infinite_jim Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 They cut down the giant palms on the property when they put up the job sign, the magnolias are probably next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I've noticed they don't have anywhere near the extensive set up to gut this place like they have at the Savoy. Looks like this one is going to take a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djrage Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarface Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I know i'm cynical, but i'm expecting this building to be in the same state it is now in 5 years. Much like the ambitious poster board on the side of the wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdueenginerd Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 For those versed in Twitter: https://twitter.com/CentralSquareTX has been posting photos of the gutting and work done... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasondm4 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 This is amazing news I haven't stopped by these forums in awhile and glad I did! I'll make a trip down there to check the progress and snap some pictures. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 ^ Not much external progress. They've simply taken down some of the trees on Travis. Seems to be a slow gutting process compared to the elaborate wooden shoot and the massive amounts of trash being hauled out of the Savoy Hotel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdueenginerd Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 From Twitter 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinite_jim Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Before pic & from @CentralSquareTX elevator shaft renovation 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Before pic & from @CentralSquareTX elevator shaft renovation Wow, so theyre really doing this then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinite_jim Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Wow, so theyre really doing this then? They started in early May, as per post #155. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djrage Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Did I miss something? When did they start gutting the Savoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Did I miss something? When did they start gutting the Savoy Gutting of the Savoy started in May-June Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Did somebody sneak in and bust out all these windows or is this part of the renovation? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinite_jim Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 They've been taking out glass at the Savoy too but it's glass is in better condition comparatively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 from ze twitter page: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BVhiOAhCUAAFZRO.jpg:large 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 More glass gone: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Designed as residential: 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 So it is no longer commercial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 It's still commercial, one of the local architecture firms visioned it as residential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortune Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Nice rendering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 It's still commercial, one of the local architecture firms visioned it as residential. I thought they (the owners) had said they did not yet know what they would do with the building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 It's still commercial, one of the local architecture firms visioned it as residential. Amazing rendering. Still keeping it with the old traditional form, but I love the glass. The Balconies actually work as well. Someone put some real thought into this design. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I don't know why, but I always visualized it as well suited for residential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 ^ Ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 The Graffiti art at the top seems to be increasing by the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Designed as residential: You need an award or something! ALWAYS GIVING US GREAT UPDATES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arche_757 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 If this actually happens we can complain no more about what has been the ugliest building in town for at least 20 years. Now if only someone would find a way to coax Greyhound out of its prime real estate and demo that dumpy McDonalds across from 2016 Main. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchFan Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Houston needs to decide, taking a long-term view, where it wants to put its (seedy) bus station and services for homeless/battered/etc. people. Back in the day, all of that seemed to be focused where the baseball stadium and convention center are now. The city pushed to redevelop the area and now the center of those activities has moved a bit further south. I agree with the idea that continuing to keep those facilities in the middle of things downtown puts a bit of a damper redeveloping the area to attract more people. In the past, I've heard people argue that the bus and charity facilities need to be close to the nexus for bus lines. But ... bus lines can be adjusted fairly easily and I'm not convinced that they are key factor, anyway. Any thoughts on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian0123 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Houston needs to decide, taking a long-term view, where it wants to put its (seedy) bus station and services for homeless/battered/etc. people. Back in the day, all of that seemed to be focused where the baseball stadium and convention center are now. The city pushed to redevelop the area and now the center of those activities has moved a bit further south. I agree with the idea that continuing to keep those facilities in the middle of things downtown puts a bit of a damper redeveloping the area to attract more people. In the past, I've heard people argue that the bus and charity facilities need to be close to the nexus for bus lines. But ... bus lines can be adjusted fairly easily and I'm not convinced that they are key factor, anyway. Any thoughts on this? I always thought they should put these places out east near the ship channel. Lots of industrial w/ little to no residents to disturb. Easy access in and out for buses/transit. Almost everything is already fenced to keep people out, so you can make a well-controlled area with better security for everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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