Houston19514 Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 I really love this building, but I'd like to point out that it's no longer the tallest building outside of a primary CBD. That, I believe, is the Manara Telekom Tower in Kuala Lumpur. And, I'm pretty certain that numerous buildings in Dubai will soon take the honors. However, Transco is the tallest building in the U.S. outside of a CBD.Interesting, but from what I've been able to find, it appears that the Manara Telekom Tower is in the central business district. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Great tower, but to me it always seems that the top is a little too flat. If there were just a more of a "point" to the top it would be perfect imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 I havn't taken alot of pictures lately, and sometimes I even leave my camera at home... but I brought mine today when I was helping my friend sell her books back to U of H, and we went to the Galleria after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamtagon Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 That's one of my favorite building, looks great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Nice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rio Grande Valley Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 When ever I visit Houston, I'm always stunned at the beauty of Williams Tower. Indeed, an impressive landmark that makes residents and visitors feel welcomed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Thanks for the pix. Montrose. Most certainly one of my favorite Houston skyscrapers and landmarks. Like the Chrystler Building, although this design represents an era, i think it timeless. 200 years from now, unless there is a RADICAL change in architectural styles, it will still fit nicely into UT's look. I wonder how long it will remain the tallest in UT until surpassed? Any thoughts? m. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Great pics. I also love that building so very much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Do you like that building or something? Great pictures as always man. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Great shots!Just wondering if you ended up getting bitched at by any of the rentacops on-site at any point during your photo series... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Nice That building reminds me of Givinchy Xeryrus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Great shots!Just wondering if you ended up getting bitched at by any of the rentacops on-site at any point during your photo series...Only happened a couple of times, only Downtown though. Of corse, I was in the wrong at the JP Morgan Chase Tower, since it was the observation deck. However, at 1400 Smith, I was walking on the street taking a picture, and this woman tells me I can't. I'm like "Chyaah... u know what? Uh-Uh!". And she kept saying "You can't take pictures of the building" and so finally I was like This is a public road, no? I pay taxes, so you can't tell me what to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxDave Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 I still love this tower. I believe its classic style combined with its modern character will stand the test of time and remain a great building far into the future. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 (edited) . Edited May 25, 2007 by Highway6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 I always think it looks best from the angles where the black vertical bands are highlighted ... usually from an off angle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StripesAce Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 I contacted Hines management office asking for persmisson to access the observation deck. They allowed me access to watch a sunset. After that adventure, I'd say that you could probably just walk in the building and take the express elevator to floor 56? and then take the next eleverator to level 64 unless hines has that floor keygaurded as that is there office. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameron Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I'm doing a powerpoint presentation on the tower. Does anyone have any pics from when the building was being constructed? I have looked and can't find anything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrbo Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 Anyone remember, kinda bleary memory, when the Transco Tower was "almost" completed, or maybe when they started building it, they had this big party at the Tower. I remember going to 2 parties that nite.. first a party of work peeps.. then this. I remember Herschel Berry playing.. the offices were not ready yet, but lots of people, some fancily dressed, but not me in my jeans.It was a pretty good party..anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I caught the tail end of a story by ABC 13 saying something about the Williams Tower and all the land around it being sold. Can anybody pull the story or has anybody heard about this? Is it for development? Pardon the lack of info. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwilson Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Dangit! I was hoping to get rich enough to buy it before they decided to sell. SHUX! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 It was in the business section of yesterday's paperhttp://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/busine...ff/5362493.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 (edited) I caught the tail end of a story by ABC 13 saying something about the Williams Tower and all the land around it being sold. Can anybody pull the story or has anybody heard about this? Is it for development? Pardon the lack of info.For a long time, Williams Tower had more than its fair share of vacancy. Now that it is more fully occupied and that a lot of leases have turned over while new ones have been signed, all locking in higher rates, it would seem that the owner is just looking to cash in. As for the land around it, now isn't a bad time to be selling that, either. Edited December 11, 2007 by TheNiche 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Unfortunately, this probably means that Transco Williams Tower will get another moniker.Why can't Houston buidings take a lesson from, say, the Chrysler Building, and just stick with the name under which it was built? These name changes get so confusing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Unfortunately, this probably means that Transco Williams Tower will get another moniker.Why can't Houston buidings take a lesson from, say, the Chrysler Building, and just stick with the name under which it was built? These name changes get so confusing.Naming rights are negotiated as part of a tenant's lease--it isn't just the owner being nice to a corporation for no apparent reason. The sale of a building does not void the terms of any tenant's lease. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Maybe they'll turn the rest of the unused space into luxury condos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mls1202 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 For a long time, Williams Tower had more than its fair share of vacancy. Now that it is more fully occupied and that a lot of leases have turned over while new ones have been signed, all locking in higher rates, it would seem that the owner is just looking to cash in. As for the land around it, now isn't a bad time to be selling that, either.I would hate to see some of that park land surrounding the tower to go to other developers. However, I can't help but imagine a cool, dare I say "mixed use", development around it with the Water Wall the central point. Kind of like around the Trevi Fountain in Rome. With all the high dollar condominiums up and going up in that area, it seems to be a likely area. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saddleman Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 (edited) If I had half a billion dollars to through around, I'd buy it. Then I'd turn the top couple of floors into my home. But that's just pie in sky. Edited December 11, 2007 by kingkirbythegreatoftexas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Why can't Houston buidings take a lesson from, say, the Chrysler Building, and just stick with the name under which it was built? These name changes get so confusing.I agree! Bring back Enron! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/5646728.htmlA subsidiary of Hines Real Estate Investment Trust is buying the 65-story Williams Tower in the Galleria area for $271.5 million, according to a document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.The sale includes an adjacent parking garage, a 47.8 percent undivided interest in a 2.8-acre park and waterwall and a 2.3-acre land parcel across the street from the tower on Post Oak Boulevard.The balance of the undivided interest in the park and waterwall is owned by an affiliate of Hines Interests Limited Partnership.Houston-based Hines built the 1.5-million-square-foot Transco Tower in 1982. It was eventually renamed and is approximately 91 percent leased.http://houston.bizjournals.com/houston/sto...tml?t=printableHines REIT Properties LP has a contract to acquire the 64-story landmark -- the tallest building in the Galleria area -- in a deal expected to close on May 1. Houston-based Hines originally developed the 1.5 million-square-foot building in 1982, but no longer holds an ownership stake in the structure. Hines' headquarters is located in the building at 2800 Post Oak Blvd. Hines and its affiliates lease about 135,000 square feet in the building, and Hines is responsible for leasing and managing the skyscraper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 So does this have any ramifications we'd be interested in? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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