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When do we start on the next ring?

I would like to know as well. I came home tuesday and my freshly washed car is now covered in dust from that damn road.

They had such a prime location for people just wandering around in Eado, but it was a touch small. Glad to see they are getting a bigger place

I personally like Great Heights Brewing way more. But Wakefield construction has really impacted the area, so no matter your preference, please go down and visit! Walking Stick, Great Heights, Decant Urban winery, William Price Distillery, Avonak Distillery. They don't need your help will the money they bring in from sports, but you can come catch me at Wakefield Crowbar each Thursday playing volleyball. So if you ever want a drink let me know!

1 hour ago, hindesky said:

Did you take these Sat?  I saw someone taking pictures from this angle as I was stretching before my run. I might have walked right by you!

15 hours ago, CREguy13 said:

Oh I'd feel pretty good about this.  I have no knowledge of the development, but it is Hines and they're kicking this off at beginning of a multi-year development cycle with a lead tenant for the first building.  Guarantee they secure a great hotel flag, especially now with the Thompson a few blocks away.

The tower for SCI looks like a lock for sure, but I hope the rest pans out. I'm just down the road by Waugh and I'd love for them to move forward on the Buffalo Heights District too. this area is starting to build up nicely

I hope this all happens. Let's make those future mixed use/retail buildings taller too. 

The prototyping lab sounds cool. I wish I could come take the tour.

On 4/26/2022 at 9:47 AM, gene said:

is it wrong to like this original rendering way more?

Nope, its good to like this more. I love this style. I don't know why, or even what style it is, but I like it and any building like it. 

22 hours ago, hindesky said:

SHE'S BACK!!!

5 hours ago, Paco Jones said:

...and also a micro-brewery.

SOLD!

It's also next to Voodoo Queen, there's a dive bar across the street, a quick walk to Iron Works, and another quick walk to Equal Parts. Nice location

Can we have a Google Pay day for those of us who have not been indoctrinated? 

3 hours ago, Luminare said:

Those panels aren't supposed to be air tight. Aesthetic you don't want panels to be air tight either. Aesthetically its about gaps relative to the scale of the building. Those are massive panels and to get the definition of the edge that you want the gaps need to be pretty decently sized. As far as the assembly of the wall itself you need gaps between the panels 1) because metal will expand and contract, warp, etc... and you need room/tolerance for that 2) on the wall sides this is likely what is called a "rain-screen" system. In other words, the exterior we see is mostly aesthetic (though some metal panels systems do have insulation within them) then underneath you have a water barrier layer which keeps water out and air in as well as insulation (most likely rigid insulation) underneath that. If you look at prior photos before the metal was attached you saw the building as pretty boxy right? This is what I mean by the metal is mostly aesthetics. Its not performative on the building or its systems. 3) on the roof its sort of the same system of the roof, but instead whatever rain that gets through will fall onto a TPO Membrane, and then will slope toward internal drains.

If you don't like the gaps between the metal aesthetically then I can understand, to each his own, but you really aren't going to be able to achieve gaps smaller than what is shown unless you go with an entirely different system with different materials, and because tolerances for gaps/spacing would be smaller you are also looking balooning the costs of labor and materials.

I understand gaps are necessary, but uniformity is key. Most of the lower ones look fine, and those will be the ones most people see, so I guess its ok. The top is a little sketchy. Not many people are gonna see it but this would drive me nuts.

Man, the panel gaps on that roof are worse than a Tesla!

7 hours ago, texan said:

https://powderkeghouston.com

Well this ended up being very different from the originally proposed rendering. Sad the rest of this project has gone nowhere. Could've been something great!

It's still a fun spot. I've been going there for after work drinks for a while now. Also, they could still build out the area so having a pole building with some shipping containers is probably a good thing for now. 

7 hours ago, gene said:

they definitely need to make more use of the rooftop garden...add a bar and refreshment stand and then have more live music regularly at the little kooky stage they have up on the north east side of the roof! 

ps: we got pizza in da house!

https://houston.eater.com/2022/3/31/23003622/robertas-new-restaurant-houston-texas-pizzeria-open-bushwick-brooklyn-new-york

Is that an orange jello shot?

I love that they are going to incorporate the existing building. Super cool!

Costs will just continue to rise the more its on hold. 

Not sure but noticed a form is up for what looks like a bridge support.

12 hours ago, august948 said:

Nah...you gotta spread the love around.  The population center of Houston is right around that area, anyway.  Plus who wants to slog all the way downtown on the weekend after having to do it during the week?

The population center of the city is 34th and Ella. It should go there! I drive from downtown to around City Center every day, I don't wanna do it on the weekend!

https://kinder.rice.edu/urbanedge/2022/01/13/harris-county-population-suburbs-census

Me too! If anyone goes and wants to buy me a beer just let me know! 😉

My friends at Spindletap Brewery will be there, so stop by and get some beer!

5 hours ago, gene said:

this is tomorrow and i shall be there!

https://www.posthtx.com/event/stpattyparade

Are these old renderings? The building now looks like the renders posted on Feb 25th. 

Also, anyone know if there are plans to update Spotts Park? All of the renders show at least minor changes to to the park, but I assume that funding would need to come from the city. I also noticed last summer/fall that they added sever small trees throughout the park. 

4 hours ago, hindesky said: