Montrose1100 Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 The view of this thing from the 59 SB entrance from 45 S is amazing. There's a second where all these new towers frame the Williams in the far distance. The medium density in Midtown is truly a site to behold as a foreground, because this is what Houston looks like now. Design wise it's nothing super hot or fresh, but it's just the right kind of infill. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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db650 Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 Nice but looks so similar to neighboring Hanover. A little strange to have this be the site of a classic French inn too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOU_huckster Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 17 hours ago, db650 said: Nice but looks so similar to neighboring Hanover. A little strange to have this be the site of a classic French inn too. It's actually jarring in how little it resembles its immediate neighbor. And the French inn is long since gone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 19 hours ago, HOU_huckster said: It's actually jarring in how little it resembles its immediate neighbor. And the French inn is long since gone. What French inn is long since gone? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOU_huckster Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 On 7/20/2020 at 10:20 AM, Houston19514 said: What French inn is long since gone? Not inn. Rather salon/ballroom. https://www.papercitymag.com/home-design/la-colombe-dor-grand-salon-houston-dismantling-new-home-clubs-houston-oaks/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 i was confused too....haha but it is just a room they meant apparently! love that they are keeping the old original hotel/building...cannot wait to be able to go check it out when open! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
por favor gracias Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 On 7/14/2020 at 8:01 AM, Montrose1100 said: The view of this thing from the 59 SB entrance from 45 S is amazing. There's a second where all these new towers frame the Williams in the far distance. The medium density in Midtown is truly a site to behold as a foreground, because this is what Houston looks like now. Design wise it's nothing super hot or fresh, but it's just the right kind of infill. That new ramp might be my new favorite view of the Houston skylines. Downtown has such a massive presence to the right. To the left is so much new infill inside the loop, and now there's basically a row of new 30-40 story buildings on the W. Alabama corridor between Montrose and Weslayan with Transco and the Galleria area looming in the background. A little building behind building action going on there. Also great views of the TMC, the Museum District and of course the density in Midtown you're talking about. Whatever comes after "beast mode," Houston is heading that direction. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 (edited) On 7/18/2020 at 8:59 PM, db650 said: Nice but looks so similar to neighboring Hanover. A little strange to have this be the site of a classic French inn too. I love this building’s classic look. It’s Handsome and Solid! The architect was intentional in trying to avoid a total clash with the existing tower but don’t let that one angle in the last photo fool you, it’s far different from the Hanover next door. The best part is no 2 sides of this building look exactly alike. Edited July 23, 2020 by Stone 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gene Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 with light rail not being approved in this area it was smart of them to institute that catapult...once the rubber bands are attached to those metal rigs you will be able to propel from the pool to any destination in houston speedily and with almost near precision... 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gene Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 fyi, the backside entrance on Yoakum to this (new building) already has the lobby area all set up with furniture/lighting/etc! looks really nice! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted September 6, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 6, 2020 Talked with a worker who said it's open and a few tenants have moved in. 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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springcityparts Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 https://youtu.be/FAtT86-niko 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanize713 Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 (edited) The Greek Orthodox Church really adds another dimension to that last pic! Edited September 25, 2020 by urbanize713 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 (edited) On 8/15/2020 at 1:18 PM, hindesky said: I'll say this... as one of the original "preservation twins"... I would trade that old mansion for a stately midrise with some GFR. Something about 8 stories, tall enough to cover up that parking garage. Its time has come and it looks ridiculous sitting there. No need to demolish, just move it somewhere else. Edited September 24, 2020 by H-Town Man 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mls1202 Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 2 hours ago, H-Town Man said: I'll say this... as one of the original "preservation twins"... I would trade that old mansion for a stately midrise with some GFR. Something about 8 stories, tall enough to cover up that parking garage. Its time has come and it looks ridiculous sitting there. No need to demolish, just move it somewhere else. I have wanted to say that so badly, but thankfully you said it first and have more "reputation points" than me to deflect any bullets If you didn't know the significance of the building and the fact it is owned by the same people behind the high-rise, a passerby would immediately think some old lady refused to sell her home and stuck it to the developer, a la the old man in "Up". 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 3 hours ago, urbanize713 said: The Greek Orthodox Church really add another dimension to that last pic! ayyyyyy 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 15 hours ago, mls1202 said: I have wanted to say that so badly, but thankfully you said it first and have more "reputation points" than me to deflect any bullets If you didn't know the significance of the building and the fact it is owned by the same people behind the high-rise, a passerby would immediately think some old lady refused to sell her home and stuck it to the developer, a la the old man in "Up". Haha thanks, I don't know how many "reputation points" I have, they certainly haven't deflected too many bullets... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 I for one love the old building but i also have history there...so there's that! haha anyway, i am glad it is staying there..i think it adds alot of character and interest to the development! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mls1202 Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, H-Town Man said: Haha thanks, I don't know how many "reputation points" I have, they certainly haven't deflected too many bullets... As of this writing, you have 4,705. With that level, you can recommend demolishing the Menil, Williams Tower, the BOA Center (heck, even a Whataburger) and receive polite discourse. I have 337. I can barely recommend demolishing a Citgo gas station... Edited September 25, 2020 by mls1202 2 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 49 minutes ago, mls1202 said: I can barely recommend demolishing a Citgo gas station... To be fair, HAIF's entire Venezuelan contingency will likely back you up. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Does the old mansion turned hotel look out of place or the two towers? I love that they kept it. It's one of the last grand Montrose ladies. And I know from living in Boston that many new projects built around or integrated old structures. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 It looks very odd, but they could have done something better than the stark/tall garage wall. At least the apartments adjacent covered their garage with a little civility and grace. The only thing that screams Houston more than this is San Felipe Plaza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 the portion of the tower that has the name on it perhaps should have been done in the same brick/brick color as the original building tying them together better maybe? i think that is the only thing bothering my mild OCD haha... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilcal Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Wasn't able to grab a pic, but the mural was looking really good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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