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I was curious too but forgot to ask; glad you brought it up.

Is the angle that obvious? Hmm, And to think, I figured people wouldn't catch on until I started posting pics of the Richmond and Buffalo Speedway developments, when they start.

Mostyn Law Firm and Chase are a dead give away.

Nice to see some fellow Clutchfaners!! 

 

But yeah, my reaction is similar to the Ron Paul gif

There is a lot of us here!

I think that the perspective of the first rendering gives an impretions that it is leaning/tilting more that it really is.  It won't actually be as precarious as it seems in the the rendering, once built. 

I think the precariousness of it is going to be dependent on the angle. The angle in the second rendering is not very flattering if you're looking for something dramatic.

thanks for the update! does anyone know if this building will top 300' ?

Doubt it. Prob around 280-290. If someone actually knows then please correct me.

Yeah sorry, was referring to residential/retail/office. My original post was completely different but I edited it in haste because I misread the post I quoted.

The tower if built would be just outside the historic district so they are free to build what they want.

http://www.houstontx.gov/planning/HistoricPres/maps_of_districts/MainStMarket.pdf

But I agree it is out of place for that neighborhood.

 

That block would be better served with residential. But that's just my two cents.

Mixed-use would have been great.

I LOVE this building but hate the location. It doesn't mesh well AT ALL with the other buildings around it. It looks very alien---like it just doesn't belong. I think this building would be better suited for an area near DG or uptown. I think it is a GREAT addition but to be so bold and center like that would, IMO, take away from the north view skyline.

Personally I think it works. Houston's downtown consists a mix of claddings anyway but it will blend in nicely with Group Place and Hines' new tower.

Def downtown. I just want something over 700ft in Uptown to bridge the gap to Williams Tower.

I hope it actually looks like that when completed.

How close is this thing to getting built?

Pretty damn close; supposedly it's 70% sold and they cleared out the trailer.

This is the exact same rendering we have been seeing in the past right, nothings changed?

The building is the same; the time of day changed though.

I won and you can't spell.

Srsly? I can't spell bc I use acronyms?

Just swallow your pride.

That's how it might appear to people who have some reading comprehension issues. You "srsly" might want to go back and re-read the thread. I won that battle hands downs as I always do. 

 

If I got 'owned' then you got dementia.

You lost so get over it and quit embarrassing yourself any further.

Whatever your prescription is... I want some.  Or are you just high on Hines after today?  Either way, pass it on brah. 

No prescription. He created a new persona after he got owned in another thread.

I agree if the Devon tower was built here people would be complaining that it is boring and shaped like a box.

Except it's not a box...

Devon has some nice features and is a perfect example on how to differentiate from a glass box. Very classy and not gaudy at all.

I "srsly" hope you aren't an HISD teacher.   We should take this outside. I thought this thread was about your right to hate on boxes or something. 

This thread is for the discussion of a proposed skyscraper in an architectural forum. ALL opinions of the building are welcomed.

OUCH! I musta hurt Howard's feelings bad this time. But when you're right, you're right. I'm such a b****. 

 

This is a message board to discuss architecture? I thought it was the complaint desk of the damned (you know, a place for people to go who's lives suck).  Just kidding Howard don't get cranky.

 

Heaven help the person around here who has anything nice to say about anything. Don't like the (fill in the blank)? Not my problem. Now back to your regularly scheduled whining , I mean "discussion".

I srsly hope you're a teenager. That maturity...

I like how how this tower works with the others that surround it. What's so wrong with buildings complementing each other vs competing with each other? That's what they do in Dallas, and their hodgepodge of a skyline has all the grace of a table at a pot luck dinner. Every building there is in business for itself with no regard whatsoever with the buildings that surround it.  

 

Houston's skyline is so exceptionally beautiful because the buildings work together as a cohesive unit. Could C-H-E-V-R-O-N have gone a little less predictable? Sure. But this works. Not saying this is going to be the most beautiful building in the world. But it supports it's neighbors and will make an impact on the skyline - in an understated, yet commanding way.

 

I get it. One man's 'understated' is another man's 'boring'.  Just as one man's 'dynamic' is another man's 'tacky'.

 

King Owl's opinions may be shared by some amateur internet architecture critic wannabees (no offense to anybody as I am one), but unfortunately for you all, not by anyone that counts (decision makers).

 

No hard feelings tho, not everyone's going to get what they want. I think I figured out that you were disappointed on your 3rd posting today, Mr. Owl. But their is no harm making certain that EVERYONE in Houston knows your stance, just in case they missed it the first 10 times that you posted it today. I do it all the time and everybody LOVES me!

 

And just so YOU know King, sentences usually begin with capitol letters. But, we all make typos and take liberties every once and a while. It will be o.k.  - or do I need to make 10 more posting saying the SAME THING just to make certain that you understand my point of view.    

His opinion would probably be shared by many world-renowned architects. It's probably even shared with many Chevron associates. Also everyone here knows we are not the decision makers but this is a forum where we voice them.

Maybe, but not everyone (outside HAIFville) has problems with glass boxes. Some people actually like them. I've always been a fan of streamlined, non-oramented, simple, clean design. It's done a lot in Houston for sure, and thats fine by me. We do it well. 

 

Obviously I'm not alone in this opinion because the downtown Houston skyline has been impressing the world for a very long time now. This building won't hurt Houston at all.

We have enough of those. King Owl's sentiments are shared by many.

I was certainly speculating. I take it they actually make an impact? Good to hear. I thought they were more faux green.

I should clarify. I agree with this, "I'm sure they actually give shade though. The mini shade blades on these newer buildings probably give hardly any shade inside."

But I disagree with what you said next.

I'm sure they actually give shade though. The mini shade blades on these newer buildings probably give hardly any shade inside.

I'm sure they actually give shade though. The mini shade blades on these newer buildings probably give hardly any shade inside.

I agree with the first thing you said but def not the second.

I like the style but the building is just eyesore for me. I want it to keep that "radiator" look but modernized.

Underwhelming but at least it's big.

Personally I dislike the building. I love the design but it didn't age well. I hope they keep the same geometry but modernized.