IntheKnowHouston Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 (edited) 3522 White Oak Dr is a 13,200 square foot parcel located on the corner of Harvard St. Google Maps April 2022 White Oak Dr and Harvard St Edited October 17, 2022 by IntheKnowHouston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 (edited) More on 3522 White Oak Dr from the Houston Archeological & Historical Commission: "The property includes a historic 9,698 sq ft two-story wood frame commercial building with second floor residence situated on a 13,200 square foot (132 x 100) corner lot...Contributing corner store, constructed circa 1930, located in the Houston Heights Historic District South." The house addition at 604 Harvard St was constructed in 2001. Photos of the building from 2010; on file with the city's Historic Preservation Office From 2012 Edited October 17, 2022 by IntheKnowHouston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 (edited) 3522 White Oak Dr was up for sale in 2020. More details about the property from an old Davis Commercial Real Estate listing: Property Details - 13,200 SF Corner Lot - 4,500 SF Office (604 Harvard St) - 4,190 SF Retail (Obsidian Theater - 3522 White Oak) - 950 SF Retail (Genara - 3518 White Oak Dr) Edited October 17, 2022 by IntheKnowHouston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 The 13,200 Sq Ft corner lot at 3522 White Oak Dr (corner of Harvard St) sold in 2021. Details about the sale from a Davis Commercial Real Estate press release: "HOUSTON, TX, May 2021 — The former Obsidian Theatre building at 3522 White Oak Dr. in The Heights was purchased by Hey Pocky LLC with plans to redevelop the property into a wine bar. Wade Greene with Colliers International represented the buyer. The seller, Saites LLC, was represented by Ryan Neyland of Davis Commercial Real Estate." https://www.davis-commercial.com/news/redevelopment-coming-heights-press-release Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 More details about Padres's, the wine bar opening in the former home of Obsidian Theater 3522 White Oak Dr: Posted in the Heights Restaurant and Bar Scene forum in December: On 12/13/2021 at 2:36 PM, s3mh said: Padre's Wine Shop is coming to the space that used to be Obsidian Theater at 3522 White Oak Dr. Also from The Leader in December: "Padre’s Wine Shop to open next spring An online wine seller plans to open a brick-and-mortar location in the Heights next year. Construction is scheduled to begin on a new liquor store Jan 1. at 3522 White Oak Drive, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Completion of the $1 million renovation of the 5,149-square foot space is scheduled for May 1. It will feature a tasting room and retail space." https://www.theleadernews.com/food_drink/nibbles-sips-ring-in-holiday-spirit-at-local-bars/article_7165eab0-52ca-11ec-966e-b7cb51b5d810.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 (edited) The new owners of 3522 White Oak Dr applied for a certificate of appropriateness from the city's Archeological & Historical Commission in November. Proposed changes were approved in December. From the documents submitted to the commission: "With the exception of the existing [950 SF] retail tenant [unit](3518 White Oak Dr), the primary scope of work consists of renovating the vacant first floor space to house a retail wine shop [3,810 SF] and prepare the second floor for a future office tenant [1,884 SF]." "An additional structure (604 Harvard) is located at the north side of the lot, behind the 2-story corner building. Built as a residence in 2001, 604 Harvard is a 3-story wood framed, stucco clad structure most recently occupied by an office tenant. This was designed with a second floor connection to 3522 White Oak. We are proposing to demolish 604 Harvard and to patch the existing connection point per the attached structural documents." Photos outlining the building for demolition at 604 Harvard St South elevation, 1st floor: Remove replacement corner doors and faux stucco to reveal historic tile – restore, refinish, repaint tile. Enlarge set of storefront windows, carefully remove faux stone/brick veneer and use for infill at the bottom of the next bay to the right – aligning veneer height across the elevation. Replace aluminum windows with new to fit openings proposed. South elevation, 2nd floor: Remove non-original porch and add new steel column support West elevation, 1st floor: Remove faux stucco to reveal window opening, retain window dimensions and create new 3-part window opening to the left. All new aluminum windows to match current south elevation alterations. Remove non-original rear entrance and create new towards rear bay. West elevation, 2nd floor: Replace glass block with 1/1 aluminum clad, inset, and recessed wood windows. East elevation: Replace non-historic door and add metal stair railing at rear. Rebuild historic structure to match after demolition of addition. Edited October 17, 2022 by IntheKnowHouston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 (edited) In place of the demolished three-story residence at 604 Harvard St, floor plans show an outdoor bar and a patio on the ground level. Both will be adjacent to Padre's, the retail wine shop under construction at 3522 White Oak Dr. First floor Second floor Edited October 17, 2022 by IntheKnowHouston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 Schematic renderings of Padre's included with design detail last November and a recent Loopnet listing. Padre's a retail wine shop under construction at 3522 White Oak Dr. Dick Clark & Associates designed the space. https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/3522-White-Oak-Dr-Houston-TX/26649094/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 1 hour ago, IntheKnowHouston said: "With the exception of the existing [950 SF] retail tenant [unit](3518 White Oak Dr), the primary scope of work consists of renovating the vacant first floor space to house a retail wine shop [3,810 SF] and prepare the second floor for a future office tenant [1,884 SF]." A recent leasing listing is seeking a tenant for the second floor office unit. It's a 1,884 sq ft space above Padre's at 3522 White Oak Dr. https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/3522-White-Oak-Dr-Houston-TX/26649094/ Brochure: https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/zohwpJYmvCho9sBeCsZ-CWOVzw_AToS9vtDnoxXTZik/3522 White Oak Flyer 20220912.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapo2367 Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 The design immediately reminded me of Paulie's on Westheimer. Probably the P name helps with that. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share Posted November 11, 2022 (edited) An update on Padre's a retail wine shop. It's under construction at 3522 White Oak Dr. "A wine shop and bar concept by longtime Houstonian and wine distributor William Farley, Padre’s Wine—which pays homage to Farley’s late father, Mike Farley—is coming in early 2023 to 3522 White Oak Drive, Houston, in the former Obsidian Theatre space, per a Nov. 10 press release." https://communityimpact.com/houston/heights-river-oaks-montrose/business/2022/11/10/several-bars-bottle-shop-opening-in-heights-including-two-new-concepts-on-white-oak-drive/ Edited November 12, 2022 by IntheKnowHouston 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted November 15, 2022 Author Share Posted November 15, 2022 (edited) An updated rendering of Padre's. Padre's a wine shop and wine bar opening next year at 3522 White Oak Dr. It takes over the former space of the Obsidian Theatre. The rendering was provided to What Now Houston. Edited November 16, 2022 by IntheKnowHouston 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted November 15, 2022 Author Share Posted November 15, 2022 (edited) There is more on Padre's in an article published yesterday by What Now Houston. Padre's a wine shop and wine bar opening next year at 3522 White Oak Dr. It takes over the former space of the Obsidian Theatre. "Padre’s Wine is tentatively set to open at 3522 White Oak Dr. in the former Obsidian Theater space. Farley hopes to open Padre’s Wine to the public in February 2023. The 4,000-square-foot space will feature a bottle shop to include 500 different labels with a robust South American selection plus a wine bar and patio to enjoy 20 rotating wines by the glass." "The bottle shop side will feature custom displays that can function as tasting tables during winemaker meets and classes." "“When I settled on the location with the building, I thought it was perfect. I love historical buildings, and I thought that Heights has done a really good job preserving the architecture and the history of Houston,” Farley said. “I took this 1930s building, and I’m rehabbing it. I love it.” https://whatnowhou.com/new-bottle-shop-wine-bar-planned-for-early-2023/ Edited November 16, 2022 by IntheKnowHouston 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BigRed Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 LOVE IT. On 1/4/2023 at 2:58 PM, hindesky said: Doin the lord's work as usual, @hindesky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted January 10, 2023 Author Share Posted January 10, 2023 (edited) On 1/4/2023 at 2:58 PM, hindesky said: 8 hours ago, BigRed said: LOVE IT. Doin the lord's work as usual, @hindesky Unless I'm missing something that's miniscule in detail, this is the same rendering I posted a few posts above in November: 👇🏿 👇🏿 👇🏿 👇🏿 On 11/15/2022 at 2:36 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: An updated rendering of Padre's. The rendering was provided to What Now Houston. Edited January 10, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted March 21, 2023 Author Share Posted March 21, 2023 In an article published yesterday by Eater Houston, Padre's is aiming to open in April. Padres' a wine shop and wine bar at 3522 White Oak Dr. https://houston.eater.com/2023/3/20/23648419/padres-wine-shop-bar-heights-houston 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted April 10, 2023 Author Share Posted April 10, 2023 (edited) Bottle shop and wine bar Padre's opens to the public Wednesday. It's located at 3522 White Oak Dr. A little more about the space from today's Houston Chronicle: "The 4,000-square-foot space, designed by Austin-based Dick Clark + Associates, is filled with natural colors and textures and a Marfa-inspired décor." https://www.houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/restaurants-bars/article/padre-s-wine-bar-retail-shop-houston-heights-17888255.php Edited April 10, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted April 10, 2023 Author Share Posted April 10, 2023 (edited) Photos of Padre's included in the Houston Chronicle article. The photos were taken by Andrew Hemingway. Padre's located at 3522 White Oak Dr. Edited April 10, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Converting the office on the second floor to apartment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Padre's really is phenomenal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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