wxman Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 We have a webcam now: http://oxblue.com/open/2929Weslayan Is there any love for this tower any longer? I found it barely breathing on the second page of the forum. They're up to the 31st floor now and have adjusted the webcam upward. I dunno about you, but I think this building is falling victim to another project where the rendering was a thousand percent better than what we're getting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arche_757 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 When its finished people will grow to like it. Its not ground breaking - neither was/is Studio Gang's Chicago iteration of this design type. I think its an ok design, never was great. At least that's my opinion. And honestly, I think people are liking the other designs sprouting up around town more and hence this design is not as enjoyable any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 And it's in the middle of nowhere. Doesn't synergize with anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Is there any love for this tower any longer? I found it barely breathing on the second page of the forum. They're up to the 31st floor now and have adjusted the webcam upward. I dunno about you, but I think this building is falling victim to another project where the rendering was a thousand percent better than what we're getting.People were posting photos of it once or twice a week not too long ago. Normally after it has been under construction for a while interest wanes. Seems easier these days with so much to discuss. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I have several OxBlue webcams on my toolbar for chrome that I click on once a day, this being one. Is there any way to find these for projects? I always just hear about them on this board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 (edited) Now that they have moved the webcam you will be able to see the Kirby Grove/3737 Buffalo Speedway project go up in the background. Edited March 21, 2014 by brijonmang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 And it's in the middle of nowhere. Doesn't synergize with anything. I have made this comment before about such a big building being 'lost.' I find it very difficult to spot from any freeway unless you're really looking for it. I think only one person agreed and the rest called me a blooming idiot. I stand by my original statement. haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 When its finished people will grow to like it. Its not ground breaking - neither was/is Studio Gang's Chicago iteration of this design type. I think its an ok design, never was great. At least that's my opinion.i think its one of the nicer looking towers to go up in Houston so far this decade. one of the more unique ones at least. well determine if it looks anything like the renderings once they finish i guess. And it's in the middle of nowhere. Doesn't synergize with anything. come back in 3-5 years and tell me its in the middle of nowhere.. no, its not on the side of a busy highway for all to see, but this tower will bridge the gap between Greenway and the new spillover from Uptown that has crossed over to this side of 610 (the multiple high-rises at Westcreek, and the 4 high-rises and 2 mid-rises planned for Azalea Court) People were posting photos of it once or twice a week not too long ago. Normally after it has been under construction for a while interest wanes. Seems easier these days with so much to discuss.agreed.. so many new residential projects have been announced since this tower started going up its insane. when they first announced this project how many residential towers were going up? im not sure i can name one.. (not to mention it was the tallest apartment/residential(?) the city had seen since OPP.. now there are a handful of residential highrises proposed that are at least 38 stories).. now you cant even keep track of the number of residential highrises proposed/going up across the city. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 The Tower is taking forever to get any work on the Facade. I'm awaiting to see how they start on the lower floors to get an idea about the rest of the building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I have made this comment before about such a big building being 'lost.' I find it very difficult to spot from any freeway unless you're really looking for it. I think only one person agreed and the rest called me a blooming idiot. I stand by my original statement. haha youre a blooming idiot. maybe we are just looking for 2929 Weslayan on the horizon and know what to look for now after spotting it so many times. i saw it from T C Jester north of i10 recently.. (granted i was on a small overpass, i was surprised to see it as before i had trouble spotting it from i10.. maybe because the trees from Memorial Park are so close to the highway?) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arche_757 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I think we can all admit: This project is fine. Is it 609 Main? No. We like it well enough. But its hardly the only project in town, therefore it gets far less attention than it otherwise would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 And it's in the middle of nowhere. Doesn't synergize with anything. Is the same to be said about 2727 Kirby since it is only 30 stories and further from either 610 or 59 than 2929 Weslayan? To me this is more noticeable than 2727 Kirby by far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Stonian Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 (edited) Is there any love for this tower any longer? I found it barely breathing on the second page of the forum. They're up to the 31st floor now and have adjusted the webcam upward. I dunno about you, but I think this building is falling victim to another project where the rendering was a thousand percent better than what we're getting. I'm still super excited about this building! It will probably have less glass than I first imagined from the rendering but the non-glass facade is being painted a unique aqua color which is very similar to the color of the glass and I think it will look fabulous. As far as being in the middle of nowhere, sure its not clustered amongst other towers but it's much more visible than it would be downtown, even at 40 stories. The absolute best view I've seen of it is driving east down Westheimer and right past the railroad tracks at Highland Village I could swear I'm in South Beach. 2929 Weslyan definitely has that Miami-esque feel to it. (I'll post a pic on a clear sunny day soon). There are so many daily comments on HAIF about projects going on all over the city right now that being on the 2nd page is still saying a lot. I've found BLVD Place, River Oaks District, and 609 Main on the second page in the past couple of months. Edited March 22, 2014 by 'Stonian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 I wouldn't say is a Miami feel. I think it's just different. Towers will go in around it one day, I'm not worried 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 this tower is one of the sparse connections between greenway plaza and uptown's ever so slowly merging skylines..........google earth is causing much lost sleep lately also, it looks similar to aqua or acqua in chicago. i think it will be impressive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Stonian Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 (edited) I wouldn't say is a Miami feel. I think it's just different. Towers will go in around it one day, I'm not worried Difference of opinion I guess, but that's the beauty of an architecture forum. It certainly has that Miami, exotic look to me where the glass balconies ARE the most prominent architectural feature. You look at the building and immediately think residential condo/apartment tower. Edited March 22, 2014 by 'Stonian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 IMAG0301 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr IMAG0299 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 IMAG0301 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr IMAG0299 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr .......better watch out, LarryDieker will be taking shots from inside the construction site next! darn it, now i have to check back later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 .............are we nearing the point where the haifing hazing ritual requires guerilla photos from unlikely or illegal spots? i hear bill balleza's voice on the news saying: "local social media website under investigation for inciting mass trespassing violations and ignoring posted "keep out" signs" or "extremist architecture and development fan site encourages loyal followers to risk safety and break trespassing laws, full story at ten o'clock" maybe editor would let us make a new requirement for registration: we won't let you post comments until you post pictures that impress us.......... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 maybe editor would let us make a new requirement for registration: we won't let you post comments until you post pictures that impress us..........If that were the case I would have earned my stripes along time ago.Thanks for the continued updates on this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 This should be right around the important 400 foot barrier to make it's way on to the Tallest in Houston Wikipedia page. Another 130 or so feet to go. (this is based on a rumor that it would be taller than OPP). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 (edited) You mean currently around 400'? It'll probably break 500' Edited March 24, 2014 by cloud713 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rellott Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Think I saw this from I-10 today while on the bus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) Yes, I mean it should currently be right around the 400' point with ten stories to go. Edited March 25, 2014 by kbates2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaderJF Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 PM EVP Bryant Nail tells us that 40-story, 254-unit property is topping out at the end of May, with first residents moving in this fall.http://www.bisnow.com/commercial-real-estate/houston/1266-the-ports-new-bff/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Avossos Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I am interested to see what they do with the Chase Bank property across the street. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 (edited) when the facade started going up i was a little put off by the color but now im really digging it! thanks for the updates. my buddy snapchatted me a couple pictures of the tower the other day that i meant to post but never got around to it.i count 32 or 32.5 floors in that picture. 1/5th the way to go! Edited April 8, 2014 by cloud713 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 when the facade started going up i was a little put off by the color but now im really digging it! thanks for the updates. my buddy snapchatted me a couple pictures of the tower the other day that i meant to post but never got around to it.i count 32 or 32.5 floors in that picture. 1/5th the way to go!i drive by this project practically everyday and am fairly certain that the color is nothing more than a protective film on the windows. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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