Purdueenginerd Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Soil samples for foundation design is my initial guess. You need lateral capacity, bearing capacity, shearing force of the soils--- etc..The Engineers will then design a foundation system for the structure based on soil values, water table, liveload and dead load values from high rise. These values would have been likely gathered very early in the design phase. That being said, 20 holes seems grossly excessive given the area. I'm not too familiar with the requirements for the environmental impact studies for skyscraper construction. If I remember correctly, the phase II environmental impact studies do involve a lot soil testing as H-town man alluded too earlier in the threat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 In any case, I would imagine that they will be digging out to a level well below anything else that was in the vicinity, but keeping the buildings that will remain on the block from being impacted by excavating around and very near their foundations is probably fairly delicate work. This was one of the claims in the Ashby High Rise case that actually got some traction - though as with almost any other engineering issue, it can be handled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Urbannizer Posted May 14, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2014 Occupying one half of a city block in the heart of downtown Houston’s historic district, Hines Market Square is within a five minute walk of the CBD with access to public transportation, and an extensive array of restaurants and clubs. Overlooking Houston’s first Urban Park, Market Square, the 24-story tower offers the luxury and convenience of a five star resort hotel. Also located within walking distance from Discovery Green, Buffalo hike and bike trails and three sports stadiums, the new residential tower will be home to 275 residents on top of a 7-story garage and one story retail/lobby level. The design respects the setback of the two adjacent contributing structures in the historic district, which are the Houston Citizen’s building and the former Cabo building. Additionally, the design allows for a pocket park fronting main street, which can accommodate outside dining for a restaurant tenant. Residents living in the tower will be treated to uninterrupted views of Buffalo Bayou to the North, Allen Parkway to the West, city views to the South and Minute Maid Stadium to the East. Perched above the garage on level nine, with dramatic night time city views, is an array of amenities including: an aqua lounge with outdoor pool and terrace, fitness center, club room with gourmet kitchen, Wi-Fi lounge, and a private theater. The corner of Travis and Preston streets has a welcoming porch for outdoor dining which reinforces pedestrian activity at the street level. The design of this luxury residential tower is guided by the modern principals of strength, elegance and timelessness for a 21st century architectural expression clad in a crisp combination of glass, aluminum, and stainless steel complimented by the richness of stone and masonry detailing throughout. The geometry of the tower is organized into a timeless architectural expression with a classic base, middle and top. The project is crowned by a lantern which is illuminated at night to become a landmark building on the Northern edge of downtown Houston. The design of the buildings base responds to the architectural heritage of the surrounding warehouse district, yet engages in a dialogue with Market Square becoming a foreground building as you approach downtown from the North. http://zieglercooper.com/hines-market-square-2/ 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt16 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 High end Audi required at that development Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Sunbathers/swimsuit-clad frolickers in pool area renderings are the best, especially at dusk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Nice renderings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 LOVE the Hollywood Hills backdrop on the last rendering. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Construction begins soon, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arche_757 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Just noticed the "hills"... my focus on that rendering was on the blumpy/fuzzy lighted buildings elsewhere. Never a good sign when the building you are trying to pop-out is the second or even third thing you notice. Ziegler probably paid some Turkish or Chinese foreign rendering company a LOT of money for those too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky-guy Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Construction begins soon, right? The last activity on the lot was the soil sampling. I check it frequently and will post up pics when they break ground. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 I love the facade of the lower seven floors. So much classier than plain glass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 I just looked out the window and saw no activity, not even soil sampling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 I just looked out the window and saw no activity, not even soil sampling. Don't worry guys - they have to get organized to construct. tons of things need to be done before they can start... I thought this was going to be 30+ stories... was it always supposed to be only 24? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 (edited) 24 on top of 7 levels of parking garage and one level of ground floor lobby/retail.... 32 floors. Edited May 14, 2014 by Triton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 24 on top of 7 levels of parking garage and one level of ground floor lobby/retail.... 32 floors. whew. gracias Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 24 on top of 7 levels of parking garage and one level of ground floor lobby/retail.... 32 floors. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Hmmm really curious who is doing this new Hollywood Hills development thats apparently in the background. For years we have had very little to zero changes in elevation. pfffft thats so last century why not build our own xD ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 very nice / generous illustrations. props for sharing, as always urbannizer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I'll take twenty of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchFan Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I'm surprised no one has complained yet that all the beautiful young people in the renderings appear to be light-skinned Caucasians. As a geezer-in-training, I could complain that they are all young with great bodies. But, I won't. :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I'm surprised no one has complained yet that all the beautiful young people in the renderings appear to be light-skinned Caucasians. As a geezer-in-training, I could complain that they are all young with great bodies. But, I won't. :-)Good point. Expect our "community leaders" to stage a protest soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Those are very nice renderings. This will be a very nice addition to Market Square. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 From the original renderings I was concerned about the tower being "squatty". These new renderings have erased any doubts I had about the design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdueenginerd Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Very nice rendering. Hope it goes up quick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aarosurf Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 This building is going to be a fantastic addition to the area. Can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 I wish international tower was going up along with the two MS residential towers. Just wishful thinking and wanting everything to be completed at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchFan Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 I wish international tower was going up along with the two MS residential towers.Just wishful thinking and wanting everything to be completed at the same time.Yeah, i feel the same way. I am not in the business, but I have to wonder how many of these projects don't happen because the developers can't get financing. From years of watching Houston real estate development -- albeit not being directly involved most of the time -- it has always struck me the these projects are usually subject to the whims of lenders from other places. While I'm sure there were lenders who lost their shirts providing financing here in the 80's, I think there are a lot more who have missed opportunities to grow their money here since then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I happen to talk to a guy associated with this project and has told me that they plan on breaking ground by the end of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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