Popular Post Urbannizer Posted August 1, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted August 1, 2015 8-story residential @5014 Caroline 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Outstanding. This will stand between the Southmore and the Oaks at Caroline. The Museum District continues to densify. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 (edited) This is good news. Any idea if these are condos or apartments?Also, there appears to me a large, restricted access parking lot across Caroline. Anyone know what business/activity this lot supports? Edited August 1, 2015 by UtterlyUrban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 This is good news. Any idea if these are condos or apartments?Also, there appears to me a large, restricted access parking lot across Caroline. Anyone know what business/activity this lot supports?It is for the Asia Society, Texas. The gates light up at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 http://www.virtualbx.com/construction-preview/22991-eight-story-residential-tower-coming-to-museum-district.html The Mondrian at the Museums is an eight-story tower with seven residential levels. The ground level includes a lobby, mechanical rooms and parking. There will also be a basement level parking lot.The project came before the commission Aug. 6 on a request for two variances, but consideration was deferred for two weeks. The applicant seeks a 5-foot building setback instead of the required 10 feet, and asks that a support column be allowed in the visibility triangle. This project site is in the southwest corner of Caroline and Palm streets and the owner name is 5104 Caroline LLC. It is in an area being redeveloped for contemporary housing that is replacing offices and older housing. Most of the projects in this area are two- or three-story townhomes. Planning & Development Department staff comments have been generally favorable: "Cars in the garage will be hidden from view by solid walls. At the building pedestrian entry on the corner of Palm and Carolline, the sidewalk will cross a sunken garden and will include a seating bench. Having the building at the 5-foot setback line will be consistent with other new area development such as the townhouses on the opposite side of Palm. Having buildings close to the street encourages a pedestrian-friendly environment. It allows people on the sidewalk to look into the building and see activity. It allows people within the building to surveil the street and take ownership of activities on the sidewalk and the street, making it safer for everyone."This area is becoming popular for older adults who want the convenience of living close to good restaurants and cultural activities but need or want to live on one level. The small support column in the visibility triangle will not impede the view of opposing traffic." Vernon G. Henry & Associates Inc., the Houston-based urban planning and landscape architecture firm, has been acting as applicant for the developer. Perkins+Will prepared the architectural renderings.A two-story, 4,970-square-foot residential structure, built in 1930, already exists on the site and would have to be demolished. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 A desire for one story living may help drive condo demand. A 3-4 story townhome is fine for younger families, but eventually the trudge up and down stairs is less appealing as one gets older. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timoric Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 (edited) - Edited July 9, 2019 by Timoric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specwriter Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 (edited) A desire for one story living may help drive condo demand. A 3-4 story townhome is fine for younger families, but eventually the trudge up and down stairs is less appealing as one gets older. My wife and I bought a two story townhouse when we were first married (in our early 20's) and the stairs were a drudge even then. It seemed whenever we wanted something like a scissors, Scotch tape, a certain book, or whatever, it was always on the other floor. Now that we're older stairs are starting to look like more than just an inconvenience. If I were building three- and four-story townhouse type residential projects I would include at least provisions for elevators in each and every one. By the way, I like the look of this project a lot. It is sleek with out being too outré. Edited August 15, 2015 by Specwriter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/morning_call/2015/08/exclusiveluxury-condominium-mid-rise-to-replace.html Oxberry Group is planning to build The Mondrian, an eight-story, 20-unit condominium project at 5104 Caroline St., on the former site of The John C. Freeman Weather Museum. The 13,000-square-foot plot — located on the southwest corner of Caroline and Palm streets — is near the Asia Society Texas Center on Southmore Boulevard. The Mondrian, designed by the Houston and Washington, D.C., offices of Perkins + Will, will offer one- and two-story condo units averaging 3,000 square feet. Plans for The Mondrian are scheduled to be heard by the city of Houston planning commission on Aug. 20. If plans are approved, Oxberry Group plans to demolish the 5,097-square-foot Weather Museum building — built in 1930 — and begin construction on The Mondrian in the coming months. Presales, which will be managed by Houston-based Sudhoff Cos., are expected to start in September. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timoric Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 (edited) - Edited July 9, 2019 by Timoric 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 These article suggests these units will be substantially larger than those at the Oaks on Caroline. I think these are a better size for folks with families who still wish to reside in a more urban environment. I agree, Timoric, that the smaller size of these structures, where one could theoretically know all of one's fellow neighbors, is quite attractive. The strip between San Jacinto and Caroline looks ripe for more of these. Depending on the success of the Museum Flats, we might also see Almeda start to get additional condos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 The Houston developer wanted a corner lot with an unrestricted deed and unobstructed views close to the Texas Medical Center and downtown Houston. Oxberry zeroed in on the Museum District, a booming submarket for multifamily projects. However, with all the competition, the search proved to be quite a challenge. “Even though Houston doesn’t have zoning, it was extremely difficult to find a lot for our condominium,” said Shahin "Sean" Jamea, a co-principal of Oxberry Group along with his brother PJ Jamea. “We actually looked for a location for close to a year.”http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/morning_call/2015/09/behind-the-deal-new-high-rise-condo-project-in-the.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted September 17, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 17, 2015 Ugh, I love this one. More developers need to choose Perkins + Will. http://www.mondrianhouston.com/#welcome2 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowerSpotter Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Is that the southmore in the background? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Houston needs a dozen or so of similar projects in the core of the city. Great little building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 Is that the southmore in the background? Yep, just a block down. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 ^^^ nice! reminds me a bit of THE WILSHIRE at westcreek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 We have been getting a lot of cute condo buildings. Wishing they were taller, but is not ungrateful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Since there's a Mercedes instead of an Audi, they're obviously targeting a higher demographic. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Since there's a Mercedes instead of an Audi, they're obviously targeting a higher demographic. The best or nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Really looking forward to this coming to the neighborhood. Caroline is getting a nice little strip of apartments and condos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted September 27, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2015 http://www.mondrianhouston.com/gallery/ http://www.chron.com/news/article/The-Mondrian-at-the-Museums-to-rise-in-Houston-6530508.php As the demand for residential towers climbs to new heights in Houston, one developer is in the limited-service, mid-rise niche with an artfully designedMuseum District offering that seeks to make the transition to a condo more palatable for buyers unwilling to fully divest themselves of the comforts of home. Earlier this month, Houston-based Oxberry Group began pre-sales for The Mondrian at the Museums, an eight-story, 20-unit project that draws on the creative talent of two distinguished firms, establishing an authentic connection to pedestrian-oriented surroundings, steps from top cultural institutions, the light rail, restaurants and Hermann Park. "Our goal is the creation of a landmark that makes the community proud, and a place that we would be proud to call home," said Oxberry Group's Shahin "Sean" Jamea. Hallmarks of the building, which is being co-designed by the Houston and Washington, D.C. offices of Perkins&Will with interiors by Houston-based Mayfield and Ragni Studio/MaRS, include a striking exterior geometry of interlocking boxes and residences averaging 3,000 square feet, compassing large entertaining areas - some two stories and 20 feet. A 24-hour concierge and two floors of garage parking, one below grade, are among the other amenities. Several plans will provide the option of direct elevator access - two will serve the property - and no more than three units will be on each floor. 23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted October 2, 2015 Author Share Posted October 2, 2015 http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/morning_call/2015/10/sneak-peek-inside-art-inspired-condominium.html Oxberry Group plans to open a sales center inside the Asia Society Texas Center next week, but already has presold four units, developer Sean Jamea said. The three- and four-bedroom units, which average about 3,000-square-feet, will start at $1.25 million. Oxberry Group hopes to sell about a third of the units before breaking ground in the first quarter of 2016. The developer plans to deliver the first units during the second quarter of 2017. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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monarch Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 ^^^ simply gorgeous illustrations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 The soundtrack is very nice. If anything, this has expanded my music collection by one more song. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 This would look good at 5 or 80 stories. Very nice. Love the balconies with the grill and tv. Spacious too. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 God I hope this gets built. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted December 30, 2015 Author Share Posted December 30, 2015 Start date now anticipated for early Summer 2016. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 (edited) Seems like a nice property and I am glad it might actually start.With only 20 units and the sales center open since September, I am surprised that for this quality of a building that they haven't sold enough units to start. They only needed to pre-sell 4 or 5 units, right? Perhaps they have sold enough but are targeting next summer for another reason?Another question I have is condo fees on this one. That 24-hour concierge is very nice to have ( and probably a "must have" for this level of luxury building) but it also comes with a cost. How much would a concierge make at a building like this, all-in (employment taxes, etc)? 40k? More? Less? 24/7 means at least 4 people. So, that is about $160k per year to the HOA, right? That means that the average sized unit would be paying about $650/mo just for the concierge..... Add HOA maintenance, insurance, etc, etc and it could get fairly steep for the mid-rise market?Anyway, this is a really nice project and I wish the developers well. Edited December 30, 2015 by UtterlyUrban 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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