bobruss Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 They're adding a third crane to the new museum addition today. There were six 18 wheelers in the procession last night onto the site. We were stuck at the light while they were escorted in by motorcycle police . Passed by this morning and they had three sections of tower up and had part of main street closed . Big red crane lifting yellow sections. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bobruss Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Nice images Hindesky. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 The northern tower crane on the Glassell School of Art is coming down this weekend. A fairly new 900 ton Liebherr crane is doing the job. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted December 9, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted December 9, 2017 A few cool pics from a FB friend. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted December 10, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted December 10, 2017 Does my butt look big? It looks huge, this is a big boy crane and they don't even have the heavy lift package out. It's supposedly going to the Exxon/Mobil Baytown complex when they finish here. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 The second tower crane at the Glassell School of Art is coming down. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 When I see a crane boom in the air I've got to investigate. One tower crane is coming down. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Timoric Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 (edited) - Edited July 12, 2019 by Timoric 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 I don't see how they can do the grand opening by May at this rate. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 I just left the site of the Glassell Plaza forgive me whoever its named after. They have just set the Anish Kapoor sculpture encased in a fairly remarkable steel crate, open. Wish I could download my images. Hindesky you'd like the crane. Huge!!. Go check it out! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmac Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 I drove by there Thursday. Wacky looking building, but I really like it so far! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 https://www.houstonchronicle.com/entertainment/article/MFAH-s-new-Anish-Kapoor-sculpture-has-landed-12781765.php 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post bobruss Posted March 27, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 27, 2018 While watching them lower the sculpture onto the fasteners, I realized how much this plaza is going to add to the Museum experience. This will be an incredible tourist magnet. I stood on the sidewalk on the construction side of Montrose instead of driving by and they've taken down the screen so you begin to see how well everything is going to fit and flow into the campus. I can"t wait to trek up the incline. A wine bar on top would be popular. Except you'd have to sign a waiver to come back down. 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bobruss Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Chicago has its bean and we got the pickle. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctaf Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 if this thing was created in 2006, where has it been the past 12 years? Chicago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chicagoinc/ct-met-houston-bean-0328-chicago-inc-20180327-story.html Hilarious article in the Chicago Tribune. They are sounding very insecure... 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 12 hours ago, Ctaf said: if this thing was created in 2006, where has it been the past 12 years? Chicago? “Cloud Column” previously was unfinished in Anish Kapoor’s London workspace after the sculptor’s original commissioners were unable to see the project to completion, said Tinterow. While “Cloud Column” remained in storage, Kapoor began work on other projects like Chicago’s “Cloud Gate.” When MFAH staff learned “Cloud Column” was available to acquire, the museum decided to install the work outside the future Glassell School of Art which is still under construction, slated to open in May. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
79ta Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 13 hours ago, Naviguessor said: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chicagoinc/ct-met-houston-bean-0328-chicago-inc-20180327-story.html Hilarious article in the Chicago Tribune. They are sounding very insecure... reading the comments is a much more worthwhile endeavor. a couple of my favorites: "Kapoor is obviously interested in selling overpriced Mirrored Monoliths to any and all takers. This version couldn't be creepier if Sigourney Weaver and Ridley Scott attended the dedication ceremony." "I don't think they moved from Chicago. Odds are they were shot." 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 (edited) 14 hours ago, Naviguessor said: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chicagoinc/ct-met-houston-bean-0328-chicago-inc-20180327-story.html Hilarious article in the Chicago Tribune. They are sounding very insecure... That's probably one of the worst titles I've seen in an article this year. The "Reporter" sounds like a resentful, hateful b*tch almost to the point where I question if she is being sarcastic or ironic. If we are really that irrelevant and a "cultural abyss" then you don't talk about it, because its not worth talking about. People need to understand the definitions of the words they are using. Something spell check doesn't fix! I don't even care if this is an opinion piece. A person who is associated with a paper should be professional and literate. Edited March 28, 2018 by Luminare 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinsanity02 Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 (edited) I detect a chip on this Chicagoan shoulder. Personally I love visiting Chicago. Nevertheless the fact is in the last seven years our MSA added 945,000 people and theirs 61,700. Huge numbers of people find us a much more attractive place to live. Maybe instead of childish put downs they should study why this is so. In the meantime they better get ready to be passed up. Edited March 28, 2018 by Twinsanity02 error 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted March 31, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2018 Spotted the bean, already has lots of people taking photos. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mollusk Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 So what's in the bicycle tires to get you up that high? 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Working on Sunday on the steps. Is this still shooting for a May grand opening? 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 (edited) 7 hours ago, hindesky said: Working on Sunday on the steps. Is this still shooting for a May grand opening? Yes. May 20 Edited April 23, 2018 by Houston19514 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timoric Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 (edited) - Edited July 12, 2019 by Timoric 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric 0_0 Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Wow! This expansion looks great. Next time I am in Houston I will have to check it out. All we are getting in Atlanta is ANOTHER aquarium expansion. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post rechlin Posted May 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 7, 2018 Cloud Column is now accessible to the public: 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilcal Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Glassell School of Art to open to public with a party on May 20 from noon to 4 pm. http://glasstire.com/2018/05/09/new-glassell-school-of-art-to-open-with-a-big-party/ List of opening day activities: https://www.mfah.org/calendar/celebrating-community-opening-day/201805201200PM Definitely going to make it down for this! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 (edited) this thing looks like a "plug" I saw in a "art film" one time. can't wait to get my selfie. Edited May 13, 2018 by LarryDierker 2 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted May 13, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2018 Talked with a guy and he said they were having the ribbon ceremony Monday and the Grand Opening is on for the 20th. Lots of workers working hard to get it ready. 14 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 ^^^ well done @hindesky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted May 15, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 15, 2018 https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/2018/05/14/285327/glassell-school-of-arts-new-building-unveiled/ Walking in to the new Glassell School of Art building on the Museum of Fine Arts Houston campus, you are immediately faced with a giant, imposing staircase made of raw concrete, an expanse of open space, and natural light pouring into the building. “People don’t take the elevator. They want to explore and the stairs are a dynamic experience,” said Chris McVoy, an architect who helped design the building. McVoy said the building is meant to connect everyone taking classes with the school in one place — from grade school kids to graduate students. “There’s 35 studios total in this building but as you move through it it always feels open,” McVoy said. “The hope is an inspirational environment for young artists, future artists, developing artists, to think big, dream big, and be inspired.” The “L”-shaped building defines a plaza with fountains, green space, an ampitheater, and a sitting area. Visitors to the school are also able to make space of green space on the roof of the building. Classes in the new building begin this summer. Officials with the Museum of Fine Arts Houston say pre-enrollment with the Glassell School has gone up 40% with the building opening. The building’s opening is the latest in a massive expansion effort by the Museum of Fine Arts Houston. The full expansion, including the Glassell School, the Nancy and Rich Kinder Building, and Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation Center for Conservation are expected to be completed in 2020. 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 https://www.archdaily.com/894488/glassell-school-of-art-steven-holl-architects We made it onto ArchDaily this morning! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Looks amazing. I play music with Joseph Havel, whose the director of the school, and he invited us tonight. Can't wait! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Triton Posted May 16, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 16, 2018 Private party from tonight (I always forget to post here so give me some credit lol) MFAH Expansion Private Party by Marc longoria, on Flickr MFAH Expansion Private Party by Marc longoria, on Flickr 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Go see the new building. It's remarkable! The plaza is perfect. Once the landscaping has time to take hold, it will soften the plaza, The building has such a powerful presence with its large angled concrete walls and glass in such a mesmerizing pattern, kind of abstract sculpture. I really liked the repurposing of the glass blocks from the old Glassell school in a transition wall from the sculpture garden into the Plaza. The Kapoor sculpture is perfect in the space, and the way it relates to the building, and the water. The water feature is a pleasant break before entering an incredibly interesting interior space. The natural lighting in this building is remarkable. All of the very clean studios have a wonderful luminescence emanating from the large windows sheathed in white. The main lobby and grand stairwell are almost overwhelming. Could be used as a great indoor amphitheater or concert space. The second floor exhibition space is clean and hung with works being auctioned by CORE grads. It's a very nice selection. Rode the elevator to The Rooftop, and it's, well you just have to go up there. It's huge!. What a place for a party. The views of downtown and the med center are excellent and we had drinks on the roof. No waivers required. We walked down the ramp roof, and it's covered in jasmine, with very easy steps and nice rails. Theres another outdoor amphitheater built into the ramp of wooden steps and use as seating. The food and drinks were over the top. Wish I could share images. Don't miss it Sunday. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 5 hours ago, bobruss said: Go see the new building. It's remarkable! The plaza is perfect. Once the landscaping has time to take hold, it will soften the plaza, The building has such a powerful presence with its large angled concrete walls and glass in such a mesmerizing pattern, kind of abstract sculpture. I really liked the repurposing of the glass blocks from the old Glassell school in a transition wall from the sculpture garden into the Plaza. The Kapoor sculpture is perfect in the space, and the way it relates to the building, and the water. The water feature is a pleasant break before entering an incredibly interesting interior space. The natural lighting in this building is remarkable. All of the very clean studios have a wonderful luminescence emanating from the large windows sheathed in white. The main lobby and grand stairwell are almost overwhelming. Could be used as a great indoor amphitheater or concert space. The second floor exhibition space is clean and hung with works being auctioned by CORE grads. It's a very nice selection. Rode the elevator to The Rooftop, and it's, well you just have to go up there. It's huge!. What a place for a party. The views of downtown and the med center are excellent and we had drinks on the roof. No waivers required. We walked down the ramp roof, and it's covered in jasmine, with very easy steps and nice rails. Theres another outdoor amphitheater built into the ramp of wooden steps and use as seating. The food and drinks were over the top. Wish I could share images. Don't miss it Sunday. Thats what I noticed about the building from these photos. it seems so abstract, yet it seems contextual when take into account its neighbor, the sculpture garden. Its as if the garden was a genesis for the building itself and informed the architecture. It definitely has a sculptural quality to it, yet from the plans i've seen it also seems well balanced with the practical needs of school. I will certainly be visiting this on Sunday! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 4 hours ago, Luminare said: Thats what I noticed about the building from these photos. it seems so abstract, yet it seems contextual when take into account its neighbor, the sculpture garden. Its as if the garden was a genesis for the building itself and informed the architecture. It definitely has a sculptural quality to it, yet from the plans i've seen it also seems well balanced with the practical needs of school. I will certainly be visiting this on Sunday! Something I focused on last night while walking across the plaza is how related the Chillida sculpture, that was moved from the Mecom Fountain side of the original museum to front and center in the plaza. The sculpture and building play a magical game of mimicry with the angles and materials so closely in line with each other. There is a harmony that develops between the building and that sculpture. I don't know if it was intentional but I like it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted May 17, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2018 From across the street. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted May 20, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 20, 2018 (edited) Didn't realize till today that the bean had a concave side to it. They had the Grand Opening today. Edited May 20, 2018 by hindesky 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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