mfastx Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I really like it. A couple days ago I was driving by that building and thought to myself "that looks horrible, they should really do something with that." And what do you know? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Eh, the current version has more character than this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPHous Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Eh, the current version has more character than this.Haha I suppose, but the current version can't attract renters.This lot + the Westheimer/Montrose block are the start of a pretty big change in the area or at least they have potential to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolie Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 While I cherish each large building in the city, it's time for this one to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 This building as currently stands has as much character as a commie block. I embrace the change. And extremely sad M2M left. First place I ever walked into that offered Champagne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonartstudent Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 This building as currently stands has as much character as a commie block. I embrace the change. And extremely sad M2M left. First place I ever walked into that offered Champagne.M2M "somewhat" moved next to El Real where Coco's used to be and is called "Fashion Studio" now. I'm sure they'd say it's a new store altogether, but it looks like all the same product and they probably still serve champagne... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyM Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Eh, the current version has more character than this.Depends on one's definition of "character".Character or not, this building needs a serious face lift or a tear down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Perhaps they can add another bar on the roof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 M2M "somewhat" moved next to El Real where Coco's used to be and is called "Fashion Studio" now. I'm sure they'd say it's a new store altogether, but it looks like all the same product and they probably still serve champagne...True, but Fashion Icon has 1/3rd the clothing and floor space M2M originally had. Is the skybar closed? I was tempted to go to it for the view, but that's about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Yes the skybar is closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Scott Gertner's Skybar closed some time ago because the landlord couldn't or wouldn't make necessary repairs. Gertner opened a new bar in Houston Pavilions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 M2M "somewhat" moved next to El Real where Coco's used to be and is called "Fashion Studio" now. I'm sure they'd say it's a new store altogether, but it looks like all the same product and they probably still serve champagne...M2M "actually" moved a long time ago across the street to the shopping center with Berryhill. I believe they were fairly recently locked out of their space by the landlord... Are you saying the same people who owned M2M now own Fashion Studio? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 The building is for sale - again http://houston.culturemap.com/newsdetail/04-02-13-abandoned-10-story-zombie-building-is-back-on-the-houston-market/  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I hear the building is coming down, new hi-rise coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 That's pretty big news. Where did you hear it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 The grapevine. Not sure how much truth there is to it or if it's just a rumor. The person who told me seemed pretty sure about it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerloop Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 The person who told me seemed pretty sure about it though. Please see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning%E2%80%93Kruger_effect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Perhaps they can add another bar on the roof. My thoughts exactly. It has the best view of downtown that I've ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityliving Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I heard that the Hanover group might be interested in demolishing this building and building a 30-story residential tower with retail on the ground level. If the deal goes through, the building will come down sometime before the end of this year. I hope they remove all the abestos from the building before it is demolished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 ^ If so, they also need retail on the top level. Agree with RSB320... best view of downtown ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 So sad I missed going up there and taking pictures when it was SkyBar. I do live just a few blocks away so I probably have a similar view from my roof though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 I heard that the Hanover group might be interested in demolishing this building and building a 30-story residential tower with retail on the ground level. If the deal goes through, the building will come down sometime before the end of this year. I hope they remove all the abestos from the building before it is demolished.Hmm..The Hanover Company looks to start eight to 10 projects in 2014 nationwide with Texas, Coastal California and the Northeast on the radar. Look for the developer to target the Montrose section of Houston for a project next year. Hanover’s projects currently under construction are wood, concrete or wood over concrete parking structures.http://apmanagement.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/The-Apartment-Report_APC_7.8.13_PRESS-BREAK.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Solomon Cordwell Buenz is the architect for the high-rise, same architect that designed the BLVD Place residential tower for Hanover. So, things have changed with the economy. We’re working in Texas, too. We have three projects in Texas. Two in Houston, one in Austin. In Houston, we’re doing one on Post Oak. We’re doing another building over in the Montrose area and that’s in more of an urban area. http://blog.chicagoarchitecture.info/2013/09/10/thinking-post-bust-chicagos-scb-is-planting-flags-in-cities-across-america/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 The building will be demolished for a new development by Hanover. Can we get this moved to going up?http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/breaking-ground/2013/11/iconic-montrose-tower-will-bow-to.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Saw on skyscraperpage that the 10 story Montrose building will be torn down and replaced with a 30-story highrise by Hanover. Anybody else heard this? Here's the Biz Journal article on the building... http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/breaking-ground/2013/11/iconic-montrose-tower-will-bow-to.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 yeah its been talked about for a few months, since some article came out a while back about some Chicago guys talking about the real estate market in Houston if i recall correctly.. not sure if there is another thread for it or not but im excited to see what they come up with. the height should be fairly significant in the area, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowerSpotter Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Here is the thread to that... http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/26859-3400-montrose-old-10-story-building-at-montrose-hawthorne/#entry440430 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Saw on skyscraperpage that the 10 story Montrose building will be torn down and replaced with a 30-story highrise by Hanover. Anybody else heard this? Here's the Biz Journal article on the building... http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/breaking-ground/2013/11/iconic-montrose-tower-will-bow-to.html Where did the 30-story part come from - the ssp poster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 someone in the other linked thread for this said it would be 30 stories back around June. im not sure if thats been confirmed elsewhere or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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