Nate99 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 32 minutes ago, Twinsanity02 said: That poor tree died for that. It's still in a big barrel/pot, so there's hope for it. Given the lack of funds spent to get this thing finished, I'd guess that it will end up as part of the roof deck landscaping eventually. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfastx Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Gotta say that parking structure looks really bad so far lol. Hopefully there's cladding or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinsanity02 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 2 hours ago, Nate99 said: It's still in a big barrel/pot, so there's hope for it. Given the lack of funds spent to get this thing finished, I'd guess that it will end up as part of the roof deck landscaping eventually. Glad to hear that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Spotted the barreled tree. I hope that they go through with whatever makes this look better. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 27 minutes ago, hindesky said: I hope that they go through with whatever makes this look better. Demolition and re-try might work best. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 A little better but still ugly compared to Lyric's and Rice's parking garages. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Agreed on Lyric garage; Rice’s though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 The garage may look a little bit better yet once the covering over the rail stop is removed and the ground floor buildouts are done, but I doubt anyone will ever find it attractive. Curious what business might land there behind the rail stop, it's not a terribly busy one, mostly transfers to the red line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 In the interest of balance if nothing else, I genuinely like this. I'll reserve final judgment until it's actually done, but I like its simplicity, its industrial materials, and its relative openness. This is not just a big solid block like so many parking garages. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downtownian Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I'm glad that 1111 rusk got done. If an ugly parking garage for a portion of the block is the price, so be it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 I guess the two tones of colors qualify as artistic. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 ^^^ this is all MUCH BETTER than what was there beforehand....... nothing........ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Is “better than hideous” really any better? is this the structure that they originally proposed to put a new tower on top of? I think not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 It's a bit simplified from the drawings, but from the (I believe three) sets of imagery we've seen, this actually reflects two of them EXCEPT all three designs have had a clearly separated/differentiated northwest corner. Otherwise this is very much the design they've shown since at least as far back as 2015: http://www.hbginc.com/projects/multihousing-and-mixed-use/historic-texaco-building-apartments/#.VWbWZE_BzGc. I would also say it's pretty similar to a design we say in 2014 (not the one that shows up in the thumbnail): 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 (edited) Here is one of the original renderings..... Solid panel connecting to the building, vertical “brick” pillars. Tall top cap. Glass edge pool. GFR. “Solid” cladding material (vs. this “corrugated” stuff). Edited October 22, 2017 by UtterlyUrban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timoric Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 (edited) - Edited July 11, 2019 by Timoric 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 This parking garage looks dated already. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 7 hours ago, Triton said: This parking garage looks dated already. And that is likely the most generous thing that can be said about it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rechlin Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Work has finally started on the rooftop patio, with the first vertical beam going in today. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Drive past the garage everyday on way to Creme - it's looking better! I'll try to post pic later 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rechlin Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Indeed. They even have glass up on the first floor of the garage now (sorry, forgot to take a photo). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 On 10/15/2017 at 10:19 PM, kbates2 said: Agreed on Lyric garage; Rice’s though? I meant Rice University's new parking garage. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rechlin Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 To followup, here's a photo of the garage now, with glass going up on the ground floor: 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 (edited) New retail across from the garage. Fannin Food Mart Edited December 18, 2018 by DrLan34 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 They removed the cover from the rail station... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 50 minutes ago, CrockpotandGravel said: More on Benjamin, the restaurant from B&B Butchers' Benjamin Berg, opening inside The Star in downtown Houston at 1111 Rusk. From Houston Business Journal: What's the update on your new restaurant, Benjamin, inside The Star? I hope it’ll open late summer or fall of 2018. It’s going to be upscale dining. I have this idea in my head the way dining is going: upscale but very approachable. I don’t think people want stuffiness anymore. But I want to give a high level of service and an unbelievable experience in an absolutely breathtaking space that’s iconic for Houston — the architectural work on the building is just gorgeous. I want to do the concept at a price that’s approachable and in an environment that’s approachable. The whole restaurant is about 18,000 square feet and we’re going to have some of the best, especially for restaurants, private event space. The dining room itself will have somewhere between 180 to 200 seats, a bar with roughly 60 seats. The rest of the space will be private rooms that can fit about 400 people. We’re going to have a table in the kitchen. In fact, I’ll have two kitchens: a kitchen on the mezzanine for private events and an a la carte kitchen. Plus, a garden. https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2018/02/01/ny-restaurateur-carves-out-a-niche-in-upscale.html This sounds like a great place for corporate events and lawyers/bankers and maybe even the 25-year wedding anniversary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 The Tower crane is coming down this weekend. Downtown will be down to just 3 tower cranes now. 2 at Capitol tower and 1 at Camden Conte. San Jacinto St. ConstructionFriday, March 9 (9 pm) – Monday, March 12 (5 am) Complete continuous closure of the 700 block of San Jacinto St. (between Rusk and Capitol) for crane dismantlement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rechlin Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 They are getting ready to start taking it down: 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 One lap is all you need 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 On 5/27/2018 at 9:52 PM, CrockpotandGravel said: The pool at The Star in downtown Houston at 1111 Rusk. From Instagram:We are so excited to share that our pool is officially open! Video:https://www.instagram.com/p/BjQDLgrH5fd Is that in the shape of Indiana? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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