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why does all of the furnishings look as though they came from ikea? everything just seems so very light and fragile.. almost as if it's akin to a dollhouse. mark me down, as not at all impressed with this skyhouse concept.

AWE INSPIRING! can you just imagine the opulence vs glamour.. that shall be incorporated throughout texas avenue once this edifice officially arrives, as per all of it's conceptual splendor.

it look's hunted. is it safe!

ah yes my pal okieEric, you are indeed correct in regards to there actually being two buildings. i have actually been inside both of them. as per my employer, fluor daniel government group.. i have been journeying back and forth to dubai, uae, since (2005) respectively. dubai, just so happens to be my employer's (port of entry) into the illustrious confines of afghanistan. normally, whenever i take a mini leave... i shall lodge at either (hotel kempinski - mall of the emirates) or head right back down sheikh zayed highway, to venture over to (the address hotel tower - dubai mall). incidentally, where the world's tallest building resides. therefore, as per my account, you can see that i was privileged to be there in the middle east.. to actually watch the BURJ DUBAI under construction. the names of both of these world class edifices are the mystery. even upon today, the mystery is still a bit unresolved. before the BURJ DUBAI actually opened for business.. BURJ KHALIFA, actually shared both names. at first, it was quite confusing to us, but throughout the years there.. we just got used to it. i just returned home a couple of month's ago.. and people there are still referring to the hotel under both names. i was once told by some pals over there, that it had something to do with the overall quality, taste, class, and culture of the facilities.. that they can share names. yes, just like i said.. confusing.

geeeeeezzzz triton, that edifice is simply gorgeous! props for sharing.

i have had the foremost privilege of spending two nights at the very posh BURJ AL ARAB (BURJ KHALIFA) dubai, uae. at that time, (for whatever apparent reason) there was plenty of talk about this prestigious hotel becoming a (7 star) rated project. actually, this is one of the very reasons that i ventured over to stay at this particular hotel.. i wanted to see just what a (7 star) rated hotel felt like. the (7 star) rating was never officially clarified. but let me please tell you this.. definitely a (5 star) upon my opinion! BURJ KHALIFA, shall afford it's high end guest every luxury imaginable to mankind. there is even a 3 minute mini submarine ride to it's main underwater restaurant AL MAHARA. beautiful, luxurious, posh, expensive, magnificent.. just to throw out a few adjectives here and there. heck, you cannot even wear shorts or sneakers throughout this profound edifice. please trust me upon this impromptu review.. for i shall fully recommend for anyone to go.. NO, I'M BEGGING YOU TO GO!

youza! this edifice, look's like it shall cost a fortune to live there. simply gorgeous.

simply brilliant! this is indeed the essential.

much obliged, as per the heads up swtsig. however, are we to believe that the management officials, are going to try in earnest to develop these two prospectives prior to the super bowl? additionally, wouldn't the hotel/apt concept become a hit with HAIF members as well.. are or the most current renderings a bit subdued?

very nice / generous illustrations. props for sharing, as always urbannizer!

much obliged as per this reminder. simply splendid rendition!

pardon me pal, i never once stated that i was offering any facts, upon the "origins" as per the moniker's that you pointed out. upon my "opinion".. those particular moniker's were "instinct classics". each one of the aforementioned moniker's were elegant upon there approach, and not as foreboding as "river oaks district". once again.. just my opinion!

props for sharing!

beautiful, graceful concept, with a bit of southern charm. reminds me a bit of the new ballpark edifice now under construction.

an additional opinion here gents. actually, i believe that the current moniker RIVER OAKS DISTRICT is a bit foreboding / militaristic / industrial. imo, there is simply nothing that is "inviting" as per this particular moniker. as per their utmost experience, i was a bit surprised that oliver mcmillan, even chose such a name in the first place. LA - RODEO DRIVE - an instant classic CHICAGO - MAGNIFICENT MILE - an instant classic NEW YORK - FIFTH AVENUE - an instant classic MIAMI - WORTH AVENUE - an instant classic ...catch my drift. new orleans, lay's claim to the "garden district" , but that is an enclave of old and yet stately homes etc. i just think that houston can do much better that this. below, are a few of my ideas: HOUSTON - RIVER OAKS PLACE HOUSTON - RIVER OAKS CIRCONDARIO HOUSTON - PROVINCIA RIVER OAKS ...the latter two offer a bit of an italian flair.

eight story edifice, quite ambitious, as per midtown. exciting times ahead.

nice illustration. perfect for midtown!

non appealing. look's like a federal boondoggle.

graceful, extravagant, seems like a lot of fun, as well as serenity.

star pizza - always is - always has been - always will be, the best pizza in houston!

totally cool illustration! amazing!

simply gorgeous edifice! sleek, striking, ultra modern, expensive. reminds me a bit of "hotel alessandra". midway cos, seems to have brilliant design strategist, as well as vision. what a concept.

wow! are we serious? so they plan to remove all of that excess upon the roof away, and then install a "stone" skirting? simply beautiful, should it hold up. management, obviously has more capital as per renovations, than previously thought. props, as always, for sharing urbannizer.

astoria, is looking like it's going to be very well constructed. great job thus far.

bachanon, my pal, please allow me the opportunity to start out by articulating.. i openly applaud your direct enthusiasm as per opposing any incorrect usage, of such a vital, as well as all important property of downtown houston.. the old post office site. please relax a moment, take a deep breath, and allow yourself to reminisce about the big macy's department store, located downtown, directly upon main street. this particular edifice, was centered upon one of the most highly regarded blocks in the entire state of texas. macy's is now long and gone. and now currently arising upon this most anticipated sites... the phantom menace. a building that is so very non inspiring, that we all really still cannot believe that it is actually being established upon what i consider the most holistic site in all of texas. nonetheless, we are all just happy to see something actually ARISE upon main street... am i correct? houston, imo, is now fast becoming one of the most magnificent, diverse, as well as highly regarded world class cities in all of these united states. houston, is BIG, BODACIOUS, and just not afraid of anything! however, our fair city has all but one main drawback.. we are cursed with far too many conservative mindsets, located throughout our city government, county wide government, and even city wide representatives located upon austin, tx. WE JUST CANNOT GET THINGS DONE. need an early example.. the astrodome! i felt absolutely disgusted, to learn later after the official vote had taken place, that thousands of citizens as per fort bend county, actually voted to defeat the dome amendment. get that, fort bend county.... i for one, may assure anyone that reads this posting, that i have become so very sick and tired of reading from others upon this great forum, the same old worn out excuse vs crutch, that "houston is now arising as per it's depression of the 80's energy burst". well, imo, the entire state of texas has certain segments that are still suffering to some degree or another, and yet they were still able to meet their area's demand and grow. let us take a quick visit to san antonio. they are always held upon very high regard nationally, they are always building and growing their city's infrastructure, they don't make silly excuses, they plan very well.. and they make things happen. let us now visit austin. need i say anything more? austin, tx., has now become just one of the very fastest growing metropolis's in all of america. vitality, gentrified, musical, and just basic fun times. austin, received the XGAMES so very fast.. that i'm actually a little afraid that they may not be ready lodging wise in time. now let us arrive in dallas, tx. are you now nervous? we really do not like to refer to dallas to much now do we? we love to pick out certain aspects of the metroplex, to pick on, as well as try and play the oneupmanship game with.. simply because we no within our heart of hearts, that although houston, tx., is officially listed as the "fourth largest city within the confines of the united states".. dallas, tx., for no unknown reasons, seem to constantly outshine us, upon many regards. (glamour, espn, bigger and far better stadiums, gleaming victory plaza, neiman marcus located downtown, ritz carlton, w hotel, barney's new york) get the picture. you name it, they have it. if they don't yet have it.. they will soon devise a plan to get it.. and trust me, it will be well done. i for one, would never ever say that dallas does not make mistakes.. they do indeed. but god only knows that houston does as well. now bachanon, let us revisit your gracious illustrations below: 1. this particular illustration is soft and graciously beautiful. one main drawback, it just reek's of the san francisco landmark pyramid edifice. houston, certainly shall become the "laughing stock of the nation" should we construct an edifice that closely resembles another town's landmark building. 2. what in god's name is that? whatever it is, let us keep it there, and not let it loose. 3. beautiful, and yet quite fun. but this particular attraction, belongs upon abu dhabi, dubai, or maybe even doha, qatar. simply brilliant design, and yet mucho costly. 4. far too boring, non original. 5. ghastly! 6. illustration miami, an instant classic. a modernistic landmark design, that simply reek's of miami's very liberal minded momentum. to date, what houston really requires at this point in it's history bachanon, is more citizens like yourself. citizens, that not only love and appreciate our fair city, but citizens that are openly striving as per this city's overall well being, as well as excellence. once we are able to achieve this all important aspect.. LOOKOUT NEW YORK!