Trae Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Uptown Area: Oaks District http://www.olivermcmillan.com/images/deve/houston/Houston_lg.jpg Website: OliverMcMillan PDF: Oaks District http://www.olivermcmillan.com/images/deve/houston/ROp4_1109finlA Small.jpg http://www.olivermcmillan.com/images/deve/houston/ROp1_1109finl_CORRECTEDA.jpg http://www.olivermcmillan.com/images/deve/houston/ROp2_1109finlA small.jpg http://www.olivermcmillan.com/images/deve/houston/ROp3_1109finlA.jpg http://www.olivermcmillan.com/images/deve/houston/ROp5_1109finl_CORRECTEDAsmall.jpg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted January 12, 2008 Author Share Posted January 12, 2008 So, a W and Le Meridian appear to definitely be going in. Any word on a possible Barney's? They showed up in the old PDF (and I think some images are laying around here at HAIF somewhere). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewMND Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 I thought this project was supposed to stretch from Westheimer to San Felipe. Are they doing it in phases maybe and those renderings are just of phase 1?And what's going in on the empty lot next door, that's High Creek or High Park or something like that, right?As far as Barney's, who knows, but they need it. Between this, Galleria, BLVD Place, HIghland village, and whatever you else you can think off, this area is going to need every retail store on the planet to fill up the space. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 I thought this project was supposed to stretch from Westheimer to San Felipe. Are they doing it in phases maybe and those renderings are just of phase 1?And what's going in on the empty lot next door, that's High Creek or High Park or something like that, right? As far as Barney's, who knows, but they need it. Between this, Galleria, BLVD Place, HIghland village, and whatever you else you can think off, this area is going to need every retail store on the planet to fill up the space. yeah, dont forget West Ave. this entire area is on the cusp of a pretty major reformation. but i'm with you in regards to High Street (right?)... is that an entirely differnet project? what are the projected tennants, components, etc.? and this seems like an awful lot of retail in the uptown/river oaks area.... west ave, high street, galleria, blvd place, highland village, even regents square 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted January 12, 2008 Author Share Posted January 12, 2008 With Houston's Inner Loop population growing, as well as the whole west side, it can be supported. 2010 is around the time all will be completed, so there will be more growth by then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 In an effort to avoid further confusion, is it possible to correct the name on this thread? The development is called "River Oaks District" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted January 12, 2008 Author Share Posted January 12, 2008 (edited) Done.I wish Westheimer at a trolley/streetcar like in Portland that went from near Downtown to the Galleria. I think it would be really popular, especially with a development like this along the route. Edited January 12, 2008 by Trae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 (edited) So out of this, Regent Square, and Blvd Place, what are the odds all three of these actually get built? Call me a pessimist, but I am still not sold on it all happening. I would be thrilled if 2 actually got done. Edited January 12, 2008 by roadrunner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted January 12, 2008 Author Share Posted January 12, 2008 Well, BLVD is basically already under construction, and supposedly financing is being done for this thing and construction is set for September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 (edited) I'm not sure if all of these have been posted or not. Sorry for pasting them but they were too large to upload as a file. All were taken from this pdf file Trae posted. If they've been posted, let me know and I'll delete them. For those who don't feel like opening it, it says groundbreaking is September 2008 and opening is Sept. 2010. Edited January 18, 2008 by lockmat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted January 18, 2008 Author Share Posted January 18, 2008 (edited) This thing is going to be a hit. Can't wait for construction to start. WE just need a streetcar. Edited January 18, 2008 by Trae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Looks like two of the towers are easily over 30 floors w/ one of them being closer to 40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ENGcons Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Looks like two of the towers are easily over 30 floors w/ one of them being closer to 40.Currently the tallest is 36 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewMND Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Hey, the renderings have a "W" in them now, instead of an "M". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted January 19, 2008 Author Share Posted January 19, 2008 Guess the W is now final. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ENGcons Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Guess the W is now final.Nothing is final until Contracts are signed. That has not happened yet. Like I implicated in another thread, there is so much that has to go into a project of this caliber that most here have no idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister X Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Engcons, do you have any idea about when the official annoucement might be made about the W? I mean, just a rough guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted March 28, 2008 Author Share Posted March 28, 2008 (edited) From ChannelTwoNews in the W Hotel thread: I'm trying to find the Westcreek/River Oaks District thread, but since this is part of the project...It will be 34 Stories. Gensler of Santa Monica is the design architect, BOKA Powell is the architect of record. If I'm not mistaken, groundbreaking for the entire project is slated for this July. Not early April fool's or anything. Just a head's up. Edited March 28, 2008 by Trae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 (edited) Thanks for finding it, Trae.Anyway, if you're wondering, the source is connected with the project on the engineering side. I chose to post it since they informed me of the updated floorcounts & partners with the project. That info will also be updated on another structural database available to the public within a few days, so it didn't seem like a breach of privacy or anything to post it here.Anyway, for a few more brief bits...The Condo tower will be 32 stories and the architect will be Pappageorge/Haymes,Ltd. of ChicagoLe Meridien will be 18 stories and will have the same partners as the W Hotel.The Office Building will be 16 stories, Gensler is the design architect. Edited March 28, 2008 by ChannelTwoNews 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted March 28, 2008 Author Share Posted March 28, 2008 (edited) So four towers? A 34-story W, a 32-story condo tower, a 18-story Le Meridian Hotel, and a 16-story office tower. Nice. Edited March 29, 2008 by Trae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 So there will be a W Hotel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Thanks for finding it, Trae.Anyway, if you're wondering, the source is connected with the project on the engineering side. I chose to post it since they informed me of the updated floorcounts & partners with the project. That info will also be updated on another structural database available to the public within a few days, so it didn't seem like a breach of privacy or anything to post it here.Anyway, for a few more brief bits...The Condo tower will be 32 stories and the architect will be Pappageorge/Haymes,Ltd. of ChicagoLe Meridien will be 18 stories and will have the same partners as the W Hotel.The Office Building will be 16 stories, Gensler is the design architect.Wow. The final floor counts are a lot higher across the board. This is an excellent project. Can't wait to see it rise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewMND Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Have the Westcreek apartments been emptied out yet, or are there still people living there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Any new info on this? This thing is gonna be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livincinco Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Any new info on this? This thing is gonna be awesome.Houston magazine has an article this month listing that this project is scheduled to break ground next year."The multi-building plan includes two luxury hotels, rumored to be a W Hotel and a Le Meridien. One of the hotels is expected to be part condo, with a separate building reserved for 300 high-end apartments." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I think this is a newer rendering we haven't seen yet... http://www.sppre.com/projects/projectsheet...T_RiverOaks.pdf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wernicke Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 $629 million is a lot of cash to come up with these days, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 I think this is a newer rendering we haven't seen yet... http://www.sppre.com/projects/projectsheet...T_RiverOaks.pdf You run the internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 (edited) Comparing the 2. We lost a (1) midrise in the evolution, but gained (2) taller versions of the exiting condo and hotel. Edited July 25, 2008 by Pumapayam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livincinco Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Comparing the 2. We lost a (1) midrise in the evolution, but gained (2) taller versions of the exiting condo and hotel. A project that was upsized? That's going to be very disappointing to all the pessimists who complain that every project ends up smaller than planned. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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