mollusk Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I could go onto an off topic rant about how each of the TTA mergers leading to today's UA seems to have taken on the worst attributes of each airline during the ages it took for the rat to get through the snake... Instead, I'll just say that I'm encouraged by this expression of UA's commitment to maintaining a major corporate presence here. OTOH, Chevron going into UA's 1600 Smith space probably puts a pretty long term deep freeze on any new Chevron tower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted February 27, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted February 27, 2016 Downtown Houston by Geoff Livingston, on Flickr 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinsanity02 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Saw the downtown skyline going north on the Gulf Freeway. It looks great.The 609 is prominent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enriquewx91 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Pretty sure the 609 Main cam fell over at some point today http://oxblue.com/open/Hines/609Main Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Well, on the opposite side of the tower from the webcam, there was a window washing scaffold that was off-kilter they were trying to corral. They seem to have issues with the camera every time they make the rounds with the window washers. I assume they just push it out of the way to get the scaffolding down the building without issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hindesky Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 The western tower crane is running out of room to operate and will need to be jumped soon. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Aw yeah we about to get a hindesky photo dump 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 I'd say the Marathon Man didn't miss a building today. Very impressive ride. Nice work! Thanks for all the updates. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 (edited) https://www.bisnow.com/houston/news/office/united-airlines-signs-lease-for-hines-609-main-56602 609 Main at Texas has brought another major lease on board. United Airlines inked 225k SF in Hines to-be-iconic building under construction Downtown. With 1,600 employees, United Airlines is the 11th-largest employer in Downtown Houston, according to the Houston Business Journal. Its current offices are at 1600 Smith, which it acquired when it merged with Continental Airlines in 2010. The new 48-story spec office at 609 Main is already home to law firm Kirkland & Ellis, which signed a lease for 62k SF at the top two floors. Hines’ new building is expected to be completed in 2017. Edited February 29, 2016 by DrLan34 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-TownChris2 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Good to hear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timoric Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 (edited) - Edited July 10, 2019 by Timoric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 I can understand leaving an older less desirable building when your lease is up to take up space in the newest swankiest space in Downtown. I hope it forces the older building to up their game so we can see some of the monolithic Allen Center Buildings and other buildings improved either at ground level or with facade updates. I agree. That's why the Lyric Center is renovating their lobby ect and adding a parking garage with ground floor retail to improve their property to compete with the downtown market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HoustonIsHome Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 United Continental TowerI can confirm that United's current space will be Chevron. Their tower won't happen soonThat's exactly what I was fearing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 (edited) #Up Edited March 2, 2016 by Yoda 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-TownChris2 Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 #UpBy the looks of the pictures, I think the cranes will be raised this weekend, if not the next.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DRUTH Posted March 3, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted March 3, 2016 I couldn't get the crane in the shot, but this is the progress from my office at BG Place.. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brijonmang Posted March 3, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted March 3, 2016 Yeahhhhh....we're gonna need you to go ahead and provide weekly updates from this vantage point, mmk? That'd be greaaat. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enriquewx91 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-TownChris2 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 A very bad photo, but a good visual of 609 Main, and as well MST. IMG_4840 (1) by Chris Rojas, on Flickr 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LarryDierker Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 (edited) Looks like they're working on the 37th floor. Is that accurate? Another 11 stories and over 100 feet to go. Edited March 5, 2016 by wxman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enriquewx91 Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Plus the crown! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 IMG_20160303_183516 by Eashrak Zubair, on Flickr 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Crane for the garage being dismantled. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-TownChris2 Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Crane's definitely getting jumped and Urb, it's still standing. I'll have pics up soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-TownChris2 Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Crane for the garage is still up and the tower cranes are definitely going to be raised this weekend. 3.5 by Chris Rojas, on Flickr 3.5.16 by Chris Rojas, on Flickr 3.5.16 by Chris Rojas, on Flickr 3.5.16 by Chris Rojas, on Flickr 3/5/16 by Chris Rojas, on Flickr *Original* 3/5 by Chris Rojas, on Flickr 3.5.16 by Chris Rojas, on Flickr 3.5.16 by Chris Rojas, on Flickr 3/5/16 by Chris Rojas, on Flickr 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Ah, couldn't see the boom portion from the webcam this morning. BTW - the webcam has been removed, maybe it will be re-positioned. Last image is a still shot of who I assume removed it. http://oxblue.com/open/hines/609main Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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