't ugly at all. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Hopefully this new development brings business back to the shopping center next door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elseed Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Has anyone heard of any timeline for this project? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 (edited) A slightly revised rendering... Each condo will be around 3,000 sq ft -- I guess these are going to be a bit pricey !! http://swamplot.com/developer-says-proposed-garage-wall-streetfront-for-3615-montrose-condo-tower-will-be-green-or-arty-not-blank/2014-04-16/ Edited April 16, 2014 by HoustonMidtown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPHous Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 I am on my phone so sorry if this has been posted, but while messing around on HAR I think I found a new development that we may have missed. 2312 Commonwealth. It is ~ 8 stories. If someone could post a link it would be appreciated. It is on HAR, 77006 for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 I am on my phone so sorry if this has been posted, but while messing around on HAR I think I found a new development that we may have missed. 2312 Commonwealth.It is ~ 8 stories. If someone could post a link it would be appreciated. It is on HAR, 77006 for sale http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/30164-midrise-on-commonwealth-at-fairview/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 It certainly does have a Miami vibe to it. Just like that there is something different to it. We need more infill like this and not so much superblock infill. Thats how you get a very diverse and interesting cityscape. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I expect we might see more of these replacing the older apartment buildings in the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Same here. Although they probably wont all be condo's because that market is so hard to really invest in. As long as all of them aren't super pricey and can be in a some what affordable range then that will be golden. This kind of development will certainly raise the land values of the homes around it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mab Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2014/08/condos-planned-for-montrose-site/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 (edited) Ugh, what happened to the original design? :/It's not bad but I liked the support bracing on the other one. Edited August 15, 2014 by cloud713 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Yeah this is weak compared to the OG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky-guy Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Original was better, but this one is still fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largeTEXAS Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Looks like an 80's office building...not that there's anything wrong with that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 I'm not in love with this bc it looks like an office building but I like this design much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMIKA! Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2014/08/condos-planned-for-montrose-site/ Wow, actually a pretty ballsy move by the architect. It's very dentist-off-Gessner-1983 chic. Either s/he was like, "I've got an idea no one is doing right now! Let's go all retro SW Houston early 1980's. And, let's put it in Montrose and make it a....let's see...condo." Or, s/he was like, "Golly, I haven't worked or had a new idea in 30 years, but maybe no one will notice??" Either way, kudos to the developer and architect for coming up with a design that blows all current styles and conventions out the door! Look out Herzog and de Meuron and Zaha Hadid. The new revolution in design started right here, my friends! Print that s#*t!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Well, that's Philip Johnson for you. Swamplot says this building is three times the size of the previous design, in part because the developer was able to buy the house next door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Oh jesus christ, every frickin time the old bait and switch. It looks like an office building on dairy ashford in the energy corridor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Wow, actually a pretty ballsy move by the architect. It's very dentist-off-Gessner-1983 chic. Either s/he was like, "I've got an idea no one is doing right now! Let's go all retro SW Houston early 1980's. That's funny about dentist-off-Gessner-1983, but to me it doesn't look that 1980s. The curvature in the facade sets it apart. It's head and shoulders better than 2100 Taft, imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Hello, Sir. can you help me find my credit union office? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I like the increased size of the project. A 34-unit development remains small, but will add continued density inside the loop. I am hopeful that midrise condos become successful, as I think they can be a higher revenue generating alternative to townhomes (less square footage can be wasted on staircases) that will lead to more walkable neighborhoods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 You can't get 34 units into a lot that small in less than seven floors. The downtown condos with 200+ units are 20 floors tall or more (unless they're a wrap covering two blocks). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasmine Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) disgusting.sardines. rich sardines. looks like an office building. Edited August 20, 2014 by jasmine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 disgusting.sardines. rich sardines. looks like an office building.Probably the best ugliest building we will see on that corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 It's not startlingly beautiful, but I'm also not going to join in the retch fest. I kinda like the curves and the balcony detail, but I am SO over blue glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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