cloud713 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 someone please hit this up. it would be great to find out the height and if this will be the new tallest residential tower in the city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Where did you hear that the groundbreaking was this fall?It was mentioned in the email I received earlier today about the event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowerSpotter Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 (edited) Urbannizer, repost the picture on this side. This rendering looks more detailed, I LOVE IT. Edited August 20, 2013 by TowerSpotter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Not directly on point to the residential tower, but I did notice yesterday that the Houston Garden Center across the street from it has now been closed. At every entrance (at least on Hermann Dr.), a sign was posted about the upcoming Centennial Gardens: http://www.hermannpark.org/centennial_gardens.php So, it looks like that project is going to start soon as well. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowerSpotter Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Cool, the area seems to be improving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 .. Construction begins this fall. Someone should go to the meet and greet event, take pictures and tell us more about the tower! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClutchCity Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 Oh jeez it's today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Anyone going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Anyone going?Can ANYBODY go, or is it invite only? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowerSpotter Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Can ANYBODY go, or is it invite only? Anybody is invited, sadly I live 30 miles to north and won't be able to head out that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Did anybody go? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowerSpotter Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Houston Chronicle: A Houston developer unveiled details of its new residential tower planned for the corner of Hermann Drive that has views overlooking the city’s skyline and the park. Houston-based Tema Development, owner of the existing 35-story Parklane tower on the adjacent property, has owned the land for years. The new tower will be able to house 550 residents in 270 units. The 42-story high-rise apartment complex has a complex and unusual design, some aspects inspired by buildings in San Francisco and New York City, said Michael Gooden, with Dallas-based Corgan, which designed the building. The tower appears to lean because it “twists” 30 degrees over the 42 stories. This allows for closer views of Hermann Park for those on lower stories and the Houston skyline for those in the upper stories. The parking structure will be five stories and has an amenity deck on top, with pools and cabanas with a view of the city. Most units will have two balconies, one with a screen to block the bright sun and another with an open view. Houston-based James Burnett, landscape designer for the Asia Society of Texas in the Museum District, designed the landscaping for the new tower. http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2013/08/design-plans-unveiled-for-new-residential-tower-near-hermann-park/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 According to the plat summary report, they're calling it Hermann Place and Bury & Partners is involved. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 (edited) Construction will begin this fall, with completion expected in spring 2015. http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/Tower-near-park-offers-twist-4757524.php?cmpid=btfpm Edited August 24, 2013 by lockmat 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowerSpotter Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Bizjournals now talking about it http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/blog/breaking-ground/2013/08/developer-talks-museum-districts.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Is anyone else completely flabbergasted at how quickly things on this tower have progressed? Aug 9th Swamplot reports on itAug 14th The rendering is revealedAug 25th Construction starts this Fall If this tower can sneak up on us like this, makes you wonder what else might sneak up on us next. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Owl Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Is anyone else completely flabbergasted at how quickly things on this tower have progressed? Aug 9th Swamplot reports on itAug 14th The rendering is revealedAug 25th Construction starts this Fall If this tower can sneak up on us like this, makes you wonder what else might sneak up on us next. are you suggesting....102 STORIES????? (kidding) but yeah, awesome that this thing is going up so quicky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Is anyone else completely flabbergasted at how quickly things on this tower have progressed? Aug 9th Swamplot reports on it Aug 14th The rendering is revealed Aug 25th Construction starts this Fall If this tower can sneak up on us like this, makes you wonder what else might sneak up on us next. We can only hope, but this seems to be an exception to the rule. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Is anyone else completely flabbergasted at how quickly things on this tower have progressed? Aug 9th Swamplot reports on itAug 14th The rendering is revealedAug 25th Construction starts this Fall If this tower can sneak up on us like this, makes you wonder what else might sneak up on us next. a very credible source told me there are currently 12 mf highrises either under construction or soon will be with likely several more in the wings. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston? Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 a very credible source told me there are currently 12 mf highrises either under construction or soon will be with likely several more in the wings. Where will the "soon-to-be" ones be located? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 a very credible source told me there are currently 12 mf highrises either under construction or soon will be with likely several more in the wings. 1) Skyhouse (under construction)2) Sovereign (under construction)3) Hanover Rice Village II (lot cleared and fenced)4) Hanover BLVD Place (under construction)5) Astoria (lot cleared)6) 2929 Wesleyan (under construction)7) Helix Hermann Tower (this one)8) Bellfiore 9) 1717 Bissonnet (lot cleared)10) Hines' Market Square proposal11) Hines' Museum District proposal12) Brazos Tower (14 story elder living near Meyerland proposal)13) rumored Texas Company Bldg. complex downtown 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortune Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 a very credible source told me there are currently 12 mf highrises either under construction or soon will be with likely several more in the wings.Nice 12, I know of :1. Hanover Post Oak2. Belfiore3. Astoria4. The Soverign 5. 2929 Weslayan6. Ashby Highrise7. Skyhouse8. Tema Tower on Herman9. Hines Downtown10. Hines Museum District11. Texaco Building 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citykid09 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 How is the Asby Highise site coming along? Has construction started? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 1) Skyhouse (under construction)2) Sovereign (under construction)3) Hanover Rice Village II (lot cleared and fenced)4) Hanover BLVD Place (under construction)5) Astoria (lot cleared)6) 2929 Wesleyan (under construction)7) Helix Hermann Tower (this one)8) Bellfiore 9) 1717 Bissonnet (lot cleared)10) Hines' Market Square proposal11) Hines' Museum District proposal12) Brazos Tower (14 story elder living near Meyerland proposal)13) rumored Texas Company Bldg. complex downtown14) Hanover Montrose 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
por favor gracias Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 a very credible source told me there are currently 12 mf highrises either under construction or soon will be with likely several more in the wings.Just to be clear..."mf" does stand for "multifamily," right? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Just to be clear..."mf" does stand for "multifamily," right? Yes...unless Swtsig is just sick and tired of these MF buildings in this MF city 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 How is the Asby Highise site coming along? Has construction started? The site has been cleared, but the lawsuit by the neighbors against the developer is still pending. I don't have any insider information, but my assumption is that there won't be any further construction until the lawsuit is resolved. It is highly unlikely that a lender will extend any funds until then. As of writing, the trial is set for Nov. 18th. It looks like both parties have already gone to the mattresses on this, so expect an appeal no matter who wins. Therefore, I wouldn't expect anything until mid 2014 at the earliest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 To be a bit more exact, construction will begin in October. We have quite a few towers planned to break ground in the next three months. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
por favor gracias Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Yes...unless Swtsig is just sick and tired of these MF buildings in this MF city^^^^^ Passes the mf smell test... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 To be a bit more exact, construction will begin in October. We have quite a few towers planned to break ground in the next three months. Awesome news! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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