houstonranger Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Something does not add up here with the proposed height of this building...If its at 30 stories now - its the shortest 30 I have ever seen...you can hardly see the building on 59, and it looks way shorter than DT which is topped out at 30?And if MP is going to 46 stories - only another 16 - how is it going to get high enough where it is supposed to be way taller than Discovery Tower??Basically MP does not look that tall now, and if its 30/46 stories done, then its not going to look that tall when its done...Unless the last 16 stories are going to be really high ceilings or something????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonfella Posted October 28, 2009 Author Share Posted October 28, 2009 (edited) Something does not add up here with the proposed height of this building...If its at 30 stories now - its the shortest 30 I have ever seen...you can hardly see the building on 59, and it looks way shorter than DT which is topped out at 30?And if MP is going to 46 stories - only another 16 - how is it going to get high enough where it is supposed to be way taller than Discovery Tower??Basically MP does not look that tall now, and if its 30/46 stories done, then its not going to look that tall when its done...Unless the last 16 stories are going to be really high ceilings or something?????Discovery Tower - 490 ft tallMain Place - 630 ft tallMain Place is 46 floors and Discovery 29. Maybe someone isn't counting correctly. Edited October 28, 2009 by houstonfella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feufoma Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Something does not add up here with the proposed height of this building...If its at 30 stories now - its the shortest 30 I have ever seen...you can hardly see the building on 59, and it looks way shorter than DT which is topped out at 30?And if MP is going to 46 stories - only another 16 - how is it going to get high enough where it is supposed to be way taller than Discovery Tower??Basically MP does not look that tall now, and if its 30/46 stories done, then its not going to look that tall when its done...Unless the last 16 stories are going to be really high ceilings or something?????It'll really only have an impact from the south and northeast. I agree, I don't think this is going to a major point on the skyline itself-but a nice addition all the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 It'll really only have an impact from the south and northeast. I agree, I don't think this is going to a major point on the skyline itself-but a nice addition all the same. Well, i believe Shell Plaza One (One Shell Plaza?) is 50 stories. Granted it is right out front when approaching from the west, but it is pretty visible, so maybe MP will be too. i love MP's design; but like many of you, i really do wish it was at least 10 stories taller. Because of its location, it will be surrounded by taller scrapers, so i am a bit disapointed as well. i do understand that in the past few years many highrises built in DT definately have helped as filler, which i think was desparately needed. BUT, i would love to see a 70+ maybe even and 80+ (1200+ ft) scraper go up. Unfortunately, i don't know if there is a market yet for such a monster. Hopefully, in the next decade H-town's shift from petroleum based income to alternative energy income will allow for this. i know H-town's medical income has fueled all the development in MT and Memorial City, so i would think any 50+ storey highrises would be built in either area. Sorry DT. m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 There was a rupture in the street on Rusk with water flowing out Monday. The road was closed and crews were repairing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 There was a rupture in the street on Rusk with water flowing out Monday. The road was closed and crews were repairing.I hope it does not affect the building's foundation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 I hope it does not affect the building's foundation.There was water coming from the building. Not sure what the deal was, but they had PVC pipes coming off the building and they were dumping all the water on to Main Street as well as Rusk, on top of the rupture right in the middle of the street as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Something does not add up here with the proposed height of this building...If its at 30 stories now - its the shortest 30 I have ever seen...you can hardly see the building on 59, and it looks way shorter than DT which is topped out at 30?And if MP is going to 46 stories - only another 16 - how is it going to get high enough where it is supposed to be way taller than Discovery Tower??Basically MP does not look that tall now, and if its 30/46 stories done, then its not going to look that tall when its done...Unless the last 16 stories are going to be really high ceilings or something?????Maybe the sky garden/lobby will add height. But, i agree very short for 30 stories. But lets wait until it gets topped off, before we complain about the height. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff8201 Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 There was water coming from the building. Not sure what the deal was, but they had PVC pipes coming off the building and they were dumping all the water on to Main Street as well as Rusk, on top of the rupture right in the middle of the street as well.You don't think this may have been a flow test on the fire sprinkler system begin installed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 You don't think this may have been a flow test on the fire sprinkler system begin installed?Maybe, but the street rupturing from water pressure at the same time or as a result of the test? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 (edited) I can finally see the tops of the cranes from my vantage point. Does anybody know how tall MainPlace will be compared to the surrounding buildings in this photo (besides the Chase building)? Just wondering how much of an impact it will make on the skyline viewed from my hood. Edited November 1, 2009 by Jax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhlaw09 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 (edited) I can finally see the tops of the cranes from my vantage point. Does anybody know how tall MainPlace will be compared to the surrounding buildings in this photo (besides the Chase building)? Just wondering how much of an impact it will make on the skyline viewed from my hood. According to Emporis.com: MainPlace will be: 630 feet 1 Houston Center is: 680 feet (black box on right of photo) 2 Houston Center is: 580 feet (black box in the right-center that is mostly blocked by the white building with indentations [First City Tower]) So, according to info on Emporis, it should be exactly in between the height of 1 and 2 Houston Center. For reference, MainPlace is 1 block North and 1 block West of 2 Houston Center. This rendering provides some context: http://mainplacehous...20and%20WF.html All of this is to say that yes, I think you should have a pretty good view. Edited November 2, 2009 by uhlaw09 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Posted the link i got this pic from originally on the Hess/Disco Tower thread. A picture of Houston's 2 largest construction projects in Downtown. Too bad MP is hiding quite a bit.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 According to Emporis.com:MainPlace will be: 630 feet1 Houston Center is: 680 feet (black box on right of photo)2 Houston Center is: 580 feet (black box in the right-center that is mostly blocked by the white building with indentations [First City Tower])So, according to info on Emporis, it should be exactly in between the height of 1 and 2 Houston Center. For reference, MainPlace is 1 block North and 1 block West of 2 Houston Center. This rendering provides some context: http://mainplacehous...20and%20WF.htmlAll of this is to say that yes, I think you should have a pretty good view. Thanks for working that out for me. Yeah, I am guessing I'll be able to see the sky garden thing from here. That's the most interesting part, so cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdog08 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 (edited) According to Emporis.com:MainPlace will be: 630 feet1 Houston Center is: 680 feet (black box on right of photo)2 Houston Center is: 580 feet (black box in the right-center that is mostly blocked by the white building with indentations [First City Tower])So, according to info on Emporis, it should be exactly in between the height of 1 and 2 Houston Center. For reference, MainPlace is 1 block North and 1 block West of 2 Houston Center. This rendering provides some context: http://mainplacehous...20and%20WF.htmlAll of this is to say that yes, I think you should have a pretty good view.Thanks for the work, it definitely puts things in perspective.This pic offers the best angle MainPlace that I've seen. I love the contrast between the new and old. http://mainplacehouston...20and%20WF.html Edited November 2, 2009 by kdog08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Good to see MainPlace coming up on the skyline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Hey there. Where ya been? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Here are several photos I took while at the Chase Tower a couple of days ago. They're on the 31st floor. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 From Today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Thanks for the update, it looks like they are finally building taller floors, or is this a special floor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Thanks for the update, it looks like they are finally building taller floors, or is this a special floor?Yeah, I was thinking the special floor is going up next, but im not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VelvetJ Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I am so friggin excited about this building. The skin gives me pleasure. I do wish it were about 800ft but 630ft will do fine. I still could have seen this building in Greenway Plaza however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 From today: 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I like the colors in that shot. Especially of the trees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Thanks for the great update, great example of a change in seasons... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Yeah you don't often see such a dramatic autumn scene in H-Town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 I found this photo from Reverberation photo thread, http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=176022 I liked it, with the historical district alongside it, should be a nice contrast when completed. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Big contrast, I like contrast. Thanks for posting the photo here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 That is definitely a beautiful picture! My new desktop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Yesterday from the Houston Chron 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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