MidCenturyMoldy Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 6 minutes ago, rgarza said: Just a couple of shots of art that has already been installed and the entrance gardens starting to come together. I am soooo excited about the opening of this building and yet I have no idea how long it will be before I actually get to see it in person. 😩 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 ^^^ @MidCenturyMoldy props for the wonderful/compelling video that you supplied. the overall construction process of this burgeoning and truly important edifice... is simply AWE INSPIRING/STUNNING. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutchcity94 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 They started construction on this back in 2015?!? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 30 minutes ago, clutchcity94 said: They started construction on this back in 2015?!? No. Mid-2017. I saw they mentioned 2015 in that video (later they refer to 2017). I suspect 2015 is when they started the overall project (i.e., started redevelopment of the Glassell) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgarza Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 48 minutes ago, Houston19514 said: No. Mid-2017. I saw they mentioned 2015 in that video (later they refer to 2017). I suspect 2015 is when they started the overall project (i.e., started redevelopment of the Glassell) This is correct. 2015 is when they started the overall project, starting with the Glassell school. There have been numerous unforeseen delays (Harvey, COVID, etc.) that have made this into a five year project instead of the originally projected 2019 date. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 One of my Fraternity brothers from UH was in the video! Thanks for posting, Ill have to text him. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidCenturyMoldy Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 (edited) On 10/18/2020 at 2:18 PM, rgarza said: This sculpture 👆 really should be installed directly in front of the stepped seating in the Glassell. I almost fell off while photographing. Edited October 20, 2020 by MidCenturyMoldy 4 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted October 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 25, 2020 The final push to release this to the Museum. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rgarza Posted October 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2020 1 hour ago, hindesky said: The final push to release this to the Museum. First and second floor galleries are pretty much done and have art installed. Third floor is nearing completion and should see art being moved in probably this week. Missing tube glass should be here first week of November. I’m so excited for everyone else to see this building. We’ve worked so hard to get to this point and it’s gratifying to see the excitement in the larger community! 14 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rgarza Posted October 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2020 Third floor gallery barrel ceilings... 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 1 hour ago, rgarza said: Third floor gallery bar Absolutely lovely. I can't wait to see this in person. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X.R. Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Its almost spoilers to see the 3rd floor ceilings now, its that interesting. It seems like the light changes a bit depending on the viewing angle? Or is that the camera? If it does change, that would be so cool. Also, all that modern/avant-garde art in the last picture @rgarza is intriguing, especially that yellow cylindrical container with the canvas on top 🧐 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rgarza Posted October 27, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 27, 2020 I’m not sure about angle changing the light picture @X.R., but the first one was taken on an especially cloudy day and with the interior lights on. Last two were taken yesterday with no interior lights on. So I guess it just depends on time of day, cloud cover, etc. In regards to the avant-garde art installation, the yellow cylindrical one is actually an interactive piece in which the public is able to add whatever they want to the piece. I believe it’s called “Your Mama Doesn’t Work Here” 2 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post DarklyMoron Posted November 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 2, 2020 I don't know about anyone else, but I'm catching some major iceberg vibes from the Kinder building. And I don't mind it one bit. 17 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 https://www.earthcam.net/projects/museumoffinearts/houston/rwd.php?cam=live I find it disappointing that the Webcam doesn't work anymore. I want more high quality webcams around the city, please. Thanks. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarklyMoron Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Nice article in the Chronicle about some of the local talent employing their craft on the new building: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/thepage/article/Meet-the-artisans-of-the-MFAH-s-new-Kinder-15705812.php?cmpid=gsa-chron-result 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Quote Two pedestrian tunnels between the Nancy and Rich Kinder Building and the Caroline Wiess Law Building, and between the Glassell School of Art and the Kinder Building Wonder if they made these tunnels like the one under Main St. https://www.mfah.org/about/campus-redevelopment?utm_source=social&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=kinder_general-admission&utm_content=a&fbclid=IwAR1CpSnyZosX0FMyDW0kUuoDOkBzahJBuBMMA8TYNufufwKea9-lgiKGH9E#new-gallery-building 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted November 7, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2020 Grand opening is set for Nov. 21st. I was wondering what they were doing under that tent, looks like a rock water feature. reddit u/txfoodchick posted this pic. 19 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgarza Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 (edited) @hindesky it’s a bronze piece by Cristina Iglesias. You can see some work of hers online that’s similar to this one. The tent is to keep leaves and other detritus out until they finish welding, grinding, painting, and finishing it. Two more weeks until the grand opening! Edited November 7, 2020 by rgarza 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 23 minutes ago, rgarza said: @hindesky it’s a bronze piece by Cristina Iglesias. You can see some work of hers online that’s similar to this one. The tent is to keep leaves and other detritus out until they finish welding, grinding, painting, and finishing it. Two more weeks until the grand opening! So those rock looking things are actually metal? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgarza Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 @hindesky yes, it’s all bronze sculpted to look like rock with tree roots/limbs throughout. If I understood correctly, it’s modeled after an actual place somewhere in Spain, but Spanish from an actual Spaniard is a little hard for my Tejano ears to parse 😁 especially with needle guns, heavy equipment, and traffic in the background! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 @rgarza Cristina Iglesias is the artist for the rock structure near the entrance or the statue in the endless pool? http://cristinaiglesias.com/concepts/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgarza Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 13 minutes ago, hindesky said: @rgarza Cristina Iglesias is the artist for the rock structure near the entrance or the statue in the endless pool? http://cristinaiglesias.com/concepts/ The rock structure. I’m not sure who did the statue in the pool. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 (edited) Edited November 8, 2020 by hindesky 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post clutchcity94 Posted November 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2020 Looks like the scorching hot rooftop of the Glassell School is fixed! Will be really cool once the vines grow in and provide some coverage. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 3 hours ago, clutchcity94 said: Looks like the scorching hot rooftop of the Glassell School is fixed! Will be really cool once the vines grow in and provide some coverage. Whats going on here? Kind of looks like they built a wooden shade structure below the trellis, but that cant be right. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutchcity94 Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 4 hours ago, cloud713 said: Whats going on here? Kind of looks like they built a wooden shade structure below the trellis, but that cant be right. My guess is that they’ll cover the wooden structure with vines, and once they grow in, it’ll offer some Instagramable shade. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Surely thats not permanent/they're not tacking on a plywood shade structure on top of this development that they just spent hundreds of millions of dollars on.. Guess ill have to reserve judgement until I see for myself or we get more detailed information. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 20 hours ago, cloud713 said: Whats going on here? Kind of looks like they built a wooden shade structure below the trellis, but that cant be right. Party deck!! 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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