Sam Houston Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 I'm usually pretty familiar with projects going on around town, but I just today came across this gem, which I had no idea about, and had a laugh because it looks a bit foolish...and come to find out its an Irving Phillips. Anyone know any additional info on this one (who's developing it?, etc.)? Construction is 'supposed' to begin sometime soon. I do remember seeing a marketing sign a while back in that area for a mid-rise called The Point, but never heard anything else about that one. The following is what I found from Prime Texas Properties... "Sophisticated,contemporary (22unit) Mid-Rise approx. 1mile North of downtown. Designed by Irving Phillips. On a hilltop park setting looking over White Oak Bayou w/spectacular skyline views! Bike&hike trials along the waters' banks. All Steele&Concrete construction to beging Feb'06. Square Ft includes 404ft balcony. This is front unit w/views spectacular views of downtown to the south. Estimated time of completion for the building should be first quarter of 2007. Building's pool area w/views of downtown" Here's the rendering...http://harpictures.marketlinx.com/LowRes/71/5770771_0.jpg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest danax Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Sorry, no additional info here but I do hope it gets built. The design is odd with the big void in the middle. Seems like a huge waste of space but it would definitely be a landmark building for years to come. They could plant a jungle in the void and have it provide oxygen to the residents, sort of a smog purification feature, "sustainable and green" architecture and all that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternGulf Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 (edited) I have been keeping my eye on this for awhile. I would easily live at this place if I could afford it. The part that fronts the bayou is gorgeous. Edited February 6, 2006 by WesternGulf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Definitely a unique design, although it appears to have a bit of the Hobby Center going with the roof overhang and the support columns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 I heard about this long ago, but then never heard of it again. I am glad that it may hopefully start up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwood Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 I'm usually pretty familiar with projects going on around town, but I just today came across this gem, which I had no idea about, and had a laugh because it looks a bit foolish...and come to find out its an Irving Phillips. Anyone know any additional info on this one (who's developing it?, etc.)? Construction is 'supposed' to begin sometime soon. I do remember seeing a marketing sign a while back in that area for a mid-rise called The Point, but never heard anything else about that one. The following is what I found from Prime Texas Properties... "Sophisticated,contemporary (22unit) Mid-Rise approx. 1mile North of downtown. Designed by Irving Phillips. On a hilltop park setting looking over White Oak Bayou w/spectacular skyline views! Bike&hike trials along the waters' banks. All Steele&Concrete construction to beging Feb'06. Square Ft includes 404ft balcony. This is front unit w/views spectacular views of downtown to the south. Estimated time of completion for the building should be first quarter of 2007. Building's pool area w/views of downtown" Here's the rendering... This project first came up 2 to 2.5 years ago. At the time it was listed on har.com but quietly went away. Ironically, it would probably have a better chance now because of the new construction going just off of north Main. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwood Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 This project first came up 2 to 2.5 years ago. At the time it was listed on har.com but quietly went away. Ironically, it would probably have a better chance now because of the new construction going just off of north Main.I need to correct my previous post. These are listed on har.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydepark Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I'm usually pretty familiar with projects going on around town, but I just today came across this gem, which I had no idea about, and had a laugh because it looks a bit foolish...and come to find out its an Irving Phillips. Anyone know any additional info on this one (who's developing it?, etc.)? Construction is 'supposed' to begin sometime soon. I do remember seeing a marketing sign a while back in that area for a mid-rise called The Point, but never heard anything else about that one. The following is what I found from Prime Texas Properties... "Sophisticated,contemporary (22unit) Mid-Rise approx. 1mile North of downtown. Designed by Irving Phillips. On a hilltop park setting looking over White Oak Bayou w/spectacular skyline views! Bike&hike trials along the waters' banks. All Steele&Concrete construction to beging Feb'06. Square Ft includes 404ft balcony. This is front unit w/views spectacular views of downtown to the south. Estimated time of completion for the building should be first quarter of 2007. Building's pool area w/views of downtown" Here's the rendering... You know old Irving, he did Tremont towers and is surpose to do the Repairian on Montrose. That one owned byStauffer River Cafe... that is under the company name 3615 Montrose Inc. It has a post office box for an address... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyps Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 http://www.har.com/search/engine/indexdeta...=0&backButton=YThis is different. Looks pricy though! If I had 750K, I wouldn't want to live right on a highway!!do you thin they will sell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 102 quitman?http://www.houstonarchitecture.info/haif/i...5047&hl=quitmani have mixed feelings about this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyps Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 woops. sorry. feel free to delete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlt1988 Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 They will be VERY hard to resell. If buyers knew how overbuilt this market is, they wouldn't consider this type of property. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 http://www.har.com/search/engine/indexdeta...=0&backButton=YThis is different. Looks pricy though! If I had 750K, I wouldn't want to live right on a highway!!do you thin they will sell?I like the design a lot. Its imaginative and unique, plus it fits the site in a well-thought out way. Perhaps there's a niche market out there, and I hope it does get built, but that price is not going to make it easy.As much as I like it, I'm sure the developer paid a 'view premium' for the land, and that building won't come cheap. I can't imagine their margins being significant at all at the end of the day, and that's even after taking a big risk with the uniqueness factor. Not a good financial deal, but I'll sure appreciate the building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabanaboy Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 That is a steep price point for no man's land on the east side. I would be surprised if this project materializes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 I just saw the sign for this last night. The map is wrong. It is just to the WEST of I-45 on Quitman. It is on a bluff overlooking the wooded area next to White Oak Bayou.Kind of spooky at night, I must say, but the view is probably spectacular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Smarts Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 I just saw the sign for this last night. The map is wrong. It is just to the WEST of I-45 on Quitman. It is on a bluff overlooking the wooded area next to White Oak Bayou.Kind of spooky at night, I must say, but the view is probably spectacular.When I go into har. Most those units have pending on them or is it pending sale PS. Cant remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpfresearcher Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Does anyone know who is building this yet? Or when it will be built? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 While I was checking out the flooding of White Oak Bayou today, it looked like foundation work was being performed, either on this project, or something right next to it. I'll try to stop by again later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Note combined two topics on this project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 (edited) They've started construction. Currently, dirt work/foundation. They're not kidding about overlooking White Oak Bayou. Today, the bayou was at the property line. Edited June 19, 2006 by RedScare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Still a very interesting and unique design. I wonder what the longterm impact on the area will be, if any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sttombiz Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 it sort of looks like the one office building in greenway plaza next to the edwards over there (on richmond). its likely to be another orion or more along the lines of the monaco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Construction has started on this project.....you can see it if youre going south on 45 into downtown and take the Quitman exit - it's on the right overlooking downtown and White Oak bayou... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 I like the design a lot. Its imaginative and unique, plus it fits the site in a well-thought out way. Perhaps there's a niche market out there, and I hope it does get built, but that price is not going to make it easy.As much as I like it, I'm sure the developer paid a 'view premium' for the land, and that building won't come cheap. I can't imagine their margins being significant at all at the end of the day, and that's even after taking a big risk with the uniqueness factor. Not a good financial deal, but I'll sure appreciate the building.One of the lots was for sale for $200,000. If you are facing the construction it was the perfect lot closer to I-45. It had a house on it when I looked at it. This is quite pricey. I just put money down on a new townhouse on Washington instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicMan Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 102 Quitman is zoned to the following Houston ISD schools:* Ketelsen Elementary School - http://es.houstonisd.org/ketelsenes/* Marshall Middle School - http://es.houstonisd.org/marshallms/* Davis High School - http://hs.houstonisd.org/davishs/Profiles:* http://dept.houstonisd.org/profiles/Ketelsen_ES.pdf* http://dept.houstonisd.org/profiles/Marshall_MS.pdf* http://dept.houstonisd.org/profiles/Davis_HS.pdfHere's a note - Ketelsen was established in fall 2002 as a merger between Lamar Elementary School and Lee Elementary School - Both Lee and Lamar closed spring 2002, and Ketelsen was opened in fall 2002.Websites:* http://es.houstonisd.org/lamares/* http://es.houstonisd.org/leees/Remember: If you aren't satisfied with your zoned schools, you can transfer your kids into other schools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest danax Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 Construction has started on this project.....you can see it if youre going south on 45 into downtown and take the Quitman exit - it's on the right overlooking downtown and White Oak bayou... I've been seeing driving by this for weeks and finally went over today after work to get a peek. I then realized it was The Point. This is the backside from the top of the hill. I couldn't get a shot of the front due to traffic but I'm sure many of you pass by it just inside the NW crotch of 10 and 45. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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