SWM Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Has anyone else noticed that they haven't made any progress on the "crown" in about two months? The rest of the building appears to be complete, "skin"-wise, but that stupid crown is still just sitting there all skeleton-like and creepy. What gives?Yes, I've noticed that, too. I drive by it every day and can't help but wonder if (1) they had structural design problems, (2) they're changing their minds now that they see how odd it looks, or (3) they are caving in to the "robot" comments here on HAIF and are modifying the look.It does seem to be WAY behind compared to the rest of the building! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted June 25, 2008 Author Share Posted June 25, 2008 Yes, I've noticed that, too. I drive by it every day and can't help but wonder if (1) they had structural design problems, (2) they're changing their minds now that they see how odd it looks, or (3) they are caving in to the "robot" comments here on HAIF and are modifying the look.It does seem to be WAY behind compared to the rest of the building! maybe they're adding a beacon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieDidIt Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 maybe they're adding a beacon? Think there was a problem with the fact the windows they ordered didn't fit. That's just a hood rumor though, so who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeats Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Yes, I've noticed that, too. I drive by it every day and can't help but wonder if (1) they had structural design problems, (2) they're changing their minds now that they see how odd it looks, or (3) they are caving in to the "robot" comments here on HAIF and are modifying the look.Aaaaaaaarms! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Upon completion, I'd like to see Robot Tower carry a lighted marquee across the front that reads: "Welcome to Houston: Resistance is futile!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWW Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 maybe they're adding a beacon? Hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Think there was a problem with the fact the windows they ordered didn't fit. That's just a hood rumor though, so who knows.I'm not sure that's the case. From what I've seen over the past month, it looks like they've been welding the metal for the framework from the lowest floors of the crown upaward. The design shows spaces small enough for a number of smaller windows to be placed in the triangular patterns. There is also a crane or some piece of equipment that's been installed on the east side of the main roof.It also appears that they've been filling in the "fins" around the crown, starting on the south side.I took a few photos of the activity yesterday. Surprised to see they were working up there as early as they were (8 AM). I'll post them when I'm back on my computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Has anyone else noticed that they haven't made any progress on the "crown" in about two months? The rest of the building appears to be complete, "skin"-wise, but that stupid crown is still just sitting there all skeleton-like and creepy. What gives?I think it's just taking a long time to install all of the electronics that will be the robot's brain. I picture it like the beginning of this music video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 One compelling phenomena is the ongoing construction of the nearby Westin. It's progressing now to the point where it is distracting you from Robot Tower. I actually think the Westin's superior design might be such that it actually improves Robot Tower's overall appearance, the crown not withstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 One compelling phenomena is the ongoing construction of the nearby Westin. It's progressing now to the point where it is distracting you from Robot Tower. I actually think the Westin's superior design might be such that it actually improves Robot Tower's overall appearance, the crown not withstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 are you suggesting the Westin will have residences? i think its just hotel.the only condos for Memorial City are East of Gessner and the mall itself.70 residential units Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Here are the photos I mentioned yesterday... Looking up from the MCM parking lot From the east W/ the Westin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banking214 Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 How did you get that 3rd shot? That is pretty impressive from the parking lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorAggie Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I say autobot. It's a hospital, right? Helping people? It's a good robot. Possibly with an evil crown... Good point. The newest member of the Protectobots maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted July 22, 2008 Author Share Posted July 22, 2008 Good point. The newest member of the Protectobots maybe? Don't know why, but given the nature of the building, I thought you were talking about proctobots or proctologists.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 has anybody taken a picture from the front;really nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 How did you get that 3rd shot? That is pretty impressive from the parking lot. Ah, I should have clarified that one. I took that pic behind the Shipley's at Blalock & Gaylord and zoomed in to the max setting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livincinco Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Ah, I should have clarified that one. I took that pic behind the Shipley's at Blalock & Gaylord and zoomed in to the max setting.Any idea when they're going to finish? Seems like it's taking a long time to give this thing it's head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuroAztlan Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Any idea when they're going to finish? Seems like it's taking a long time to give this thing it's head. DAT'S WHAT SHE SAID, OOWWWHHHHHH!!!! The glaziers have begun installing the glass on the crown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Good point. The newest member of the Protectobots maybe? Before it did seem like an old 1950's refrigerator. Now it's like a huge orange juicer for Godzilla or other giant monsters like him. Imagine that top part spinning around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeats Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 PuroAztlan, you just made my day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97saturn Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 For those that are interested in viewing the memorial hermann tower building and crown lights at night NOW! here they are........... https://secure1.mhhs.org/memorialhermanntower/home.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeats Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 For those that are interested in viewing the memorial hermann tower building and crown lights at night NOW! here they are........... https://secure1.mhhs.org/memorialhermanntower/home.html Very cool. I have to say, though, the little cars moving around in the picture totally freaked me out at first; I thought I was seeing things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnmcbarnacle Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Very cool. I have to say, though, the little cars moving around in the picture totally freaked me out at first; I thought I was seeing things. All I can think of is some poor local teenager who gets a hold of some bad acid and gets taken to that place in the middle of the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 imo,i think its too much lighting on the roof, its memorial hermann for gods sake.. if it were an office tower, i'd probably be more a lot more accepting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Very cool. I have to say, though, the little cars moving around in the picture totally freaked me out at first; I thought I was seeing things. It totally fits into the world of Sim City 2000, all we need is an Archology to compliment it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 All I can think of is some poor local teenager who gets a hold of some bad acid and gets taken to that place in the middle of the night. No! It's coming after me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippy Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 All it needs is some spinners and a grill and it's ready to go!BLING! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Driving in from the west, the glass installed in the crown actually looks pretty good so far. Then again having seen the skeleton of the structure for that much time, anything filling it in is an improvement by default. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livincinco Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 It totally fits into the world of Sim City 2000, all we need is an Archology to compliment it. I dunno. I'm thinking Ghostbusters. I keep expecting Sigourney Weaver to show up on top of the builinding calling Zuuuuulllllll!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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