hindesky Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Looks like when the tower crane hoist buckets of concrete it leaks concrete laden water on the Hampton Inn hotel next door. Curious if Andres construction will have to pay to clean this up? The shipyard I worked at once painted a tower crane they bought, it was green and they had it painted it bright yellow. The overspray drifted south during a strong north wind. It got all over a black wrought iron fence and the black hearse from a funeral home next to our yard. Our painters had to repaint the fence and removed the yellow paint from the hearse at our expense. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MidCenturyMoldy Posted February 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 13, 2022 (edited) Thursday morning. Edited February 14, 2022 by MidCenturyMoldy 20 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted February 16, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 16, 2022 This finally has a name, Parkside Residences. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/real-estate/article/Exclusive-First-look-at-plans-for-a-43-story-16923998.php 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Interesting tidbit in that Chronicle article: "We are the only residential tower with internal connection to the Houston tunnel and skywalk system". Interesting in two ways: (1) I think this is the first that it's been positively confirmed that the building will be connected to the tunnel/skywalk system. Presumably, it will be connected via the Hess parking garage/skywalk/Building. (2) "...only residential tower with internal connection to the Houston tunnel and skywalk system."??? Commerce Towers and Residences at the Four Seasons come to mind. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 The article says it's 43 stories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Oh the days when we all thought this was never going to get built. So much drama. So much speculation. We have certainly come a long way haven't we. What's the next building we are all irrationally impatient about that has not started yet? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Amlaham Posted February 16, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 16, 2022 4 minutes ago, Luminare said: Oh the days when we all thought this was never going to get built. So much drama. So much speculation. We have certainly come a long way haven't we. What's the next building we are all irrationally impatient about that has not started yet? The W Hotel @ convention center 💀 8 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 13 minutes ago, Luminare said: Oh the days when we all thought this was never going to get built. So much drama. So much speculation. We have certainly come a long way haven't we. What's the next building we are all irrationally impatient about that has not started yet? Chevron's 50 story high rise. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 19 minutes ago, Luminare said: Oh the days when we all thought this was never going to get built. So much drama. So much speculation. We have certainly come a long way haven't we. What's the next building we are all irrationally impatient about that has not started yet? Phase II of Drewery Place. 3 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 26 minutes ago, hindesky said: Chevron's 50 story high rise. I was promised this tower in 2013. Where’s my goddamn tower, Chevron? 40 minutes ago, Luminare said: Oh the days when we all thought this was never going to get built. So much drama. So much speculation. We have certainly come a long way haven't we. What's the next building we are all irrationally impatient about that has not started yet? The Museo Plaza 58-story tower. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 (edited) On 2/4/2022 at 1:26 PM, Andrew Ewert said: God, what a space suck GRB is I think what I would like to see done with the building is have the other side become as pedestrian friendly and open as the front facing Avenida De Las Americas. But convention centers take space, that's just what it is. Plus the focal length for that image makes it look so much worse than it actually is. Edited February 17, 2022 by j_cuevas713 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 10 minutes ago, j_cuevas713 said: I think what I would like to see done with the building is have the other side become as pedestrian friendly and open as the front facing Avenida De Las Americas. But convention centers take space, that's just what it is. Plus the focal length for that image makes it look so much worse than it actually is. Conventions sometimes require moving various equipment, display units, etc. into and out of the GRB. Space for large trucks and loading docks have to be incorporated into its design, and it would be difficult to make it pedestrian friendly as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapo2367 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 This temporary wall popped up in the Hess building garage a month or two ago. It would be the correct location to connect through to parkview. Now they just need to build out over the road to the Marriott! Connect the tunnel and convention center systems together. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 1 hour ago, dbigtex56 said: Conventions sometimes require moving various equipment, display units, etc. into and out of the GRB. Space for large trucks and loading docks have to be incorporated into its design, and it would be difficult to make it pedestrian friendly as well. From what I understand Houston First does plan to open up that side once the freeway cap is done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 4 hours ago, Luminare said: Oh the days when we all thought this was never going to get built. So much drama. So much speculation. We have certainly come a long way haven't we. What's the next building we are all irrationally impatient about that has not started yet? BOTSW Tower 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonfella Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 15 hours ago, Houston19514 said: Interesting tidbit in that Chronicle article: "We are the only residential tower with internal connection to the Houston tunnel and skywalk system". Interesting in two ways: (1) I think this is the first that it's been positively confirmed that the building will be connected to the tunnel/skywalk system. Presumably, it will be connected via the Hess parking garage/skywalk/Building. (2) "...only residential tower with internal connection to the Houston tunnel and skywalk system."??? Commerce Towers and Residences at the Four Seasons come to mind. One Market Square is tunnel connected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidCenturyMoldy Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 15 hours ago, dbigtex56 said: Phase II of Drewery Place. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 1 hour ago, MidCenturyMoldy said: I did the analysis on this one guys. Perspectives check out. Verticals are straight curved. But is this curved enough? Are you sure you are doing this right @MidCenturyMoldy I'm skeptical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 14 hours ago, j_cuevas713 said: From what I understand Houston First does plan to open up that side once the freeway cap is done. My post was based on the observations of a friend who helps with the logistics of setting up and dismantling the equipment for conventions. According to her, the area under the I-69 overpass is necessary for the trucks to have access to the building. Personally, I know nothing about it, but it sounded logical. I'll be interested to see what solution Houston First comes up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidCenturyMoldy Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 33 minutes ago, Luminare said: I did the analysis on this one guys. Perspectives check out. Verticals are straight curved. But is this curved enough? Are you sure you are doing this right @MidCenturyMoldy I'm skeptical. Oh, this is my "corrected for realism" version! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 17 hours ago, Luminare said: Oh the days when we all thought this was never going to get built. So much drama. So much speculation. We have certainly come a long way haven't we. What's the next building we are all irrationally impatient about that has not started yet? It only took 6 years from proposal to groundbreaking. I can't believe there were any doubts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 4 hours ago, houstonfella said: One Market Square is tunnel connected. I presume you mean Market Square Tower? Pretty sure it’s not connected. As far as I can tell, the closest the tunnels get to Market Square Tower is 2 blocks away at 717 Texas. i wonder if Hines will connect Brava to the tunnels via 717 Texas… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 3 hours ago, MidCenturyMoldy said: Oh, this is my "corrected for realism" version! It kinda looks like a nice vase now. I think you should add flowers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonfella Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 (edited) 19 hours ago, Houston19514 said: I presume you mean Market Square Tower? Pretty sure it’s not connected. As far as I can tell, the closest the tunnels get to Market Square Tower is 2 blocks away at 717 Texas. i wonder if Hines will connect Brava to the tunnels via 717 Texas… It is tunnel connected to the new Bank of America Building and yes Brava will be tunnel connected. Edited February 18, 2022 by houstonfella 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 (edited) 21 hours ago, houstonfella said: It is tunnel connected to the new Bank of America Building and yes Brava will be tunnel connected. Yes, but One Market Square is a parking garage, not a residential tower. FWIW, I can find no mention of the tunnels on Brava's website. If they are going to the trouble/expense of providing tunnel access, I would think it would be mentioned as an amenity. Edited February 18, 2022 by Houston19514 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Houston19514 said: Yes, but One Market Square is a parking garage, not a residential tower. FWIW, I can find no mention of the tunnels on Brava's website. If they are going to the trouble/expense of providing tunnel access, I would think it would be mentioned as an amenity. Brava does not have tunnel access, they didn't dig far enough down or have spots to connect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonfella Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 23 hours ago, Houston19514 said: Yes, but One Market Square is a parking garage, not a residential tower. FWIW, I can find no mention of the tunnels on Brava's website. If they are going to the trouble/expense of providing tunnel access, I would think it would be mentioned as an amenity. True dat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GrapefruitTea Posted February 23, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 23, 2022 https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/real-estate/article/Exclusive-First-look-at-plans-for-a-43-story-16923998.php Some interior renders 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amlaham Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Wowww, it's honestly beautiful! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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