HOUSTON | Development Thread II

[toxteth o'grady]

The only one we know for certain that wasn't already announced as having started is St. James Place. But there's so much either proposed, in the demo phase or starting construction that it's hard to keep up with. Maybe the pause over the past few weeks will give us all a chance to catch our breath.

[GrimReaper]

http://www.pickardchilton.com/mobile/img/PORTFOLIO/609_Main/08.jpg

http://www.pickardchilton.com/mobile/img/PORTFOLIO/609_Main/09.jpg

http://www.pickardchilton.com/mobile/img/PORTFOLIO/609_Main/10.jpg

Do these pictures mean there will be an observation deck in the building?

What building is this?

[AustinTay]

What building is this?

609 Main at Texas

[toxteth o'grady]

BisNow's got a number of aerials from the Woodlands in their latest newsletter, getting us up to date on all the new construction - which is substantial. I'm not even sure all these buildings are listed in the database.

https://ci6.googleusercontent.com/proxy/INvCnJBtqHgrfa0M1PFbeqInXWSlL_HNVVQKE8E14YqiCgdM8tq698q5j7en3XM-gY-4ixY7JWGiIZkbuUP9q4X1vcDkfcG53f5b-Yf9-hiVREvciUOGcmCxnLd0vZCETQb6-NTaibliyYTeGITuOcpK1BCj80meiE9wRmTkqDninOjK-qON5hfKzsABB06UAUFrxXJu0lVmrrtW6A5zsdDPkeLE9OX4sXWHjJoOpfk-k2iP=s0-d-e1-ft#http://e13c7623ea07ffe9c5c6-e19f06f73efdb5028989d1916204cd71.r73.cf2.rackcdn.com/64135_1404402190_HughesLandingResearchForestLakesideLakeWoodlands-medium.jpg

https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/O3eqFHLYzO8Zk51yMHJDv5467VmSfDw3_fPVCynVqTQsxMn0oLjHopPUKYXOposrsmBuLF-0uIh_imvBP3Nnqfy_5L7M5XTrE7D8uq4c0tK9lTPFhjJwrRapSR3XtErAc0HBGdEfT6k28L4buyCNAOFOern5wA2K2U1Gd4hIPOKZ_0DFbcyF8OkpZWATi1hK3Y_kdBoMf2k30SZby4BqE0fw-5E=s0-d-e1-ft#http://e13c7623ea07ffe9c5c6-e19f06f73efdb5028989d1916204cd71.r73.cf2.rackcdn.com/64135_1404402126_HughesLandingAerialConstruction2-medium.jpg

New proposals that might not have been posted here earlier include Three Hughes Landing (not the Exxon Mobil pair of buildings) and a hotel; both have yet to break ground. And the Westin is off an running...

[DBGHouston]

http://e13c7623ea07ffe9c5c6-e19f06f73efdb5028989d1916204cd71.r73.cf2.rackcdn.com/64135_1404338122_ExxonAerialConstruction-medium.jpg

from an uncredited photographer at Bisnow (http://www.bisnow.com/commercial-real-estate/houston/2188-three-ways-this-isnt-2004/)

Great shots of Hughes Landing and environs...captures the sheer magnitude of the ExxonMobil Campus.

[Urbannizer]

The strip center at Kirby & Richmond will be demolished, residential development by Patrinely Group to take over the 3.7-acre site. Tenants begin moving out towards the end of the year.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3903/14547184626_cd98487750_b.jpg

http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/30637-strip-center-off-richmond-and-kirby/

[cloud713]

The strip center at Kirby & Richmond will be demolished, residential development by Patrinely Group to take over the 3.7-acre site. Tenants begin moving out towards the end of the year.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3903/14547184626_cd98487750_b.jpg

http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/30637-strip-center-off-richmond-and-kirby/

Only residential? This may end up being low/mid rose apartments..?

[TexasPlaya]

Only residential? This may end up being low/mid rose apartments..?

Guessing residential only. Across Kirby and maybe a block north, this office/retail/residential or hotel development was proposed:

http://www.thorequities.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Kirby(website%20header)5.jpg

Haven't heard much about it, still thinking they are trying to get all the permits in order.

[JManc]

They are going to knock everything down but the Pappasitos on the corner? Are they going to build around it? I hope Khyber Grill (lone building on far right with red awnings) has plans to relocate. Great Indian food.

[Urbannizer]

Updates c/o Triton/TritonHouston

1111 Travis

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2918/14552682344_067a70915f_b.jpg

Flagship Holiday Inn

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3926/14554258505_a79a1060c6_b.jpg

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2916/14552679514_b89bdab425_b.jpg

Central Bank Building

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2903/14579786642_8a24bab723_b.jpg

Alexan Midtown

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5569/14553375582_627751517a_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3874/14367653089_cc598b9b6d_b.jpg

Elan Heights

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5476/14538709606_55f33ccc2e_b.jpg

100 Waugh

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2895/14560159854_d5a7c8b7dc_b.jpg

21 Eleven

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3894/14580519245_9471af0720_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3879/14394105717_03e0876b3d_b.jpg

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2917/14394107177_83d99d993e_b.jpg

One Grove Street

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2936/14579767122_56e67a86f7_b.jpg

San Felipe Place

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2912/14393931068_d24582f141_b.jpg

2929 Weslayan + Cranes

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3907/14394120907_8fd8f9199b_b.jpg

Pearl on Washington

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3886/14558416751_eaf2ae9be7_b.jpg

Air Liquide Centre

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5472/14581905563_d3313c255d_b.jpg

Bunker Hill & ZaZa Memorial City

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5074/14560163924_b91cb9abb5_b.jpg

[TowerSpotter]

Another Office for the Energy Corridor - Greenhouse Corporate Centre

http://i.imgur.com/SogxRJU.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/aeFoT3x.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/TZ1A7eE.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/hWVZZVX.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/VHhRXQv.jpg

http://www.moodyrambin.com/listings/greenhouse-corporate-centre-3-4/

[AviationGuy]

The facade of the Flagship Holiday Inn is looking sharp.

[toxteth o'grady]

I'm not exactly liking the tan panels; the average LaQuinta is tan and orange, and it is both horrible and apparently a pattern for certain older buildings in Dallas/Fort Worth.

Did any of you Syracuse basketball fans get the inside humor of the Pearl on Washington development?

[toxteth o'grady]

This Business Insider article slipped beneath the radar last week, but adds to the pile of news reports touting Houston's Number 1 status...

18 Facts That Make Houston The Best City In America (http://www.businessinsider.com/houston-best-city-in-america-2014-6)

[Urbannizer]

GRB Convention Center Redevelopment: More renderings.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3926/14608395091_21d14fe9ab_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3909/14609562544_c818c579ab_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3861/14588614686_6c566eb01a_b.jpg

[Urbannizer]

1600 Louisiana: New renderings.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3839/14611287332_e5e1920d49_b.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5484/14425213858_4506571ac4_b.jpg

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2929/14425430417_6d3f70a577_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3839/14609764184_a2de264717_b.jpg

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2929/14609764964_105ea2e95a_b.jpg

[cloud713]

great finds Urb! holding off on posting the 7200 Main project?

[Urbannizer]

great finds Urb! holding off on posting the 7200 Main project?

Yep. Hoping someone can confirm it first.

[toxteth o'grady]

What's 7200 Main? Sounds like it's down near the Astrodome.

Also, who's responsible for the Chevron renderings and are they releasing any of this to the media?

[toxteth o'grady]

GRB Convention Center Redevelopment: More renderings.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3926/14608395091_21d14fe9ab_b.jpg


Is that office space for the Convention and Visitors Bureau or a different use?

Incidentally, I noticed Beyonce shows up in one of the renders.:P

[Urbannizer]

What's 7200 Main? Sounds like it's down near the Astrodome.

Also, who's responsible for the Chevron renderings and are they releasing any of this to the media?

Wells, this is 7200 Main. Was waiting for someone on HAIF to come along and confirm whether it's an official project or not. HOK has it listed as an ongoing project.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3847/14611875165_41565a1311_b.jpg

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2930/14425487747_c24415f24e_b.jpg

http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/30665-mixed-use-development-at-7200-main/

[toxteth o'grady]

GE preleases half of office building underway in west Houston (http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/morning_call/2014/07/ge-preleases-half-of-office-building-underway-in.html)

http://cdn.globest.com/media/newspics/232/hou-westway-plaza.jpg

[JManc]

7200 Main...whoa!

[eburress]

Wells, this is 7200 Main. Was waiting for someone on HAIF to come along and confirm whether it's an official project or not. HOK has it listed as an ongoing project.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3847/14611875165_41565a1311_b.jpg

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2930/14425487747_c24415f24e_b.jpg

http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/30665-mixed-use-development-at-7200-main/

That's pretty! If it wasn't for the height, I'd think that was a proposal for a tower in Guangzhou or Shenzhen. hahaha Nice!

[Clev]

The GRB office building looks good. That area is really filling up. Do we have any confirmation on when Chevron is going to start construction on their tower? I really like the glass and the height for the tower. It will be a great addition to the skyline.

[DBGHouston]

1600 Louisiana: New renderings.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3839/14611287332_e5e1920d49_b.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5484/14425213858_4506571ac4_b.jpg

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2929/14425430417_6d3f70a577_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3839/14609764184_a2de264717_b.jpg

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2929/14609764964_105ea2e95a_b.jpg

The specifics in these renderings are great, for example the skybridge and the lobby level detail.

At first I thought that was an incredibly sexy entrance to the tunnel system, but now I see it is a roof terrace at the lower level. Wow.

[TowerSpotter]

That's pretty! If it wasn't for the height, I'd think that was a proposal for a tower in Guangzhou or Shenzhen. hahaha Nice!

It reminds me a lot of the Transbay tower in San Francisco. Very Beautiful project overall.

[toxteth o'grady]

West Memorial Place has topped out and half of it is occupied. A second building may be in the offing soon. From BisNow:

https://ci4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/ZBvdO64QD0OH27oMeFjwWAJngdL-mbWC4s3JudiG1EFaVkNZ9EXAtxJZIkzCm-ZnpRXlh1KxjG4dwhPPf380v5jz1LJNWlWBn_RCJKJNSk49oJc1RgEoem0fMHMbxDRMeAM9e3HRCGg4C8qXnmNosh7IkeL5mqxYVJdOb37grVPx6XjOIotjhyXpm23QCCMvUhntEgwY2kcLxWw=s0-d-e1-ft#http://e13c7623ea07ffe9c5c6-e19f06f73efdb5028989d1916204cd71.r73.cf2.rackcdn.com/64296_1404943604_WestMemorialPlaceTopOut-medium.jpg

[toxteth o'grady]

The Chron has published a development heat map for Houston, and it's what you'd expect...

http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/files/2014/07/JLL-MAP-600x544.jpg

West and north side dominate office construction, population (http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2014/07/west-and-north-side-dominate-office-construction-population/)

[Dariusb]

Wells, this is 7200 Main. Was waiting for someone on HAIF to come along and confirm whether it's an official project or not. HOK has it listed as an ongoing project.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3847/14611875165_41565a1311_b.jpg

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2930/14425487747_c24415f24e_b.jpg

http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/30665-mixed-use-development-at-7200-main/
How tall will this sucker be? Looks spectacular!

[rellott]

I'm sorry, I'm probably a minority here, but I feel the 7200 Main signature tower is what Chevron should have done. I was really hoping for another signature tower downtown and thought Chevron would deliver. Instead I'm disappointed. Just my opinion yall! Don't want to start a heated debate.

[Monarch]

I'm sorry, I'm probably a minority here, but I feel the 7200 Main signature tower is what Chevron should have done. I was really hoping for another signature tower downtown and thought Chevron would deliver. Instead I'm disappointed. Just my opinion yall! Don't want to start a heated debate.

no problem rellott, your opinions are most welcome. in reference to Chevron, i really do not think that we have viewed all of their prospective renderings thus far.

i suspect that their most current renderings illustrated.. are speculative. just my opinion..

[Clev]

I agree with you. This tower is beautiful and I think it would look great in Chevron's downtown location. I have nothing against Chevron's current design, but this would really transform downtown's skyline.

[toxteth o'grady]

Speaking of things that make you go "meh", there's a new plan to tear down the Dome and rebuild the walls. You think I'm joking?

$66M plan would replace dome with green space (http://www.chron.com/news/politics/houston/article/Rodeo-Texans-have-66M-plan-to-demolish-dome-5613159.php#photo-6581205)

http://ww2.hdnux.com/photos/31/06/57/6581205/4/622x350.jpg

http://ww4.hdnux.com/photos/31/06/56/6581175/4/622x350.jpg

[toxteth o'grady]

Regency Centers proposes to buy AmREIT, which will have an impact on how Uptown Park redevelops.

AmREIT considers buyout offer (http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2014/07/amreit-considers-buyout-offer/)

As of this morning, AmREIT says they're not interested.

[Monarch]

Speaking of things that make you go "meh", there's a new plan to tear down the Dome and rebuild the walls. You think I'm joking?

$66M plan would replace dome with green space (http://www.chron.com/news/politics/houston/article/Rodeo-Texans-have-66M-plan-to-demolish-dome-5613159.php#photo-6581205)

http://ww2.hdnux.com/photos/31/06/57/6581205/4/622x350.jpg

http://ww4.hdnux.com/photos/31/06/56/6581175/4/622x350.jpg

i have been trying in earnest to figure out a way to respond to these new astrodome revelations. somehow, i just cannot adequately respond. maybe, at some point, i shall need to reference more updated concepts.... i just do not know...

[toxteth o'grady]

Millennium II just got a major new tenant - National Oilwell Varco. They're taking the whole building.

NOV is consolidating into a new office building (http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/drilling-down/2014/07/nov-is-consolidating-into-anew-office-building.html)

Incidentally, this building is not in any of the databases though it began construction back in February.

http://ww2.hdnux.com/photos/26/23/14/5845805/5/784x2048.jpg

[econik]

Millennium II just got a major new tenant - National Oilwell Varco. They're taking the whole building.

NOV is consolidating into a new office building (http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/drilling-down/2014/07/nov-is-consolidating-into-anew-office-building.html)

Incidentally, this building is not in any of the databases though it began construction back in February.

http://ww2.hdnux.com/photos/26/23/14/5845805/5/784x2048.jpg

I wonder where they got the idea to do the building in the shape of a rectangle? Its brilliant. And the blue glass facade must have taken them months to come up with.

[Urbannizer]

The Sovereign

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/10502165_701283303277147_6155406768300123989_n.jpg

[Urbannizer]

No Reason to Stop Building - Real Estate Bisnow (HOU) (http://www.bisnow.com/commercial-real-estate/houston/2221-no-reason-to-stop-building/)

Bruce Merwin, who just joined Thompson & Knight as a partner, predicts Houston will start to look more like NYC—he's got lots of high-rise condos in his pipeline, and he's seeing proposals for vertical mixed-use with residential over hotel over retail. (He thinks those'll pop up in the Galleria and Downtown soon.)

[Urbannizer]

1111 Travis: by mlyoung83 on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2895/14427997140_93e31de69d_h.jpg

[toxteth o'grady]

That building is one of the best-kept secrets in Downtown. You can't see the cranes from the freeway.

[toxteth o'grady]

I wonder where they got the idea to do the building in the shape of a rectangle? Its brilliant. And the blue glass facade must have taken them months to come up with.

Yeah. Pretty soon, they're going to come up with something really daring - like wrapping five floors of apartments around a garage. :yuck:

[LosAngelesDreamin]

How tall will this sucker be? Looks spectacular!

Looks almost exactly like the Salesforce Tower in San Francisco.. except i think this one has a better facade design.

[LosAngelesDreamin]

Wells, this is 7200 Main. Was waiting for someone on HAIF to come along and confirm whether it's an official project or not. HOK has it listed as an ongoing project.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3847/14611875165_41565a1311_b.jpg

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2930/14425487747_c24415f24e_b.jpg

http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/30665-mixed-use-development-at-7200-main/

oops, meant to reply to this post... its pretty :)

[llamaorama]

If that actually happens...it looks like an incredible project!

Especially in it's proposed location. A building like that could go up in Uptown or Downtown and it wouldn't be as noticeable but this thing would really help anchor the general TMC-DT main street/red Line corridor.

[DBGHouston]

If that actually happens...it looks like an incredible project!

Especially in it's proposed location. A building like that could go up in Uptown or Downtown and it wouldn't be as noticeable but this thing would really help anchor the general TMC-DT main street/red Line corridor.

I agree. Like the "Transco Tower" (if you prefer "Williams Tower") is to Uptown/Galleria, this would function as a landmark for the Med Center -- sorely needed!

[Urbannizer]

The Perennial: Minor design changes made.

http://trccp.com/images/slide2perennial.jpg

http://trccp.com/images/properties/perennialLB.jpg

http://trccp.com/images/properties/2100postoakLB.jpg

[Urbannizer]

That building is one of the best-kept secrets in Downtown. You can't see the cranes from the freeway.

You can see one of the cranes coming in from I-45 S, and the building is being construction in the center of downtown.

[arsalanrush]

Crane going up today at the old Texaco bldg. Wondering if this is for the new tower. Didn't think that was to happen till after the restoration in progress is complete. Big crane! San Jacinto blocked off.

[toxteth o'grady]

You can see one of the cranes coming in from I-45 S, and the building is being construction in the center of downtown.

I think because it's in the center of a cluster of highrises, it can only be seen from certain directions. Ah, well.

As for the tweaking of the Perennial, I sense that the architects start out with bold plans, then chicken out and build something more pedestrian. The rumored elimination of the twist in the Hermann helix highrise was the first hint. :koko:

[texanuh]

From my knowledge phase one has a parking garage, so I guess that is what the crane is for.

[arsalanrush]

I suppose it could be needed as they progress with phase underway, but it's for more than a garage as it's many stories taller than both buildings. The old building on main being rehabed and converted to a Marriott required no such crane, so I'mcurious. They're finishing up today. The planned building is attractive. So much going on in immediate blocks, maybe they sped up schedule. Though parking not yet banned, the block across, the Houston Center addition, now has promotional banners posted on fence surrounding!

[cloud713]

I suppose it could be needed as they progress with phase underway, but it's for more than a garage as it's many stories taller than both buildings. The old building on main being rehabed and converted to a Marriott required no such crane, so I'mcurious. They're finishing up today. The planned building is attractive. So much going on in immediate blocks, maybe they sped up schedule. Though parking not yet banned, the block across, the Houston Center addition, now has promotional banners posted on fence surrounding!

the crane has to be taller than the other Texaco Buildings so it can pivot/rotate around without hitting the tops of any of the buildings. pretty sure its just the garage/podium/retail (unfortunately)

[toxteth o'grady]

BisNow added a brief note in today's newsletter:

"Richland Cos is planning a new mixed-use HQ for itself, and it’s bringing in major star power. Here are Richland execs Suzanne Klein and Edna Meyer-Nelson with world-renowned architect Zaha Hadid (sitting) and designer Vladimir Kagan discussing the building plans in Miami recently. (She's the architect of the distinctive stadium for the 2022 World Cup.) She's also the first female and the first Muslim architect to win the Pritzker Architecture Prize (equivalent of the Nobel Prize), and has been named one of the most world’s most powerful women by Forbes and one of our most influential thinkers by Time."

No word on how big this property will be.

[TowerSpotter]

BisNow added a brief note in today's newsletter:

"Richland Cos is planning a new mixed-use HQ for itself, and it’s bringing in major star power. Here are Richland execs Suzanne Klein and Edna Meyer-Nelson with world-renowned architect Zaha Hadid (sitting) and designer Vladimir Kagan discussing the building plans in Miami recently. (She's the architect of the distinctive stadium for the 2022 World Cup.) She's also the first female and the first Muslim architect to win the Pritzker Architecture Prize (equivalent of the Nobel Prize), and has been named one of the most world’s most powerful women by Forbes and one of our most influential thinkers by Time."

No word on how big this property will be.

Wow interesting to see a rendering to this! Zaha Hadid does some crazy looking stuff, which is great. Also wondering how tall this might be...

[shakman]

Wow interesting to see a rendering to this! Zaha Hadid does some crazy looking stuff, which is great. Also wondering how tall this might be...

Where will this be located?

[TowerSpotter]

No idea this is the first we've heard about it.

[toxteth o'grady]

I'm just hoping we're not getting excited about 30k sf.

[Urbannizer]

http://ww1.hdnux.com/photos/31/12/12/6595216/9/784x2048.jpg

Record size residential project set to rise downtown

A developer plans to break ground in just a few weeks on perhaps the largest residential tower ever built in downtown Houston, a project symbolic of this city's healthy economy and downtown's emergence as a suddenly sought-after place to call home.

The Texas-size tower is set to rise 40 stories and house 463 apartments built to near-condominium standards, the developers said Monday.

"It's big," said Jack Lee, president of Oakmont Group, which is managing the construction. "It's bigger than any other downtown rental property we know of."

The project, to be called Market Square Tower, will be built just off Market Square Park on the southern half of the block bounded by Preston, Louisiana, Milam and Congress.

Units will range from a 550-square-foot efficiency to a three-bedroom, three-bath apartment with around 1,950 square feet. Rents will range from around $1,700 to $8,800 per month.

Full article: http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/real-estate/article/Record-size-residential-project-set-to-rise-5621007.php?cmpid=btfpm

[JoninATX]

With this and 6 Center Houston breaking ground soon, downtown Houston is going to be crane central here in the next few months.

[Clev]

It looks like a great building that will add a lot of residents Downtown. It'll look great in the Market Square area.

[toxteth o'grady]

...in just a few weeks...

Such a tease. Could be a couple of months out.

As is the Hines Market Square tower, says the HBJ.

Huge downtown apartment tower to break ground soon (http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/morning_call/2014/07/huge-downtown-apartment-tower-to-break-ground-soon.html)

[toxteth o'grady]

With this and 6 Center Houston breaking ground soon, downtown Houston is going to be crane central here in the next few months.

Don't forget the other 38-story block near the Convention Center. And we still don't know about the Texaco addition.

[Urbannizer]

Don't forget the other 38-story block near the Convention Center. And we still don't know about the Texaco addition.

There's also Marquette Place (Block 52), which breaks ground late August/Early September. Here's a new rendering for it:

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3914/14656834762_0c0c1dc9e9_b.jpg

A few other high-rise and mid-rise buildings were missed as well.

[JoninATX]

Don't forget the other 38-story block near the Convention Center. And we still don't know about the Texaco addition.

Hines Market Square. How could I forgotten. :D

[ktp7]

Wow, Downtown is on fire. Hotel Alessandra should be starting soon as well.

[toxteth o'grady]

And no word on the two Camden towers.

[shakman]

How can we dare to forget 609 Main? Too much to remember is a great thing for Downtown. :cheers:

[Urbannizer]

There's a new high-rise on the boards for Montrose, Hines is the developer.

http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/30686-hines-planning-new-high-rise-for-montrose/

[N90]

Wells, this is 7200 Main. Was waiting for someone on HAIF to come along and confirm whether it's an official project or not. HOK has it listed as an ongoing project.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3847/14611875165_41565a1311_b.jpg

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2930/14425487747_c24415f24e_b.jpg

http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/30665-mixed-use-development-at-7200-main/
What the

[c4smok]

Drove across town today, dunno if I have ever seen so many high-rise construction cranes.. Stopped by El Tiempo had some good food.. Wish I would have taken some pictures =X

Its just awesome seeing all these projects getting green lights.

7200 would be a shocker if it got built even near that rendering.

[toxteth o'grady]

I was unaware Hines was even involved in getting the Amegy tower and the Hilcorp tower built. Their ideas tend to gestate for a long time, which I guess means they are out looking for money or tenants before they make formal announcements. And weren't they supposed to be involved in a building on Waugh Drive?

Urbannizer's map:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7304/12851367364_2645d1a24a_b.jpg

[Monarch]

should many of these prospective concepts / projects.. reach completion in time as per forthcoming superbowl.. i shall strongly predict houston becoming a new tourist attraction.

this shall be due to the new "world class" aura as per our fair city. there shall be no looking back!
http://www.clipartbest.com/cliparts/9cp/ere/9cpereoxi.jpeg

[TowerSpotter]

I was unaware Hines was even involved in getting the Amegy tower and the Hilcorp tower built. Their ideas tend to gestate for a long time, which I guess means they are out looking for money or tenants before they make formal announcements. And weren't they supposed to be involved in a building on Waugh Drive?

Urbannizer's map:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7304/12851367364_2645d1a24a_b.jpg

I believe your thinking of 100 Waugh, which is a joint venture between Hines and Midway Companies. (Highrise residential, premiere hotel, and a 600,000 sf office tower)

[toxteth o'grady]

As already stated that's the old rendering. This is the new one.

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2934/14068855717_3de8a7de67_b.jpg

Swamplot is citing an August start date for this one. Ten floors, including garage. The demolition must be just about done.

[KevinFromTexas]

This is saying it would be the tallest residential building in downtown. That would make it at least 502 feet tall since One Park Place is 501 feet. This also says it'll break ground next month.

http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/real-estate/article/Record-size-residential-project-set-to-rise-5621007.php?t=ff62df6108b05374ef#/1

Record size residential project set to rise downtown
40-story high-rise to be the giant of rental property near Market Square

By Nancy Sarnoff

July 14, 2014 | Updated: July 15, 2014 9:31am

A developer plans to break ground next month on what will be downtown's tallest residential tower, a project symbolic of this city's healthy economy and downtown's growing emergence as a place to call home.

The Texas-sized tower is set to rise 40 stories and house 463 apartments built to almost-condominium standards, the developers said Monday.

[Clev]

Thanks for sharing that article, Kevin. It'll be interesting to see how they incorporate the existing garage into the building.

[AviationGuy]

Swamplot is citing an August start date for this one. Ten floors, including garage. The demolition must be just about done.

I like the colors on this building (can't recall what street it's on, though).

[Urbannizer]

Updates c/o Triton

Sunset Coffee Building

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2895/14639876255_f3b0d9c502_b.jpg

500 Crawford

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3892/14453285888_d866861246_b.jpg

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2931/14637715684_ee799b4be9_b.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5486/14637717424_1c40a2b8f2_b.jpg

Texaco Building Reno

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5540/14639889295_42ce654ca5_b.jpg

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2920/14453291858_77d9ff6ee8_b.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5157/14637735184_f0b7e5ef5f_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3843/14616916876_8284bbf45e_b.jpg

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2895/14636655871_e72d4d5e4b_b.jpg

Alexan Heights

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2938/14461707668_db1a156058_b.jpg

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2928/14648320005_3408ac1f99_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3904/14668230223_d7c9efbb57_b.jpg

Jeferrson Heights

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3902/14474866789_f970e33670_b.jpg

The Millennium Kirby: Pic by russell.hancock on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3895/14476433609_c60e5bbab7_b.jpg

Broadstone Midtown: Pic from 3800 Main Page

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10414541_305198799660623_9047816731190221375_n.jpg?oh=ca9f63179a941bca512226c7ebe112b4&oe=544E5F49&__gda__=1414747939_e75313246e1fee156dc5f31090348475

[toxteth o'grady]

Pearland gets another MOB...

Memorial Hermann Pearland adds second medical office building (http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2014/07/memorial-hermann-pearland-adds-second-medical-office-building/)

http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/files/2014/07/HCPRendering.jpg

[toxteth o'grady]

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3902/14474866789_f970e33670_b.jpg

Now, THAT'S a Swamp Lot! :notacrook:

[Urbannizer]

Here's another rendering for Chelsea-Montrose:

http://www.streetlightsres.com/images/projects/chelsea-montrose/chelsea-montrose-lg.jpg

http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?p=6656280#post6656280

[mfastx]

Is HAIF down for anyone else?

[TowerSpotter]

Is HAIF down for anyone else?

Sure is, website domain expired

[cloud713]

I was wondering about HAIF as well. So what does that mean?

[TowerSpotter]

I was wondering about HAIF as well. So what does that mean?

Just needs to be renewed is all, but its back now!

[toxteth o'grady]

Little tidbit from BisNow about the Market Square residential tower:

"What’ll really set Market Square Tower apart is its amenity package. (Philip tells us the team debated what worked best for Houston and basically decided to just do it all, or as we call it "the Zsa Zsa Gabor Method.") If being next to Market Square Park and Buffalo Bayou Park isn't enough for residents, it'll have two floors of amenities, including an indoor basketball court, virtual golf simulator, and spa. It'll also have two pool decks, including a rooftop one 500 feet above the street. Terrifyingly, the glass-encased pool will cantilever out beyond the face of the building. At the base will be 22k SF of street-level retail leased by Shelby, Estus & Co’s Tom Estus."

So the question about height has been answered - as has the question about the pool (would you swim in a glass-bottom pool that looks 500 feet down to the street? Hope this thing doesn't spring a leak!) :titanic:

[Urbannizer]

Here's another rendering of the tower:

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2910/14483651189_6fea938120_b.jpg

And fencing now around the site, c/o Triton

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3858/14686517943_89bb2d9821_b.jpg

[weatherguru18]

Just needs to be renewed is all, but its back now!

HAIF is still down for me.

[TowerSpotter]

HAIF is still down for me.

Clear your history and cookies, its back for a lot of us.

[glowrock]

Still down for me as well. :( Looks like HAIF didn't pay attention to keeping their houstonarchitecture.com domain current. With our luck some porn site already bought the domain out from under them! Hahaha

Aaron (Glowrock)

[toxteth o'grady]

The official word is "under construction".:brickwall:

[toxteth o'grady]

Also under construction is Exxon Mobil; latest aerial on Swamplot:

http://swamplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/exxonmobil-campus-aerial-front.jpg

[TowerSpotter]

Still down for me as well. :( Looks like HAIF didn't pay attention to keeping their houstonarchitecture.com domain current. With our luck some porn site already bought the domain out from under them! Hahaha

Aaron (Glowrock)

Lol, I was confused when I saw that come up instead of haif.

[c4smok]

checked houstonarchitecture.com" whois.. they still own it.

Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2014-07-13T18:37:06+0
They have like 15 days to renew without paying redemption fee.. redemption period is most of the time 60 days.

From the register..

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[natenate]

I'm loving all these residential towers, but i'm still waiting on one of these.


http://www.jhjackson.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/austonian1.jpg

[Monarch]

yes, i concur natenate! however, i am still awaiting some of these...
http://filmatography.com/wp-content/Cimy_User_Extra_Fields/Ritz%20Carlton%20Dubai/ritz-carlton-logo-218.png http://www.chicagofbc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/W_Hotels-logo.gif http://dubai.epicexpo.com/media/1309/the_address_logo.gif http://www.directhotelsupplies.com/images/logo-kemp.jpg

[JManc]

HAIF still there. Refresh your cookies

[glowrock]

HAIF still there. Refresh your cookies

Cleared cookies, both home and work computers. Used IE, chrome, firefox. Still down on my end. What the hell is going on here?