lockmat Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Love how it interacts with the historical houses. But please don't tell me that says "parking garage" across the street on the site plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClutchCity Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Love how it interacts with the historical houses. But please don't tell me that says "parking garage" across the street on the site plan.Since you pointed that out I also noticed that the Hilton Garage mushroomed to encompass 4 blocks... That's gigantic. I just hope we get more information from the "Proposed Mixed Usage" block that has disappeared in the last few downtown development maps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Love how it interacts with the historical houses. But please don't tell me that says "parking garage" across the street on the site plan. Since you pointed that out I also noticed that the Hilton Garage mushroomed to encompass 4 blocks... That's gigantic. I just hope we get more information from the "Proposed Mixed Usage" block that has disappeared in the last few downtown development maps. Isn't that part of the grb expansion plans? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClutchCity Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Isn't that part of the grb expansion plans?I was under the impression that they would be expanding exhibition space, while the diagram labels the entire 4 block area as the Hilton Americas Garage. I think you can also see a sky bridge to the Toyota Center although it's very small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I was under the impression that they would be expanding exhibition space, while the diagram labels the entire 4 block area as the Hilton Americas Garage. I think you can also see a sky bridge to the Toyota Center although it's very small. I think it's mislabeled. In the GRB Master plan that includes the north-end garage shown, the Hilton garage is replaced by the 4-block addition to the GRB that is mislabeled here as Hilton parking garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 (edited) Hmph. I am happy for infill, but this is the pure embodiment of unambitious mediocrity. Edited November 22, 2013 by Texasota 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I'm lovin it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I'm lovin it. Bada bah bah baah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arche_757 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Doesn't look too bad. I'm wondering if they will hold lectures/symposiums and the like on different urban/historical topics? I'm pleased that John Nau is forward thinking enough to want to do this. Very pleased. And to think 20 years ago this part of Downtown was just horrible. The turn around is immense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Am I alone in the thought that it looks like it belongs in that terrible texas themed park going up in New Caney? I'm totally unimpressed. But, I guess people with kiddos and who are easily entertained will enjoy it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arche_757 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Am I alone in the thought that it looks like it belongs in that terrible texas themed park going up in New Caney? I'm totally unimpressed. But, I guess people with kiddos and who are easily entertained will enjoy it. It is far from being an architectural masterpiece, but it doesn't need to be. It reminds me of the Bob Bullock State History Museum in Austin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 It is far from being an architectural masterpiece, but it doesn't need to be. It reminds me of the Bob Bullock State History Museum in Austin.I'm sure the architect was "inspired" by it. I apologize for complaining but looking at the rendering just puts me in a foul mood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Wonderful gift. Needed concept. The architecture? ...moo! Follows the phony domes and influences seen in the courthouse district... Rather than district modern architecture for which Houston (used to be anyway) is known for. No Astrodome comparisons please! Some large cantilevers to provided relief from Houston Sun & Rain would be appreciated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfastx Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 It's so funny that this forum autocorrects "m e h" (spaces included to avoid the autocorrect) with "moo." Bunch of cows here. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdog08 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 It is far from being an architectural masterpiece, but it doesn't need to be. It reminds me of the Bob Bullock State History Museum in Austin. I agree. This will be a great addition for out of town visitors as well Houstonians. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Thanks mfastx. You get me. Moo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 (edited) Looks pretty nice to me.. I've been wondering what this thing would look like. Edited November 26, 2013 by cloud713 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 It's moo but nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted December 20, 2013 Author Share Posted December 20, 2013 Wow wow wow wow wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 I like having cute kitschy little domes downtown. If all we have are modernist shards, we look like any modern city in the world. This gives us charm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 http://www.houstontx.gov/citysec/agendas/2014/Feb0414.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 4Q 2014 Start Date. http://www.downtownhouston.org/site_media/uploads/attachments/2014-03-05/140303_Downtown_Houston_Development_Map_11x17.pdf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Love how it interacts with the historical houses. But please don't tell me that says "parking garage" across the street on the site plan. Yep, it'll be a beautiful parking garage. If it doesn't have first floor something, I'll be disappointed. Right across the street from MMP? c'mon #36 http://www.downtownhouston.org/site_media/uploads/attachments/2014-03-06/140303_Downtown_Houston_Development_Map_8.5_x_11.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Groundbreaking expected by the end of summer:http://www.houstonchronicle.com/life/article/Heritage-center-celebrating-Houston-history-gets-5437867.php?cmpid=btfpm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citykid09 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I saw this awhile back and I like it, but am I the only one who thinks this is not grand enough for downtown? It looks like something that should be in the museum district. The main building is just too short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arche_757 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Its a museum not a highrise. I'll take whatever we can get in the realm of tourism/pro-Houston stuff Downtown. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Further to that point, there is no reason to think that all buildings in the CBD must be high-rises. This will be a tremendous addition to downtown. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
democide Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I suppose if you're looking for grandeur, the museum could have been incorporated into a new high rise tower, say have the first 2 or 3 floors dedicated to the museum, or reverse that, dedicate the top 2 or 3 floors. Besides that, it's a museum about Houston's history, I don't think you need a lot of floor space to showcase it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I suppose if you're looking for grandeur, the museum could have been incorporated into a new high rise tower, say have the first 2 or 3 floors dedicated to the museum, or reverse that, dedicate the top 2 or 3 floors. Besides that, it's a museum about Houston's history, I don't think you need a lot of floor space to showcase it.Half of it should be pictures of potholes. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I suppose if you're looking for grandeur, the museum could have been incorporated into a new high rise tower, say have the first 2 or 3 floors dedicated to the museum, or reverse that, dedicate the top 2 or 3 floors. Besides that, it's a museum about Houston's history, I don't think you need a lot of floor space to showcase it. ^ Evidence of the need for the museum. Hopefully, you'll be one of the first to go when it opens. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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