little frau Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 I agree, it does look very nice. I especially like the yellow and blue glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortune Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Really turned out nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonBoy Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 This doesn't look like Houston at all! This is great for Houston urbanism! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 i just noticed the doorway on the right. so they did go through with the garden(?) area off one side of the building. what did that look like?this render shows the water feature i was talking about that i dont see present in the construction (where the big flat stone is in the ground near the back wall, next to a wheel barrow) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinite_jim Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 ^umm, I see two plumbing stub ups in that pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 good eyes.. i guess those are pipes sticking up on the two bench looking things on either side of the "altar". looks like they changed that part of the design a little. glad to see there is still a water feature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 It was really nice! Meant to snag a picture of that. I'll see if I can do it tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 (edited) good eyes.. i guess those are pipes sticking up on the two bench looking things on either side of the "altar". looks like they changed that part of the design a little. glad to see there is still a water feature. Check the 4th & 5th pictures from Triton...gives you a closer look.....almost looks like a shield shape in the ground ? Edited October 8, 2013 by HoustonMidtown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Yeah, echoing the shape of the nave window. It's also the park logo on the sign. Fantastic project. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 It's beautiful, but I wish they'd bury the power lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 (edited) It's beautiful, but I wish they'd bury the power lines. I'm sure they'd be happy to. Do you happen to have an idea for a way to pay for it? Edited October 8, 2013 by Houston19514 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 No, I don't, but maybe someone should consider it as a gift to the park. I was just making a comment that it would be nice to not see the power lines. I realize it takes money to do those kinds of things, but I didn't realize my comment would be taken the way you responded.I've seen others make the same comment about power lines in other areas and I just wish they could all be buried.Less stuff to get in the way of a nice project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 This seems like a neat place for a wedding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinite_jim Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 I'm sure they'd be happy to. Do you happen to have an idea for a way to pay for it?TIRZ monies, FEMA monies, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Dedication is December 7th. There were several lighting specialist that were there tonight. They told me there's no official date for the true opening of the park but he said it would likely be in the next two or three weeks, based on final park approval. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aarosurf Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Article about the church: http://www.houstonchronicle.com/life/columnists/gray/article/Archeologists-make-surprising-discovery-at-Bethel-5042261.php#/0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Thanks for the pics and article. I'll need to go check this out soon, it looks like they did a really good job given what was left after the fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 The place looks even better in person. I was only able to drive past the site as there was a fence up still, but I can't wait to go inside and check it out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 (edited) went by again today and the gates were unfortunately locked. has it not officially opened yet? i know the ceremony was last week.. my buddy had his new camera though and we managed to snap a few semi decent photos of it. like i said previously, it looks even better in person. Edited December 16, 2013 by cloud713 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 I'm am so impressed I'm speechless. This is what Houston is becoming, I'm just... wow... I don't know what the hell to say 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 OMG so beautiful cannot wait to see it. Amazing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Otto Mation) Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 mkmccrary has added a photo to the pool: Click here to view this photo at the HAIF Photo Pool on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Otto Mation) Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 mkmccrary has added a photo to the pool: Click here to view this photo at the HAIF Photo Pool on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Otto Mation) Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 mkmccrary has added a photo to the pool: Click here to view this photo at the HAIF Photo Pool on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Does anyone know the hours of the park/if it's officially "open" yet? Last time I went by (on a Sunday) the gates were locked up and my buddy and I want to go back to take more photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 It's officially open. If you go to the top of this page, it says from dawn to dusk...?? So I'm guessing like 7am to 5pm? I don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Is it open on the weekends? We were there last Sunday around 3pm and it was closed. Maybe we will go mo day 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 I live a few feet from this place. I have only seen it open once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 That's why I wasn't sure if it was officially open yet or if they just had a soft opening with the mayor and stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aarosurf Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 It was locked shut yesterday when we tried to go visit. It was the middle of the day. They definitely didn't hold back on the security cameras around the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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