Triton Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 For those asking, this is clearly the parking portion. Take a closer look and you'll see angles that bring the cars to the next levels. I didn't take pictures of the whole thing but the angles exist. Plus, look at the concrete blocks on each floor. Those aren't there for apartment units, they are there to put a type of guard rail in place for cars. Adr, it's a quick mock up of the exterior to give the developers an idea of what it will look like. Perhaps to see how the materials work together. I'll let someone with more knowledge explain this better than me but that's the gist of it. 1 Quote
Avossos Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 Anyone know what this thing is and why is it already has the exterior finished?This is a finash test / example peice. Often used to show what the desired finish is of the building. This has no other function and will be removed when the structure is nearing completion. Quote
tigereye Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 This doesn't look that great. JLB Partners Project by marclongoria, on Flickr FWIW - Exterior materials for 2424 Capitol look similar to Strata Dallas. As long it looks like the finished product. Quote
Avossos Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 FWIW - Exterior materials for 2424 Capitol look similar to Strata Dallas. As long it looks like the finished product. I agree, but I doubt it...... Quote
HoustonMidtown Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 For those asking, this is clearly the parking portion. Take a closer look and you'll see angles that bring the cars to the next levels. I didn't take pictures of the whole thing but the angles exist. Plus, look at the concrete blocks on each floor. Those aren't there for apartment units, they are there to put a type of guard rail in place for cars. Here's a pic from a different angle... 6 Quote
HoustonMidtown Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 (edited) They have started the construction of the wood portions....I couldn't get a picture as I was driving by - will get one on my next bike ride Edited February 12, 2015 by HoustonMidtown 2 Quote
LTAWACS Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 Disappointing. I wonder how long these kind of structures are designed/supposed to last. Quote
Timoric Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 (edited) - Edited July 8, 2019 by Timoric 1 Quote
HoustonMidtown Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 (edited) Pics from today... Edited February 21, 2015 by HoustonMidtown 5 Quote
Specwriter Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 Disappointing. I wonder how long these kind of structures are designed/supposed to last.It is mostly a matter of maintenance. I lived in a 50 year old garden style apartment (wood-framed, cement board siding) near St. Thomas University that was very well kept by the owner. Only a few blocks away were similar structures that were practically falling down. As we saw in the Greenspoint and Alief areas with the economic downturn of the 1980s, this type of building does not stand up to neglect (do any?). When the economy sours, and rents go down, landlords have less (or are at least inclined to spend less) on maintenance. The tenants stop caring too and a vicious cycle is begun. Quote
LTAWACS Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 I wonder that often too, which new thing today is the crappy roach-infested garden style apartment you wish they would tear down when you see it decayed in 10 years?Where do I begin? Quote
fkp5 Posted March 7, 2015 Posted March 7, 2015 Wow, this is going up pretty fast. It started later, but has already gotten ahead of Block 334. 2 Quote
Sky-guy Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Wow, this is going up pretty fast. It started later, but has already gotten ahead of Block 334.Everything gotten ahead of 334. It's no great accomplishment. 3 Quote
HoustonMidtown Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 I see some similarities starting to show up -- the little mock-up they built has similar dark brick. The one corner appears to have a 2 story ground floor that could be the rental office area shown in the Strata picture...some of the large overhangs seem to match the Strata pic also..... 1 Quote
hindesky Posted March 21, 2015 Posted March 21, 2015 They don't stop just because it's raining 9 Quote
monarch Posted March 21, 2015 Posted March 21, 2015 outstanding job hindesky! it seems as though you didn't stop because of the rain either..... Quote
houstontexasjack Posted April 26, 2015 Posted April 26, 2015 Nice to see this moving quickly. 1 Quote
monarch Posted April 26, 2015 Posted April 26, 2015 ^^^ wonderful illustrations houstonmidtown! Quote
hindesky Posted April 26, 2015 Posted April 26, 2015 Pics from today... IMG_5454.jpg IMG_5455.jpg I took the same 2 exact pics today HoustonMidtown....This one is going up quick but the second lot to the north is crawling. 6 Quote
j_cuevas713 Posted April 27, 2015 Posted April 27, 2015 This area is shaping up nicely with all the new condos and apartments Quote
nate4l1f3 Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 That's amazing!! This should be the aerial view networks use when broadcasting live sporting events. Quote
hindesky Posted May 9, 2015 Posted May 9, 2015 The outer cladding is going up on the southern portion. 1 Quote
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