The Great Hizzy! Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 That actually sounds like an interesting venture. Never really considered the views available. And it would certainly bring more of a touristy element to the water wall and environs--though, you worry about some developers' penchant for cheese when constructing these type things.We'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 That actually sounds like an interesting venture. Never really considered the views available. And it would certainly bring more of a touristy element to the water wall and environs--though, you worry about some developers' penchant for cheese when constructing these type things.We'll see.It could be a mini central park for us. The summer would never be an issue, it is ALWAYS 10 degree cooler will all the mist coming from the fountain. Great potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinoda28107 Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 It could be a mini central park for us. The summer would never be an issue, it is ALWAYS 10 degree cooler will all the mist coming from the fountain. Great potential.Hey! Stop killing our high-rise dreams! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Hey! Stop killing our high-rise dreams!The highrise is still being built, you have no worries.I took a photo of the site over the weekend, I will post it soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdorfma1 Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 The highrise is still being built, you have no worries.I took a photo of the site over the weekend, I will post it soon.Any word on this? thanks!Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Any word on this? thanks!Jeff Sorry, here is the photo I promised, just forgot to post. The clubhouse or whatever it is, is on the left. I took this photo looking southeast from the Nordstrom/Macy's parking garage. You can also see the completed Empire on the right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citykid09 Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Sorry, here is the photo I promised, just forgot to post.The clubhouse or whatever it is, is on the left. I took this photo looking southeast from the Nordstrom/Macy's parking garage. You can also see the completed Empire on the right. I went to Houston about 2 weeks ago and went through the Galleria area forgot to look at this and other projects I wanted to see. When I got to the area I got so cought up looking at that new book store and stuff in the Galleria where Lord And Taylor use to be. Everytime I go to Houston I for get how big it really is. I also wanted to see the highrise going up where that James Conney Island was in Uptown, how is that going along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 I also wanted to see the highrise going up where that James Conney Island was in Uptown, how is that going along.Crane is up and they are rocking and rollin on that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mls1202 Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 I went to Houston about 2 weeks ago and went through the Galleria area forgot to look at this and other projects I wanted to see. When I got to the area I got so cought up looking at that new book store and stuff in the Galleria where Lord And Taylor use to be. Everytime I go to Houston I for get how big it really is. I also wanted to see the highrise going up where that James Conney Island was in Uptown, how is that going along.Not to get too far off topic, but how IS the new bookstore and stuff in the Galleria where L&T used to be? Any one have any pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Not to get too far off topic, but how IS the new bookstore and stuff in the Galleria where L&T used to be? Any one have any pics?Nope, that is a Borders and is one the Westhiemer side of the Galleria.This photo is not within the Galleria complex, but rather just south of it off Hildago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanman Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 The structure in question is definitely a sales center and it won't be ready until early spring. As I said earlier in this thread, the Sales Center will definitely contain a model apartment along with offices for the sales staff. Expect to see information about the project within the next couple of months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sttombiz Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 I believe I found the plan for this building or another one that will be built? It is only 21 stories thoughhttp://www.meekspartners.com/projects_deta...ulti&pos=11if this isnt it, where do you think the location is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sttombiz Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 nevermind. I believe this to be a scraped plan of what the dominion at post was supposed to look like. unless prime residential (whiteco) has assessed new land then this is dominion.sorry for getting your hopes up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonfella Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 That land near the Waterwall is so valuable that I can't see anything other than a 40+ story highrise there. Hopefully that will get done. Location. Location. Location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matth1231 Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Here are some previous Turnberry projects, which hopefully give us an idea of what is to come! Turnberry Towers: Las Vegas (there are actually a pair of towers) Turnberry Place: Las Vegas Turnberry Ocean Colony: Miami? Turnberry Beach House: Miami Anyway, these where just grabed off google image search so you can probably find some nicer pictures if your interested. Check out their residential portion of their website http://www.turnberryltd.com/index.php?pageName=home. Its kind of exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProHouston Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Any updates on this Uptown project? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 Note merged three open topics on this project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 (edited) Someone posted this article in the wrong thread, so I am posting it here for documentation where it belongs.and yes, sadly it has lost 4 floors, but supposedly it was possibly going to be 34, so 38 is a nice compromise, and still significant.More plush towers going up in GalleriaHouston Business Journal - February 16, 2007by Jennifer DawsonHouston Business JournalPrint this Article Email this Article Reprints RSS Feeds Most Viewed Most Emailed A 38-story condo tower planned by Florida-based Turnberry Associates also waits in the wings just south of the Galleria between Hidalgo and West Alabama. John Breeding, president of the Uptown Houston District, says the explosion of residential development by multiple developers shows that the properties are performing well. More on the article here. Edited February 19, 2007 by Pumapayam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Someone posted this article in the wrong thread, so I am posting it here for documentation where it belongs.and yes, sadly it has lost 4 floors, but supposedly it was possibly going to be 34, so 38 is a nice compromise, and still significant. More plush towers going up in Galleria Houston Business Journal - February 16, 2007by Jennifer DawsonHouston Business Journal Print this Article Email this Article Reprints RSS Feeds Most Viewed Most Emailed A 38-story condo tower planned by Florida-based Turnberry Associates also waits in the wings just south of the Galleria between Hidalgo and West Alabama. John Breeding, president of the Uptown Houston District, says the explosion of residential development by multiple developers shows that the properties are performing well. More on the article here. Thanks for the update. In terms of height relative to the surrounding towers in UT, with the Williams Tower as an exception, will this tower, at 38 stories, stick out? I am sure the design is going to be mostly steel and glass, like similar Turnberry projects. But, i am not familiar with the heights of the surrounding towers. Is this one to be significantly taller? Any comparisons are appreciated. m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Thanks for the update. In terms of height relative to the surrounding towers in UT, with the Williams Tower as an exception, will this tower, at 38 stories, stick out? I am sure the design is going to be mostly steel and glass, like similar Turnberry projects. But, i am not familiar with the heights of the surrounding towers. Is this one to be significantly taller? Any comparisons are appreciated.m. At 38 stories it will stick out plenty in that area. The only building close to that height would be Williams and the Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 At 38 stories it will stick out plenty in that area. The only building close to that height would be Williams and the Mark.Yeah, I'm actually a bit concerned that this building will diminish the impact of Williams Tower on the Galleria area skyline. It'll just look less imposing with something so tall right next to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T 2 THA C Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 How many stories is the Williams Tower, I doubt it would diminish the Impact. Uptown is builind many medium sized structures, I wonder when and if we would see something as tall as the Williams over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 How many stories is the Williams Tower, I doubt it would diminish the Impact. Uptown is builind many medium sized structures, I wonder when and if we would see something as tall as the Williams over there.Williams is 64 stories.This new Turnberry tower will be roughly half the size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 ...roughly half the size.59.4% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 59.4% a little retentive, aren't we? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 a little retentive, aren't we? yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 59.4% If you're gonna be that nitpicky.. I assume you took into consideration the difference in floor to floor heights between residential and office spaces? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Well, let's look at other new residential highrises...The Mercer is 400 feet at 30 storiesOne Park Place will be 501 feet at 37 storiesDominion Post Oak is 351 feet at 31 storiesMontebello is 330 feet at 30 storiesI know amenities will differ and that floor heights won't be exactly the same on each flor as what's in those other buildings but in general, it looks like a 38-story tower will net you somewhere between 425 - 475 feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 (edited) I know amenities will differ and that floor heights won't be exactly the same on each flor as what's in those other buildings but in general, it looks like a 38-story tower will net you somewhere between 425 - 475 feet.And since according to Emporis, Williams Tower is 901 ft.That would put the new Turnberry tower at roughly 47.2% to 52.7% according to your bldg ht. estimates based on surrounding residential projects.or in other words..... roughly half the size.Which, don't get me wrong Niche... that is still quite a presence right next to Williams....... But roughly 50% is less a presence than 60% Edited February 19, 2007 by Highway6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 If you're gonna be that nitpicky.. I assume you took into consideration the difference in floor to floor heights between residential and office spaces? No, as I don't know how high the ceilings will be in the new building. I also did not take into account any structured parking on which the residential building may sit. I don't have enough information to do anything other than compare the number of stories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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