monarch 3797 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 ^^^ nooooooow this is what i have been speaking of... UH with it's can-do attitude, as well as it's can-do spirit!we at TEXAS have been waiting... and waiting... and waiting... to finally view our brand new renderings of our various planned / forthcoming new and state of the art athletic venues.and yet, every time that i turn around... UH is introducing new and beautifully brilliant concepts aimed at totally reinvigorating their campus.as a houstonian, i could not be prouder of this most wonderful institution...go coogs! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmitch94 2033 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 "BIG news in H-Town".. Lol, I didn't realize an indoor football facility was that big of a deal. But this is all great for UH. Gotta improve the facilities before you can go power 5. It is when your coach will leave without one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
editor 991 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Keep this thread on topic or it will be closed. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Urbannizer 44149 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 2016-02-28-10-21-51-KKEHE by UH College of Pharmacy, on Flickr 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigFootsSocks 3179 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Uhhhh...think they were a bit late on the ceremonial groundbreaking... 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Urbannizer 44149 Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 http://pagethink.com/v/blog-detail/Houston-Basketball-Dedicates-Guy-V-Lewis-Development-Facility/mm/ 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
monarch 3797 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 ^^^ i do indeed pray that the lady walking by in the coral jacket is yelling TIMBERRRRR... that tree is falling down... right? on a more serious note, this brand new UH basketball training facility is DROP DEAD GORGEOUS! OMG, simply gorgeous! i cannot seem to take my eyes off of it.... wow! well done coogs! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mab 1803 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 https://v3.boardbook.org/Public/PublicItemDownload.aspx?ik=38766773 Updates on the master plan 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Triton 11803 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 So they want to remove Farish Hall... sounds good to me! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pragmatist 394 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 23 minutes ago, Triton said: So they want to remove Farish Hall... sounds good to me! Having had a class in that depression bunker this semester reinforces my support for this sentiment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mab 1803 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Quote The Hofheinz family and the University of Houston are pleased to announce a resolution regarding the status of the Hofheinz Pavilion basketball arena. Following this amicable resolution, UH will continue forward with its renaming and significant reconstruction of the basketball facility, while continuing to honor the Hofheinz legacy at the University. As part of the agreement, UH will ask the city of Houston to rename a portion of Holman Street adjacent to the facility and the UH campus between Cullen Boulevard and Scott Street to pay tribute to UH alumnus Judge Roy Hofheinz. UH will build a plaza with a bronze statue of Hofheinz, whose $1.5 million gift in 1969 helped construct the original facility. An area within the UH Alumni Center will present and describe the public service of Hofheinz, and UH’s library will archive his records in a special collection. “We know our father, Judge Roy Hofheinz, would want the athletic program at the University of Houston to prosper. So we know he would support this move which will bring the basketball arena, which bore his name for 47 years, into the 21st century. All of us in the Hofheinz family say: “Go Coogs!” said Fred Hofheinz, son of the late judge. UH officials echoed those sentiments. “I’m pleased that we can work together to honor Judge Hofheinz’s spirit of innovation and passion for development, while commemorating his indelible mark on the University.” said Hunter Yurachek, vice president for intercollegiate athletics at the University of Houston. 2 http://www.uh.edu/news-events/stories/2016/June/0614Hofheinz.php https://www.facebook.com/UHCougarMBK/?fref=ts 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mab 1803 Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 http://abc13.com/news/uh-hofheinz-family-reach-deal-on-naming-of-arena/1385292/ notice this new rendering from PGAL and AECOM which are the official architects fro the project 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kbates2 1356 Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 I'm a fan of this rendering. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmitch94 2033 Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Wow very different, very fresh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobruss 4988 Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 I agree, lets hope this works out well ! Something to get excited about, and watching games in Hoffheinz/Naming Rights Available again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Urbannizer 44149 Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/After-20-million-gift-University-of-Houston-8339666.php 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mab 1803 Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Quote Completely renovate the 50-year old arena formerly known as Hofheinz Pavilion into a modern-day sports venue fit for UH Team stature of today. In the exterior the structure and roof will be preserved but entry experience and building presentation will be completely updated. In the interior, the low-ceiling will be eliminated, opening up the ceiling space up to 30-feet high for bowl and concourse levels; which unfortunately will involve abatement of ACM in space above the ceilign currently contained, at a cost estimated to be $5M and would take 4 months of construction time. Other major improvement would include reconfiguring the seating bowl to capture prime seating opportunities and optiomize view lines including creating two large club areas with VIP amenities; updating branding and technology for optimal fan experience; complete upgrading and renewal of buildng equipment including up-to-date AV programs and features; utilizing facilities in the Guy V. Lewis Basketball Center via new tunnel connection; new court and scoreboard, new VIP entrance; modern HVAC systems with full Controls features, all areas to be spriniklered or otherwise with smoke-evacuation setup; all necessary improvement for ADA and Life Safety requirements, largely expanded restroom facilities (needed even though seating capacity is sligthly reduced); new food service and retail venues; all other building programs (offices, ROTC program, volly ball and handball courts, visiting team lockers and showers 8 http://www.uh.edu/facilities-planning-construction/projects/spotlight/HofheinzPavalion/ 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nole23 1450 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 *Just bumping a page worth of threads ahead of all of the spam* Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ale7x 61 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 http://esbd.cpa.state.tx.us/docs/730/126474_4.pdf 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mab 1803 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Quote This 80,000 square-foot project includes a synthetic playing surface and football specific weight room that will have a direct impact on the success of the Houston Football program. The facility will allow student-athletes to practice and prepare in a championship-caliber facility regardless of weather conditions. Projected start date for this project is late 2016 with a completion date before the start of the 2017 football season. http://uhcougarpride.com/building-champions/fb-indoor-practice-facility.html#0 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobruss 4988 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 This looks great. As a proud Alumni I sure hope the Big 12 takes notice and makes the right choice and invites U.of H. into the conference. There could be some great rivalries and big time games played here either at TDECU and conference playoffs in Houston in NRG! 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmitch94 2033 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Oh hell yes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Triton 11803 Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Does this bring more money to UofH? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigFootsSocks 3179 Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Yeah, if by "UofH" you mean strictly the Atheltic Department, and by "Athletic Department" you mean Football Team, and if by "Football Team" you mean Boosters, and if by "Boosters" you mean "Stictly Tillman Fertitta"....then yeah definitely. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shasta 337 Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 (edited) 14 hours ago, Triton said: Does this bring more money to UofH? Absolutely! Getting into the Big 12, alone, will increase our Athletic revenue to the $30+ million range. We currently make about $2 million in the American Athletic Conference. The basketball renovation will have a strong ROI. If you've been following, UH is one of the heavy favorites to get the 2 or 4 program invite. Other heavy favorites include University of Cincinnati and BYU but most are starting the feel that BYU's culture, and high demands, will not be a fit for the Big 12. Plus there is the fact that No other Power conference, under any circumstances, would ever take BYU. the same can not be said for the University of Houston so look for the Big 12 to invite UH sooner than later. Edited August 17, 2016 by shasta 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mab 1803 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 officially name Fertitta Center 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mab 1803 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Rendering of the new $20 million indoor football facility 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
monarch 3797 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 (edited) ^^^ basically every time that we turn around, you guy's are either planning, are starting to construct your needed athletics facilities. on the other hand, TEXAS has a bazillion items that they have been contemplating for a few years now and yet officials have not begun construction. we have not referenced any new renderings / concepts thus far... nothing! the ERWIN CENTER (TEXAS current basketball facility) shall need to be torn down to make room for the new DELL MEDICAL CENTER on campus. this new TEXAS basketball facility is currently estimated at between ($500mm to $600mm) and to date, we have not referenced one concept rendering. everybody in the nation is now aware that TEXAS is contemplating finally enclosing the DKR MEMORIAL STADIUM. this last phase shall involve the reconstruction / expansion of the SEZ (south end zone) of the stadium as well as the MONCRIEF NEUHAUS athletics center. from all of the whispers that we have been hearing throughout our many many many TEXAS fan websites, this new and final phase of DKR shall indeed become a masterpiece in design. it shall incorporate (stores, restaurants, chair back seating, new club seating, new weight room, new locker rooms, coaches offices, lounges, meeting places, suites, the works). once this phase is completed, not only shall DKR become fully enclosed, the stadium shall become the 2nd or 3rd largest facility of its kind in the nation. the current GODZILLATRON (TEXAS famous and world renown HUGE scoreboard) shall be torn down and scrapped. the newest scoreboard addition shall be state of the art, and will be the largest video board in the world. the estimated cost of this final phase of DKR and MONCRIEF expansion is currently at ($500mm +). TEXAS shall also incorporate the tearing down of the dilapidated indoor bubble football facility. (can anyone upon HAIF actually believe that TEXAS still has it's football team practicing inside of a dilapidated bubble? every time that i see it, it makes my stomach ache) TEXAS is currently constructing a brand new state of the art TENNIS FACILITY that should be second to none. TEXAS shall also have to construct a brand new basketball practice facility for both men's and women's teams with all of the bells and whistles. not to mention, there are also plans for new additions to our baseball facilities as well. YES, all of this, and we still have not viewed one rendering / concept. all that we keep getting are whispers here and there.. and promises that whatever they come up with, shall shock the world...... Edited August 25, 2016 by monarch 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mab 1803 Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Quote Houston 2020 To fulfill our promise to our students, and to build upon the traditions that have defined our university, we invite you to join us in The Campaign for Houston. Our goal: to raise $1 billion by 2020. We are halfway there, and we have big ambitions for the remaining $500 million to be raised. By 2020, we intend to make the city and the University of Houston a first-choice destination for all students http://esbd.cpa.state.tx.us/docs/730/127057_3.pdf 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mab 1803 Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 another rendering of the $20 Mil indoor practice facility 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gmac 384 Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 20 million bucks to make sure the poor darlings don't get rained on. I don't see them building anything to stop fee-paying students getting crapped on while their pockets are picked. And another thing -- you kids get off my lawn! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Urbannizer 44149 Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 New student housing building will replace the oldest one on campus. http://thedailycougar.com/2016/09/21/college-town-developer-marketing-new-apartment-uh-students/ There’s a clear demand for on or near-campus housing at UH. In September, Chancellor and President Renu Khator announced that all beds on campus were filled. The Quadrangle, the oldest student housing on campus, will be demolished after spring 2017 to make way for updated housing. In the meantime, hundreds of students will need to find alternatives. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hindesky 46856 Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Ventured out of my normal biking area today, this was from the new Brays Bayou trails. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Urbannizer 44149 Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 http://www.chron.com/sports/cougars/amp/UH-to-begin-construction-of-indoor-football-10617011.php The University of Houston will begin the construction process Friday on a $20 million indoor practice facility, coach Tom Herman said Tuesday. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigBlueContractor 39 Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Looks like that giant metal building may block a nice view..... 4 hours ago, Urbannizer said: http://www.chron.com/sports/cougars/amp/UH-to-begin-construction-of-indoor-football-10617011.php Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mab 1803 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 https://v3.boardbook.org/Public/PublicItemDownload.aspx?ik=39728589 https://v3.boardbook.org/Public/PublicItemDownload.aspx?ik=39729356 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobruss 4988 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Thats a pretty impressive list of projects. It's nice to see that we're staying focused on academics even though football seems to take so much of the headlines. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Urbannizer 44149 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 4 hours ago, Mab said: https://v3.boardbook.org/Public/PublicItemDownload.aspx?ik=39728589 https://v3.boardbook.org/Public/PublicItemDownload.aspx?ik=39729356 Recreation and Wellness Center University of Houston-Clear Lake Quote Anticipated Completion: Fall 2018 New Construction 80,000 sq. ft. $29.4M* (Anticipated) HarrisonKornberg Architects, in collaboration with SmithGroup JJR, has been selected to provide program confirmationas well as design and construction administration services for a new Recreation and Wellness Center on the University of Houston-Clear Lake Campus. The project is an approximately 80,000 GSF building consisting of sport courts, classrooms, exercise rooms, locker rooms, offices, and support spaces. The Center will be sited to the north of the Student Services and Classroom Building. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Urbannizer 44149 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 http://www.uh.edu/facilities-planning-construction/fpc-projects/spotlight/Quad-housing-replacement/ Quadrangle Housing Replacement Project Status: Design Project Budget: $80,000,000.00 Demolition and replacement of quadrangle housing complex with new construction housing with approx. 1000 beds. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mab 1803 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 https://v3.boardbook.org/Public/PublicItemDownload.aspx?ik=40123731 New parking garage 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KinkaidAlum 2837 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 2,500 parking spaces plus parking offices, a restaurant space, and 17,000 square feet of arts classrooms/exhibition space. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmitch94 2033 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 They could turn every surface parking lot into a garage and Id probably still have to park at the Mormon church. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Mab 1803 Posted February 28, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted February 28, 2017 UH new Fertitta center 16 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
monarch 3797 Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 ^^^ @Mab gorgeous FERTITTA CENTER. props for sharing this ultra cool illustration. GO UH GO! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mab 1803 Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Quote Hunter Yurachek @HunterYurachek 19m19 minutes ago More Today's peek at the @TilmanJFertitta Center; a view into one of our premium areas with 450 Club Seats, 44 Loge Seats and 25 Barcaloungers 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mab 1803 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Quote Hunter Yurachek @HunterYurachek 1m1 minute ago More Today's peek at the @TilmanJFertitta Center; a view of our Courtside Club, a premium dining experience backstage adjacent to UH Locker-room pic.twitter.com/2tcoBCs4I8 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mab 1803 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 http://uhcougarpride.com/fertittacenter/index.html 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
quietstorm 1260 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 (edited) Near TEDCU Stadium... Edited May 11, 2017 by quietstorm 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cspwal 3908 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 I've seen that a couple of times. It seems like it's a giant rack with pieces of steel on it - the metal looks to be disconnected from the body and just sitting there. Haven't had the time to go investigate it properly though 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KinkaidAlum 2837 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 It's the Indoor Football Practice facility. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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