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KevinFromTexas Dec 13, 2014 4:53 AM
http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/bl...ts-in-our.html
Quote:
See Texas' boldest construction projects in our inaugural Super Structures publication
Dec 12, 2014, 2:35pm CST

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trofirhen Dec 14, 2014 8:55 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by vjhe (Post 6834988)
This is so very true. I was just telling a friend in describing Houston and Dallas that if both cities had to present flower pots, Houston's would be a square concrete grey box while Dallas' would be a box that has been painted with colorful etchings with a spotlight attached.:yes: That is the biggest difference in the cities imo. There is nothing wrong with being conservative, however Houston is conservative to a fault.
I'm from Vancouver, and although built smaller than Houston, still has a lot of buildings.
We're considered conservative (often to a fault) but pictures I have seen of Houston dynamize me.
I'd love to see it! (Dallas, too, in all honesty);)

toxteth o'grady Dec 15, 2014 4:37 AM
HSPVA groundbreaking was today. I got a couple of pics, not the greatest...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.n...10056258_o.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...54b9d385d88827

JoninATX Dec 15, 2014 5:58 AM
Great shots toxteth o'grady! Now it's one less parking lot in downtown Houston. :)

Urbannizer Dec 16, 2014 1:49 AM
Sunrise Montrose: 8-stories; 240 units w/ retail. Construction begins July 2015.

http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/h...nits-w-retail/

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7503/...44700f12_b.jpg

toxteth o'grady Dec 16, 2014 2:56 AM
Sunrise? As in senior living facility? That's the first time I've ever heard of one of those having ground floor retail.

Dariusb Dec 16, 2014 5:33 AM
^I guess there's a first time for everything :)

Urbannizer Dec 16, 2014 6:06 AM
Full Article: http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news...ce-5959195.php

Quote:
Originally Posted by Houston Chronicle
Parker wants council to vote on fate of justice complex

A new Houston police headquarters and courthouse complex, discussed for decades, could reach a key turning point this week as Mayor Annise Parker seeks to force City Council members to choose between repairing the city's existing facilities or tackling an enormous project to construct new buildings - a move that could trigger a tax increase.

If not for the staggering expense of both the "repair" and "replace" options - from $250 million up to $1.2 billion - the choice would be simple: Few, if any, council members question that the city's criminal justice facilities are fading.

The current complex, on 18 acres just northwest of downtown, houses 1,000 Houston Police Department staff, the main municipal courthouse, a city jail and numerous other operations spread among a dozen buildings, most of them built between 1950 and 1980.

Urbannizer Dec 16, 2014 6:09 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by toxteth o'grady (Post 6845364)
Sunrise? As in senior living facility? That's the first time I've ever heard of one of those having ground floor retail.
Sunrise, as in "luxury living".

http://www.sunriseluxuryliving.com/d...ment-pipeline/

Urbannizer Dec 16, 2014 6:00 PM
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7559/...756ac8c5_b.jpg

Full Article: http://www.houstonchronicle.com/busi...5959253.php#/1

Quote:
Originally Posted by Houston Chronicle
A green site in Memorial to become luxury real estate

A vacant 14 acres along Memorial Drive - a rare sight in this affluent west Houston neighborhood - have been sold to a developer who plans to fill the property with million-dollar homes, luxury apartments and commercial space.

Midway is best known for CityCentre, the high-end shopping, residential and hotel complex near the intersection of Interstate 10 and Beltway 8.

The company's new project is about a mile away from CityCentre. While it will have a similar urban-style design, the developer says it will have a more intimate feel.

"It's more of a village scale," said Shon Link, executive vice president of development for Houston-based Midway, which recently purchased the land from Houston Methodist. "I think the personality is different."

The project, to be called Memorial Green, will complement the neighborhood, the company said.

"It's not going to be impactful in a negative way," Link said. "We're adding to the neighborhood."

The project is expected to break ground in January and be completed in summer 2016.

Monarch Dec 16, 2014 10:33 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Urbannizer (Post 6846083)
midway cos., is a consumate gem! these people know luxury...

HoustonHorns Dec 17, 2014 1:41 AM
Here is a skyline photo from mlyoung83 on haif. There are 8 cranes in the picture.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7531/...0895af33_h.jpg

http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/h...om-courthouse/

toxteth o'grady Dec 17, 2014 3:47 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Urbannizer (Post 6845569)
Unnervingly enough, the jail is catty-corner from the new HSPVA building. Not the best pairing. :runaway:

Monarch Dec 17, 2014 7:29 AM
gorgeous downtown construction illustration! however, something really needs to be done about that minute maid park roof. horrible!

Dariusb Dec 17, 2014 7:30 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by HoustonHorns (Post 6846816)
Here is a skyline photo from mlyoung83 on haif. There are 8 cranes in the picture.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7531/...0895af33_h.jpg

http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/h...om-courthouse/
The area is surely a buzz that's for sure!

JManc Dec 18, 2014 12:09 AM
I am confused. Doesn't HPD already have a recently renovated HQ downtown? Tall white building...

toxteth o'grady Dec 18, 2014 1:12 AM
The one common theme of office projects out by the Grand Parkway is low-slung office buildings with large floor plates. Here's another project, just launched by Trammell Crow.

Trammell Crow announces new west Houston office project

http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/...CC-600x360.jpg

toxteth o'grady Dec 18, 2014 1:45 AM
Two oil companies, two big leases...

Energy services companies sign big office leases in Houston

oscarinhouston Dec 18, 2014 3:49 AM
Does anyone know what going up on I-45 at Wayside? Next to the Chick-Fil-A..

rdavis4559 Dec 18, 2014 4:20 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by JManc (Post 6848323)
I am confused. Doesn't HPD already have a recently renovated HQ downtown? Tall white building...
Yes but not visible in that photo. I think you're confused though, HSPVA is not HPD.

JManc Dec 18, 2014 5:07 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by rdavis4559 (Post 6848640)
Yes but not visible in that photo. I think you're confused though, HSPVA is not HPD.
I know the difference. HVSPA is not built yet, HPD's HQ is on Travis:

http://ww3.hdnux.com/photos/14/00/32.../3/622x350.jpg

rdavis4559 Dec 18, 2014 2:24 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by JManc (Post 6848694)
I know the difference. HVSPA is not built yet, HPD's HQ is on Travis:

http://ww3.hdnux.com/photos/14/00/32.../3/622x350.jpg
Then I'm sorry but I'm confused, I'm not catching why you brought it up.

TexasPlaya Dec 18, 2014 4:18 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by JManc (Post 6848323)
I am confused. Doesn't HPD already have a recently renovated HQ downtown? Tall white building...
I think they do.... but the bulk of the action they are referring to is a facility in nw houston or perhaps I'm confused.

TexasPlaya Dec 18, 2014 4:21 PM
Love this pic of the Texaco building renovation plus a new residential tower.

http://i61.tinypic.com/2hwlbbp.jpg
posted by NATE99 on HAIF

JManc Dec 18, 2014 6:28 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by rdavis4559 (Post 6848943)
Then I'm sorry but I'm confused, I'm not catching why you brought it up.
It wasn't that difficult to follow but...HPD redid their downtown HQ not that long ago and now there are plans for a new one. Confused as to why so soon.

toxteth o'grady Dec 18, 2014 7:23 PM
So what do you think of the Alley's new fly loft?

http://ww1.hdnux.com/photos/33/61/61...10/622x350.jpg

Alley Theatre addition drawing fire for 'grain storage' like design

houston19514 Dec 18, 2014 10:22 PM
High-Rises Under Construction in Houston
 
Buildings over 200' tall under construction in Houston (I have a feeling I may have left some out):

1. 609 Main @ Texas/Downtown (756 ft)
2. One Market Square/Downtown (651 ft)
3. 2929 Weslayan/River Oaks (533 ft)
4. BHP/Uptown (477 ft)
5. Marriott Marquis/Downtown (400 ft)
6. 3400 Montrose/Montrose (400 ft)
7. Catalyst/Downtown (373 ft)
8. Belfiore/Uptown (347 ft)
9. Hilcorp Energy Tower/Downtown (346 ft)
10. SkyHouse River Oaks/River Oaks-Uptown (333 ft)
11. Astoria/Uptown (322 ft)
12. SkyHouse Houston/Downtown (320 ft)
13. The Southmore/Museum District (320 ft)
14. Noble Energy Center Two/Northwest (307 ft)
15. Millennium Tower II/Energy Corridor (293 ft)
16. Energy Center IV/Energy Corridor (293 ft)
17. The Sovereign/Montrose (280 ft)
18. Phillips 66 South Tower/Energy Corridor (274 ft)
19. Air Liquide Center I/Memorial City (267 ft)
20. The Carter/Montrose-Museum District (250 ft)
21. Phillips 66 North Tower/Energy Corridor (242 ft)
22. Energy Center V/Energy Corridor (240 ft)
23. Park Place at Buffalo Bayou/Allen Parkway (240 ft)
24. Energy Tower IV/Energy Corridor (227 ft)
25. San Felipe Place/River Oaks (223 ft)
26. One Grove Street/Upper Kirby (216 ft)
27. 1885 St. James Place/Uptown (200 ft)

rdavis4559 Dec 19, 2014 3:09 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by JManc (Post 6849254)
It wasn't that difficult to follow but...HPD redid their downtown HQ not that long ago and now there are plans for a new one. Confused as to why so soon.
I just missed the post about HPD's prior renovation. As to why so soon... Under budget? Potential cost savings? New source of funds?

Sic'EmBears Dec 19, 2014 4:34 AM
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Originally Posted by toxteth o'grady (Post 6849347)
Horribly inconsistent with the original structure.

toxteth o'grady Dec 19, 2014 6:31 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by houston19514 (Post 6849615)
Buildings over 200' tall under construction in Houston (I have a feeling I may have left some out):
The database has 38 under construction that are over 10 stories, not counting what's going up in the Woodlands. And the buildings still in the earthwork stage. By my reckoning, only New York and Miami are doing anywhere near as much in the US. This city's going to look very different in two years.:cheers:

toxteth o'grady Dec 19, 2014 4:42 PM
Despite the uncertainty over oil prices, Houston continued to add jobs in November, up 16,000 from October and 125,000 since November of last year. Total job count is now 2,955,000. And the unemployment rate is 4.5%.

Houston Sugarland Baytown

Dariusb Dec 19, 2014 10:23 PM
^That's great!

Dariusb Dec 19, 2014 10:24 PM
That's great!

toxteth o'grady Dec 20, 2014 9:35 PM
Those of us who remember the early days of HSPVA know that the trombonists practiced in the bathrooms, not the hallways.

Architects give building a playful design

"...HSPVA principal Scott Allen said the building has been designed to provide students with more places to informally perform.

"They won't be practicing and rehearsing in the hallways anymore," Allen said...."

toxteth o'grady Dec 21, 2014 12:10 AM
The ULI plan for the Dome - ziplines?

New plan for Astrodome includes indoor park, zip lines

http://ww2.hdnux.com/photos/33/64/17.../3/622x350.jpg

Monarch Dec 21, 2014 7:17 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by toxteth o'grady (Post 6851819)
i do indeed hope that this query doesn't sound silly. however, what on earth or "zip lines"? anyone...

shakman Dec 21, 2014 7:40 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Monarch (Post 6852101)
i do indeed hope that this query doesn't sound silly. however, what on earth or "zip lines"? anyone...
Zip lining is fun.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zip-line

toxteth o'grady Dec 21, 2014 5:27 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by shakman (Post 6852106)
But opinion is divided...

"South Park" I Should Have Never Gone Ziplining

Monarch Dec 21, 2014 9:18 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by shakman (Post 6852106)
much obliged shakman!

llamaorama Dec 21, 2014 9:21 PM
I'm not sure there is a public school where students who play instruments DON'T practice in the bathroom. That's what we did at my high school. Terrible acoustics though, play the right note and make the toilet seats vibrate harmonically :D

As for the dome, as cool as that zip line thing sounds it seems like a gimmick and they are really scraping the bottom of the barrel for reuse ideas.

Michi Dec 22, 2014 3:55 AM
December 21, 2014

Site of Hotel Alessandra
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8662/...cafbd13b_b.jpg

Capitol Tower
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8676/...902e606d_b.jpg

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8586/...8a2db2cd_b.jpg

HSPVA
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7525/...212728ef_b.jpg

6 Houston Center
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8632/...1ea50175_b.jpg

Texaco Building
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7519/...dd288798_b.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7493/...7780bd09_b.jpg

Catalyst
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7582/...0e8ac0e4_b.jpg

500 Crawford Street
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7514/...0b147f7f_b.jpg

Houston First
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8622/...31d6f404_b.jpg

Dariusb Dec 22, 2014 5:32 AM
^Awesome pictures Michi!

Urbannizer Dec 23, 2014 3:25 AM
KP Plaza: New Info

Hotel

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7477/...c4fee2ca_b.jpg

http://www.credgroup.com/content/hotel.html

Quote:
The hotel in KP Plaza will be a high end, full service hotel. Major brand names are available to choose from.

The market feasibility study revealed that the market is demanding a high end hotel with 250 rooms along with the proportional space for amenities.

The hotel will be managed by professional management company to offer the best possible luxury accommodation for business travelers as well as leisure customers.

Once the hotel is in operation, it will have huge impact to local economy. It will not only create a great number of job opportunities, but also high end consumers to the restaurants and other retailers in the KP Plaza.
Office/Condo

http://www.credgroup.com/images/New%20KP/OFFICE.png

http://www.credgroup.com/content/office.html

http://www.credgroup.com/content/condo.html

Quote:
High rise residential condominium is the complementary component in KP Plaza development. It will offer monthly rent to needed parties, a unique niche market in WestChase business district. The Condominium is also an upscale development that will share the amenities in the hotel.

The 120 unit condominium will be sold to public at certain time at market price. The convenience, the easy lifestyle, and the luxury feeling of living environment will certainly attract both X generation as well as some empty nesters.

The site is reserved for an A class office building of 200,000 SF. There are more than 500 parking spaces will be assigned to office building tenant in nearby garage.

The office building will not be a speculative one.

We are open to talk to potential tenant, office broker and investment fund to build a specific office building according to their needs. We are also open to office building owner who want to use the building as their office, or office building owner who want to expand their building portfolios. At last, if someone insists on using the site to design and later build their own building, the option will be considered as well.

Urbannizer Dec 23, 2014 5:13 PM
Alexan Downtown

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8679/...3ab1fb96_b.jpg

Alexan Midtown Phase II: 215 units, 5-floors

http://static.squarespace.com/static...g?format=1000w

http://static.squarespace.com/static...g?format=1000w

http://static.squarespace.com/static...g?format=1000w

Urbannizer Dec 23, 2014 5:19 PM
Midway is planning a major mixed-use development for the Allen Parkway area.

Details:
  • High-Rise Residential Tower(s)
  • High-End Hotel
  • 650,000 square feet of office space


https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2185/...bbec3d2c_b.jpg

Quote:
Originally Posted by Chron
Midway Co. to take over apartment community off Washington Corridor

An apartment community between Washington Avenue and Memorial could be redeveloped into a mixed-use project under new ownership, according to a real estate brokerage firm.

The community Archstone Memorial Heights was sold to Houston’s Midway Co. and Dallas-based investment firm The Lionstone Group, according to Atlanta-based ARA, which marketed the deal. Midway is responsible for City Centre and downtown’s Green Street.

“I expect we will see a major mixed-use development on Washington Avenue similar to the CityCentre mixed-use development,” Rotan said. “This is a great opportunity for Midway and Lionstone.”

Full Article: http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/...gton-corridor/

Monarch Dec 23, 2014 5:30 PM
simply wonderful news concerning MIDWAY COS / ALLEN PARKWAY project! this company, is definitely reshaping parts of houston into the new century...

Monarch Dec 23, 2014 10:20 PM
Merry christmas skyscraperpage!
 

Dariusb Dec 24, 2014 8:18 AM
^Same to you!

Urbannizer Dec 26, 2014 2:17 AM
More updates over the past few days from HAIF

Residences at Hardy Yards: By Triton, site prep for the first apartment building.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7568/...499cf271_b.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7490/...ae1a4986_b.jpg

MATCH: By DrLan34

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7470/...c02e90a8_b.jpg

Alexan Midtown: By Phillip_white

http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/h...1418875552.jpg

http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/h...1418875478.jpg

Menil Expansion: By Brijon_mang, Demolition work has begun for the new drawing institute.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7477/...8b552be4_b.jpg

Hermann Park Centennial GardensBy Triton

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7469/...530af93c_b.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7539/...01faec8c_b.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7516/...bd5e9019_b.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7531/...d85b53fe_b.jpg

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8589/...d7f369eb_b.jpg

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8634/...03c25a44_b.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7530/...81a79dc9_b.jpg

The Carter: By Triton

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7551/...74791066_b.jpg

Hanover Southampton: By brijon_mang

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8602/...0128bb4a_b.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7545/...5811d862_b.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7555/...afcd8dec_b.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7578/...953e6c60_b.jpg

2929 Weslayan: By brijonmang

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7540/...435ef1f4_b.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7520/...a499ffb0_b.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7548/...cc857005_b.jpg

Willowick Place: By larrydierker

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7490/...4c379255_b.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7525/...272a1e12_b.jpg

3737 Buffalo Speedway: By larrydierker

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7468/...f2203314_b.jpg

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8682/...ac3a3286_b.jpg

Kirby Grove: By larrydierker

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8576/...95377090_b.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7515/...e12d5606_b.jpg

Residential component:

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8596/...a1ac7b99_b.jpg

BHP Billiton & Astoria: By russell.hancock on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7507/...55277d98_b.jpg

Dariusb Dec 26, 2014 7:47 AM
^Sweet!


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