Houstonian in Iraq Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 This may be deserve it's own thread since it looks like they've kinda started. Through the netting, the lights inside were a bit easier to see since I guess the windows on those floors have been removed. Here's a photo from this afternoon. Yeah looks like something is going down here, we might just need to start a new thread here. The building's got potential, residential would be ideal. We shall see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Yeah looks like something is going down here, we might just need to start a new thread here.The building's got potential, residential would be ideal. We shall see.I don't think its going to be residential? Is El Paso moving out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longcat Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I don't think its going to be residential? Is El Paso moving out?They are just doing a major rehab of the building from what I've heard from my sources. It hasn't been touched since the 60's or 70's, so they are basically gutting it floor by floor and then rebuilding it out. I think they are going to redo the tunnel area as well as renovating the lobby area to make it more modern, which should be visible to the outside the way the building is. I don't think there are any other exterior changes planned, but I could be wrong. Definitely not converting to residential though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 They are just doing a major rehab of the building from what I've heard from my sources. It hasn't been touched since the 60's or 70's, so they are basically gutting it floor by floor and then rebuilding it out. I think they are going to redo the tunnel area as well as renovating the lobby area to make it more modern, which should be visible to the outside the way the building is. I don't think there are any other exterior changes planned, but I could be wrong. Definitely not converting to residential though. I hope they are keeping the drive-thru fountain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAC Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Thought you would be interested in a few dates:1) Mat pour - starts tonight around midnight. ~1,000 trucks, 6-7 pumpers, 12,000+ CYs.2) First tower crane - goes up next weekend3) Second tower crane - goes up following weekend.4) Third crane is later this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wernicke Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Thought you would be interested in a few dates:1) Mat pour - starts tonight around midnight. ~1,000 trucks, 6-7 pumpers, 12,000+ CYs.2) First tower crane - goes up next weekend3) Second tower crane - goes up following weekend.4) Third crane is later this year.Pretty exciting... it'll be nice to have some more cranes downtown. Although, it will never compare to the medical center... where I counted at least 12 cranes last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Thought you would be interested in a few dates:1) Mat pour - starts tonight around midnight. ~1,000 trucks, 6-7 pumpers, 12,000+ CYs. What? No Stadium seating? That sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbaNerd Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 And no free donuts this time, either! .! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 i heard the pour would start around 10... or maybe that's when the trucks start arriving... either way it's tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 i heard the pour would start around 10... or maybe that's when the trucks start arriving... either way it's tonight And still no observation platform......or donuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinite_jim Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 I'll catch some flix tonight have a good weekend yall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 From the webcam it looks like a crane is already at least partially up! It's hard to tell whether it is one of the tower cranes though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I happened to be at the Flying Suacer the night they did the mat pour, and here are a couple photos I snapped... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc281 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 fisheye ftw. love those pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 What? No Stadium seating?That sucks. Haha. That's funny. BUT, exactly what i was thinking. When i came back to LA after my summer jaunt in H-town, i was asked by friends what all i did while there. One of the things i said was going DT to see all the rebar; to which they replied, "You're a dork!" SIGH Not everyone shares our enthusiasm for such things. Oh well, more sidewalk space for us to watch development! m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desirous Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Thanks desirous for the photo updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 They are putting the tower crane up today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 They are putting the tower crane up today. Yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totheskies Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 They are putting the tower crane up today. According to McFadden and Whitehead, it's official... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVKjC_simy8...feature=related Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Just before I left the ugly garage this afternoon, I managed to get these shots. Laying rebar around the perimiter of the garage Garage area Overview of the building site from the west Detail of the pit area Crane rising above the site Crane from Discovery Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Wow Channeltwo!!! Those pictures are amazing. Looks so picture perfect with the light rail and buildings surrounding the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I saw that yellow crane this morning from my window, but that shattered up ole gray building is blocking my full view. I assumed it was MP.Those pics reflect an absolutely immaculate construction site, especially following IKE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Crane rising above the site Just lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 man im so excited to see this thing go up since seeing those crane pictures my heart jumped a little bit..whew haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 ^^^agree 100%. Yes, i like seeing the finished product, but i enjoy the construction phase just as much. In my temporary neck of the woods (North Hollywood, CA) they just put up a crane for yet another highrise. i watched them move it in during the early AM hours and watched as they assembled it the rest of the day. Pure joy. i can't wait to visit Houston this Thankgiving. How many floors do you think MainPlace will have by then? (provided all goes as planned) We should start a non monetary betting system on this forum regarding the floor count at certain times the next couple of years. What do you all think? m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 I saw the second crane is now up. Must've installed it over the past few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 (edited) I saw the second crane is now up. Must've installed it over the past few days. 2 cranes!?... ooo... double your pleasure! he he he he Edited September 29, 2008 by HtownWxBoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Construction is above ground.MainPlace live webcam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Fantastic, now all 3 of the downtown towers are above ground, even if OPP has topped out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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