lockmat Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 However, I'm a bit concerned with how "convincing" the fake stone is. Under the right (wrong?) light, you can see the imperfections in the finish, making the various bumps and stuff in the fake stone very visible: ( On the bright side (no pun intended), most people wont be able to tell for the street, correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Rechlin since you obviously have access to some good views of this project. I was wondering in your birdseye view of the penthouse i notice in the background what looks to be a rooftop garden. The curve in the edge of the wall makes me think it might be the gap in the Hine's Main street building. Am I close? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Rechlin since you obviously have access to some good views of this project. I was wondering in your birdseye view of the penthouse i notice in the background what looks to be a rooftop garden. The curve in the edge of the wall makes me think it might be the gap in the Hine's Main street building. Am I close?You are mostly correct. That is on top of the garage podium for BG Place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Thanks for the clarification. It looks interesting. just haven't been up in anything near it lately to see that view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rechlin Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 bobruss, User brijonmang is correct. Here's the uncropped photo, taken from the Chase Tower Sky Lobby, with BG Group Place in the middle and 806 Main in the lower right (click for 3 megapixel resolution): Someone said they are going to add a rooftop patio for the JW Marriott, but I'm not sure where it will go. As you can see, on the top there isn't much room for it, so either it will go there anyway around the penthouse and A/C equipment, or more likely, it will have to be on the roof of the next-door Battlestein's, which is much larger, and already has a door to it from the 13th floor of 806 Main. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Glad to see this window has been cleaned. Seems like every time I have gone up there over the years, it is always really dirty lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 So the sky lobby is back open? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rechlin Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Yes, H-Town Man, the Sky Lobby has been open for at least a few weeks. Back to 806 Main, they've made tremendous progress this past week. The penthouse is now painted on the southeast side (changed from white to tan), and the façade now has paint down to the 17th floor. They added more detail between the 20th and 21st floors with a circle/arc pattern. They also added a little bit to the southwest façade wrapping around the corner (not really visible in this photo but on the left side). Click for a larger view: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 So did they add detail where people were afraid the detail had been eliminated completely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rechlin Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Not all of it. Still missing the detail from the roof level (22nd floor), though it looks like the detail below the roof level has been mostly retained. Compare, for example to this rendering from before. They said it would be an "abstract" interpretation of the original appearance, but it does seem like they've scaled the design back somewhat (click for higher resolution): Here are the more recent renderings, where you can see the missing detail (they even only have a nighttime rendering of the top to make it less obvious!): 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 This building is a dissappointment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonBoy Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Better than what it was before. Not as great as the original rendering, but still great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aarosurf Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 At least wait until they finish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downtownian Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Low res pic but there are lights on in two of the units on the north side: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Thanks for the updates - I agree, maybe it's just a lazy rendering and we need to wait and see. All in all, though, better than the alternative.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I agree that this was better than the God awful mostrocity that existed there before. I worry how this fake stone lasts long term, because i think we are all aware... it doesnt. It is not stone, so it will eventually need to be redone. But you are all right, this will give an impression of the original state of the building - which is good. One thing missing, is the top detail, which really makes these buildings in my opinion. Without that detail, it doesnt look quite right. Comment to the picture above - whats the plan for the dark colored concrete on the lower section? painted brick? brick tiles? or...? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I'm Sorry...what's the problem with the rendering and why is this such a disappointment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I'm Sorry...what's the problem with the rendering and why is this such a disappointment? It is my opinion. You can certainly have yours. Why is it a disappointment? 1. Because the initial renderings showed the building back to 100% true form2. Because materials they are using are untrue and lower end than I hoped3. Because the last rendering shows much detail taken away4. No clock on the bottom5. The coloring and contrast looks to lessened. That is why I think it is a dissapointment. I am a traditionalist though when it comes to renovations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Ah, so this is the 806 Main building. I took a picture of this last August when they had the lower floors gutted to an open concrete shell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 It is my opinion. You can certainly have yours. Why is it a disappointment? 1. Because the initial renderings showed the building back to 100% true form Well, that would have been nice. And they tried. But after removing the facade, the brick wasn't in good condition. They would have had to redo the entire thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Well, that would have been nice. And they tried. But after removing the facade, the brick wasn't in good condition. They would have had to redo the entire thing. It goes back to the short sighted, idiot who thought it was a great idea to mess alter this in the first place. I wish that never happened. I hope it comes together and is still impressive. My biggest grievance is the top detail gone. completely gone... they need an overhang in there, but didn't design for that in the redesign. I hope to be impressed, but my expectations have gone down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 The loss of details is disappointing but the project as a whole is not a disappointment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aarosurf Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Much of the original top detail was lost when the additional floors were added to the first incarnation of the building. As far as the loss of detail between the original and final renderings, the new version is simpler but I still think it will look good. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downtownian Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 They added stars beneath the row of detail. Also, I'm not sure why they were able to remove the top detail after receiving $7.4mm in financing from the City. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Closer to ground, there are a couple of bays where it looks like they are experimenting with how to resurrect the brick, at least in appearance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 "Why design something complicated when you can just put stars?"---Every mediocre Texas historicist architect 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intencity77 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Ugh stars, really! I don't know...this building is starting to throw me hints of the hideous Harris County Civil Courhouse building. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 They always do this to us, smdh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Ahhh, stars. The walmart touch!! This keeps getting better and better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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