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although, i shall state that i am extremely happy regarding the new galleria area hotel construction.  not to mention, the overall density that this new edition shall undoubtably create.. however, why on earth,

didn't the developers, just plan vs construct a GRAND HYATT HOTEL in the very first place?  i for one, can certainly understand the concept distinctions. (catering to different age groups vs genres) etc.   

however, i shall have to state that i find it a bit alarming, that these atlanta based developers, to just waltz into the houston market.. brandishing such a profound silly season construction concept.

everyone knows that houston is famous for it's no zoning model.  however, isn't this a bit over the top?  two side by side hyatt brands with different missions, standing firm directly across the street.. from the houston galleria.

the westin oaks vs the westin galleria, are two 4**** hotels catering to the same upscale clientele.  these hotels, were conceptualized / constructed, to offer the foremost convenience as per it's clients.

one tower constructed upon the rear of the galleria.  the other constructed upon the front entry.  nonetheless, both westin towers, hold true to form vs consistency.. upon it's overall mission / standards.

the only difference being within the naming.. oaks vs galleria. 

this has to be one of my favorite points of construction.  there is just so much detail here.  once completed.. this place shall become the essential!

wow!  i just cannot believe it.  incredible.  not to mention, very well constructed as well.  props cloud713!

very nice!

this looks like a sand storm in dubai, uae.  trust me!

modern scale.  very nice!

i concur.  a 40 story edifice located at that particular site.. shall look spectacular.

w hotels, at least the one's that i have been affiliated with abroad vs austin, tx... for TEXAS football games.  are normally considered 5***** properties.  i cannot ever imagine a 4**** w hotel.

oh my!

very nice.  very quiet.  very modern lines.

holy cow!  

looking good!

well constructed.  very nice indeed.

Happened to drive by this evening and the skeletons of the buildings are visible well above the construction fencing.  They've got a webcam here...

 

http://www.earthcam.net/projects/olivermcmillan/rod/

WOW!  much obliged my great pal august948.  there is always one of our HAIF mates, upon the right place at the right time.  props, again!

anyone of our photo sleuths have any updates as per this wonderful development underway?  i can only imagine how it's coming along thus far...

great illustrations!  props for sharing. 

triton, please keep in mind.. that we really don't necessarily need to have the finest quality illustrations.  not to patronize you my pal, but you stepped out into this massive houston heat, and captured illustrations that simply were not here beforehand.  we thank you, as per your hard work.  and the quality is just fine with us....

beautiful.  houston is looking up!

This is what it will look like when Disney holds their convention in Houston.

actually, this is what it shall look like if we dig CHARLOTTE from CHARLOTTE'S WEB out of her fairy tale grave.  wow, talk about a weave of terror!

haven't we've seen these illustrations before?

something is really wrong whenever a city as big as the city of houston.. just cannot seem to forecast acquiring a W HOTEL, RITZ CARLTON, LE MERIDIEN, or any other high end hotel flag / brand, that are currently surrounding our state.  and the really bad thing is.. no one seems to have a clue as to what the problem is...  

I would say one Skyhouse is enough, not something I want to see made a replica of.  I'm praying we move onto better things.

we just need to allow for the cement to "weather" itself.  trust me, it shall indeed grow on you.  it did me...

yes yes yes!  i know that i am a TEXAS LONGHORN, but i am so very proud of the university of houston.

wow, impressive.  not to mention, well constructed.

rapid fire development!  construction seems very solid.  how are they moving so very fast...