Nate99 Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 (edited) I was on board, but now that I hear that Frank is a pretentious a-hole, I'm not so sure I can enjoy the pizza anymore. Though, I reserve the right to be won back by that epic beer garden he's working on. Edited March 20, 2015 by Nate99 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 yes. we are a bunch of pretentious assholes for having an opinion about architecture, on an architecture website... i guess we just have different opinions of "monumental"? when i think monumental i think of city defining structure. the Empire State Building, Gateway Arch, Eiffel Tower, ect.. International Tower wouldn't be that defining of a structure. i think the flashy rendering and color changing LEDs down the side alter peoples perceptions of an otherwise fairly simple design? All of the examples you have are of classic architecture. Houston is Uber modern. A modern city can't be defined by an eiffle tower or a gateway arch. If anything, a city like houston will be defined by a huge shiny glass box. International tower fits they bill perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 I didn't mean to throw everything off topic. Anyone know the status of the International Tower? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 That is so funny! Go for it Luminare! This building is another 5 Allen center! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 ^^^^ Rendering Added Monumental? No. But it would add some needed shape amongst the mostly flat and square rooftops. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Lol rekt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Come off it you sound like an insufferable know it all. I said it was all classic I never said it was classical. Two different words. And I was joking earlier, lighten up jeez this is a more peacefull forum, not the flame wars that go on other websites so no need to get overheated. All I meant is that we have gotten so much in so short of a time that we have come to expect so much. It's not that you can't have an opinion, it's that your opinion is based on being spoiled 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 It and BOA jumps out to me in that photo. both are monumental to me. Only two buildings in that picture that I would identify as being from Houston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Now BOA could be described as a city defining structure. The only reason IT looks "monumental" there is because it's the freaking focus of the rendering. Front and center, all glossed up. Notice practically every other building is washed out or in the shadows? You think this is more "monumental" than Pennzoil? Btw, as much as some of you are in love with this shiny LED curve, I hate to be the bearer of bad news but Market Square Tower will all but block that view... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 I thought this tower was as dead as a doornail. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 I agree with you when you say BoA is distinctly Houston. There are a few unique towers that are recognized by everyday people that can't distinguish skylines or architecture as much as we can, that can identify Houston with buildings like BoA. One Market Square Tower is not that way. This tower could easily blend into any skyline, as it's not a ground breaking or extremely unique design. For this city, yes, in the same way 601 Main is, very sleek and modern, something we don't get too often. It's a cool looking tower, but it's pretty run of the mill in contemporary design. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 I thought this tower was as dead as a doornail.Yessir, it's dead. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-TownChris2 Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 *Starts Crying* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 moo, as much as i would of liked to of seen this get built, i don't think it did fit in well with the atmosphere of Market Square. hopefully someone else is able to scoop up the property and develop something that fits in better with the historical surroundings. id like to see a high end hotel there.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoninATX Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 (edited) I say it's on life support. Not dead yet. We still have hope people! Edited March 21, 2015 by JoninATX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
democide Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 I say it's on life support. Not dead yet. We still have hope people! I agree, this and many others are on life support. I was thinking, why not market this tower (and the whole city really) as the place that oil built but couldn't use (because it crashed) and now others in different industries can just step in and reap the benefits of what was laid out. There will be plenty of office space to choose from, and a vast amount of great professionals (who are unemployed) to hire. All of it at a discount too!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 They should build a HEB here instead. Prime location. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 They should build a HEB here instead. Prime location.I agree.A 40 story residential with 2 story HEB on bottom. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 I agree.A 40 story residential with 2 story HEB on bottom.That would be perfect actually. True mixed-use. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 I honestly thought this tower was too tall for this area and the glass facade would have been in stark contrast with the rest of the historical district. I would rather see something that is much lower like a 20-25 or even 30. The 2 story HEB or another grocer would be a good idea. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 I agree.A 40 story residential with 2 story HEB on bottom.YUUUUUUPPPP!!!!HEB Market Square. It already has a catchy name. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
79ta Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 YUUUUUUPPPP!!!!HEB Market Square. It already has a catchy name. Is Central Market Square too confusing? A little more upscale grocery experience for the high end residential units that sit above. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Is Central Market Square too confusing? A little more upscale grocery experience for the high end residential units that sit above. It's a bit confusing. But Central Market, Market Square is a bit repetitive and redundant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 I agree. A 40 story residential with 2 story HEB on bottom. Not as far-fetched as you would imagine. Harris-Teeter builds groceries in the bottom of apartment blocks. Works fine until the sewer backs up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Not as far-fetched as you would imagine. Harris-Teeter builds groceries in the bottom of apartment blocks. Works fine until the sewer backs up. One Park Place/Phoenicia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 City Vista in DC. The Safeway is on the lower-level and was my grocery store for three years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 City Vista is in a great location. Every July, when Fringe starts, the area becomes a hub of activity. The only problem is no parking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparrow Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 I agree.A 40 story residential with 2 story HEB on bottom. I'd put my money on the high-end grocer from Austin occupying such a building in Downtown long before the San Antonio chain tosses it's hat in the ring. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angostura Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 It's a bit confusing. But Central Market, Market Square is a bit repetitive and redundant. In keeping with their recent, more upscale openings, wouldn't it more likely be "HEB Market Square Market"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Here's some purty renderings: 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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