HOUSTON | Regent Square High-Rise | FT | 45 FLOORS

[HOUSTONIAN57]

Old rendering 1 Tower.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g120/mbholleman/rs-view4.jpg

New Rendering 4 towers
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g120/mbholleman/rs-view1.jpg

From Houston Business Journal.

The 24-acre Regent Square project stands out from the mixed-use crowd because GID Urban Development Group says the company is now on track to break ground in the second quarter of 2009, following more than a year-long delay.

The project is slated for an area bounded by Allen Parkway, West Clay, Rosine and Tirrell. GID, a division of The General Investment & Development Cos. of Boston, has owned the site formerly occupied by the Allen House Apartments for 20 years.

Plans call for 225,000 square feet of retail space, 150,000 square feet of office space and 635 apartments on the site, with an opening date in late 2011.


From Swamplot

The first building on the south side of W. Dallas as you come east on W. Dallas will be a 22 story condo tower (the tower in the lower right corner on the 2nd rendering). Second, the building on the SE corner of Allen Parkway and Tirrell will also be condos,however, they are planning on building the W. Dallas tower first and then the one on Tirrell when market conditions are right, so it (the Allen Pky & Tirrell tower) is not part of phase one.

The building at the SW corner of Dunlavy & Allen Pkwy will be an office building and have some sort of LEED certification (as will the condos, but not the apartment buildings). The whole complex has some sort of LEED rating for being mixed-use.


Not much info on the towers but, the tower in the lower left corner will be 11 stories, office use and part of phase one.


More info here:http://www.cbre.com/USA/US/TX/Houston+Galleria/property/regentsquare.htm?pageid=0

:frog:

[photoLith]

This is my favorite proposal, I emailed them a while back and they said they will start construction whenever they get 30% of the leasing sold.

[Thymant]

Do you know what the height of some of these buildings are?

[HOUSTONIAN57]

Do you know what the height of some of these buildings are?

Nope, nothing as of yet. I guess they'll go more in detail when (IF) constrction starts.

[photoLith]

Some of the tallest seem to be about 300 ft tall maybe.

[Thymant]

I really like the whole concept of this proposal. It looks very nice and it seem as if this one will be able to get built. :righton:

[Thymant]

Another Image:

http://swamplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/regent-sq-aerial-allen.jpg

[Urbannizer]

I really like the whole concept of this proposal. It looks very nice and it seem as if this one will be able to get built. :righton:


This is not a proposal. It was already approved by the city and 'Phase I' is suppose to start the 2Q of this year.

[photoLith]

Man! I love this project, Houston deserves a high quality development like this finally.

[Thymant]

Thats great news!

[Thymant]

This is not a proposal. It was already approved by the city and 'Phase I' is suppose to start the 2Q of this year.

Thats great news!

[Complex01]

Yes i hope it gets started soon. I really likes it...

:tup:

[Urbannizer]

From Swamplot...

What’s inside that special $10 million life-support package for the Regent Square development City Council is considering?

The reimbursements proposed for Regent Square would be administered through the expansion of the Memorial Heights Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone. Under a TIRZ, property tax revenues generated within the boundaries are frozen at a specified level. As development occurs and property values rise, tax revenue above that level, known as the increment, is funneled back into the zone to pay for infrastructure and capital improvements to help attract further development.

Under the plan before council today, part of the increment will be given back to the specific developer rather than the redevelopment authority that operates the TIRZ.


* * *

To be eligible for the money, the development company must begin making public improvements to underground utilities and streetscapes by Oct. 1, begin work on the private aspects of the development by Oct. 1, 2010, and provide 150 free parking spaces, [Public Works & Engineering director Andy] Icken said. GID Urban, which declined comment through a spokeswoman, also agreed to make investments in College Memorial Park Cemetery, a historically African-American cemetery near the adjacent Fourth Ward neighborhood, Icken said.

He added that Mayor Bill White has expressed interest in making similar arrangements with other large developments.

One of those similar arrangements was made a few years ago with Houston Pavilions.

Unnamed “city officials” tell the Chronicle’s Bradley Olson that GID Urban Development Group was about to put the entire project “on hold indefinitely.”

[photoLith]

Well, at least it still has some steam behind it. I really hope this baby gets built, I am pretty sure it will, but then again, a lot of projects that I have been pretty sure about have fallen through the cracks as of late.

[ue]

Looks like a nice set of towers from the renderings.

[pyropius]

Needs some green on those roofs. It would improve the views from the towers.

[Urbannizer]

Some great news! :D

City OKs deal to boost $850 million development

The city moved forward on Wednesday with a plan to boost an $850 million mixed-use development with about $10 million ($17 million) in incentives, the first in a line of possible deals with major projects in which Mayor Bill White’s administration says investment will be needed.

The program, approved unanimously by City Council, will reimburse the developer of Regent Square — a 4-million-square-foot community that will abut Allen Parkway near Dunlavy and Dallas — for public improvements the developer has agreed to make to public roadways, sidewalks and streetscapes. The money will come from tax revenue generated by the development and will be paid through the Memorial Heights Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, or TIRZ.

In exchange, Boston-based GID Urban Development Group, which had been on the brink of putting the project on hold indefinitely, has agreed to begin work on the public improvements by Oct. 1, and initiate the private aspects of the property by Oct. 1, 2010. It also will provide 150 free parking spaces and rehabilitate a nearby historically black cemetery.

White said he generally has shied away from such public-private development efforts, but would continue to review opportunities on a case-by-case basis for distressed properties, such as Sharpstown Mall and for other major projects already in the works that have been delayed or canceled amid the national economic crisis.

In this case, the overriding question was whether the city would get the same benefits without the reimbursement, White said, adding that he did not believe it would.

“I would say that this is an unusual project in its scale and scope to be started in a big urban city today when real estate markets are seizing up,” he said.

Critics contend that the economic development effort is an artificial benefit to the economy, one that creates winners and losers in the marketplace.

“If these projects are stalling and developers are saying they’re not going to execute them, well, that’s the market and the market has slowed down,” said Greg LeRoy, executive director of GoodJobsFirst, a national watchdog of public economic subsidies. LeRoy said the city could do further harm to the local real estate market by helping add capacity when there is less demand, or creating more commercial space when rents already are growing soft.

White defended the need for investment in certain communities, but said he was sensitive to the market critique and had made an effort during his tenure as mayor to make sure development incentives were rare in Houston. He said his administration has gained a reputation for stinginess in this regard, a claim several developers confirmed.

The mayor made note of a number of properties to which he hopes to attract developers, including in the Leland Woods TIRZ near Homestead Road and East Little York, the Near Northside TIRZ immediately north of downtown Houston, and in the Fifth Ward TIRZ. Other potential incentive packages may not be administered through a TIRZ, he added.

Under a TIRZ, property tax revenues generated within the boundaries are frozen at a specified level. As development occurs and property values rise, tax revenue above that level, known as the increment, is funneled back into the zone to pay for infrastructure and capital improvements to help attract further development.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/6365125.html

[Saddle Man]

Woohoo!

[Wattleigh]

NA Berkowitz has posted several photos of the physical model in the leasing center on their website (http://www.naberkowitz.com/leasingcenter.shtml). Here are a few different vantage points.

Looking West along W. Dallas
http://www.naberkowitz.com/p7hg_img_2/fullsize/regent_square_2_fs.jpg

W. Clay at Woodhead
http://www.naberkowitz.com/p7hg_img_2/fullsize/regent_square_3_fs.jpg

Looking East along W. Dallas
http://www.naberkowitz.com/p7hg_img_2/fullsize/regent_square_4_fs.jpg

W. Dallas at Dunlavy, overlooking Spa Building & Regent Park
http://www.naberkowitz.com/p7hg_img_2/fullsize/regent_square_5_fs.jpg

Looking south across Allen Parkway between Dunlavy & Tirrell
http://www.naberkowitz.com/p7hg_img_2/fullsize/regent_square_march_2009_fs.jpg

Looking Toward Regent Park from the south
http://www.naberkowitz.com/p7hg_img_2/fullsize/reget_square_6_fs.jpg

[TXLove]

^^^ Looks real nice!

[Complex01]

Nice. But where are the condo towers? I didnt see any...

:shrug:

[Thymant]

What do you mean?

[Urbannizer]

What do you mean?

He's asking why there are'nt any towers in the model.

Nice. But where are the condo towers? I didnt see any...

:shrug:


Maybe they made the model before they redesigned Regent Square and/or the towers are not part of Phase I.

The tallest tower is 28 stories.

UNITED STATES

Highly-anticipated designs for a 28-storey residential tower in Houston have finally been revealed. The Regent Square tower will include 150 condominiums, a 1,400 square metre amenity deck and 930 square metres of indoor amenity areas. The design features floor-to-ceiling windows and expansive views of downtown Houston. The development is part of a broader plan to transform the area to a vibrant urban community and promote a mixed-use neighbourhood.

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/article/Global-round-up/473808.aspx

[Wattleigh]

I also wrote this on HAIF, but to keep this thread up to date...

The leasing center will formally open within 3-4 weeks. They're still finishing up a few things, but from what I've seen thus far, it's quite nice. Not jammed with clutter nor is it closed in. Nice and open, with renderings and the model. Now for a bit of extra info on that model...

Each of the residential towers is in the model, though since no specific design has been picked, they're represented by opaque plastic forms which are in the general shape of what I'm guessing the developers intend the towers to look like. There are a few renderings of a glassy, curvy highrise of about 25-30 floors which are partially visible on some printed material on display and in a video that plays in the center.

I was a bit pressed for time, but I intend on picking up some of the printed materials when the place formally opens.

[Complex01]

I saw what you wrote. Thats kewl you went down there. Plus the news is even better. Very Kewl...

:tup:

[photoLith]

Wow cool, it really seems as though this thing is going through with! I sure hope so.

Did you guys know there is a Regents Square being developed in Kingwood in north Houston? Its a pretty sweet development, of course, not at all on the scale of this one. But believe it or not, in sprawly Kinghood they are building a nice new development that is very much to the style of new urbanism and I love it. Once completed Kingwood will have an area that actually seems urban within it. I dont know of its the same developers, but the style of buildings would elude to this.

[NThomas]

^^^ :D looks good!

[Urbannizer]

I also wrote this on HAIF, but to keep this thread up to date...

The leasing center will formally open within 3-4 weeks. They're still finishing up a few things, but from what I've seen thus far, it's quite nice. Not jammed with clutter nor is it closed in. Nice and open, with renderings and the model. Now for a bit of extra info on that model...

Each of the residential towers is in the model, though since no specific design has been picked, they're represented by opaque plastic forms which are in the general shape of what I'm guessing the developers intend the towers to look like. There are a few renderings of a glassy, curvy highrise of about 25-30 floors which are partially visible on some printed material on display and in a video that plays in the center.

I was a bit pressed for time, but I intend on picking up some of the printed materials when the place formally opens.


Oh yeahhh, :banana:


New detailed renderings of the 28-story residential tower. :D

West View
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm99/YahTrickYah57/39874_7186769213RS-Condo-view-3-her.jpg

Southwest View
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm99/YahTrickYah57/39874_7190241435RS-Condo_view2.jpg

Northwest View
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm99/YahTrickYah57/39874_719375706RS-Condo_view1.jpg

http://www.handelarchitects.com/mediatedsp...are_Houston.pdf


New York City-based Handel Architects LLP has revealed its design for a new 28-story residential tower in Houston, Texas. The Regent Square tower will include 150 condominiums, a 15,000-square-foot (1,400-square-meter) amenity deck, and 10,000 square feet (930 square meters) of indoor amenity areas. LEED certification is expected.

The design combines two distinctly different halves. The eastern half features floor-to-ceiling curtain wall with views of downtown Houston. The western half introduces double-height outdoor space to each unit with expansive views towards Memorial Park. Gary Handel, AIA, is serving as partner-in-charge. The building is part of a 15-acre (six-hectare) master plan for a pedestrian-oriented neighborhood. The developer is GID Urban Development Group.

http://www.architectureweek.com/cgi-bin/wl...4/news_1-1.html (http://www.architectureweek.com/cgi-bin/wllk?http://www.archweek.com/2009/0304/news_1-1.html)

[Saddle Man]

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[Complex01]

It does look very nice. Very sleek...

:tup:

[Urbannizer]

More renderings,

Regent Square Loft
http://www.houstonarchitecture.info/haif/gallery/1237377429/med_gallery_723_64_1144.jpg

http://www.houstonarchitecture.info/haif/gallery/1237377429/med_gallery_723_64_14768.jpg

http://www.houstonarchitecture.info/haif/gallery/1237377429/med_gallery_723_64_15792.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm99/YahTrickYah57/regent-sq-loft-2.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm99/YahTrickYah57/regent-sq-loft-3.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm99/YahTrickYah57/regent-sq-loft-4.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm99/YahTrickYah57/regent-sq-loft-7.jpg

Regent Square Launch
http://www.houstonarchitecture.info/haif/gallery/1237377429/med_gallery_723_64_27010.jpg

http://www.houstonarchitecture.info/haif/gallery/1237377429/med_gallery_723_64_3527.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm99/YahTrickYah57/regent-sq-launch-5.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm99/YahTrickYah57/regent-sq-launch-3.jpg

[Complex01]

Can you imagine at how many carnes will be working at this project. Its building a mini city, it will be kewl...

[Thymant]

Wow! That Condo Tower Looks Very Nice And Elegant!:yes:

[Urbannizer]

Im falling in love with Regent Square...!

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm99/YahTrickYah57/condo-view1.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm99/YahTrickYah57/rs-view8.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm99/YahTrickYah57/RS-condo_hero1.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm99/YahTrickYah57/rs-view10_small.jpg

Link (http://www.wo-design.net/pages/tagged/residential)

[JManc]

this is probably the best proposal in houston in years. i would love to this come to fruition as per those renderings.

[photoLith]

If this project actually turns out like this than I will jizz in my pants.

[Thymant]

:previous: Ok that was a little far.

[tgannaway89]

Has construction started yet? I would love to see pictures!

[Urbannizer]

Has construction started yet? I would love to see pictures!

No. Construction is expected to start late 2010. Here are some pictures of the area though. By ChannelTwoNews on HAIF a.k.a Wattleigh on SSP.



Allen Pkwy/Dunlavy/W. Dallas/Tirrell

East View
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w208/houtosme/RegentSq/DSC01951.jpg

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w208/houtosme/RegentSq/DSC01952.jpg

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w208/houtosme/RegentSq/DSC01953.jpg

South View
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w208/houtosme/RegentSq/DSC01954.jpg

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w208/houtosme/RegentSq/DSC01955.jpg

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w208/houtosme/RegentSq/DSC01956.jpg

W. Dallas/Dunlavy/W. Clay

East View
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w208/houtosme/RegentSq/DSC01957.jpg

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w208/houtosme/RegentSq/DSC01959.jpg

Dunvaly
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w208/houtosme/RegentSq/DSC01958.jpg
C2N (http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/index.php?s=&showtopic=9534&view=findpost&p=214596)

[Urbannizer]

Developer: GID Urban Development
Architect: ?
Type: Residential, Retail
Location: 3525 W Dallas St. (Next to The Sovereign)
Construction Timeline: 2015 Start Date - ? Completion

*Now that the Sovereign is complete, GID is moving forward to the next phase of Regent Square. The plan consists of a new residential high-rise, high-end retail and an Alamo Drafthouse. Tellepsen Builders is the GC; construction should begin soon.

http://www.tellepsenbuilders.com/images/profile-images/Retail/gid-investments-big-img-1.jpg

http://www.tellepsenbuilders.com/images/profile-images/Retail/gid-investments-big-img-2.jpg

http://www.tellepsenbuilders.com/images/profile-images/Retail/gid-investments-big-img-3.jpg

http://www.tellepsenbuilders.com/images/profile-images/Retail/gid-investments-big-img-4.jpg

[chris08876]

I like. Reminds me of Boston architecture. Something about the brick, glass, and the way it intermingles that has a Northeast vibe to it.

[toxteth o'grady]

It's the West Campus graduate residences at MIT...

[Urbannizer]

Long-awaited Buffalo Bayou mixed-use moving forward (http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/morning_call/2016/05/exclusive-long-awaited-buffalo-bayou-mixed-use.html?ana=e_hstn_rdup&s=newsletter&ed=2016-05-19&u=zTa%2FlU9LAcQU28BnlJZR0w04914fc9&t=1463666076&j=73340052)

The second phase of Regent Square, a highly-anticipated mixed-use project just south of Allen Parkway that's been delayed for years, is finally moving forward.

Building permits should be secured by the third quarter or end of the year, a source with Houston's Morris Architects, one of the architects on the project, told the Houston Business Journal. Boston-based General Investment & Development Cos. is the developer of Regent Square. GID has already progressed through the design portion, the source said. Harvey Builders is the general contractor.

https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7177/27114398745_7f55dcea07_b.jpg

[Urbannizer]

http://regentsquarehouston.com/wp-content/uploads/GID_RegentSq_Bro_US_A4.pdf

Phase 2, a 40 story residential tower with 260 apartments, adjacent to The Sovereign, will begin construction soon.

[TexasBoi]

Seems like 40 is the magic number when it comes to residential high rises in Houston. Wonder if they will build any taller.

[hotwheels]

Next Phase of Massive Regent Square Project Moving Forward
(http://skyrisecities.com/news/2016/08/next-phase-massive-regent-square-project-moving-forward)
large-scale redevelopment projects are taking root in cities across the United States, as millennials abandon the thought of automobile-oriented suburban living and embrace urban conveniences instead. The phenomena is what's partially driving GID Development Group's Regent Square project, a multi-phase city-building intervention that will form the new town centre within the Inner Loop of Houston.

[Urbannizer]

Building permits issued to the GC (http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/9534-regent-square-allen-parkway-at-dunlavy/?do=findComment&comment=541810).

[Urbannizer]

Developer's updated website mentions the tower at 45-stories

http://www.gid.com/team/emil-hoogendoorn/

In his role as Assistant Vice President of GID Development Group, Mr. Hoogendoorn is responsible for Regent Square (Houston, TX); $1.5 billion, 24 acre mixed-use development consisting of 5 million gross square feet, 1,800 apartments and condos, 250,000 sf of office, 400,000 sf of retail, 4,200 parking spaces, and new public spaces. Of the overall Regent Square development Mr. Hoogendoorn is now overseeing phases that include two luxury residential towers, 45 and 30 stories high totaling approximately 450 units, as well as two phases of multi-story mixed use residential with approximately 350 units and 165,000 square feet of retail.