monarch Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 ^^^ actually, i think that the overall problems.. as per this particular newcomer edifice, is that the actual renderings of this building were GOD AWFUL. now that this edifice has arrived, we can all see that it is indeed quite stunning in it's overall scale and scope. in fact, at some points throughout the course of the day... it looks quite beautiful and elegant. i would love to see and actual illustration of the back exterior wide view (with it's prospective retail establishments) fronting main street. i can only imagine that once all new landscaping apparatus is in place, this may be the new essential gathering spot..... well done HAIF.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted December 12, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted December 12, 2015 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Any idea what they are doing in the second picture? Some kind of canopy or something? Looks like they are using a light grey slate for the main street square in front of the building. I wonder how long it will stay nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 ^^^ simply gorgeous! great job hindesky... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Triton Posted December 24, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2015 Downtown Houston by Marc longoria, on Flickr Hilcorp Building by Marc longoria, on Flickr 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Merry Christmas, they covered the white rails on the roof! The first picture triton posted looks like Total Plaza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted December 25, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted December 25, 2015 West side landscaping. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 ^^^ wow beautiful job hindesky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Wow this is a really classy building. Simple yet beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 (edited) Pic from Luby's - park atop garage looks really nice. There's also a smaller green roof atop small support building. https://twitter.com/thachadwick/status/684455715176493056 Edited January 5, 2016 by tigereye 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Wow, this building topped all my expectations. Me too. It is rare that the finished product looks better than the renderings, but that certainly happened here. I really like it, from every angle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jmitch94 Posted January 14, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted January 14, 2016 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astros148 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 great photo!!! this came out so much better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 ^^^ outstanding illustrations jmitch94! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 If only it was 30 floors taller lol. Even so, it's a great looking building! Far better than the 10 story block of masonry that stood there before it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 I absolutely love this building. I also love the fact that retail will line the main street side. A+ development in my book. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 What did you expect. It is a Hines project. They always do great work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Some nice park benches ...(you know what's coming) https://twitter.com/thachadwick/status/687714402116608000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 People who sit and Security Guards? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 (edited) They don't have the anti-homeless/sleeping barrier things on the benches?Ugh we need to address the homeless problem.. Edited January 14, 2016 by cloud713 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 This is private property and it will be well patrolled, you can bet. I can't imagine Hilcorp allowing camping out on their property. Cloud - you certainly are right. Let's hope the multiple aid based projects underway downtown, midtown and east side help. They deserve more support and respect than they are often given in this forum. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 One thing I really like about this is how the setback opens up Dallas and Lamar, and puts a nice green space on Travis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Sometimes its more than just the building itself but as I have maintained from the very beginning this building interacts with its surroundings and creates wonderful juxtapositions. I imagine the view from some of the surrounding towers looking down on these beautiful roof gardens will appreciate the thoughtful use of this space. Its not always how tall a building is but what they do with the design to create a public realm that not only fills the block and allows for beauty and nature to interact in a jungle of concrete steel and glass, but breaks up the monotony of square and rectangular spaces. The setbacks and curved walls give way to views of buildings that have not had surfaces to play off of and consequently we are seeing some beautiful reflections and compositions of materials that play off the glass. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Moving trucks started arriving late last night, so I'm guessing Hilcorp has started occupying the tower 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Moving trucks started arriving late last night, so I'm guessing Hilcorp has started occupying the tower That's cool. I wonder if the tunnels will be open access. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanize713 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Sometimes its more than just the building itself but as I have maintained from the very beginning this building interacts with its surroundings and creates wonderful juxtapositions. I imagine the view from some of the surrounding towers looking down on these beautiful roof gardens will appreciate the thoughtful use of this space. Its not always how tall a building is but what they do with the design to create a public realm that not only fills the block and allows for beauty and nature to interact in a jungle of concrete steel and glass, but breaks up the monotony of square and rectangular spaces. The setbacks and curved walls give way to views of buildings that have not had surfaces to play off of and consequently we are seeing some beautiful reflections and compositions of materials that play off the glass. At the architecture forum for Gerald Hines most of the architects on the stage made this very point. When asked what has become the most important design element of a building their responce was the interaction with the public and its surroundings. Buildings could no longer be islands to themselves but rather create community/public relms that could be enjoyed by all. I think another example, if built out, would be the lobby of the Capitol tower were they are trying to bring things together rather then seperate and create a great public space. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted January 16, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2016 From today by me: 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post urbanize713 Posted January 20, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2016 (edited) Marathon in the foreground of Hilcorp Headquarters Edited January 20, 2016 by urbanize713 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 ^^^ rock on urbanize713... smooth illustration! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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