uhlaw09 Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 (edited) Well, since there is some reason for renewed optimism, here is the Phase I model in the Leasing Center: W. Dallas at Dunlavy, looking Westward: Allen Parkway at Dunlavy: W. Dallas at Dunlavy: Regent Park (off of W. Dallas): W. Clay at Woodhead: W. Dallas looking Eastward from River Oaks: These are available here: http://www.naberkowitz.com/leasingcenter.shtml Edited April 9, 2009 by uhlaw09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbaNerd Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 (edited) Im pretty sure the tax incentive, the actual project has been approved for maybe a year now. Exactly. While there may, in fact, be revisions and redesigns of the project requiring city approval, this is dealing more with the financial incentives. Heh. Not that I'm trying to belittle the project (believe me, I think it's very exciting), I can't help but think of the opening to Mister Roger's Neighborhood when I see this image. Edited April 9, 2009 by The Great Hizzy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Not that I'm trying to belittle the project (believe me, I think it's very exciting), I can't help but think of the opening to Mister Roger's Neighborhood when I see this image.That's exactly what I was thinking! haha, and apparently urbanerd too.You rock Uhlaw, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 (edited) Allen Parkway at Dunlavy: I don't see any of the towers in these shots. There should be a mid sized one at the bottom right side of this picture. Edited April 9, 2009 by lockmat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 (edited) I don't see any of the towers in these shots. There should be a mid sized one at the bottom right side of this picture.Maybe they made the model before they redesigned Regent Square and/or the towers are not part of Phase I. Edited April 9, 2009 by UpuPUp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbaNerd Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 If I am not mistaken, the proposed highrise is a ways off from the sites shown in the model. Perhaps it is a different phase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thStDad Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Lots of time has passed since this thread started - can we switch the main title with the subtext? Not that important, but would be more clear to those who haven't been in on this since the beginning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 If I am not mistaken, the proposed highrise is a ways off from the sites shown in the model. Perhaps it is a different phase?Correct, if everything goes as planned, all phases may be complete by Febuary 2012. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhlaw09 Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 (edited) I don't see any of the towers in these shots. There should be a mid sized one at the bottom right side of this picture.I remember an article stating that the condo towers being discussed here would not be built in Phase I, and instead would be built on an ad hoc basis only if, and when, the market conditions are right. I think the office building at Allen Pkwy and Dunlavy was the only 10+ story building that they confirmed would be built in Phase I. That seems consistent with the model.Along those same lines, I stumbled across this online recently. An international architecture website published it, but I can't find any renderings online. Surely this is describing the proposed large condo tower on W. Dallas:UNITED STATESHighly-anticipated designs for a 28-storey residential tower in Houston have finally been revealed. The Regent Square tower will include 150 condominiums, a 1,400 square metre amenity deck and 930 square metres of indoor amenity areas. The design features floor-to-ceiling windows and expansive views of downtown Houston. The development is part of a broader plan to transform the area to a vibrant urban community and promote a mixed-use neighbourhood.http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/article/Global-round-up/473808.aspx Edited April 10, 2009 by uhlaw09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 I don't see any of the towers in these shots. There should be a mid sized one at the bottom right side of this picture.I was able to pop into the leasing center briefly recently and can fill you all in on a few things.The leasing center will formally open within 3-4 weeks. They're still finishing up a few things, but from what I've seen thus far, it's quite nice. Not jammed with clutter nor is it closed in. Nice and open, with renderings and the model. Now for a bit of extra info on that model...Each of the residential towers is in the model, though since no specific design has been picked, they're represented by opaque plastic forms which are in the general shape of what I'm guessing the developers intend the towers to look like. There are a few renderings of a glassy, curvy highrise of about 25-30 floors which are partially visible on some printed material on display and in a video that plays in the center.I was a bit pressed for time, but I intend on picking up some of the printed materials when the place formally opens. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 I was able to pop into the leasing center briefly recently and can fill you all in on a few things.The leasing center will formally open within 3-4 weeks. They're still finishing up a few things, but from what I've seen thus far, it's quite nice. Not jammed with clutter nor is it closed in. Nice and open, with renderings and the model. Now for a bit of extra info on that model... Each of the residential towers is in the model, though since no specific design has been picked, they're represented by opaque plastic forms which are in the general shape of what I'm guessing the developers intend the towers to look like. There are a few renderings of a glassy, curvy highrise of about 25-30 floors which are partially visible on some printed material on display and in a video that plays in the center. I was a bit pressed for time, but I intend on picking up some of the printed materials when the place formally opens. Thanks for the on-site research! I'm glad this project is still relatively on track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 (edited) New detailed renderings of the 28-story residential tower. West View Southwest View Northwest View http://www.handelarchitects.com/mediatedsp...are_Houston.pdf New York City-based Handel Architects LLP has revealed its design for a new 28-story residential tower in Houston, Texas. The Regent Square tower will include 150 condominiums, a 15,000-square-foot (1,400-square-meter) amenity deck, and 10,000 square feet (930 square meters) of indoor amenity areas. LEED certification is expected. The design combines two distinctly different halves. The eastern half features floor-to-ceiling curtain wall with views of downtown Houston. The western half introduces double-height outdoor space to each unit with expansive views towards Memorial Park. Gary Handel, AIA, is serving as partner-in-charge. The building is part of a 15-acre (six-hectare) master plan for a pedestrian-oriented neighborhood. The developer is GID Urban Development Group. http://www.architectureweek.com/cgi-bin/wl...4/news_1-1.html Edited May 4, 2009 by UpuPUp! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Nice tower! I was wondering how many people they would expect to be living in Regent Square at build-out. Anyone know? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidegate Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 (edited) So is the original plan off the table entirely, to be replaced by this tower? Edited May 4, 2009 by sidegate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhlaw09 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Awesome, I read about these renderings a month ago, but couldn't find them anywhere. Man, that is one of the most interesting towers I've seen in a while. Will be interesting to see how it looks compared to the rest of the development. Those renderings give you some idea, but it's a bit hard to tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Awesome, I read about these renderings a month ago, but couldn't find them anywhere. This is HAIF. We're a team...spill the info here when you get it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhlaw09 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 For reference, the renderings are for the tower that is shadowed on the right side of this image: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhlaw09 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 This is HAIF. We're a team...spill the info here when you get it! I try Check out post #400 above. PS: I'm obsessed about this development in case you can't tell. I own property down the street in part because of it. I blame HAIF for building up my expectations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I try Check out post #400 above.PS: I'm obsessed about this development in case you can't tell. I own property down the street in part because of it. I blame HAIF for building up my expectations. I missed it! oops Yep, this will be pretty awesome and sure to spur tons more projects...i'm guessing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhlaw09 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 (edited) [Deleted]Upupupuppup put up the same image. Edited May 4, 2009 by uhlaw09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photolitherland Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I really really really really really hope this project gets completed like this! It would be like a little slice of NYC plopped down in Houston sort of. We dont have any nice dense neighborhoods like this anywhere in Houston, its about time we get one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 hay mas fotos: There are many more at the websites: http://www.luisponsd-lab.com/ (two places here) http://www.jedunn.com/project-details/E/12/69322 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbaNerd Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 NICE. Now BUILD IT ALREADY! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citykid09 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 lockmat, what is that in front of that building? A subway station? (wishful thinking, lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 lockmat, what is that in front of that building? A subway station? (wishful thinking, lol)No idea, I've been wondering what it is myself. The earliest renderings, including Regent Square's website has this structure shown clearly. Maybe it's a bus stop or something but I don't really know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 lockmat, what is that in front of that building? A subway station? (wishful thinking, lol)yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thStDad Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 lockmat, what is that in front of that building? A subway station? (wishful thinking, lol)Knowing Houston it's a super fancy valet stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 That regent tower is very Miami ish I think. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Wow. I really LIKE that tower.PLEASE BUILD THIS. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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