SpringShadows Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I love all these people, one month..."It's too plain..."Next month..."It's too much..."Well, at least it's interesting. I think that Houston could use a few more memorable buildings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 New pictures for y'all: Taken from my office window, so excuse the slight glare. The first thing I thought when I noticed the glare was that it was a giant flame coming out of the top of the building. Which makes me think, use the top as a gigantic torch. Now that would be cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Subdude, I love it! What could be more Houston than a flare coming out? A really, really big one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I love all these people, one month..."It's too plain..."Next month..."It's too much..."Well, at least it's interesting. I think that Houston could use a few more memorable buildings.yeah i know what you mean, i stick to one opinion and one opinion only... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Y'all beat me to it. I see a flame coming out the top too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippy Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I'm still sticking to the thumbs down.. with that air freshener crown on top.. ugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 That building, if it had the flame remaining, would have looked great if it was built with the rest of the refineries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hldjhn987 Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Pictures from a few days ago during the rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Pictures from a few days ago during the rain. u were in a car,right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Impossible Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 A horrific building in a terrible environment. I'm glad I don't have to deal with this monstrosity - or its surrounding area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 A horrific building in a terrible environment. I'm glad I don't have to deal with this monstrosity - or its surrounding area. I agree. By comparison, the new building makes the Fuddruckers sign appear attractive. Freeway architecture at its worst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 A horrific building in a terrible environment. I'm glad I don't have to deal with this monstrosity - or its surrounding area. Wow that really is one UGLY building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Subdude, I love it! What could be more Houston than a flare coming out? A really, really big one.Just think of it - the world's largest tiki torch. Houston would finally have the landmark it deserves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desirous Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Just think of it - the world's largest tiki torch. Houston would finally have the landmark it deserves.Now they just need to pipe over a few refinery flares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringShadows Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Taken yesterday: I also thought this was pretty cool, here is the treatment I-10 is getting in part of town. Much nicer than the key lime green outside the beltway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuroAztlan Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Whoever designed this building should be shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Whoever designed this building should be shot. Yes, and i am pleased to announce that the comitee in charge of shooting people who design horrible buildings, has chosen you. Well, go on chosen one, kill him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuroAztlan Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Yes, and i am pleased to announce that the comitee in charge of shooting people who design horrible buildings, has chosen you. Well, go on chosen one, kill him! Just give me the chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thStDad Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I think this building it too big for its style. I can see this style in a 7 story little office park (sans crown) and it might be, eh, ok. But it is so gi-normously boxy... Have we already started the petition to mandate the builders to add arms? If not we are losing precious time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I agree. By comparison, the new building makes the Fuddruckers sign appear attractive. Freeway architecture at its worst.I dunno, it's growing on my guys, it will look awesome when complete, especially at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desirous Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I should've stuck with an architecture major back in college, if only I knew people get paid oodles to design this ____. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Without arms, this thing is incomplete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Hizzy is absolutely right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 we demand arms! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasaNova Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 we demand arms!Yeah then it can at least look like a transformer. You know like the autobots, then it can be cool ...no wait never mind, that thing is just but ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thStDad Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 The arms aren't just for looks, they can also remove wreck/stalled vehicles from I-10 during rush hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuroAztlan Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Can we move this thread to the Crater Houston Alliance already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolBuddy06 Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Can we move this thread to the Crater Houston Alliance already? I second that. Looks like folks at MH won't mind a round peg in a square hole. I understand what they're trying to do-have a landmark along I-10 but such should be pleasing to the eye. if that building's round, or at least have rounded edge, it might've been a success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livincinco Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I second that.Looks like folks at MH won't mind a round peg in a square hole. I understand what they're trying to do-have a landmark along I-10 but such should be pleasing to the eye. if that building's round, or at least have rounded edge, it might've been a success.IMO, this looks like a lot of buildings that I've seen in China. The lighted crown and the directional lights at the top in particular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Is this new? Real time webcam of hosptial and hotel construction. Cam faces north just east of Gessner. You can see the half finished skywalk. Note the name of the area, Gateway Tract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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