UtterlyUrban Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 4 hours ago, cspwal said: Downtown needs something like the Midtown Randall's (which already seems more cramped than your typical grocery store) but more packed with stuff. Maybe, too me that is "too big" for an "urban" store. Angels on the head of a pin though. i do remain surprised that a grocer other than Pheonica has not announced plans to move into downtown yet. With all the new residents, their likely only needs to be one more..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted September 25, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2016 Rooftop pool glass wall looks massive from the ground. Lower level pool is still under construction. Sidewalk pavers. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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monarch Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 ^^^ wow! this development is going to become a MASTERPIECE once completed. talk about...... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 From far away, I really don't like the look of this building. But, I do think that at street level, I am going to like it a lot. I think I wrote this before on this thread. Regardless, I am thinking that the developer has really done a terrific job on the first several floors blending the architecture of this new building into the history around it. I'm betting that the casual pedestrian walking directly in front of this building will think that it "feels right". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htownboy Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I would love many more buildings that just scream history when you see them. I really love historical buildings and it'd be super cool if we could get a cool Robert A.M. Stern building up in here, as we don't have too many older skyscrapers. In my opinion, there's nothing more beautiful than a tastefully done historically building, and I appreciate the fact that the architects are attempting to blend their buildings in. (I believe that the Aris' base is pretty respectful as well, it looks like it could disguise itself as an older building, other than the glass shard, but I find the conflicting styles interesting and attractive.) This next part is a bit unrelated, but hey, this is an architectural forum. In my opinion, there's nothing better than a tastefully done cornice on a historic building! I wish a developer could build a few midrises/highrises in a neo-historic fashion, though that might not be too economical. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyhtown Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Saw tonight some kind of lighting as if is part of the rooftop maybe the permanent lighting of the building. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 On 9/25/2016 at 6:27 PM, hindesky said: Rooftop pool glass wall looks massive from the ground. Lower level pool is still under construction. Sidewalk pavers. Im liking the details on the lower levels. What's with the missing "panel"/section near the top in the first couple of pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 (edited) 9 hours ago, cloud713 said: Im liking the details on the lower levels. What's with the missing "panel"/section near the top in the first couple of pictures? I believe it was the tie-in spot for the tower crane. Edited September 28, 2016 by hindesky 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 So that's what the thing halfway up tower cranes is 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timoric Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 (edited) - Edited July 11, 2019 by Timoric 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChannelTwoNews Posted October 3, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted October 3, 2016 A couple from yesterday... 23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
placoors Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Another story about the CVS in the Chron this morning: http://www.chron.com/business/real-estate/article/CVS-to-open-in-Market-Square-Tower-9646403.php 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtNsf Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 On 10/3/2016 at 8:04 AM, ChannelTwoNews said: A couple from yesterday... Beautiful pics and gorgeous high rise ! Thanks for this !! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nole23 Posted October 5, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted October 5, 2016 Their FB says "Less than 30 days" So I'm guessing people will start moving in soon. https://www.facebook.com/Market-Square-Tower-766821583419455/ 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 XTREME! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 I really like the setbacks on this building. It gets better all of the time! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 (edited) The initial rendering did little to make me think this thing would turn out so well. The street level looks substantial unlike so many of the other apartments that have gone up this cycle that look like they'll last 8 years before they start to mold out and fall apart. I agree with the setbacks too. They're sexy. What a pleasant surprise compared to the Hotel Alessandra/Randall Davis bait and switch. Edited October 6, 2016 by KinkaidAlum 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 There is a strong reference to the deco period with all of the detailing and setbacks. Very reminiscent of the mid twenties style that made such a statement in New York with the Chrysler, Paramount, and American International and in Houston one of my favorites. The Gulf Building. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htownboy Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 I would love to have more neo-deco buildings around the Market Square area. I don't know my stuff too well, but I believe deco has many architectural motifs and designs, which this tower seems to lack. The setbacks, however, are very nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 (edited) ^^^ hey guys, just what are "SETBACKS?" i'm kinda getting tired of acting as though i know what you guys are talking about. this particular word is getting utilized pretty often lately... why? Edited October 6, 2016 by monarch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 6 hours ago, monarch said: ^^^ hey guys, just what are "SETBACKS!" i'm kinda getting tired of acting as though i know what you guys are talking about. this particular word is getting utilized pretty often lately... why? *uneducated guess alert* Setbacks in this context are where the vertical surface of the building is tiered with a base podium, a main tower that is a bit smaller dimensionally, and upper floors that are smaller still. The ESB is a good example; I remember hearing (perhaps incorrectly) that the higher buildings were designed, the narrower they had to be at the top to prevent their shadows from blocking out the sun as much. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 (edited) The setback is the distance from where the building is from the street. Therefore this building creates a wider sidewalk encouraging a walkable and pedestrian friendly environment. .....just off the top of my head Edited October 6, 2016 by Nole23 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 1 hour ago, Nate99 said: *uneducated guess alert* Setbacks in this context are where the vertical surface of the building is tiered with a base podium, a main tower that is a bit smaller dimensionally, and upper floors that are smaller still. The ESB is a good example; I remember hearing (perhaps incorrectly) that the higher buildings were designed, the narrower they had to be at the top to prevent their shadows from blocking out the sun as much. This is on the right track; I believe zoning in NYC (at least when a lot of the towers were built) required setbacks from the street that became larger as they went higher. Compare it to something like the Sears Willis tower in Chicago, which only starts tapering because of structural considerations. If you look, it is the same distance from the street until over half way up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 The reason for the building code was to not create total canyons or lessen the effect of blocking out the sun. I appreciate they executed the building nicely. That's extent of my compliments. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 ^^^ props gents! @Nate99 @Nole23 @cspwal @Montrose1100 i really was a bit perplexed on this subject. now as i look upon the overall scope and scale of the MARKET SQUARE TOWER, the ambiance shall indeed be quite stunning.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 From Post HTX Burnout show. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 2 hours ago, hindesky said: From Post HTX Burnout show. I never noticed the open area on the back side of the top floor. Anyone know what will be on that side? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted October 16, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2016 From atop the 11th floor of the parking garage. Lower deck pool. Looks like the paper is coming off the glass pool. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 ^^^ @hindesky outstanding day of work my pal! beautiful illustrations upon a gorgeous day. well done.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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