bobruss Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 (edited) I had the opportunity to visit with Mr. Cannady last Saturday at our gallery. He had come by to see Paul Hesters Fotofest exhibit. Paul was one of William's students many years ago, and has been photographing architectural projects in and around the state of Texas for many years. He contributed to Cite magazine and Texas Architect. He also has been one of the Menil's main photographers of artwork for ever. He taught at Rice for 18 years. We talked about the new building bearing his name, and he was very pleased with how the building was sited. He said he was looking forward to being there and being able to walk down the mall to his good friends (Brockstein), coffee shop. He also told me that one time he was sitting on the curb weeding his flower beds at his home on the corner of Bissonnet and Montrose and a guy walked by and exclaimed, Wow, who do you think lives here, And Bill said "I do", to which the guy replied," yeah, sure.!" He thought that very funny. He 's looking forward to the opening of Canady Hall. I invited him to join us on HAIF. He said he would check it out. If you're interested the exhibit featuring Paul Hesters fifty years of photography, and Sarah Sudhoff's work will be up until May 18th. Andrew Durham Gallery, 1821 West Alabama. Come by we're open from 11-6 Wed. thru Sat. Love to see some HAIFER's come by. Edited April 18 by bobruss 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 Rice University lands historic grant for education research - Houston Business Journal (bizjournals.com) "Rice University landed its largest-ever federal grant for education research this week, according to its president. The National Science Foundation awarded approximately $90 million to OpenStax, a Rice-founded publisher of educational resources. The money will be invested in SafeInsights, a national cyberinfrastructure hub developed by OpenStax that aims to study learning outcomes and STEM education." 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Forbes named Rice University and the University of Texas at Austin as "New Ivy League" schools in a new list. The New Ivies are described as "the 10 public universities and 10 ascendant private ones turning out the smart, driven graduates craved by employers of all types." https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/rice-ut-forbes-new-ivies-19443560.php 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 On 5/7/2024 at 11:25 AM, hindesky said: Forbes named Rice University and the University of Texas at Austin as "New Ivy League" schools in a new list. The New Ivies are described as "the 10 public universities and 10 ascendant private ones turning out the smart, driven graduates craved by employers of all types." https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/rice-ut-forbes-new-ivies-19443560.php The Ivy League….you can list them in any order as long as you list Brown last. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted May 9 Popular Post Share Posted May 9 https://business.rice.edu/event/groundbreaking-ceremony-new-rice-business-building Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Business will host a groundbreaking ceremony for a new 112,000-square-foot building designed to accommodate unprecedented growth at the school and the evolving needs of the community. The new structure will feature state-of-the-art classrooms, modern office spaces and vibrant amenities such as dining areas, open gathering spaces and facilities for private events. The building will seamlessly integrate with McNair Hall — the current home of Rice Business — enhancing the campus environment and continuing to cultivate a collaborative culture. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Caribomoa Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 21 hours ago, hindesky said: Why are they covering up the beauty of McNair Hall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 On 5/8/2024 at 8:38 PM, Urbannizer said: https://business.rice.edu/event/groundbreaking-ceremony-new-rice-business-building Whelp, guess this rules out the business school moving to the Ion District. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 McNair Hall expansion. Flags and paint marks everywhere. Skanska won the bid to be the GC. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Harris Gully Natural Area Houston is known as "The Bayou City," and long before the Rice campus existed rainwater that fell in this area drained into the nearby bayou system through a series of natural gullies. The Harris Gully was once a prominent feature of the Rice campus, until construction of Rice Stadium necessitated the transformation of the open ditch into an enclosed, subterranean drainage culvert. On the south eastside of the campus, Between Wiess College and the Wendel Ley Track, near Main Street, a portion of the original gully's path is still preserved, and as a project of Rice's Lynn Lowery Arboretum, has been reseeded with plantings of native grasses, wildflowers, trees and shrubs to create a replica of the natural systems of riparian woodlands that once existed on the banks many such gullies in the Houston area. Rice's Harris Gully Natural Area also includes a walking path and disc golf course. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 https://news.rice.edu/news/2023/rice-showcases-johnson-owl-deck-harris-gully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Sarofim Hall. Brown Hall, looks like they are trenching in front of the building, notice the trench box. New Wilson House foundation under construction. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 The 112,000-SF project is designed by Architecture Research Office, based in New York City, with Houston-based Kirksey as architect of record. Architect - https://www.aro.net https://www.aro.net/rice-university-jones-school-of-business/ McNair Hall before construction. McNair Hall after construction. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 When you watch the video you can see they are keeping the facade of the old building and making a passageway between the new and the old buildings. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 https://magazine.texasarchitects.org/2024/05/02/toolkit-brick-by-brick/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 On May 9, officials with Rice University broke ground on a new building for the Jones Graduate School of Business, meant to support the school's growing student and faculty populations and nurture the next generation of global business leaders, per a May 10 news release. Officials said the 112,000-square-foot building addition is set to be completed in 2026. To meet the demands of evolving modes of teaching and learning, as well as promote collaboration among students, faculty and visiting professionals, the release said the new building will feature: Two 120-seat classrooms Two 65-person classrooms Office and open gathering spaces Dining areas Facilities for private events Officials with the New York City-based design firm Architecture Research Office said they aim to combine innovative designs and interiors with the business school's historic layout—which includes the already existing 160,000-square-foot McNair Hall. https://communityimpact.com/houston/bellaire-meyerland-west-university/education/2024/05/13/rice-university-breaks-ground-on-112000-square-foot-business-school-building/ 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hindesky Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Cannady Hall. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 The Quad renovation. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 McNair Hall addition has started some minor work, temporary sidewalk forms along Brown Hall, I wonder if they are going to be concrete sidewalks or temporary crushed granite? Tree to be saved. Skanska started spreading rock for their lay down yard and construction trailers. Sycamore grove. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Wilson House/Weiss College magisters is being prepared for its move by Cherry/Arcosa House Moving..... https://www.cherryhousemoving.com ......So Anslow Bryant can start construction on the two Henning Larsen designed new high rise college buildings. https://www.anslowbryant.com https://henninglarsen.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 Sarofim Hall. I noticed two others areas fenced off, a portion of the West Lot 4. The west side of Alice Pratt Brown Hall. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 Construction fencing and netting is up at the Jones School of Business at McNair Hall addition. Sarofim Hall. Looks like this pier driller creates bell bottom piers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 Wilson House (Weiss College Magisters) being prepped for its move west in front of Weiss College in order to make room for the 2 new colleges and servery next to the new Sid Richardson. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 The Quad, looks like they are working westward. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renaissance1999 Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 You know, I didn't like the initial renderings before but now that it's coming to life it actually looks really good. Before, the quad looked very bland and simple however, now with the added greenery it gives it more character. 5-10 years from now when these trees mature it'll look even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 McNair Hall Jones School of Business addition. Skanska is partnering with B. Bell Builders on the addition. https://www.usa.skanska.com/who-we-are/media/press-releases/280795/Skanska-to-construct-new-Rice-University-Jones-Graduate-School-of-Business-building/ https://www.bbellbuilders.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/b-bell-builders-lp https://www.instagram.com/b.bellbuilders/ Construction offices and lay down yard. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 Wilson House being prepped for its move west by Cherry Housing Moving. Sarofim Hall being built by Austin Commercial and TAS Concrete. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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