UtterlyUrban 1693 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I took this Thursday afternoon. Shroud and debris chute in place.2014-07-31 15.27.09.jpgI saw this on the building this weekend too. I assume that they are stripping the itles from the facade? Any idea what will go on in their place? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urbanize713 1379 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 This was posted back in January, is stil the plan? http://s.lnimg.com/a...85BAD5BF38.pdf� Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Specwriter 464 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I saw this on the building this weekend too. I assume that they are stripping the itles from the facade? Any idea what will go on in their place? Perhaps it will be synthetic stucco! Then it can have a cornice and other moldings built up from Styrofoam [sarcasm as if you couldn't tell]. Honestly, my experience with tile (whether natural stone, terra cotta, or some other ceramic) on exterior vertical walls has convinced me that there is only one way to install it - the RIGHT WAY. This requires top notch accessories (usually stainless steel attachment hardware for example) and NO shortcuts. Actually stucco with some sensitivity to the location of expansion and control joints could compliment (and complement) the overall appearance of the building nicely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrLan34 1964 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 (edited) http://swamplot.com/a-midtown-building-you-probably-never-noticed-before-is-coming-apart-today/2014-08-05/ "THE VACANT 2-story building at 2107 Milam St. in Midtown, which long ago was home to a President Health Club — but is likely better remembered as ablank-faced, boarded-up building with a for-sale sign on its corner — is beingsmashed to bits this morning. A reader sends in this view of the scene at Milam and West Gray St. taken from the Metro HQ building at 1900 Main St. The 14,975-sq.-ft. soon-to-be empty lot is next door to Central Square Plaza (at left in the photo), which is currently undergoing renovations. County records show a company called Hobby Place LLC purchased the smaller property in April." Edited August 6, 2014 by DrLan34 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Purdueenginerd 1509 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 The side with the scaffolding, theyre removing that entire wall/tiles. You can see through the building to the scaffolding from 45. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Triton 12117 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 The side with the scaffolding, theyre removing that entire wall/tiles. You can see through the building to the scaffolding from 45. Yup. Everything looked kinda rusted, right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mollusk 2492 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Although I liked the flagstone veneer, I can understand how it might be easier to lease out corner offices that actually have windows on two sides. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Specwriter 464 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Yup. Everything looked kinda rusted, right? If the structure supporting the tiles looked "kinda rusted" then the tiles needed to come off. Each one is certainly larger than anything I would want falling on my head. I'm glad to see work progressing on this building. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phillip_white 2137 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Thanks for verifying what I thought was a delusion. I've only driven by at night the last few days and wanted to be sure before posting an update.The side with the scaffolding, theyre removing that entire wall/tiles. You can see through the building to the scaffolding from 45. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UtterlyUrban 1693 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 The side with the scaffolding, theyre removing that entire wall/tiles. You can see through the building to the scaffolding from 45.Ah! So they will be putting windows on that facade? That should turn out quite lovely!Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phillip_white 2137 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I was wondering the same thing since the rendering doesn't show windows on that side. It makes sense though, with the clear view to the south.Ah! So they will be putting windows on that facade? That should turn out quite lovely!Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Purdueenginerd 1509 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Well I dont know. For all we know, they could be removing it to clean the tiles and put them back up. Its not a shear wall so, its certainly possible windows could be placed there. I did notice on my commute home yesterday it looked about 30-40 percent removed. Theyre making good progress. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Urbannizer 45613 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Today by me 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phillip_white 2137 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I guess the notches on the lower levels are part of the window install??Today by me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infinite_jim 945 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 (edited) ^ Those used to be balconies. The ceilings painted white outline where the curtain wall once was. Edited August 13, 2014 by infinite_jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Purdueenginerd 1509 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Nice observation! It'd be great to find an old photo of it with the balcony. I've been adding things for Houston to Historypin.com for the last couple of weeks. Would be great to have the 'before' photograph of this building when it was still occupied http://www.historypin.com/channels/view/46823/#!photos/list/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UtterlyUrban 1693 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Balconies?Add them backAdd them backAdd them baaaaaaaaccccck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phillip_white 2137 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 (edited) These were the new notches that I was referring to: edit... The progress from one picture to another is AMAZING! Edited August 14, 2014 by phillip_white 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Urbannizer 45613 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Crap pic from today 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infinite_jim 945 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 I don't know what those notches on the floor slabs is gonna be but I noticed that they have steel beams inset within them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Subdude 1619 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 That stone/square tile southern facade was the best thing about this building. I really hate to have lost that. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tumbleweed_Tx 1954 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 notches are most likely anchors for the new facade Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ArchFan 326 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 That stone/square tile southern facade was the best thing about this building. I really hate to have lost that. Yeah, that was my favorite about this building when I was a kid and it was still a reputable-looking biz address. It lent a type of aesthetic flair to the building that was not (and is not) common in Houston. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HoustonIsHome 1654 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I agree with subdude.They might as well have just blown up that beast I'd they didn't intend to save the tile Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infinite_jim 945 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 notches are most likely anchors for the new facadeThey run completely across the slab though; my first thought was some sort of raised plinth floor from which the new HVAC/IT services would be run through. I'll try to snap some pictures this afternoon from the base of the bldg. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infinite_jim 945 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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infinite_jim 945 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Also these pics& :-) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phillip_white 2137 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 If you look closely at the floor with the No Trespassing sign, you can see that the notches don't run across the floor and look to be a 6-12 inch square. To me, this further confirms that they will be used to anchor the windows/facade. They run completely across the slab though; my first thought was some sort of raised plinth floor from which the new HVAC/IT services would be run through. I'll try to snap some pictures this afternoon from the base of the bldg. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Purdueenginerd 1509 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 yeah, Im not sure what purpose they serve. I see C-Channels, oriented along the weak axis, cantilevered in the wrong spot to the beam. I think Phillip might be right, though I'm not too sure myself. I think to add to his comment, you can see studs welded into the C-Channels. Looks like nelson studs... but I cant tell. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phillip_white 2137 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Maybe one of the guys at 2016 can take an overhead shot and we can get a better idea of what they're doing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rsb320 149 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I'm pretty sure new windows have been installed on the lower part of the north wall. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infinite_jim 945 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 ^the new windows awaiting installation 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phillip_white 2137 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Here's what will replace the building that was torn down: 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phillip_white 2137 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Taken today. Note the notches on the back side.... and the plot thickens. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tumbleweed_Tx 1954 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 they put anchors for the facade in all the notches on the Travis St side.. I saw them as I drove in to work today Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phillip_white 2137 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 There's scaffolding up on the corner with the "CENTRAL" letters on the facade. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UtterlyUrban 1693 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 In another few days, this thread will be a decade old.....Posts on first page are amazing! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Triton 12117 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Skeleton 2014-08-28 18.53.04 by marclongoria, on Flickr 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LarryDierker 3430 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 IMG_1125 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr IMG_1166 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr IMG_1126 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr IMG_1130 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr IMG_1134 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LarryDierker 3430 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 (edited) IMG_1192 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr IMG_1191 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr WorkIMG_1282 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr WorkIMG_1277 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr WorkIMG_1258 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr Hey ChicksIMG_1262 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr stop Work, check out chicksIMG_1263 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr securityIMG_1208 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr Edited September 8, 2014 by LarryDierker 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigFootsSocks 3265 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 That last pic...wow Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phillip_white 2137 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 hey chick, indeed! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Purdueenginerd 1509 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Sheesh. Commercial and residential construction workers safety culture is stunning to me sometimes... Plasma torching without a faceshield. Shortsleeves. Saw cutting without a respirator Improperly wearing a fall arrest harness. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pragmatist 397 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Still, it could be worse... 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infinite_jim 945 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phillip_white 2137 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Anyone else notice the steel bones going up on the south west side near the parking garage? I didn't have time to get a good look when I drove by, so I hope someone else can snap a pic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Triton 12117 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 2014-09-09 19.23.19 by marclongoria, on Flickr 2014-09-09 19.25.42 by marclongoria, on Flickr 2014-09-09 19.41.37 by marclongoria, on Flickr 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrLan34 1964 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 The new windows were going in today. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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