Howard Huge Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Too bad downtown still has that retarded sign ordinance that's really holding our downtown back. Show me pictures of the most dense, vibrant, colorful, people filled urban centers in the world and tell me what they all have in common.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Too bad downtown still has that retarded sign ordinance that's really holding our downtown back.Show me pictures of the most dense, vibrant, colorful, people filled urban centers in the world and tell me what they all have in common.... From what I understand, there are no sign ordinances against residential buildings or hotels in downtown which is why Houston House has a sign and so does Embassy Suites. I could be wrong though... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 that makes a lot of sense DrLan.and i didnt realize the Austin one had signage. i guess it wasnt completely finished when i last drove by at night. makes you wonder why the one downtown doesnt have anything.. does the signage not fit properly on the top of the boxier design? all three that weve determined have signage (Westcreek, Austin, Dallas) share the same airplane hangar roof design. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 From what I understand, there are no sign ordinances against residential buildings or hotels in downtown which is why Houston House has a sign and so does Embassy Suites.I could be wrong though...Really? I wonder why they gave the Galleria skyhouse signage but not downtown? I think it looks awesome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Too bad downtown still has that retarded sign ordinance that's really holding our downtown back.Show me pictures of the most dense, vibrant, colorful, people filled urban centers in the world and tell me what they all have in common.... Signs on the tops of buildings?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 From what I understand, there are no sign ordinances against residential buildings or hotels in downtown which is why Houston House has a sign and so does Embassy Suites. I could be wrong though... I don't think it's quite as simple as that. In general, there are no signs above a certain height allowed in the CBD (I think it's 42.5 feet), along with some other restrictions. But obviously there are exceptions. There are various exceptions to the general rules in certain districts within downtown, including the sports/convention district, the retail district and the Theater District. I think these exceptions may be what is allowing the Hilton, Westin, et al. to have their signage. I'm guessing the Houston House might be grandfathered in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Signs on the tops of buildings??i wasn't referring to rooftop signs in particular, I'm talking about the signage ordinance in general. The one that makes streetscapes like these...... ......impossible in Houston. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
79ta Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 i wasn't referring to rooftop signs in particular, I'm talking about the signage ordinance in general. The one that makes streetscapes like these...... ......impossible in Houston. Thankfully imo. Although, we do have our fair share of signage around the city... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LarryDierker Posted May 28, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted May 28, 2015 IMG_1754 by Not.Larry Dierker, on Flickr 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towerjunkie Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 You guys forgot to add Piccadilly Circus to the sign destination list! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Russell Hancock West Loop by russell.hancock, on Flickr 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 IMG_1754 by Not.Larry Dierker, on Flickr What city is that? Uptown you say? Whaaaat? 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted July 12, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 12, 2015 The views: 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinite_jim Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 ^Whitney Bank bldg blocking view of downtown. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 It's great to see them repaint some of the beige buildings, as they were getting a little commie-blockie. See the retirement building next to the galleria for reference. Also great that the little building across 610 lost the stripes.Is it coincidence that they all got repainted at the same time? Like for a certain event coming in two years? Does the Super Bowl have this effect on other host cities or are we the only pig applying lipstick for our moment in the spotlight? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Signs up for "Glow" spa in the store front windows 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 wow beautiful photos Urbannizer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Two years is a long time. I wouldn't attribute a paint job two Years in advance to the super bowl. In two years the paint will already be showing signs of fading and age 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/morning_call/2015/08/sneak-peek-inside-skyhouse-river-oaks-near-the.html?iana=ind_rre 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/morning_call/2015/08/sneak-peek-inside-skyhouse-river-oaks-near-the.html?iana=ind_rre^^^ please pardon me HAIF, but after carefully referencing the BIZJOURNAL illustrations regarding SKYHOUSE RIVER OAKS, the only thing that strikes me as really LUXURIOUS, is the simple fact that they are situated at the magnificent and forthcoming RIVER OAKS DISTRICT. the furnishes and other detailing throughout this building look's as though it was all yanked right out of IKEA.... (for which there is nothing at all wrong with that). however, they really need to quit the LUXURIOUS over sensationalism, and just be truthful. they are middle bridge players located in an super exclusive area. they really should think about lowering their monthly rates for this place.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 ^^^ yep. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I agree but as someone who is currently living in a college dorm this thing looks amazing lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTHONYHTOWN Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 not sure if this has been posted but residents are starting to move it and a few pictures http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/morning_call/2015/08/sneak-peek-inside-skyhouse-river-oaks-near-the.html 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Triton Posted September 19, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2015 Skyhouse River Oaks by Marc longoria, on Flickr 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted October 20, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2015 http://houston-texas-us.blogspot.com/2015/10/leasing-gets-under-way-at-latest.html 8 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 ^^^ wonderful illustrations urbannizer! this is going to be a magnificent area to live within a few years.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citykid09 Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 The River Oaks District area is becoming to Uptown/Galleria what Midtown is to Downtown. Will this Skyhouse have retail on the bottom floor of the building and or garage? I think I asked that before. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LarryDierker Posted December 7, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted December 7, 2015 been stalking folks instagrams https://www.instagram.com/maxmiller_htx/ 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Middle picture has great views. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 ^^^ illustration #1 is drop dead gorgeous! props larryd.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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