dbigtex56 Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Just noticed a sign with rendering at this location (northeast corner of Westheimer and Whitney). This is the lot where "Da House" hip-hop club used to be. Any info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted November 5, 2007 Author Share Posted November 5, 2007 If someone's in the neighborhood and could take a picture of the rendering and post it, it would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted November 9, 2007 Author Share Posted November 9, 2007 Took time to really examine the rendering the other day, and the news isn't good for those who would like to see Lower Westheimer as a pedestrian destination.The rendering shows a building on stilts above a surface parking lot; very 1963. The decorations on the upper floors (two more floors plus what appears to be a penthouse) are a sort of timid 1983 Post Modern. Unless one is enamored of surface parking lots, this will be just another blot on the landscape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Were there any company names on the rendering?I can't find anything with that name at that location... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 The rendering shows a building on stilts above a surface parking lot; very 1963. The decorations on the upper floors (two more floors plus what appears to be a penthouse) are a sort of timid 1983 Post Modern. Unless one is enamored of surface parking lots, this will be just another blot on the landscape.Sounds pretty lame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memebag Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Sounds pretty lame.I love those stilt buildings over parking lots. Is there a name for that style? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalparadise Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 I love those stilt buildings over parking lots. Is there a name for that style?They all look to Le Corbusier for their inspiration. This building, in particular:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villa_Savoye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memebag Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 They all look to Le Corbusier for their inspiration. This building, in particular:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villa_SavoyeThanks for the link! I remember reading about that building now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidegate Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 (edited) The rendering shows a building on stilts above a surface parking lot; very 1963. The decorations on the upper floors (two more floors plus what appears to be a penthouse) are a sort of timid 1983 Post Modern.sounds hideous. the same thing was done at the NE corner of richmond and greenbriar. that configuration is catastrophically ugly. Edited November 9, 2007 by sidegate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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