fernz Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 From the HBJ, I don't have access to the whole article: "The Four Oaks Place office complex may soon be more appropriately named Five Oaks Place. The owner of the 1.8 million-square-foot office complex in the Galleria area is looking at spending between $100 million and $120 million to develop a new office building at 1550 Post Oak Blvd., where a 24 Hour Fitness is currently located" Webcam: http://oxblue.com/open/transwestern/5oaks Renderings, and article from 10/13: http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/breaking-ground/2013/10/photos-developers-break-ground-on-bhp.html http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8518/8507440817_0fefe9fa75_b.jpg http://www.justintowart.com/wp-content/uploads/Towart-Work13-Arch-Illustration-40.jpg http://www.justintowart.com/wp-content/uploads/Towart-Work13-Arch-Illustration-42.jpg http://www.justintowart.com/wp-content/uploads/Towart-Work13-Arch-Illustration-43.jpg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Though it is cool, it's only going to be 400,000 sq. ft. That might get you 10 stories. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Though it is cool, it's only going to be 400,000 sq. ft. That might get you 10 stories.The subtitle says 18 stories. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 The subtitle says 18 stories.Yeah, that sounds right. A 40,000-square-foot floorplate (from a 10-story building) would've been excessively large for most users. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 The Cosmo dwellars are going to have to shut their shades!Also, the Willie G's site across Post Oak Blvd. is set to house a 300,000 square foot office tower. That little stretch will be crane city with these two possibly joining The Titan and BLVD Place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonfella Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 New towers: downtown, uptown, Texas Med Ctr, Galveston Bay, Gulf of Mexico highrises.... Houston's alive and well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewMND Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Where is Willie G's going? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Where is Willie G's going?Don't really care, they're a lousy chain to begin with. Anything concrete on that site? (no pun intended)Good news on this latest tower, I don't know how big the lot the 24hr fitness is on, but from what everyone is saying, it sounds about right as far as height goes. With the space in the area starting to get a bit scarce, I wouldn't doubt if a few of the final pieces of land wait to see how quickly those plots fill out. Might get some substantial towers if things go well in a few years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 about time Uptown got an office tower. That area is becoming more and more dense. I've excited, can't wait for the renderings! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnet Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 (edited) Where is Willie G's going?Landrys, owner of Willie G's, has the empty land to the south and behind their office building around the corner on Loop 610 between Post Oak Blvd and San Felipe. Maybe the build something there? Edited October 1, 2007 by bcnet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealEstate Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Landrys, owner of Willie G's, has the empty land to the south and behind their office building around the corner on Loop 610 between Post Oak Blvd and San Felipe. Maybe the build something there?You are on to something. I just learned that Landry's will be moving Willie G's into a newly constructed location next door to the Bentley dealership that Tillman owns (immediately south on the West Loop). I understand that construction will begin in the next month or two because Willie G's lease expires in June or July of 2008 and they want to have a seemless transition. Before you dismiss the potential of the W. G's brand, I've been told that the new location will be a tremendous departure from the old concept and that the buildout will be extremely contemporary with a large raw bar and a significant second floor patio. We'll just have to wait and see if they can pull it off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Good news, bad news...The Willie G's office project by Simmons-Vedder is off. The site is for-sale again. Now, for the good news, here's some update info. from the HBJ on the new Four Oaks TowerTower Five at Four Oaks Place is the official name.The tower has grown and will now be THIRTY stories instead of 17/18.22 floors of office space making up about 525,000 square feet.8 levels of parking holding 1500 cars.Funding is in place and this project is a GOGround will break in first quarter of 2009PICKARD CHILTON is the design firm on recordThat last bit is the best news. Main Place and the old proposal for the AIM Headquarters are Pickard Chilton projects. At 30 stories, were looking at a 400 to 450 footer or more if there is a decorative top! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Good news, bad news...The Willie G's office project by Simmons-Vedder is off. The site is for-sale again.It's for sale? Swamplot quoted the article as saying, "The deal isn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Good news, bad news...The Willie G's office project by Simmons-Vedder is off. The site is for-sale again. Now, for the good news, here's some update info. from the HBJ on the new Four Oaks TowerTower Five at Four Oaks Place is the official name.The tower has grown and will now be THIRTY stories instead of 17/18.22 floors of office space making up about 525,000 square feet.8 levels of parking holding 1500 cars.Funding is in place and this project is a GOGround will break in first quarter of 2009PICKARD CHILTON is the design firm on recordThat last bit is the best news. Main Place and the old proposal for the AIM Headquarters are Pickard Chilton projects. At 30 stories, were looking at a 400 to 450 footer or more if there is a decorative top!exciting news, is there a rendering yet? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 exciting news, is there a rendering yet?Didn't see one on the architects website. Haven't checked the others yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Didn't see one on the architects website. Haven't checked the others yet. thanks anyways 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 It's for sale? Swamplot quoted the article as saying, "The deal isn't dead, but it's not moving forward." Is this more recent news that it's for sale?it's for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 It's for sale? Swamplot quoted the article as saying, "The deal isn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicMan Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 (edited) Will the new building mean that more consulates will be established in that complex? Three are already at Four Oaks Place. Perhaps Transwestern should talk to the Swiss and the Australians and see if they want to re-establish their Houston missions.Also Transwestern should talk to Vietnam, the Philippines, South Africa, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, and Nigeria. Edited August 30, 2008 by VicMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban909 Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Will the new building mean that more consulates will be established in that complex? Three are already at Four Oaks Place. Perhaps Transwestern should talk to the Swiss and the Australians and see if they want to re-establish their Houston missions.Also Transwestern should talk to Vietnam, the Philippines, South Africa, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, and Nigeria.Singapore has a Consulate General in Houston, but I am suprised the UAE doesn't have one as Qatar does. Nigeria is also one I am suprised doesn't have consulate representation in Houston... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchFan Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 ... At 30 stories, were looking at a 400 to 450 footer or more if there is a decorative top!Sounds like the folks who bought north-facing units at The Cosmo will soon be looking out at a wall of glass, instead of the panoramic views they have now. But, I guess that should be no surprise to anyone who's been paying attention to all the projects proposed in this area.On the plus side for those folks, tho', I imagine 5 Oaks will increase demand for condos nearby. Not having to fight the traffic makes this a much more enjoyable place to live and work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicMan Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Singapore has a Consulate General in Houston, but I am suprised the UAE doesn't have one as Qatar does. Nigeria is also one I am suprised doesn't have consulate representation in Houston...Singapore's is an "honorary consulate" located out of an office in the Chase Tower. It's not at the same level as a Consulate General. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Singapore's is an "honorary consulate" located out of an office in the Chase Tower. It's not at the same level as a Consulate General.Its not the same... but it is. While living in Abilene, I had to go to the "Honorary German Consulate" in Dallas to stamp a paper for my German Passport. So It gets the job done, if you business is a passport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Good news, bad news...The Willie G's office project by Simmons-Vedder is off. The site is for-sale again. Now, for the good news, here's some update info. from the HBJ on the new Four Oaks TowerTower Five at Four Oaks Place is the official name.The tower has grown and will now be THIRTY stories instead of 17/18.22 floors of office space making up about 525,000 square feet.8 levels of parking holding 1500 cars.Funding is in place and this project is a GOGround will break in first quarter of 2009PICKARD CHILTON is the design firm on recordThat last bit is the best news. Main Place and the old proposal for the AIM Headquarters are Pickard Chilton projects. At 30 stories, were looking at a 400 to 450 footer or more if there is a decorative top!Some updates we have missed in HAIF since August, a variance sign, I saw posted last fall, was approved in November.The City of Houston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Some updates we have missed in HAIF since August, a variance sign, I saw posted last fall, was approved in November.Was that approved in at last weeks meeting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Was that approved in at last weeks meeting?What meeting are you referring to Jessie?That old article is from November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 What meeting are you referring to Jessie?That old article is from November.My bad, nevermind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 TIAA-CREF is delaying plans to develop a 540,000 square foot tower on their Four Oaks Place campus. Thus far, TIAA has been unable to secure a tenant and will be unable to develop a building on a speculative basis.http://www.bayareahouston.org/DATA/Home/Re...am%20Realty.PDF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 yeah, they need a lead tenant before they move forward, which shouldn't come as any surprise.it's a nice building, but rather plain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I think this project is alive again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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