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bingo.

yesss I was right!

did they even demo these old apartments?

My guess is this is 275. This tower wont take up a full block. Which means there will be more interesting things that can develop >>> resulting in a more urban block.

Sounds like a win win.

I just hope there are columns and dragons everywhere.

Paying for 1 piece of quality clothing is much better than paying a small price multiple times for a cheap product. I'd rather have a smaller but much nicer quality (therefore price) wardrobe than anything made by Aeropostale or American Eagle.

Yes, that is my philosophy with everything. Same can be applied: build 1 nice building than 2 cheap ones

I hope it gets an Express. I love clothes from them! I could buy out the whole store if I had the money >.>

I'm sorry, but I can't tell if this is sarcasm. Hoping it is... Either way, I can bet that ROD will not get an Express.

just some serious outstanding work!  also, your name / moniker shall have to be currently in the "keep calm" repertoire.  not all names / moniker's are...

So there is a method to the madness. Gotcha. Will need to up my game.

@Monarch

What would it take for me to get a cool graphic / keep calm thing?

but that building fits in perfectly with the surrounding area. there was zero chance that Hines was going to develop an architectural wonder in what is still a very residential area. remember, they received a lot of blow back from many of their river oaks neighbors. in addition, the bulk of their tenants will be private wealth managers, family trusts/foundations and they like... they needed something understated and classic which is definitely what i would consider 2229. the design doesn't exist in a vacuum - location matters and a very random lot on a two-lane street in a very residential area does not equal prime estate real estate along the west loop - if anyone has earned the benefit of the doubt its Hines.

 

just my opinion.

Not to agree with swtsig so often, but i think there is alot to be said about the enviroment in which the building is in. I have no heartache whatsoever about 2229. I think it works fine in the area. by the way everyone is talking, I expect Amegy Bank to be totally different and much more significant.

The corner of San Felipe and 610 is pretty hideous. Ashley Furniture? Gas Station? Target? Before the West Creek stuff got going, this seemed to be a quasi-suburban eyesoar. I think anything is an improvement, but that strip center near the future Amegy HQ looks AWFUL.

This developer also did the building on the corner of washington and Sawyer... Which also looks very cheap.

It is so ugly

When this goes up, the skyline presence will be almost solid on 59 from uptown to downtown. Audi dealership, this, museum tower (new one and old one) and that bridge crossing office. Honestly will make Houston feel like a solid mass or urban.

Anyone else awake? What time is the estimated explosion

I think we should not count out this office building. Stay tuned. Developments for this will come out soon enough.

Where are we all meeting to watch this go down?

This looks good. Which lot is this?

How many stories is this?

well they went to the effort of getting the permits just a couple months ago. Mid main took monthssss from their permitting to construction due to difficulty in getting a crew...

Too early to say this is canceled. there are so many things going on in Houston, that this is likely just backed up.

this building honestly looks great. Diamond in the rough... Did a great job front and back! Hopefully future developments take note. This was done right!

I agree the city has need for new housing. However, I do wonder how much more luxury highrise development it can absorb.

many "luxury" apartments arent going to be counted as "luxury" after a decade. I know of quite a few buildings that were built in the past five years that are borderline nice now... And new construction inside the loop would be silly if they didnt go "luxury"... It just makes business sense to me that within the loop, more luxury units are built. There is a range. a 1,500 a month unit and a 3,5000 a month unit are likely both considered high end.

I still think we wont see a slow down...

Its coming along pretty good. It looks like they have built beyond the last few levels of parking and are starting on the office portion of the building. They were also putting in CMU walls in the lower levels.

^^^ wrong project bud

It sounds like youre just out of luck on this. I own a historic property that needs renovation as well. It sounds like you probably made money on the property... if you don't think it is economically viable to renovate / expand the back, then sell and find something you can build the house of your dreams.

good luck.

It says "Houston Ave" within the image url: http://www.andersoncanyon.net/sites/andersoncanyon.net/files/imagecache/inner_project_page_slide/HoustonAvev3.jpg

Bottom right? My eyes are bleeding trying to make out what it says! hah

BTW looking at the image, the rightmost part of the building appears to be pretty thin...

And I agree, this is a handsome building - and it looks like it would fit well on Houston Ave.

Where is phase two of this?

How did Urbannizer know it was on Houston Ave?

Yeah... Is this a bad question? I clicked the link and didn't see anything. Was just wondering.

I'm guessing it's Houston Ave between Ovid St. and Spring St. They had markers plotted around the property just the other day, but I don't see a bike trail next to this development in the rendering which I would imagine would be a selling point.

How do you know on Houston avenue?

I feel a little stunned. Just a couple days ago this was a go, and now dead. Damn