hindesky Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 14 floors, instaling the service elevator on Sunday. The crane has been jumped recently. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted May 1, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted May 1, 2016 The outer facade. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 IMG_5968 by George Zimzores, on Flickr IMG_5977 by George Zimzores, on Flickr 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 ^^^ great illustrations urbannizer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 There's a laydown yard for this is right on the purple line on McKinney, so I get to see all the facade pieces come in before they're installed whenever I head to UH. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinsanity02 Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Finishing the 14th floor, correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Some chick named Sandy had some new glasses..btw..the new forum software sucks. What was the reason for the switch? You can't post decent images to this site anymore, and the ads are intrusive. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Won't be open in time for the Super Bowl.... http://www.chron.com/business/real-estate/article/Hotel-Alessandra-will-not-open-in-time-for-Super-7738083.php 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 dang! *end of rant haha 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 (edited) ^^^ no surprise here.... MIDWAY took forever and a day to start construction on this project.... Edited May 20, 2016 by monarch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Yep.. No surprise. Even last May on a downtown development tour one of the guides was commenting on how far behind it was in terms of trying to meet the "fall 2016" schedule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astros148 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 sorry but this building is coming out ugly as sin so far. Doesnt even look as good as the second rendering 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I agree, and when did they switch over to the pre cast facade. it was so promising when they released the first rendering. They really blew it with this one. Its going to look just like the rest of their building. Ugly. No-one is going to get excited about staying there. They needed something more exciting to attract people to stay there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Agreed. Been holding my finger but it's apparent this will look nothing like the second rendering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 IMG_5007 by David, on Flickr 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarathonMan Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 (edited) Actually, it looks to me quite similar to the rendering. Not as much contrast in the facade's colors, but I think it will look nice when the package is complete. It's location on the newly redone Dallas St. takes it up a notch or two, too. Edited May 25, 2016 by MarathonMan 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astros148 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Location makes the building more attractive looks wise? Therse no doubt that this building will be good for greenstreet but it is coming out UGLY. Do you see those window borders? Are you kidding me? It looks like the new hampton that was built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 ^^^ @hindesky superb illustration... wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 ^^^ @astros148 hey my pal, it's just humble beginnings. however, at the very end of the day, please remember that this development is owned by MIDWAY CORP... as in citycentre fame. their stellar reputation is on the line here. alessandra shall be first class.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Doesn't look like they are going down the 1st close road to me. Looks like they took the average route. I'm surprised we have not fallen into the low expectations we usually fall into and begin talking along the lines of "at least it's not as bad as embassy suites". This hotel might still become the it spot, but it sure could have been helped along on that path if the original plan was built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Tried looking through the thread to find the answer but correct me if I'm wrong, the lobby will be on the 2nd floor with retail on the street level? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 2 hours ago, Nole23 said: Tried looking through the thread to find the answer but correct me if I'm wrong, the lobby will be on the 2nd floor with retail on the street level? Thanks. Correct. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 (edited) 16 hours ago, KinkaidAlum said: Agreed. Been holding my finger but it's apparent this will look nothing like the second rendering. You should take another look. This is looking exactly like the second rendering. Edited May 25, 2016 by Houston19514 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarathonMan Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 14 hours ago, astros148 said: Location makes the building more attractive looks wise? Therse no doubt that this building will be good for greenstreet but it is coming out UGLY. Do you see those window borders? Are you kidding me? It looks like the new hampton that was built. Actually, yes. I do think the streetscape has an impact on the aesthetic of a building. The building exists in harmony with its surroundings. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 52 minutes ago, MarathonMan said: Actually, yes. I do think the streetscape has an impact on the aesthetic of a building. The building exists in harmony with its surroundings. As a landscape architect I approve this message. Good landscape architecture should harmonize with its surroundings. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 1 minute ago, brijonmang said: As a landscape architect I approve this message. Good landscape architecture should harmonize with its surroundings. I agree with this message. Landscape biz as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate4l1f3 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 2 hours ago, Avossos said: I agree with this message. Landscape biz as well I agree with this message. No landscape knowledge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 8 hours ago, Houston19514 said: You should take another look. This is looking exactly like the second rendering. The shape is the exact same but the materials are not. Materials matter. This is looking like cheap precast rather than stone and steel. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Looking at it from the south, it almost matches the building behind it in color, but adding windows. The southern angle is probably the most unflattering angle for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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