UtterlyUrban Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 No, one A/C unit per apartment unit. Two apartment units per balcony with a divider in the center, making it two A/C units per balcony.Edit: Before they put in the dividers, they were one balcony in total. I mean, technically it is still one balcony but that divider separates the units more now.Interesting. I am definitely not in the age demographic that Skyhouse is marketing to and I am starting to see why that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Here's more of that scaffolding work they've been doing over here. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 (edited) Sorry for the image quality but I can't believe they removed the trees! They looked so good along the rail. Edit: Here is the before in case no one is seeing the difference... Edited April 22, 2014 by Triton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 (edited) That's disappointing. Hopefully they replace them with another form of pedestrian friendly tree. Downtown can always use more greenery. After further review, the oaks were definitely too large. Maybe something like a Hedge Maple would be more suitable. Edited April 22, 2014 by brijonmang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Did they cut them down or dig them up to put back in later? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I'd say that they cut them down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Rip in pieces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfastx Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Idk, the trees looked kinda weird to be honest. I thought they were a little too large for the location. I'd be down for some smaller trees there, but why not show off the building facade. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Oh nevermind those are definitely too big and blocking all of that view from the 2nd/3rd floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgriff Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Oh nevermind those are definitely too big and blocking all of that view from the 2nd/3rd floor. If I was on the 2nd or 3rd floor I'd rather have the view of the trees. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 you'd rethink that when the birds roost in the evenings. damn grackles. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 It would be nice to know their reasoning for cutting down mature Live Oaks.I would have preferred seeing them trimmed back, but not down. There aren't enough trees down town to begin with.I'm sure these trees were in the city right of way, and Did the city grant permission, or are they going to fine the developer Like they recently have for residential developers?I'm not trying to make this a big deal but I would like to know why they chose to do this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgriff Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 (edited) you'd rethink that when the birds roost in the evenings.damn grackles. Is this a problem that's unique to downtown? I've never had it anywhere I've lived. There are huge trees right outside my window right now. Yes, there are birds in the trees sometimes but it doesn't bother me. I did have a bird living in a dryer vent oustide an apartment window once. That was annoying. Edited April 22, 2014 by jgriff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Now that the weather is getting warmer, go to downtown about dusk.they are everywhere. I've said in previous posts that I'd gladly volunteer to walk DT and use a shotgun with birdshot to get rid of the pesky things. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 How do they taste? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 How do they taste? I strongly suspect NOT like chicken. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 i for one, simply do not appreciate the "exposed" cement design as per this edifice. it just appears incomplete vs cheap. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 We need to pick up on what Spain is doing...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oR9d8kl1pjA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 i for one, simply do not appreciate the "exposed" cement design as per this edifice. it just appears incomplete vs cheap. The exposed concrete is probably my favorite thing about this building; its an honest expression of its structure.The masonry veneer at the ground floor looks cheap to me because it looks poorly detailed and out of place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 The exposed concrete is probably my favorite thing about this building; its an honest expression of its structure. The masonry veneer at the ground floor looks cheap to me because it looks poorly detailed and out of place. I completely agree. Not many people do exposed concrete because of the risk involved. Not much you can do if you have a bad pour. If you patch, it will always be evident. Google "Tadao Ando houses" for some of the best examples of exposed concrete in residential construction: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 The impact on the skyline from Montrose is minimal but it's still nice. If only they would do something about the abandoned buildings... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 From midtown. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 The crane is coming down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinite_jim Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 The impact on the skyline from Montrose is minimal but it's still nice. If only they would do something about the abandoned buildings... IMG_1789.jpg ^ I miss being able to see the entire elevation of the planar rhombus step back and cut out elevator lobbies or "staircase cuts" of the First City Tower. Craneless 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asubrt Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 It's crazy how small this building looks when viewed from the south (coming up 288). Even though it's 24 stories it looks tiny compared to the rest of the skyline. It really reminds you how massive some of the office buildings downtown really are. Still, it's in a good spot that is highly visible from that angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Thank you crane. Nice job. After a short rest, please, report to 1717 Ashby for your next assignment. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 I completely agree. Not many people do exposed concrete because of the risk involved. Not much you can do if you have a bad pour. If you patch, it will always be evident. Google "Tadao Ando houses" for some of the best examples of exposed concrete in residential construction: I am a huge fan of modern/minimalist interiors. But, I hate exposed concrete. I just looks "unfinished and unsightly" to me. Others will justifiably love it. But not me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Thank you crane. Nice job. After a short rest, please, report to 1717 Ashby for your next assignment.Nah. 900 Preston. Shorter commute. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 IMG_0835 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Finishing touches on the exterior: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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