Houston19514 Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 Actually, it looks like they are just excavating half of the block. The line runs parallel to Smith and Louisiana. They are even taking out the sidewalks and curbs. Wait, they may just be creating an access drive.IIRC, it is only planned to take up 1/2 of the block. Quote
UrbaNerd Posted July 24, 2009 Posted July 24, 2009 Confirmation!!!http://swamplot.com/places-everyone-houston-ballet-center-for-dance-starts-digging-in-downtown/2009-07-24/ Quote
Urbannizer Posted July 24, 2009 Posted July 24, 2009 (edited) Yay!!1 Swamplot featured renderings of the building — designed by the Houston office of Gensler — last year. The building will have 6 levels and contain 115,000 sq. ft. of space. A single below-grade level will contain 30,000 sq. ft. of parking. Inside: 9 ballet practice studios, production and wardrobe space, administrative offices, and a dormitory for dancers. Edited July 24, 2009 by UpuPUp! Quote
Porchman Posted July 24, 2009 Posted July 24, 2009 Confirmation!!!http://swamplot.com/...own/2009-07-24/Terrific! It's also pretty awesome that they are launching this when the economy is shaky. This a great addition to downtown and another visible symbol of the City's commitment to the arts. It is also a huge coup for one of the City's leading performing arts entities. A facility like this could be a great attraction for artistic talent. Bravi, HB! Quote
ricco67 Posted July 26, 2009 Posted July 26, 2009 Was inside today on a rare visit and noticed that they've removed most of the suspended ceiling panels: The backhoes and bulldozers are also working overdrive at the old gas station site, as are the jackhammers on the parking lot and sidewalk immediately next door. It is definitely a construction zone. Pardon my ignorance on this; While I understand that they need more office/storage space like any major company does, does this mean they are going to renovate/upgrade/expand the backstage area? Quote
Urbannizer Posted July 26, 2009 Posted July 26, 2009 Pardon my ignorance on this; While I understand that they need more office/storage space like any major company does, does this mean they are going to renovate/upgrade/expand the backstage area? Ugh...? Wrong thread? Quote
ricco67 Posted July 26, 2009 Posted July 26, 2009 Ugh...? Wrong thread? Wow! That was odd. I didn't think I could screw that up with only a couple of beers. Quote
GovernorAggie Posted August 3, 2009 Posted August 3, 2009 Nice article in today's Chronicle.The coolest thing I saw aside from the building itself was the fact that they sold the other half of the block to Novare out of Atlanta. They're behind some great residential towers, including the Avenue in Charlotte and 360 in Austin.A Novare building someday in that part of downtown would add a lot to the skyline and would help the residential component of DT.http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/features/6556005.htmlwww.novaregroup.com Quote
Urbannizer Posted August 3, 2009 Posted August 3, 2009 Nice article in today's Chronicle.The coolest thing I saw aside from the building itself was the fact that they sold the other half of the block to Novare out of Atlanta. They're behind some great residential towers, including the Avenue in Charlotte and 360 in Austin.A Novare building someday in that part of downtown would add a lot to the skyline and would help the residential component of DT.http://www.chron.com...es/6556005.htmlwww.novaregroup.comMost of their projects look very similar. I hope they bring something different to Houston. Quote
lockmat Posted August 3, 2009 Posted August 3, 2009 I really like the idea that people can see rehearsals and stuff from the streets through the windows. That will be kind of cool and maybe a sort of tourist attraction. Quote
GovernorAggie Posted August 4, 2009 Posted August 4, 2009 Most of their projects look very similar. I hope they bring something different to Houston.While I agree that their work all looks very similar, we really don't have anything in Houston besides Mosaic that is of the style they use. Quote
Houston19514 Posted August 4, 2009 Posted August 4, 2009 Nice article in today's Chronicle.The coolest thing I saw aside from the building itself was the fact that they sold the other half of the block to Novare out of Atlanta. They're behind some great residential towers, including the Avenue in Charlotte and 360 in Austin.A Novare building someday in that part of downtown would add a lot to the skyline and would help the residential component of DT.http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/features/6556005.htmlwww.novaregroup.comVery cool. (Except the next sentence tells us that Novare has it back on the market, so apparently no plans for developing it at least any time in the short or mid-term future.)The Ballet project is sounding and looking better and better. A great addition to downtown. Quote
NenaE Posted August 4, 2009 Posted August 4, 2009 I really like the idea that people can see rehearsals and stuff from the streets through the windows. That will be kind of cool and maybe a sort of tourist attraction.I do, as well. Downtown is getting more interesting, every day. And nice bldg design. Quote
citizen4rmptown Posted August 4, 2009 Posted August 4, 2009 Not my cup of tea, but its different, so i like it. Quote
pm91 Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 saw this last night and idk if there is already a topic or not. but last night the whole block was under construction and i didnt see any "coming soon" signs or renderings for anything. but there is a sign with a company name that i cant remember.. but yeah if anyone knows please do tell! Quote
pm91 Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 ahhh!! not Fanklin!! its Smith, Congress, Louisianna, and PRESTON Quote
kylejack Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 saw this last night and idk if there is already a topic or not. but last night the whole block was under construction and i didnt see any "coming soon" signs or renderings for anything. but there is a sign with a company name that i cant remember.. but yeah if anyone knows please do tell!That block is the bayou! Water.Near there, though, the Houston Ballet is being built, I believe. 1 Quote
kylejack Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 Here ya go: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/features/6556005.html 1 Quote
Urbannizer Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 (edited) Yeah, Houston Ballet Edited August 19, 2009 by Urbannizer 1 Quote
pm91 Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 holy crap! i didnt realize it was there!! i thought it was on the other side of smith (near the old enron bldg.) okay thanks Haifers! always count on yall! Quote
Sunstar Posted September 13, 2009 Posted September 13, 2009 Pretty cool Webcam of construction with time lapse feature:My linkhttp://www.oxblue.com/pro/open/houstonballet/centerfordance Quote
rsb320 Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 I think it's interesting how the 'dig' exposes the underside of that bridge. I'll be people were living up under there before. Quote
citizen4rmptown Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 oxblue has great cameras... heres a picture from the cam. 2 Quote
fatesdisastr Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 thats a good picture. i was over there last week and was wondering what was going in that space. i had forgotten all about the new ballet building. Quote
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