wxman Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 traveling south on 45 this morning I could see the top of a building. we'll see if it's the only one or there's more. Any pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 traveling south on 45 this morning I could see the top of a building. we'll see if it's the only one or there's more.And you didn't take pictures for HAIF or your blog?? You've changed Lockmat...you've changed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 you can barely see it over the trees and only while on the freeway bridge. If I'm ever a passenger around there, I'll try to take a pic. sorry! ;p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hldjhn987 Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Google Earth has an updated image of the construction progess date 10-27-12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Very latest as of March 20th---ish. Thanks to the Chron for this image: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscats35 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Will any of the buildings be visible from I-45? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 One is already. I don't think the others will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Eh, this project bores me. Humble Oil used to be such a big player in the city. Hate to see Exxon fleeing to the burbs. Oh well, Exxon has always been seen as being ultra conservative and behind the curve (even in the oil biz). However, I can't help but think about how much this city would be buzzing if this campus was being built on the old Halliburton site or, even better, in SE downtown near their current tower. Think "what if?" about the idea of Chevron and Exxon both building urban campuses in the heart of the city... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Eh, this project bores me. Humble Oil used to be such a big player in the city. Hate to see Exxon fleeing to the burbs. Oh well, Exxon has always been seen as being ultra conservative and behind the curve (even in the oil biz). However, I can't help but think about how much this city would be buzzing if this campus was being built on the old Halliburton site or, even better, in SE downtown near their current tower. Think "what if?" about the idea of Chevron and Exxon both building urban campuses in the heart of the city... Don't depress us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 From a personal standpoint, I couldn't think of a better location. Property values in The Woodlands/Oak Ridge/Spring are going to skyrocket....especially with Anadarko putting up a new tower and other companies expanding in the region. I think it's time to face fact that The Woodlands (or any area in north Harris or south Montgomery counties) is just as much a part of Houston as the energy corridor or Westchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Eh, this project bores me. Humble Oil used to be such a big player in the city. Hate to see Exxon fleeing to the burbs. Oh well, Exxon has always been seen as being ultra conservative and behind the curve (even in the oil biz). However, I can't help but think about how much this city would be buzzing if this campus was being built on the old Halliburton site or, even better, in SE downtown near their current tower. Think "what if?" about the idea of Chevron and Exxon both building urban campuses in the heart of the city... The KBR site is a third the size and harder to get to. That was never going to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Right before Hardy dumpts to 45 you can see about 9 cranes ?- didn't have my phone ready but I'll snap a more recent pic. Pretty impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 New construction photos: http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2013/04/new-photos-show-progress-on-exxon-mobil-campus/#11407-2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowerSpotter Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I bet that's visible from highway 45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I bet that's visible from highway 45It is, barely, and only from the overpasses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister X Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 (edited) Welcome to beautiful downtown Exxon, Texas Edited April 23, 2013 by Mister X 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontx Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 If you look closely at the concrete roof cap on the three garages you will see what will eventually be a scaled image of Google Earth view of Galveston Bay, Ship Channel, and I think the Galveston Causeway. It's a clear coating with colored silica and quartz embedded that make the color pattern. Absolutely tedious work. The cost is incredible, as you can imagine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Stonian Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 (edited) Latest updates from HBJ http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2013/05/20/exxon-mobil-campus-construction.html Slideshow http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2013/05/20/exxon-mobil-campus-construction.html?s=image_gallery Edited May 23, 2013 by HOUSTONIAN (N-ATL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Eh, this project bores me. Humble Oil used to be such a big player in the city. Hate to see Exxon fleeing to the burbs. Oh well, Exxon has always been seen as being ultra conservative and behind the curve (even in the oil biz). However, I can't help but think about how much this city would be buzzing if this campus was being built on the old Halliburton site or, even better, in SE downtown near their current tower. Think "what if?" about the idea of Chevron and Exxon both building urban campuses in the heart of the city... I agree - ideally it would have been like when Sears wanted to relocate to the Chicago suburbs in the late 60's, and Mayor Daley convinced them to instead build the world's tallest building downtown. BUT, had Exxon built a campus in south downtown, it very likely could have turned into something like the GM death star in Detroit, a self-contained fortress that kills urbanity. Exxon is very concerned about security, and likely wouldn't have wanted an inviting array of pedestrian walkways and gathering spots open to the world. Worst, anything they built would have greatly driven up land prices and prevented the residential developments we hope to see fill south downtown. The best thing that area has going for it right now is that there are no tunnels, no class A buildings (east of Louisiana), and so the land isn't priced for skyscrapers only. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 If you look closely at the concrete roof cap on the three garages you will see what will eventually be a scaled image of Google Earth view of Galveston Bay, Ship Channel, and I think the Galveston Causeway. It's a clear coating with colored silica and quartz embedded that make the color pattern. Absolutely tedious work. The cost is incredible, as you can imagine. Oh yeah! I totally overlooked it until I read your post. Pretty sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 (edited) Thought this was interesting news from the construction site, per bisnow... No Major Injuries Here Business Wire ExxonMobil recently celebrated 7 million work hours without work-loss injuries on its new campus. Above, members of the Gilbane-Harvey/ExxonMobil team show off their accomplishment on top of the campus' first completed parking garage. (Either that or it's a really poorly thought-out ransom note.) It's particularly impressive given the fast pace of development; nearly 20 buildings are in various phases of construction. About 3,000 workers are on site daily, and the project's injury incidence rate is one-sixth of the industry average. Edited June 4, 2013 by ChannelTwoNews 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowerSpotter Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 (edited) A nice rendering of a park that's suppose to be in the Exxon Mobil Campus. Swamplot: http://swamplot.com/the-natural-spaces-being-built-into-the-exxonmobil-campus/2013-08-14/ Houston Chronicle: Exxon Mobile Campus Construction Pictures: Link: http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2013/08/exxon-mobil-shows-off-its-new-campus-to-investors/#14946-4 Edited August 14, 2013 by TowerSpotter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Will those stairs remain out in the open like that? If so, that's kinda cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscats35 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Are any buildings be seen from I-45? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 Yes, you can now see at least one building from I-45. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowerSpotter Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Will those stairs remain out in the open like that? If so, that's kinda cool. I think they are going to cover it with glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I strongly disagree with the location of this project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I strongly disagree with the location of this project.good lord how have you not been banned by now? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 LTAWACS,I'm pretty sure it's where they say it is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Naviguesser. That's not whati meant. I mean that perhaps they should have done like chevron and built something in downtown or midtown. That's all. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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