Popular Post kbates2 Posted February 5, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 5, 2019 Just heard a rumor that Mendocino Farm may be moving into 609 main. Will keep my ear to the ground for you guys. 10 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Triton Posted February 6, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 6, 2019 9 hours ago, CrockpotandGravel said: This looks like something I've read in this thread before. Oh right! Because I did last week: CrockpotandGravel, we truly appreciate your contribution to this site and your early info on a lot of these developments, but can you be a little nicer when people present these things? In a different manner, I think people would ok if you corrected them that you had posted that info before. I don't know, just my 2 cents. 17 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 I still wish the crown lighting was bolder. Based on my observations it's just a large atrium with lights pointed towards the ceiling. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 This came in the e-mail today from Hines: --- New Lease Signed at 609 Main at Texas FEBRUARY 21, 2019 (HOUSTON) – Hines, the international real estate firm, announced today that EnVen Energy Corporation (“EnVen”) has signed an 11-year lease for 57,139 square feet at 609 Main at Texas, a 48-story, 1,073,075-square-foot office tower in downtown Houston. The independent oil and natural gas firm will relocate to the building this fall and will occupy the 31st and 32nd floors. With the signing of this lease, 609 Main at Texas stands at 80 percent leased. Other notable tenants include Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Orrick, Hogan Lovells, McKinsey & Company, Russell Reynolds Associates, Royal Bank of Canada, Goldman Sachs, and United Airlines. In addition, there are several transactions in progress which will bring the building to 93 percent leased. Hines Managing Director Philip Croker said, “We are thrilled to welcome EnVen to their new home at 609 Main at Texas. Adding them to our tenant roster is truly an honor for the firm, and we are very proud that they have chosen 609 Main for their new office space.” Hines was represented by Michael Anderson and Damon Thames with Colvill Office Properties while EnVen Energy was represented by Jim Bailey with Cushman Wakefield. Designed by the internationally recognized architectural firm Pickard Chilton, 609 Main at Texas’ north and south façade extend skyward, culminating in a dramatic diagonal crown, creating a new, highly visible downtown landmark. Amenities at the vertically integrated campus include a "hotel-style" lobby with a café and spaces for networking; a 7,000-square-foot high-performance fitness center and 8,000-square-foot conference center; full-height windows allowing for an abundance of natural light throughout the building; a sophisticated underfloor HVAC system; and private roof gardens in select tenant spaces. About EnVen Energy EnVen is an independent oil and natural gas company engaged in the development, exploitation, exploration and acquisition of primarily crude oil properties in the deepwater region of the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. About Hines Hines is a privately owned global real estate investment firm founded in 1957 with a presence in 207 cities in 24 countries. Hines has approximately $116.4 billion of assets under management, including $64 billion for which Hines provides fiduciary investment management services, and $52.4 billion for which Hines provides third-party property-level services. The firm has 109 developments currently underway around the world. Historically, Hines has developed, redeveloped or acquired 1,319 properties, totaling over 431 million square feet. The firm’s current property and asset management portfolio includes 527 properties, representing over 224 million square feet. With extensive experience in investments across the risk spectrum and all property types, and a pioneering commitment to sustainability, Hines is one of the largest and most-respected real estate organizations in the world. Visit www.hines.com for more information. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specwriter Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 On 2/22/2019 at 7:29 PM, editor said: What a great image of the Hines building lined up with the Chase (formerly Gulf) building and the Niels Esperson buildings; the photobomb by the civil courts building in the lower left notwithstanding. 😊 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 (edited) I'm not @brijonmang but I thought this was a cool shot Edited March 4, 2019 by ekdrm2d1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 23 minutes ago, ekdrm2d1 said: I'm not @brijonmang but I thought this was a cool shot HAHA! I don't wish that on anyone! Thanks again for all the updates! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate4l1f3 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 The lighting on 609 Main is like if you have a brand new Bugatti and you put sticker flames 🔥 on it. Gotta do better. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Highrise Tower Posted April 26, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 26, 2019 I like this photo. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post editor Posted May 15, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 15, 2019 Hines sent this over today, so I thought I'd share it with the group. ----- 609 Main at Texas Opens New Bike Storage Facility The Bike Vault ready for Bike to Work Day MAY 15, 2019 (HOUSTON) – Hines, the international real estate firm, announced today the opening of a new tenant amenity at 609 Main at Texas, a 48-story, 1,073,075-square-foot office tower in downtown Houston. The new well-appointed indoor bike storage facility—called The Bike Vault—is a secured, conditioned bike storage area accessible directly from the garage with a building access badge. It has parking for up to 32 bicycles, changing facilities, storage lockers, bike repair stations, free refreshments and towel service. In addition, 609 Main at Texas will also be offering a Parcel Pending location directly adjacent to The Bike Vault, where tenants can have personal packages delivered to secured lockers in the building, including refrigerated lockers for food and grocery deliveries. The grand opening of The Bike Vault will take place on Friday, May 17 at 8:00 A.M., just in time for the Houston 2019 Bike to Work Day. Bike to Work Day, part of Bike Month, represents a unified day of celebration across the United States where the nation comes together to celebrate the bicycle – as a mode of transportation, a fun way to explore your city, get to work or just get around your neighborhoods in the town you call home. Hines Managing Director Philip Croker said, “As our tenants continue to look to alternative forms of transportation, combined with the initiatives of groups such as BikeHouston to provide more access to high quality bike lanes and trails, we are excited to provide an improved experience for these riders at the most amenity-rich, technologically advanced building in Texas.” Designed by the internationally recognized architectural firm Pickard Chilton, 609 Main at Texas’ north and south façade extend skyward, culminating in a dramatic diagonal crown, creating a new, highly visible downtown landmark. Amenities at the vertically integrated campus include a "hotel-style" lobby with a café and spaces for networking; a 7,000-square-foot high-performance fitness center and 8,000-square-foot conference center; full-height windows allowing for an abundance of natural light throughout the building; a sophisticated underfloor HVAC system; and private roof gardens in select tenant spaces. 609 Main at Texas stands at 86 percent leased. Notable tenants include EnVen Energy, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Orrick, Hogan Lovells, McKinsey & Company, PNC, Russell Reynolds Associates, Royal Bank of Canada, White and Case LLP, Goldman Sachs, and United Airlines. In addition, there are several transactions in progress which will bring the building to 94 percent leased. Hines is a privately owned global real estate investment firm founded in 1957 with a presence in 214 cities in 24 countries. Hines has approximately $120.6 billion of assets under management, including $66.5 billion for which Hines provides fiduciary investment management services, and $54.1 billion for which Hines provides third-party property-level services. The firm has 128 developments currently underway around the world. Historically, Hines has developed, redeveloped or acquired 1,348 properties, totaling over 444 million square feet. The firm’s current property and asset management portfolio includes 512 properties, representing over 223 million square feet. With extensive experience in investments across the risk spectrum and all property types, and a pioneering commitment to sustainability, Hines is one of the largest and most-respected real estate organizations in the world. Visit www.hines.com for more information. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Here's the The Bike Vault from the other side. In the tunnel. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Went into the lobby for the 2nd time today. Lovely! The front desk is so awesome. Amazing stuff. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate4l1f3 Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Thumbs up for patio seating..... I love the way Finn Hall has done theirs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Looks like they just started work on the interior for the restaurant. I ate at one of these in downtown LA once, it was pretty good, I think it will do well, though Cafe Express across the street might not like it much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBC2HTX Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 (edited) I can vouch that Mendocino Farms is really good. Really excited they’ve expanded to Houston. Edited June 14, 2019 by LBC2HTX Typo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 I have work that takes me to LA a lot. The Mendocino Farms on Santa Monica BLVD in West Hollywood is great. Really fresh sandwiches with funky ingredients. It's a great spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Wonder what will end up going in on the other side? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 WeWork leases 56,000 sq feet https://realtynewsreport.com/2019/07/08/wework-leases-56000-sf-in-hines-tower-for-a-coworking-facility-in-downtown-houston/ 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Urbannizer said: WeWork leases 56,000 sq feet https://realtynewsreport.com/2019/07/08/wework-leases-56000-sf-in-hines-tower-for-a-coworking-facility-in-downtown-houston/ WOW that's big news 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 4 hours ago, j_cuevas713 said: WOW that's big news I wonder how much of 609 is leased... 90% yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJilliams Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 17 hours ago, Avossos said: I wonder how much of 609 is leased... 90% yet? You'd think, right? At least somewhere around 80-85%. I wish I knew for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downtownian Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 18 minutes ago, CaptainJilliams said: You'd think, right? At least somewhere around 80-85%. I wish I knew for sure. Most recent downtown report states "609 Main at Texas is over 80 percent leased". Page 3 of the link: http://www.downtowndistrict.org/static/media/uploads/attachments/downtown_market_update_2019_q1.pdf 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 On 7/9/2019 at 10:14 AM, downtownian said: Most recent downtown report states "609 Main at Texas is over 80 percent leased". Page 3 of the link: http://www.downtowndistrict.org/static/media/uploads/attachments/downtown_market_update_2019_q1.pdf 92% by my source, and that may not include the recent lease of two floors. Once they get that corner restaurant space leased, this thing is stabilized for all intents and purposes. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 u/StrikingmyShutter from Reddit 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanize713 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 There is now a WeWork sign on this building. I wonder how much space they are taking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 14 hours ago, urbanize713 said: There is now a WeWork sign on this building. I wonder how much space they are taking. Floors 25 and 26 56,000 square feet. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 With WeWork losing so much money, how much longer can we expect their presence downtown? Or any market for that matter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMIKA! Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 On 9/6/2019 at 2:24 PM, j_cuevas713 said: With WeWork losing so much money, how much longer can we expect their presence downtown? Or any market for that matter Yeah, the chips are going to start falling for WeWork soon. This IPO mess is just the beginning... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 12 hours ago, TOMIKA! said: Yeah, the chips are going to start falling for WeWork soon. This IPO mess is just the beginning... Is it just an over-saturated market? There seem to be a ton of co working spots 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMIKA! Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Lots of stuff, but mostly WeWork is betting big and could fail big. A couple of articles on the CEO and their recent IPO valuation: https://medium.com/@keshavbagri10/wework-a-47bn-house-of-cards-ready-to-fall-a1635809e133 https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ccn.com/5-reasons-weworks-gigantic-ipo-valuation-plunged-69/amp/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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