Urbannizer Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 https://www.flickr.com/photos/29693644@N04 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Not sure if this info has been publicized, if so oh well...Slated for 2014 completion, 2929 Weslayan is a 40 story mixed-use project situated on 1.7 acres at the northeast corner of West Alabama and Weslayan, adjacent to Highland Village and Houston’s prestigious River Oaks subdivision.http://www.pmrg.com/development/multi-family-development/multi-family-gallery/2929-weslayan/The project will feature approximately 254 for-rent luxury apartment homes, with units ranging in size from 850 to 4,000 square feet. The building offers three penthouse levels, generous terraces, downtown views, direct-access elevators, and 12,500 square feet of ground-floor retail, which will be anchored by an upscale restaurant that will service the surrounding community and the tenants. Sophisticated and warm finishes are planned for apartment units, including hardwood floors, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, designer lighting, plumbing fixtures as well as gas stovetops. Public spaces and amenities include a twenty-foot high wall fountain in the lobby, rich stone and wood material palette throughout, heavily landscaped, half-acre terrace, resort-inspired pool, state-of-the-art fitness center and aqua lounge. 2929 Weslayan will achieve LEED Silver status upon its completion in 2014. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timoric Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 (edited) - Edited July 8, 2019 by Timoric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 I have yet to see a pic of any new building on here with the evergreen tree indicating it is topped out, this would be a good one if they do that.They still have just a little ways to go. The view of this tower from Highland Village is awesome with the Palm Trees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 By russell.hancock on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/29693644@N04/ 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 why is this magnificent building starting to look like the "leaning tower of piza"? anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
por favor gracias Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 why is this magnificent building starting to look like the "leaning tower of piza"? anyone? Is it the acid? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 why is this magnificent building starting to look like the "leaning tower of piza"? anyone?You don't really think the building is leaning do you?Its the camera. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 well yes guys, i was of course thinking that it has to be the unfortunate angles of the camera. however, i have viewed countless pics of this wonderful addition to our city (now under construction), and so many of pics have the tower itself leaning. i cannot even name the number of pics that i have viewed as per the williams tower, and it is never ever leaning upon such a strange way. oh well... who knows. You don't really think the building is leaning do you?Its the camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timoric Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 (edited) - Edited July 8, 2019 by Timoric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 well yes guys, i was of course thinking that it has to be the unfortunate angles of the camera. however, i have viewed countless pics of this wonderful addition to our city (now under construction), and so many of pics have the tower itself leaning. i cannot even name the number of pics that i have viewed as per the williams tower, and it is never ever leaning upon such a strange way. oh well... who knows.It's called perspective. There are special camera lenses designed to correct it, otherwise pictures of buildings (especially tall ones and/or if taken up close) will always angle towards the vanishing point. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Stonian Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Disappointment alert! The balcony rails will not be clad in glass but rather with a material very similar to the Dynamo Stadium aluminum facade. Took pictures of the 5th floor railing being installed today with my iphone but I can't seem to post them. I can't say the renderings were deceptive because upon a second detailed look its been this material all along, I just assumed it was all glass. For me, this changes the whole look of the building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Stonian Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Also, the varying widths of the cantilevered balconies do give a leaning look to the tower from certain angles. The main structural beams are not leaning however the balconies have slight variances from top to bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 (edited) wait, its aluminum balcony rail/walls? interesting.. ill have to reserve judgement until i see it in person, but i was wondering about that since the railings looked greyish in some of the renderings.for the record, i like Dynamo Stadium. and the aluminum Gensler skybridge from the Ballet Center. aluminum can be very nice looking, i was just under the impression it would be glass. Edited June 22, 2014 by cloud713 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Stonian Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 I don't think you'll like it. The balconies are such a prominent part of the facade that I fear the building will look like an upright Dynamo Stadium with a little glass here and there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Stonian Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 This rendering of the "evening gown" base is probably the most accurate. If you look closely, you'll see the cladding of the 5th floor balcony is a different material than the glass on the 1st-4th floors. The material is in fact aluminum which could appear white depending on the lighting. If the sun hits this building just right, it may give a shiny metal clad look rather than glass. updated renderings from Culturemap:signature restaurant that will occupy part of the 12,500 square feet of retail space on the bottom floor will be his or her kitchen. Nail wants it to be upscale enough for special occasions, but casual enough that residents can eat there every day. Catering will be available for room service and pool deck delivery. The remaining retail space will be occupied by amenities that will benefit the residents, like a day spa and a dry cleaner, set off by a 20-foot high wall fountain in the lobby. http://houston.culturemap.com/newsdetail/11-14-12-new-luxury-high-rise-upped-from-35-to-40-floors-a-sneak-peek-at-houstons-tallest-apartment-tower/the distinctive facade was "inspired by a flowing evening gown," Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 I don't think you'll like it. The balconies are such a prominent part of the facade that I fear the building will look like an upright Dynamo Stadium with a little glass here and there. because...reasons!? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 (edited) because...reasons!? I'm pretty sure the "metal balconies" in these renderings is see through... So if it is actually metal, the renderings are deceptive and flat out incorrect. Since when is aluminum transparent? Never Edited June 22, 2014 by Avossos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Today by me, here's a look at the railing. def will wait until the building is more complete for final judgement. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 YIKES! those power lines are starting to remind me of CHARLOTTE'S WEB. simply awful eyesore, upon such a wonderful part of town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 By russell.hancock on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/29693644@N04/ i was wondering if this silver strip at the bottom of this photo was the new railing. its not as bad as 'Stonian made it out to seem. im glad its transparent. still interested to see what the glass will look like once the protective film is removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Since when is aluminum transparent? NeverIf it's a mesh, instead of solid material, like in this case. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 If it's a mesh, instead of solid material, like in this case.I see. I hope it turns out well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineView Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Update: End-of-June(ish) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Is this topped out yet? Been a couple weeks since the last update.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metro West Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 It seems like in every new photo that someone post of Houston, the more the downtown, uptown and TMC skylines look like one giant mega skyline. Every day these skylines seem to get closer and closer to each other. Houston is growing out, up and in. Very cool pic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted July 5, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 5, 2014 Here's another look at the views from the building. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Those views are fantastic! If anyone would like to make a huge donation so I can get a place there, just send me your details in a PM. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Those views are fantastic! If anyone would like to make a huge donation so I can get a place there, just send me your details in a PM. we could buy a unit and split the cost as a haif happy hour pad, but, we would all probably drink too much and miss a lot of work.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 2014-07-05 11.29.07 by marclongoria, on Flickr 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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