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brando · #**1441** Posted **Aug 26, 2016, 12:27 AM**

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Originally Posted by The ATX

Nice update. So it looks like it has ~5 more floors to go. It doesn't stand out in the skyline quite as much as I thought it would. Maybe that ~140' spire will help. But it does an excellent job of blocking the Hilton coming into Downtown from the south.

Yea it's a relatively subtle impact. It doesn't draw your eye like the JW. I wish they would tear down that senior home east of 35. It's in our view of downtown and looks like butt.

clubtokyo · #**1442** Posted **Aug 26, 2016, 12:28 AM**

I like the curved glass on the bottom part, kind of wish it would have been curved like that everywhere.

the Genral · #**1443** Posted **Aug 26, 2016, 12:49 AM**

With only 5 floors to go, it does look a little underwhelming, and I'm not sure a 145' spire will change that, but if I stop thinking about the first rendering and face the fact that we might not have gotten this at all, this is going to be a very nice add to the skyline. I like the building to the north, its kind of welcome to Texasish. Still wish we could have gotten that 50 floor count in that spot.

_Matt · #**1444** Posted **Aug 29, 2016, 10:45 PM**

Driving south on the I-35 upper deck, this stands out since it appears left of the highway. Of course this is an illusion since the highway soon turns left, but nevertheless there is an impact of widened skyline. I'll try to snap a pic when I'm not driving.

Mopacs · #**1445** Posted **Sep 7, 2016, 4:40 AM**

Here are some shots from this past Saturday, 9/3.

JACKinBeantown · #**1446** Posted **Sep 8, 2016, 4:14 PM**

Can't see them. I really want to see them.

Mopacs · #**1447** Posted **Sep 8, 2016, 4:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by JACKinBeantown

Can't see them. I really want to see them.

You might want to try viewing this page in Google Chrome (if not already). Someone mentioned that they were unable to see the photos in the Safari browser. You'll like the angles I took them at!

JACKinBeantown · #**1448** Posted **Sep 9, 2016, 1:43 AM**

I can see!

Trading Places http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086465/

The ATX · #**1449** Posted **Sep 9, 2016, 2:27 AM**

Those photos are not normal image files. It appears Google has created a way for photos hosted by a Google site to only be viewable in Chrome. At this point I'm calling it a dick move by Google.

KevinFromTexas · #**1450** Posted **Sep 9, 2016, 2:34 AM**

Yeah, I can't view them on my computer in the MS image viewer without opening them in Google, which means you couldn't do it without internet access. I also couldn't open them with a photo editing program to change the file type. Very sneaky, Google.

The ATX · #**1451** Posted **Sep 9, 2016, 2:55 AM**

Google has one-upped Yahoo and their Flickr travesty.

lzppjb · #**1452** Posted **Sep 9, 2016, 9:36 AM**

I hate Chrome. All hail, the Snipping Tool. These are Mopacs photos, obviously.

Mopacs · #**1453** Posted **Sep 9, 2016, 5:22 PM**

Sorry guys

I'll try a different photo hosting site next time, like Imgur.

tie_guy · #**1454** Posted **Sep 14, 2016, 3:54 PM**

awriiight

http://www.mystatesman.com/news/busi...an-brid/nsXkk/

LoneStarMike · #**1455** Posted **Sep 14, 2016, 4:56 PM**

The rendering shown in the American Statesman:

and a second rendering:

Both of which come from Thomas Phifer and Partners' website

http://www.thomasphifer.com/projects...r-creek-bridge

GoldenBoot · #**1456** Posted **Sep 14, 2016, 5:23 PM**

How is the bridge going to be lit (for after dark crossings)? I don't see any lighting or cool lighting effects. I would think it would have some sort of lighting - especially if it is going to cost $6MM. Man, it would be really cool to have some interesting LED lighting on that bridge.

lzppjb · #**1457** Posted **Sep 14, 2016, 8:58 PM**

It's ok looking, but $6 million for that?

clubtokyo · #**1458** Posted **Sep 14, 2016, 10:32 PM**

This thing better be super nice and have some cool lighting, 6mil seems expensive

KevinFromTexas · #**1459** Posted **Sep 15, 2016, 2:22 AM**

Well, it's not just a stand along bridge. There's plenty of engineering to do. Plus, they have to knock a hole in the wall of the convention center.

the Genral · #**1460** Posted **Sep 15, 2016, 2:58 AM**

The original budget was $2.8 million but was raised to $6 million "To ensure an authentic architectural feature"...to qoute Manchester. The design is a collaborative effort between Manchester and the Waller Creek Conservancy. By upping the design, this could certainly be a signature development for the WCC as more development takes place along the creek. The quality of this particular project could set the bar for future projects which could end up benefitting the Fairmont in the long run, making it a more desirable place to stay. The first design was very meh. The ped bridge is only going to be part of what I imagine is going to be a very beautiful stretch of the creek as it winds passed the Fairmont. Perhaps some of the budget is going towards creekbed enhancements and lighting from below and along the creek. I'm glad his pockets were at least deep enoyugh for this upgade if not for staying on course for the original tower design.
Btw, construction of the infrastructure for the walkway is already underway.