august948 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 West Mount Houston, to be precise... And all this time I thought that fiery glow in the east was a refinery... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidScott Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 There is definitely something white or silver being applied to the very top of this building. I am not sure I like it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Thought I'd share. Reminded me of an Art Deco elevator door if the Williams Tower was indeed that style. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AREJAY Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 http://fuelfix.com/beaumont/2015/09/28/energy-transfer-to-buy-williams-in-37-7-billion-deal/#35602101=0 Another name change looming? Energy Transfer Tower It'll still always be the Transco to me... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Otto Mation) Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 brijonmang has added a photo to the pool: I'm no Mabry Campbell, but this tower just doesn't have a bad angle. Houston, TX. Click here to view this photo at the HAIF Photo Pool on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Stonian Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 There is definitely something white or silver being applied to the very top of this building. I am not sure I like it. For the first time I can clearly see this silver'ish color change on the crown from my balcony. I highly suspect its related to a new lighting feature to be unveiled Thanksgiving night at the Uptown Holiday Lighting. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfewell22 Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Any updates regarding the roof? Will there be a new lighting display? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 I don't know what's going on with it, but it looked weird the other night when I was driving home. Didn't even recognize it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLWM8609 Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 I just noticed the beacon operating the other day. How long has it been back in operation? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 I just noticed the beacon operating the other day. How long has it been back in operation?I saw it on Christmas. Seems different, but maybe it was the low clouds and light rain? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Otto Mation) Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 brijonmang has added a photo to the pool: A shot of Williams Tower and the lower portion of uptown Houston. Click here to view this photo at the HAIF Photo Pool on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfewell22 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Nobody knows anything about this at all? I would think somebody on this forum would know somebody who has answers. I guess the skyscraper forum is not very popular. If this were in going up section this would have been sorted out in a few minutes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brijonmang Posted January 11, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted January 11, 2016 Not sure when it started back up but it's definitely up and running again. Hard to tell since this is a long exposure but you can clearly see it lit up here (shameless plug): Williams Tower by Bryan Malloch, on Flickr 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 (edited) Is that from SkyHouse?Great photo btw. Edited January 11, 2016 by cloud713 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Not sure when it started back up but it's definitely up and running again. Hard to tell since this is a long exposure but you can clearly see it lit up here (shameless plug): Williams Tower by Bryan Malloch, on Flickr Plug away. At least you don't make us click on the link to view the image like some people make us click their twitters. You know who you are. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Is that from SkyHouse? Great photo btw. Thank you, sir. Indeed it is from Skyhouse. 21st floor to be exact. Plug away. At least you don't make us click on the link to view the image like some people make us click their twitters. You know who you are. Haha thanks. I try to be viewer friendly. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blade Runner Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 You spelled Transco wrong.... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 The beacon is back on and much more visible on the drive in from Sugarland. http://swamplot.com/why-the-williams-tower-beacon-was-off-last-fall/2016-02-05/ According to a representative of the tower’s property management office, the beam stayed dark during difficulties finding the correct kind of bulb for the fixture. “The top of the building has been enclosed in scaffolding for several months, and the light has been dark. It seems much brighter this time, and perhaps aimed a bit lower.” 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 More on the Williams tower beacon http://swamplot.com/shining-a-little-more-light-on-the-williams-tower-beacons-return/2016-02-09/ the entire beacon fixture has been replaced, as part of a redo of the tip of the tower itself. Before: Current: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 The before picture doesn't do it justice for the fading of the brown crown that was pretty severe on the west side. Anyways, here's a picture of the progress. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota79 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 A perfect dusk shot of Williams Tower. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 (edited) Surprised that no one posted this little blurb from the Chronicle back when it originally came out. Like the Chase Tower, similar claims that the tower could have been taller if but for FAA regulations though that couldn't seem to be verified in original reports. Some good insight into the construction though as well as decent construction photos. http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2013/03/could-the-64-story-transco-tower-have-been-even-taller/ Edited March 1, 2016 by ChannelTwoNews 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BeerNut Posted October 4, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted October 4, 2016 (edited) Vlog with drone footage at end Edited October 4, 2016 by BeerNut 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjreyes75 Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Otto Mation) Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Satish Byali has added a photo to the pool: Third-tallest (64-story) class A office tower located in the Uptown District of Houston, Texas. . [EXIF: D800, 24mm, f/11, 1/200secs, iso400] .www.satishbyali.com View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter1 Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 From the "Houston Snow Day" in December 2017. The top crown is covered in snow. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AS1964 Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 This building is so impressive... I've always liked it, although it makes me feel like a little girl everytime I look at it. In my opinion this is an example of world's top modern architecture. Regards, Anne 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter1 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 (edited) Here is the photo I was looking for! Courtesy of my neighbor. Edit: New page. This is from the "snow day" in Dec 2017 Edited March 23, 2018 by Twitter1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve E Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 I worked on this building for a year as an HVAC apprentice with a journeyman. I also worked on Allid Bank Plaza downtown. The view looking down is from the mechanical room in the penthouse before the beacon was designed and installed. It was also just before the granite wall was built. I just retired from the trades after many years. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harementire Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Wow! This looks fascinating. I love how simple it looks yet complex in beauty. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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