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MexAmerican_Moose Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 looks like a hand coming out of the ground....looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbg.50 Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 43 minutes ago, MexAmerican_Moose said: looks like a hand coming out of the ground....looks good! There are six fingers. Whew! Not my favorite DT tower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cityliving Posted July 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 16, 2023 I think this building is Beautiful. 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 ^^^ when it comes to vision, construction, and overall design, these people simply do not play games. AMAZING! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbg.50 Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 13 hours ago, cityliving said: I think this building is Beautiful. The backside is nicer than the front. IMHO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosFeliz Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 The backside gives a nod to some of my favorite 1960s towers but the lack of symmetry from the park view bothers me. I don't hate it but maybe it'll grow on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 I love the change in color palette that this building brings. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wxman Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 Looks like a building that belongs in Phoenix--the height, color, design. No? 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shasta Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 14 minutes ago, wxman said: Looks like a building that belongs in Phoenix--the height, color, design. No? yes, it should be 10-20 stories taller. The building looks very squatty. They should have used horizontal line, instead of vertical, or a more"amoeba" like shape wrapping around the Embassy Suite. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Big E Posted July 18, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 18, 2023 I like the design. Its really nothing like anything else in Houston, which is nice, considering that downtown has been place for architects to get a little more inventive, historically. It could have, should have been taller than it is, but I can live with the current height, since it covers up the Embassy Suites. The most exciting thing about this building being finished is that now that it is, Skanska can move on to developing the rest of Discovery West. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BigFootsSocks Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Gonna ask a couple of dumb questions but here goes: How do they make sure the roots don't break into the ceiling above? How do they make sure the roots are strong enough that these plants won't get uprooted and blown off in a big storm/hurricane? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 13 minutes ago, BigFootsSocks said: Gonna ask a couple of dumb questions but here goes: How do they make sure the roots don't break into the ceiling above? How do they make sure the roots are strong enough that these plants won't get uprooted and blown off in a big storm/hurricane? Guessing - 1. Reinforced and water sealed concrete boxes. Given enough time and cracks, the roots may find a way through, but presumably it would be going into dry concrete, so less likely than a root migrating trough a pipe or around a foundation on the ground. All of the water and soil is confined to the box. 2. More anchors/tie downs? 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted August 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2023 The poor Embassy Suites pool will be lucky to get 1 hour of sunshine on it a day. 15 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEES?! Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 To be fair, I wouldn’t personally mind swimming in the shade, . 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityliving Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 (edited) The third outdoor terrace is still not finished. Edited August 13, 2023 by cityliving 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarface Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Just curious about this tower? Did they not consider the Embassy Suites views? Now the visitors to ES have nothing to look at except the walls of this new building. I am wondering how enticing it will be now to get visitors to stay in this hotel with basically view of the city or downtown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 4 hours ago, scarface said: Just curious about this tower? Did they not consider the Embassy Suites views? Now the visitors to ES have nothing to look at except the walls of this new building. I am wondering how enticing it will be now to get visitors to stay in this hotel with basically view of the city or downtown. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyt36 Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 7 hours ago, scarface said: Did they not consider the Embassy Suites views? I think the answer to that question is obviously not. 7 hours ago, scarface said: I am wondering how enticing it will be now to get visitors to stay in this hotel with basically view of the city or downtown. Plenty of hotels in NYC, Chicago, and other major cities (in Houston, too, I'm sure) that similarly abut neighboring buildings. At least this will be only on one side. I don't think the run-of-the-mill traveler is looking for a view when booking a hotel. If they get a nice one, sure, it's a major plus, but it seems to me like the only people who would really know AND really care would be repeat travelers, who after a while could figure out a way to request a room on the other side. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbg.50 Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 2 hours ago, mattyt36 said: I think the answer to that question is obviously not. Plenty of hotels in NYC, Chicago, and other major cities (in Houston, too, I'm sure) that similarly abut neighboring buildings. At least this will be only on one side. I don't think the run-of-the-mill traveler is looking for a view when booking a hotel. If they get a nice one, sure, it's a major plus, but it seems to me like the only people who would really know AND really care would be repeat travelers, who after a while could figure out a way to request a room on the other side. At the risk of sounding snobbish, it’s the Embassy Suites not the Hyatt Regency. I don’t think a view is why people book there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BEES?! Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Great shots as always!! I spy someone swimming in the pool! Bet they appreciated that shade today 😎 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityliving Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 18 hours ago, BEES?! said: Great shots as always!! I spy someone swimming in the pool! Bet they appreciated that shade today 😎 I saw that person that you saw in the pool, it's in the last photo, you have to really zoom in to see. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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