ChannelTwoNews Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 My office overlooks the site, and construction workers are out there every day. In that regard, I don't know how anyone could say the project is "stalled." I agree, and here are some photos from the ugly garage taken yesterday afternoon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelguy_73 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Move along, move along. Nothing to see here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Quite possibly. Considering location, technology, and interior and exterior structural design that's going into it, it really is going to be an awesome building.I have no doubt it is. However, I can think of several that have better views, and air-conditioned access to the Galleria is always a plus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 How is that an overreaction, Trae?It sounded like you were having a panic attack. "Please don't tell me this is true? Is it true? please don't tell me. Please". You see? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 I have no doubt it is. However, I can think of several that have better views, and air-conditioned access to the Galleria is always a plus.Williams Tower and its brethren are nice, but its technology is dated. This one is going to be tremendously more energy efficient, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totheskies Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Alas, no. I'm getting a digital camera soon, and will start back with the photosCorrect. I just bought one on Sunday. I was downtown on Sunday and Friday... Main Place is still being dug out, but Discovery Tower has already laid it's foundation. OPP is on it's 32nd story as of today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 It sounded like you were having a panic attack. "Please don't tell me this is true? Is it true? please don't tell me. Please". You see?Don't take things too seriously. This is the internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Williams Tower and its brethren are nice, but its technology is dated. This one is going to be tremendously more energy efficient, though.Not sure energy efficiency alone makes something the best office building in Texas. View, location, architecture need to be factored in, and Williams trumps this one on all those. Plus, something in me kind of likes the way buildings of the previous generation flaunted cost-efficiency and practicality in the name of design. On Williams, they actually went with a less efficient elevator system so that the building could have a slimmer profile. It's kind of like those old GTO's and Mustangs... not the best mileage, but what a car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Impossible Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Also keep in mind that a building like Williams has behind its design one of the most important figures in architecture over the last century. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelguy_73 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Williams Tower and its brethren are nice, but its technology is dated. This one is going to be tremendously more energy efficient, though.Definitely true, but I heard that Williams actually runs more efficiently today than it did when it was built. And I swear I heard Hines is looking into seeking LEED status for it, but I might be way off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 (edited) Wrong thread, did not know we had another Hines tower going up.I moved my original post there. Edited May 19, 2008 by Pumapayam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Definitely true, but I heard that Williams actually runs more efficiently today than it did when it was built. And I swear I heard Hines is looking into seeking LEED status for it, but I might be way off.LEED certification for existing buildings has more to do with operational processes than it does with physical retrofit. The bar is actually set pretty low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Not sure energy efficiency alone makes something the best office building in Texas. View, location, architecture need to be factored in, and Williams trumps this one on all those. Plus, something in me kind of likes the way buildings of the previous generation flaunted cost-efficiency and practicality in the name of design. On Williams, they actually went with a less efficient elevator system so that the building could have a slimmer profile. It's kind of like those old GTO's and Mustangs... not the best mileage, but what a car.If you say so. I like El Dorados, personally, and have often fantasized about having one gutted and souped up for regular driving...but coolness aside, I know its a bad idea. So not a good analogy.But frankly, I'd prefer the views from the middle of downtown. If you'd ever been on the upper terrace of the Neils Esperson building, you probably would, too. Williams Tower is nice to drive by at night, but I certainly wouldn't want to office there.And as far as who designed it...I really don't care. The designer is irrelevant. It is the design that matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 But frankly, I'd prefer the views from the middle of downtown. If you'd ever been on the upper terrace of the Neils Esperson building, you probably would, too. Williams Tower is nice to drive by at night, but I certainly wouldn't want to office there.For once I agree with The Niche! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 If you say so. I like El Dorados, personally, and have often fantasized about having one gutted and souped up for regular driving...but coolness aside, I know its a bad idea. So not a good analogy.But frankly, I'd prefer the views from the middle of downtown. If you'd ever been on the upper terrace of the Neils Esperson building, you probably would, too. Williams Tower is nice to drive by at night, but I certainly wouldn't want to office there.And as far as who designed it...I really don't care. The designer is irrelevant. It is the design that matters.Wow, this is a silly argument. When did I say anything about who designed it? No, I haven't been to that terrace, but I've been on the upper floors of just about every skyscraper downtown, and I know the kind of views you are talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Wow, this is a silly argument. When did I say anything about who designed it?No, but Captain Impossible did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 (edited) Well, looks like some floors will be occupied by the accounting firm KPMG as soon as its completed. They will be relocating from the Bank of America Center.While Sarnoff may think this won't create a dent in the vacancy percentage in the CBD, it proves that companies that need room to expand are jumping ship. I'm sure the remaining tenants at BoA will grow into the vacated spot within a year or so after KPMG leaves. Chron Article. Edited May 25, 2008 by ricco67 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Odd quote from the article: Architect Jon Pickard of Pickard Chilton in New Haven, Conn., said the building will have a contemporary design while keeping with the historical tradition of Main Street's classic architecture. What does that even mean? I wish that just once a reporter would call people out on this kind of marketing nonsense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Odd quote from the article:What does that even mean? I wish that just once a reporter would call people out on this kind of marketing nonsense. It means the new building will reflect the subtle style and interplay that forms the nexus of downtown Houston's architectural heritage. It will be an homage to the pioneering spirit of the city's founding fathers and respectful of its mid-century aspirations while being LEED diamond pre-certified green eco-friendly hybrid 50% CF sustainable green roof friendly. Sorry... I read a Hines brochure yesterday. I certainly wouldn't want to office there. "Verbing weirds nouns" --Calvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bach Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 It means the new building will reflect the subtle style and interplay that forms the nexus of downtown Houston's architectural heritage. It will be an homage to the pioneering spirit of the city's founding fathers and respectful of its mid-century aspirations while being LEED diamond pre-certified green eco-friendly hybrid 50% CF sustainable green roof friendly.Sorry... I read a Hines brochure yesterday.LOL -- a good chuckle to get the day started! Great humor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 It means the new building will reflect the subtle style and interplay that forms the nexus of downtown Houston's architectural heritage. It will be an homage to the pioneering spirit of the city's founding fathers and respectful of its mid-century aspirations while being LEED diamond pre-certified green eco-friendly hybrid 50% CF sustainable green roof friendly.Sorry... I read a Hines brochure yesterday. Oh yes, of course. Why didn't I see that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I wish that just once a reporter would call people out on this kind of marketing nonsense.Remember what newspaper this is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I wish that just once a reporter would call people out on this kind of marketing nonsense.You know she can't do that. Nancy knows better than to overtly burn her sources. Otherwise they'll give the next scoop to Jennifer Dawson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 KPMG Reserves 108,904 SF in 1M-SF Spec Trophy By Amy Wolff 811 Main St. HOUSTON-KPMG LLP is the first tenant to take space in the one-million-sf MainPlace. The audit and tax advisory firm will take down the top four floors, totaling 108,904 sf, of the under-construction office building in the CBD. http://www.globest.com/news/1166_1166/houston/171099-1.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Would anybody be nice enough to give us a photo update of this building? On a side note OOP is bigger than I thought it would be. I'm not sure, but it is getting way up there now. Not really sure what I was expecting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Would anybody be nice enough to give us a photo update of this building? On a side note OOP is bigger than I thought it would be. I'm not sure, but it is getting way up there now. Not really sure what I was expecting. crown included (if you can call it a crown), this building is practically 40 stories.... that is nothing to scoff at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pm91 Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 new pics! "> "> "> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Man, how deep are they going to go?DT started a month later and they already poured concrete and have a crane up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Man, how deep are they going to go?DT started a month later and they already poured concrete and have a crane up!Yea they seem to be moving along slowly w/ Main Place... oh well, as long as they are moving along . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Man, how deep are they going to go?DT started a month later and they already poured concrete and have a crane up!MainPlace is approximately 50% taller, so one presumes they will need a significantly deeper and more substantial foundation. Plus, I would imagine that having the Stowers Building to work around (and protect) does not exactly speed up the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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