wxman Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 This comes on the heels of oil getting ready to set a new low as it sheds almost 3% today. Ugh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 And I'd love to know how a developer who apparently has no track record for this type of building, nor any presence in Houston, will get funding for this. Gringott's Bank from Harry Potter, maybe? I have to admire the audacity of this proposal, though. Every now and again, magnificent madness leads to great results (although most of the time, it leads to default and disappointment). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-TownChris2 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Construction to start on June 1, 2017 lasting until June 1, 2019. Intersting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Oh I can't wait until the neighbors get wind of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston? Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 This is truly scary. I hope that don't build that Christmas present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 This seems even less likely than the Ivy Lofts, but I hope this is built - it just defies logic But seriously, I feel like there is some sort of optical illusion with that pool. Is that supposed to be for the entire complex? helllooooOoOooOoo obviously that pool is for everyone!!!! it does not mention it here but while that pool is only 5 feet wide and 10 feel long it spans almost the entire height of the building so there is tons of room for everyone to swim way under water! yet another GENIUS thing about this magical architecture wonder... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 And I'd love to know how a developer who apparently has no track record for this type of building, nor any presence in Houston, will get funding for this. It depends. You'll note that the FAA determination letter went to Richard Yates in Santa Fe, NM. Richard Yates is an oil heir and shareholder/director of the Yates Petroleum Corporation, the 4th largest private oil and gas company in the United States. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2012-09-17/new-mexico-s-yates-family-said-to-seek-buyer-for-oil-firmhttps://portal.sos.state.nm.us/corps/(S(yfw4ubozcbmapjihkw51p4nk))/Corplookup/Details.aspx?Nmscc=425736 Assuming good market conditions and a healthy equity investment, I doubt it would be difficult to find a "real" co-developer and raise some money. The entity's been in existence since last April. 546124180002.PDF Might be something to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangledwoods Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 if you bring up the lat / long you get the following address: 2132 Welch St, Houston. This is making very little sense... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangledwoods Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 here is the plat for the property Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Oh thank god they clarified it's permanent. I was worried it was a temporary 58 story tower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 New York is trying to outshine this tower...Can't we ever have anything uniquely awesome for just Houston?! http://gizmodo.com/this-nyc-skyscraper-design-is-like-the-chrysler-buildin-1747445141 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 New York is trying to outshine this tower...Can't we ever have anything uniquely awesome for just Houston?!http://gizmodo.com/this-nyc-skyscraper-design-is-like-the-chrysler-buildin-1747445141That building looks like an obelisk that someone threw a 5-day old chopped lettuce and egg salad on.Looks about as tasty as that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 There is no Dana, only zuul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Ugh, I hate when big projects are brought from the bowels of this forum. As much as I like this William's Tower cousin, I doubt it'll ever see the light of day---simply based on nothing. Just a hunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 New York is trying to outshine this tower...Can't we ever have anything uniquely awesome for just Houston?!http://gizmodo.com/this-nyc-skyscraper-design-is-like-the-chrysler-buildin-1747445141If done correctly and refined it could be quite interesting. When you carve away the expensive details that's when there's a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enriquewx91 Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 I find it funny that New Yorkers are sick and tired of all the supertall buildings going up. Meanwhile, here we are wishing that at least 1 supertall will be built soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Incredible, I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinsanity02 Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 I find it funny that New Yorkers are sick and tired of all the supertall buildings going up. Meanwhile, here we are wishing that at least 1 supertall will be built soonDear Santa, I want Eight more supertalls in the downtown. Two at the old post office sight, two near MMP, two by the Hamilton, One near Allen center, and lastly where the Helmut Jahn Bank of the Southwest tower was to be built. That should make an even ten. Mr. Enriquewx91 says the New York people are sick of too many supertalls. Maybe you can bring those here and everyone will be happy. I love you Santa Made insane by twins. Twinsanity02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 I think it's really odd that this is not being reported on publicly. I've sent information about this to Nancy Sarnoff, Swamplot, if I remember correctly HBJ and even mentioned it to Coy Davidson on twitter. He normally replies to me but did not this time. I would at least expect swamplot to report on it. Is it possible the company won't talk to them about it? I would think the FFA records would be enough to corroborate it and the location and design would bring tons of traffic. Does that not seem strange to anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinsanity02 Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 I think it's really odd that this is not being reported on publicly. I've sent information about this to Nancy Sarnoff, Swamplot, if I remember correctly HBJ and even mentioned it to Coy Davidson on twitter. He normally replies to me but did not this time. I would at least expect swamplot to report on it. Is it possible the company won't talk to them about it? I would think the FFA records would be enough to corroborate it and the location and design would bring tons of traffic. Does that not seem strange to anyone else?It's the Christmas season and there is a great deal going on. What are you referring to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClutchCity Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 I think it's really odd that this is not being reported on publicly. I've sent information about this to Nancy Sarnoff, Swamplot, if I remember correctly HBJ and even mentioned it to Coy Davidson on twitter. He normally replies to me but did not this time.I would at least expect swamplot to report on it. Is it possible the company won't talk to them about it? I would think the FFA records would be enough to corroborate it and the location and design would bring tons of traffic.Does that not seem strange to anyone else?It's a conspiracy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 I think it's really odd that this is not being reported on publicly. I've sent information about this to Nancy Sarnoff, Swamplot, if I remember correctly HBJ and even mentioned it to Coy Davidson on twitter. He normally replies to me but did not this time. I would at least expect swamplot to report on it. Is it possible the company won't talk to them about it? I would think the FFA records would be enough to corroborate it and the location and design would bring tons of traffic. Does that not seem strange to anyone else?Maybe they're trying to stay out of eye & ear shot of the next door River Oaks residents for as long as possible? Any Lazy Lane residents on HAIF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Maybe they're trying to stay out of eye & ear shot of the next door River Oaks residents for as long as possible?Any Lazy Lane residents on HAIF?I would agree the developers would want to avoid attention at this time, but why would reporters care? I guess they don't think it's far enough along to report. Tall, ugly building in River Oaks? The web clicks could be really high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Fam my comment was said in jest and meant no ill will. Mods need to chill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 I think it's really odd that this is not being reported on publicly. I've sent information about this to Nancy Sarnoff, Swamplot, if I remember correctly HBJ and even mentioned it to Coy Davidson on twitter. He normally replies to me but did not this time. I would at least expect swamplot to report on it. Is it possible the company won't talk to them about it? I would think the FFA records would be enough to corroborate it and the location and design would bring tons of traffic. Does that not seem strange to anyone else? Shouldn't seem strange at all to anyone familiar with Houston business "journalism". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htownboy Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 hopefully this beautiful project will come to fruition soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 15 minutes ago, lockmat said: bump I finally forgot about this nightmare. Shame on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 ^^^ @Montrose1100 hilarious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 54 minutes ago, Montrose1100 said: I finally forgot about this nightmare. Shame on you. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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