swtsig Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 looks like this one flew under the radar: http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2013/12/office-building-to-replace-galleria-area-wedding-venue/?cmpid=hpts The 135,000-square-foot building will be developed at 1885 St. James Place, where the Courtyard on St. James Place now stands. The special events venue has for years hosted weddings, banquets and business functions. the new building is expected to open in early 2015. trying to hit the same niche market Hines' is having so much success with at their new San Felipe building across from River Oaks. i think it's a good call - simialr buildings in the area aimed at the ultra-high end clientele such as redstones Houstonian building and Park Laureate remain consistently well-leased with relatively high rates. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Owl Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 to be clear, does this have anything to do with the status of the strip club called St James? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Looks like a retirement home, not an office building 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted December 19, 2013 Author Share Posted December 19, 2013 to be clear, does this have anything to do with the status of the strip club called St James?Yes. This will be the pinnacle of mixed use developments. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 (edited) I will have a pretty good view of this from my office. Right behind the new apartment complex Yorktown too. This plus BLVD Place + Galleria Redo + New Hotels and Apartments on Westheimer. Galleria is seeing a move towards serious density. Edited December 19, 2013 by DrLan34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Yes. This will be the pinnacle of mixed use developments.Lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arche_757 Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I love the discription from the Chronicle: will feature exterior balconies and decorative masonry that will complement the sophisticated look of the limestone aggregate block window wall,” Yes, limestone aggregate block = sophistication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 This is going to fit in well with all the other ugly buildings on Del Monte Dr. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Looks pretty good to me but this will be almost invisible to most because it's location. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Looks pretty good to me but this will be almost invisible to most because it's location.Completely. I drive pass this area on San Felipe every morning and the only buildings visible are the Schlumburger & Marathon buildings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I will have a pretty good view of this from my office. Right behind the new apartment complex Yorktown too. So, is it safe to assume that we will all have a view of this from your office? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 So, is it safe to assume that we will all have a view of this from your office? haha sure, I'll post when I'm in town 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 From bisnow... Nelson Murphree Legacy Partners is gearing up redevelopment of 1885 St. James Place into a 135k SF, LEED certified Class-A office tower. Groundbreaking is slated for Q1 with completion in early 2015. JLL's Chrissy Wilson and Chris Dekker are leasing the asset; Chrissy expects it'll be substantially committed before delivery. Jackson & Ryan is project architect and Tellepsen is GC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinite_jim Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 (edited) Looks nice, I wish Midtown had an office development like this.. Edited January 11, 2014 by infinite_jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 (edited) current status... That's the Fingers apartment complex parking garage in the background, and then further back is the Hanover apartments at BLVD Place Edited January 17, 2014 by DrLan34 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 On the daily demolition report: http://swamplot.com/daily-demolition-report-separation-on-saint-james-place/2014-05-08/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 update, post demolition 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 update, post demolition Is that a new parking garage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 (edited) Is that a new parking garage? That parking garage is for the apartment complex going in behind 1885 St James. It is for 1900 Yorktown by Finger Companies. http://www.1900yorktown.com/ Edited June 12, 2014 by DrLan34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Oh that's right! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 The project is now 15-floors, will begin Sept. 8th http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/breaking-ground/2014/08/exclusive-developer-of-galleria-office-tower.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Excellent. Love it when a project is upsized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 The building officially broke ground: http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2014/09/groundbreaking-office-building-to-rise-at-former-courtyard-on-st-james-site/#26905101=2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 And looking a bit more filled out too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Well at least it will break the tree line now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 fast and furious. well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Can't tell from the pics, but a pretty big hole was dug. IMG_1352 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr IMG_1353 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr IMG_1356 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Heavy equipment on site. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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