monarch Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I don't think you can find a much better location. Its across the street from a handsome HEB by Lake Flato, just around the cornerfrom The Menil Museum, Cy Twombly Pavillion, Rothko Chapel, Bookstore, Bistro and Park not to mention the future home to theDrawing Institute, , Imprint, and St. Thomas University. Go farther east and you have Sicardi gallery, The photography Center and A.O.S. andthe Greek Orthodox campus. Just a short bike ride to the MFAH campus. Also the rail will run down Richmond someday. This is an outstandinglocation and will be one of the most desirable areas of Houston to live in. Its proximity to downtown, Buffalo Bayou park, Rice U. and the med center also make it the perfect place for this luxury housing.Its in the creative center of Houston!actually, i now concur! what was i thinking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Thanks for posting these pictures but they honestly don't do it justice. There's an angle I really like of this complex that makes it look absolutely beautiful and un-Houston like. I'm waiting for just the right weather and sunlight to take it. It's hard to explain what it reminds me of.... This came out really nice honestly. Much better than I expected. TheSusanne by marclongoria, on Flickr Well I still don't think I captured the angle that I want because I would have to actually get in the street... but with the oak trees and just everything else around it, I really like this side of the building. TheSusanne by marclongoria, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 beautiful place! great asset to the neighborhood.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Cmon Triton, be a martyr for HAIF, we'll always remember the pics you posted when you're gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htownproud Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 So I generally like all of Finger's developments, and I'm sure I will be in the minority here, but I'm not a fan of this project. The location and height are great, but it simply looks like a taller, bigger Urban Living town home. It is probably the dark grey and light great stucco combination, but it appears cheap. Perhaps it will get better, but I look at it every time I'm at Whole Foods and am disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 It could definitely use a little bit of color. Some sort of climbing vine on the walls would be cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I agree with you! Its not the scale or location but the stucco and the trim around the windows. Especially the vertical sections that extend out another two feet. I don't know if its the colors or the finishing details but it looks a little off for such a high end project. It just looks like something that will have scaffolding around it next year to fix the stucco problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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toxtethogrady Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 The downspouts are all up against the interior structured parking, and the roof drains towards the center. Though they could be scuppered. All I know is my apartment block has some nice waterfalls that flow into the garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 very handsome development! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Lol what's with the random arch? Still dislike the color... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Lol what's with the random arch? Still dislike the color...I think that will be the main entrance to the leasing office when it's finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Yeah, that makes sense, but it just seems very out of place on a structure that has no other arches. As far as I can tell, at least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I do not understand the dislike on this project at all... I am very critical in general, but this project is a solid B+ on my scale. Here is why: 1. What is it replacing? A dated, auto strip center that had zero architectual value. No homes were destroyed.2. It is an 8 story, estate like apartment complex. It has great lines and articulation. Feels big city / exclusive neighborhood to me3. It adds to the neighborhood - Although ground retail is spoken about often, I think in this situation, it is almost better without. Retail is coming around it4. The color doesnt bother me. I can't imagine a color that would look profoundly better...5. The archway in the front it perfect / inviting / and centers the development. Overall, i wish the materials werent stucco, I am always a champion of brick in Houston, but the shape and presence of this building makes it a B+ (brick would have been an A) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 All valid points, I guess it just comes down to personal opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 The stucco is a shame. But the color gives it a kind of sober, subdued feel that matches the Menil/St. Thomas architecture much better than some bright and cheerful Mediterranean color. Also goes with our rainy climate better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htownproud Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I will give it this---the grey stucco matches nicely with many of the new town homes nearby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 https://www.bisnow.com/archives/newsletter/local-real-estate/houston/4776-multifamily-monday-a-sneak-peek-at-the-susanne/ Marvy Finger's The Susanne has started welcoming residents; the second floor will deliver units on May 1. Finger Co property manager Ellie Sweeney showed us around the 396-unit property, which is still under construction. It began inking leases mid-February and is 33% leased, with nine people already in residence on the first floor. 30 more will move in next month when the second floor (of eight) completes, and the team expects it to be 50% leased by June 1. The pool opens in two weeks, and all common areas will be done by June 15. The second phase is flying along and will open in July, much sooner than planned. The entire property will be done construction by the end of October, Ellie says. The Susanne is at the corner of West Alabama and Dunlavy, directly across the street from HEB Montrose. (80% of potential resident traffic has been from HEB shoppers, Ellie tells us, and the community is giving residents little collapsible shopping carts to bring groceries home.) The floors are separated by 6” of concrete, which keeps everything quiet—construction was going on a story above us and we couldn't hear a thing. Some unique features are these giant bay windows and balconies, from which residents will be able to see Downtown and Galleria skylines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Really like this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Wow! It's almost like people like the convenience of living right near where they shop, eat, and work rather than travel 5mins to the highway big box store, 5-15mins to whatever pad retail site, and 1hr to where they work! Genius! What an amazing concept Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Wow! It's almost like people like the convenience of living right near where they shop, eat, and work rather than travel 5mins to the highway big box store, 5-15mins to whatever pad retail site, and 1hr to where they work! Genius! What an amazing conceptLol... yeah I started to realize how each of these developments are usually behind a dry cleaners and a corner store/ gas station. Houston seems to fit this model perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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monarch Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 ^^^ great job hindesky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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