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cityliving Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 (edited) This project is really interesting, the architecture is going to be incredible. Edited January 10 by cityliving 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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j_cuevas713 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 (edited) This development is so Houston and an awesome representation of the diversity and acceptance we have for one another here in this great city. This will be a legit tourist spot for visitors showcasing Houston and our identity. Edited January 13 by j_cuevas713 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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steve1363 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 On 11/25/2022 at 11:39 AM, classic said: This is a great little video that just got published, with new animation of the finished product, more context regarding the nature and uses of the building, and great touchstones from other Ismaili Centers already in place. It looks like the view from the adjacent apartments will be blocked by trees. I wonder if any other screen is planned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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classic Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 On 1/5/2023 at 8:04 PM, Naviguessor said: Thanks Classic. How are you involved with the Foundation/Center? I'm not directly involved, but I am a member of the community so I follow the happenings. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classic Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 On 1/17/2023 at 10:30 PM, hindesky said: The scale is hard to phathom! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 So is the intent for this to be a global destination? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 (edited) Why the galvanized steel toward the top of the structure? Looks like multiple mock ups for all the different types of walls. Edited January 23 by hindesky 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 1 hour ago, hindesky said: Why the galvanized steel toward the top of the structure? It almost looks temporary like some sort of structure to building something on top of and then remove later. With that said I have zero construction or engineering experience haha. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Could it possibly be, because this is going to be open to the climate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangledwoods Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Quote Why the galvanized steel toward the top of the structure? Here is a brief intro into steel coatings or lack thereof. in steel buildings there are a few different ways we coat steel: Bare (unprimed). This is typically used anytime we are going to use cementitious fireproofing (cheap / ugly / has to be hidden). Primed. This is typically used anytime we are doing a finished paint often refered to as HPC (High Performance Coating). You also prime steel when you are using an intumescent fireproofing (expensive / pretty / exposed to view) Galvanized. When we have steel exposed to the elements (under a cooling tower / up on the roof / etc). The grey steel in these pictures to me looks like it is primed (particularly the columns). I am not sure about that roof framing on if it is primed or galvanized. Note: all of the grey steel you see is permanent to the structure, there is a bit of falsework and bracing that they are using but that is just the kickers they are using to keep the columns true as the roof structure is welded / bolted up. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 18 hours ago, hindesky said: Why the galvanized steel toward the top of the structure? 2 hours ago, tangledwoods said: The grey steel in these pictures to me looks like it is primed (particularly the columns). I am not sure about that roof framing on if it is primed or galvanized. I can't say 100%, but the top beams appear to be painted instead of hot dipped. My guess is that it's cosmetic since the structure will be visible through the perforated ceiling panels. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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monarch Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 ^^^ money must not be any object here. my goodness... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Well, it is the Aga Khan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post cityliving Posted March 1 Popular Post Share Posted March 1 Construction continues on roof of the main building and also on the front main entrance, structure is progressing rapidly. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post classic Posted March 4 Popular Post Share Posted March 4 (edited) With all the interest in the steel required for the Ismaili Center Houston, thought I'd share a pinch about novel elements requiring custom steel from Aga Khan / Ismaili community projects in Canada. The Ismaili Centre Toronto's prayer hall has a massive free-span multi-faceted glass roof. The steel forms required to do this (sandwiched between two layers of glass) were very custom, and are assembled within a massive ring beam around the perimeter. Photo of the inside during construction: Image via Canadian Architect from during late phases of construction: https://www.canadianarchitect.com/toronto-trio/ The Aga Khan Museum, co-located with the Ismaili Centre Toronto within one large landscaped site, has massive walls that lean outwards, and then are connected to a large square beam around the top perimeter of a square internal courtyard. Looks simple enough completed, but was I believe quite complex fabricating and putting up. https://www.azuremagazine.com/article/aga-khan-museum-ismaili-centre-toronto/ The Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat on Sussex Drive in Ottawa (an ambassadorial building along a stretch similar in prominent to the Mall in DC), of smaller overall scale, has a large multi-layer translucent roof over a massive atrium that is also quite brilliant and required more custom steel: https://architizer.com/idea/369326/ Thank-you to the folks snapping pics of the Houston construction. Sure a treat for those interested who cannot see the project go up in person! Edited March 4 by classic Inserted URL image 9 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post hindesky Posted March 12 Popular Post Share Posted March 12 Allen Pkwy side, this future wall looks to be 10-12' high which should keep the garden area above any flooding. This one mock up wall has texture and a design on it. It also has a bunch of holes which the stone could be hung from. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rechlin Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 On 3/22/2023 at 3:33 PM, cityliving said: [images truncated] These photos are great; thank you for the update. However, it seems your earlier photos (like from earlier this month) are no longer coming through. Could you please check what's going on there? They say "The image you are requesting does not exist or is no longer available. imgur.com". This is also a problem on other threads. Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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steve1363 Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 Driving south on Montrose you can start to envision how beautiful this building is going to look with the Museum Tower in the not too distant background, downtown to the left, and the American General tower to the right. It's going to be a gorgeous skyline driving down Montrose! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cityliving Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 They ruined that roof on the main building when they covered it with concrete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tangledwoods Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 thats a lot of concrete! can wait to see them bring in the landscaping on the southern side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Luminare Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 On 5/15/2023 at 5:21 PM, cityliving said: They ruined that roof on the main building when they covered it with concrete. They have to cover that roof with something. Remember you are using a drone, and are seeing in a perspective that most people will never see, especially in everyday life. The structure is interesting, sure, but it is there to serve the purpose of that space, and service the architecture finish that the architect, and client want. Lightweight concrete is used a lot in combination with metal decking for both floor and roof. Its also relatively easy to poor concrete to float the slope needed to drain water off the building. So I'll get back to your question with a question? If not concrete, what else? Do you have a greater affinity for extruded polystyrene rigid insulation sloped with a single ply membrane on top? Nothing at all and rain just leaks through the deck, then the structure, and then onto people below? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cityliving Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 A View of three projects in course of construction. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityliving Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Trees have been planted in the garden area. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangledwoods Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 it just dawned on me how lucky a few of those apartment renters are going to be having what will likely be the nicest gardens in all of Houston right outside your balcony doors! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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