LTAWACS Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 They will have fake bars that sell fake beer to patrons who will get into fake fights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb11 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 They will have fake bars that sell fake beer to patrons who will get into fake fights.so you are saying i might run in to you there? be sure to bring your fake money too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 so you are saying i might run in to you there? be sure to bring your fake money too. Yes. Bring your fake ID/papers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb11 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Not necessary. Zombies dont need documentation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Not necessary. Zombies dont need documentation. Awesome. Then the first 10 rounds are on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I couldn't find a separate thread for the Gateway Project, so oops if there is one. Anyway, it seems this one is getting finished up. HBJ has a bit on some of the restaurants going in there... http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/morning_call/2013/05/memorial-city-retail-development-nears.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 that whole comlpex metro is building over ther is downright hideous... just faux, cheesy, late 90's looking nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchFan Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 I walked through the west part of the complex today, so it's fresh in my mind. As an architecture prof once said to me: "Surely that was not designed by an architect ... at least, I hope not." I realize that at least a few people here have been enthusiastic about the project. But, to me, it seems like a bizarre hodgepodge of buildings that are not only odd (and ugly) by themselves, but that in the aggregate form an even more ungainly whole. Frankly, I feel embarrassed that visitors who have any interest in architecture would see this. Also, it's strange that the first "professional" buildings south of the hospital in the 60s-70s were designed by credible architect: Karl Kamrath, who was a student (so I've heard) of FL Wright. I always kinda liked his design for Memorial Presbyterian Church and the mansion in River Oaks. Definitely Wright-ish. But, today they looked kinda sad on the outside -- the exterior limestone decoration was mildewed and dirty-looking. They aren't as interesting as his other local works, but the standard seems to have been lowered since then. What has come after has gone from bland (East Tower) to wierd (the 35-story tower, the Westin, and the Skybridge). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchFan Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 On 2nd thought, I want to say something positive about the place. I do like it that they've increased their focus on landscaping, at least in certain areas. For instance, on the Skyway support columns and also on some of the garage exteriors, they installed wire trellises which are now covered with blooming jasmine. That's a nice touch that mitigates the otherwise harsh aspect of some functional features. Walking through some of the landscaped parts, it occured to me that there are small spaces that can be pleasant, even if the large-scale view from the street or freeway is, well, not as nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringShadows Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 So they replaced the blue lights down the center blue column so that they can now change color to match the crown during holidays. It always dro=ve me crazy that the largest length of liights was unable to change, I'm very happy they did this. On a side note, they have a trailer up on the opposite side of the freeway. Apprently they plan on buiding there very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Yep. They just brought the portable office. Looks like the fence the built around it is large enough to house at least two more. Excited for this to get going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asubrt Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 So they replaced the blue lights down the center blue column so that they can now change color to match the crown during holidays. It always dro=ve me crazy that the largest length of liights was unable to change, I'm very happy they did this. That's awesome. The blue lighting of the area looks good during the year, but the green and red lighting during the holidays is fantastic. I love how you can see it in the distance from Beltway 8, Westpark Tollway, and other highways, it really looks neat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 that whole comlpex metro is building over ther is downright hideous... just faux, cheesy, late 90's looking nonsense.I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arche_757 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I don't mind the Westin Hotel. The night time skyline is really quite impressive...though I don't know what to make of the "lanterns" marking Gesner and Bunker Hill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Otto Mation) Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 elnina999 has added a photo to the pool: CityCentre is an upscale mixed-use development in Houston, Texas. It was originally known as Town & Country Mall, competing with the then upscale West Oaks Mall and neighboring Memorial City Mall.The CityCentre is designed to be pedestrian friendly and car-independent. Since Houston has a low population density, and flourishing suburbs, the CityCentre is marketed towards people desiring to live in the city without having to travel far for food or the office. Click here to view this photo at the HAIF Photo Pool on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Otto Mation) Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 elnina999 has added a photo to the pool: View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 It's one of the least architecturally pleasing buildings, to put it nicely, ever built, in my opinion. The off-center crown, in particular, gives me an intense urge to fix it, or demolish it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirJac Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 It makes you want to get up there and just move stuff around doesn't it? I agree, it's annoying as heck to look at because of its obvious imperfections that never had to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 There are a few other structures that make me want to tear them down, but nothing comes close to this one. It brings out the worst in my obsessive compulsive tendencies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchFan Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Frank Lloyd Wright was quoted as having used profanity when expressing his opinion of the Shamrock Hilton (now long since demolished). I didn't like that building either, but at least it had some interesting and over-the-top history associated with it. The MemorialHermann Tower is way worse. I see it every day from my balcony near Uptown and it annoys me every time. It's an embarrassment to Houston. MetroNational has put up a bunch of ugly buildings in their big patch of land out there. Makes me wonder if the family that owns it all has a child that they gave the design contracts to, without concern for aesthetics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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