cloud713 Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 Been a while since I’ve visited this thread.. glad to see a more competent owner took over the property, and development is finally underway on a pedestrian upgrade! (The original plans i was referring to when I posted about the potential redevelopment back in 2015 were by Page.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mattyt36 Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 On 9/10/2019 at 7:25 AM, CrockpotandGravel said: The plans for Bridge Market are back online at BCV Architecture's website. It was taken offline earlier this year, but was reupped either in late July or early August. I saw it last month & forgot to post about it. http://bcvarch.com/projects/commercial-community/marketplaces/bridge-market-at-houston-center/ (archive link) These are/were redevelopment plans for The Shops at Houston Center n downtown Houston, 1200 McKinney St. The sidewalks on the east side if the Shops building were closed with construction barriers this weekend. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrockpotandGravel Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 (edited) Originally posted August 19, 2018 in this thread before all of my content were removed from the entire forum earlier this month due to a mod's "error". Reposting this throws off the flow of the thread (i.e. out of order), still, it may be helpful for visitors to see what was previously discussed or shared before. Archive links to this threads of all posts from pages 2 and 3, with my comments and posts included. There may be changes coming to The Shops at Houston Center in downtown Houston, 1200 McKinney St. Renderings from BCV Architecture + Interiors' website show redevelopment plans for The Shops at Houston Center. JP Morgan / Trademark Properties are listed as clients. From the website: Bridge Market is the re-envisioning of the 130,000 SF third level of The Shops at Houston Center’s existing food court and interior retail mall. BCV's design positions Bridge Market as an eclectic new social space for Downtown, with sophisticated food and beverage offerings in a variety of distinct venues: Food Hall, Bridge Cafe and Garden Bar, Market Hall, and a grand central bar. The rest of Bridge Market provides space for gathering, relaxation and play in the Living Room and Nave. Curated retail spaces round out the complete package of services and amenities, all of which are designed to serve the adjacent co-working spaces, the entire Houston Center complex, and the Downtown area at large.http://bcvarch.com/bridge-market-at-houston-centerhttps://web.archive.org/web/20180819200014/http://bcvarch.com/bridge-market-at-houston-center (archive link) Edited October 30, 2019 by CrockpotandGravel 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrockpotandGravel Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 (edited) Originally posted August 19, 2018 in this thread before all of my content were removed from the entire forum earlier this month due to a mod's "error". Reposting this throws off the flow of the thread (i.e. out of order), still, it may be helpful for visitors to see what was previously discussed or shared before. Archive links to this threads of all posts from pages 2 and 3, with my comments and posts included. Renderings of Bridge Market at The Shops at Houston Center in downtown Houston, 1200 McKinney St. The renderings are from the website of BCV Architecture + Interiors. Edited October 30, 2019 by CrockpotandGravel 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrockpotandGravel Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Originally posted August 20, 2018 in this thread before all of my content were removed from the entire forum earlier this month due to a mod's "error". Reposting this throws off the flow of the thread (i.e. out of order), still, it may be helpful for visitors to see what was previously discussed or shared before. Archive links to this threads of all posts from pages 2 and 3, with my comments and posts included. The renderings and plans for Bridge Market at The Shops at Houston Center could be old. Some of the other renderings I found in BCV Architecture + Interiors online portfolio dating back to 2014. The renderings don't have a date in their file info either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrockpotandGravel Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Originally posted August 26, 2018 in this thread before all of my content were removed from the entire forum earlier this month due to a mod's "error". Reposting this throws off the flow of the thread (i.e. out of order), still, it may be helpful for visitors to see what was previously discussed or shared before. Archive links to this threads of all posts from pages 2 and 3, with my comments and posts included. On 8/20/2018 at 12:38 PM, CrockpotandGravel said: The renderings and plans for Bridge Market at The Shops at Houston Center could be old. Some of the other renderings I found in BCV Architecture + Interiors online portfolio dating back to 2014. The renderings don't have a date in their file info either. Those renderings for Bridge Market at The Shops at Houston Center may not be old after all. Those may be plans for redeveloping the space. I searched the Internet Archive through the Wayback Machine and this project wasn't on the site in 2017. It wasn't on the website either as recent as February of 2018. Source:https://web.archive.org/web/20180224024241/http://bcvarch.com:80/marketplaces Now:http://bcvarch.com/marketplaceshttps://web.archive.org/web/20180926101539/http://bcvarch.com/marketplaces (archive link) This project must have been uploaded to the site in the last six months. Maybe plans of this redevelopment will be announced by the end of the year or early next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrockpotandGravel Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Originally posted August 26, 2018 in this thread before all of my content were removed from the entire forum earlier this month due to a mod's "error". Reposting this throws off the flow of the thread (i.e. out of order), still, it may be helpful for visitors to see what was previously discussed or shared before. Archive links to this threads of all posts from pages 2 and 3, with my comments and posts included before mods deleted all of my content. On 12/19/2018 at 11:49 AM, swtsig said: Brookfield is unveiling their plans for Houston Center 1/15, just FYI The Houston Center website has a new look, promising new changes to go with the look of the website. The heart of downtown Houston is changing. Planning is underway for a major redevelopment of Houston Center’s landmark 4.2M square foot office and retail campus. Brookfield Properties is making a significant capital investment that will raise the bar in the total tenant experience. Houston Center will be a modern and dynamic mixed use office campus with the amenities to retain and attract top talent. Please check back in January 2019 for the unveiling of the redevelopment plans. http://houstoncenter.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrockpotandGravel Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Originally posted June 18, 2019 in this thread before all of my content were removed from the entire forum earlier this month due to a mod's "error". Reposting this throws off the flow of the thread (i.e. out of order), still, it may be helpful for visitors to see what was previously discussed or shared before. Archive links to this threads of all posts from pages 2 , 3, and 4 with my comments and posts included before mods deleted all of my content. On 1/16/2019 at 9:50 AM, DrLan34 said: More information: https://www.chron.com/business/real-estate/article/Downtown-s-Houston-Center-prepares-for-makeover-13536779.php "Construction will begin next month and is expected to take nearly two years to complete." Renderings of the Houston Center at 909 Fannin in downtown from the brochure posted previously in the forum here, which were hotlinked from this Houston Chronicle article. They're also uploaded to the website for Houston Center here:http://houstoncenter.com/project/ (archive link) Additional renderings and layout from the brochure not posted in the forum (lo-res images because the brochure is a scanned document): Tenant Conferencing Room Overhead view of Sky deck, Terrace, and Central Plaza Proposed changes to 2 Houston Center and LyondellBasell Tower (direct link to full-sized, non-compressed image) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrockpotandGravel Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Originally posted June 18, 2019 in this thread before all of my content were removed from the entire forum earlier this month due to a mod's "error". Reposting this throws off the flow of the thread (i.e. out of order), still, it may be helpful for visitors to see what was previously discussed or shared before. Archive links to this threads of all posts from pages 2 , 3, and 4 with my comments and posts included before mods deleted all of my content. On 1/16/2019 at 10:32 AM, DrLan34 said: Film to watch here: http://houstoncenter.com/ Brochure: http://houstoncenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/HC_brochure-01.19.pdf Screenshots of additional renderings of 2 Houston Center from the video linked above: Sky Deck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrockpotandGravel Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 (edited) Originally posted June 18, 2019 in this thread before all of my content were removed from the entire forum earlier this month due to a mod's "error". Reposting this throws off the flow of the thread (i.e. out of order), still, it may be helpful for visitors to see what was previously discussed or shared before. Archive links to this threads of all posts from pages 2 , 3, and 4 with my comments and posts included before mods deleted all of my content. On 1/16/2019 at 11:43 AM, mattyt36 said: Page 4 of the PDF DrLan posted mentions nothing specific with regard to the Shops, which is strange when combined with lack of renderings. I would've thought that would be one of the most prominent components given its uniqueness, but maybe they don't see much opportunity there. I can't copy and paste but maybe someone will have better luck than I. Synopsis: -New central plaza and greenspace -Renovation of LBT and 2 HC lobbies -Reclad pedestrian bridges -"Reshaping the retail and dining experience throughout Houston Center" -New shared space design -Conferencing and co-working venues https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/32092-houston-center-redevelopment/?do=findComment&comment=584031 On 1/16/2019 at 1:55 PM, H-Town Man said: Open up The Shops at Houston Center more, I can't even tell what they're doing to it (do we know if the Villalobos renderings above are part of the project?). https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/32092-houston-center-redevelopment/?do=findComment&comment=584040 On 1/16/2019 at 3:23 PM, mattyt36 said: If so, why keep under wraps at the grand unveiling and the initial distribution of the marketing materials? It usually works in the opposite direction. https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/32092-houston-center-redevelopment/?do=findComment&comment=584052 On 1/16/2019 at 8:08 PM, tigereye said: Considering the the amount of leases Brookfield let expire causing closures, I’d say a renovation of the Park Shops is still likely. But I am surprised at the lack of details on this side of the project. Also, in the below render, you can see a sliver of the Park Shops, which looks to be at least reclad in a new material. The squared up design is similar to the renders on the Gibran Villalobos site. On 1/16/2019 at 10:39 AM, Urbannizer said: https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/32092-houston-center-redevelopment/?do=findComment&comment=584069 The updated brochure above and renderings shows upcoming renovations to the portion possibly called Bridge Market at 1200 McKinney St. That portion includes the 130,000 SF third level of The Shops at Houston Center’s existing food court and interior retail mall. Plans for Bridge Market proposed retail, food hall & market , beer garden or a patio deck bar. That wasn't reported when Brookfield Property made the announcement. But the renderings and brochure show that Bridge Market in downtown Houston is moving forward. Plans for Bridge Market may probably be announced in the fall or at the top of 2020. Edited October 30, 2019 by CrockpotandGravel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrockpotandGravel Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 (edited) Originally posted June 18, 2019 in this thread before all of my content were removed from the entire forum earlier this month due to a mod's "error". Reposting this throws off the flow of the thread (i.e. out of order), still, it may be helpful for visitors to see what was previously discussed or shared before. Archive links to this threads of all posts from pages 2 , 3, and 4 with my comments and posts included before mods deleted all of my content. On 6/17/2019 at 11:38 PM, Urbannizer said: Here's a rendering that shows us the final design concept for The Shops at Houston Center, provided by Transwestern Leasing flyer is up as well: https://s3.amazonaws.com/transwestern-property/Flyers/37331b8a-1391-e911-80f5-caa232701e1a.pdf (archive link) https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/32092-houston-center-redevelopment/?do=findComment&comment=594127 Updated renderings (some posted from the Houston Chronicle article in January but are higher-res below) of The Shops at Houston Center in downtown Houston, 1200 McKinney St. This is the renovation project officially announced by Brookfield Property earlier this year. Previous renderings and more about in past posts in this thread here, here , here, here, here . McKinney St - Perspective ViewCentral Plaza along McKinney St.Central Plaza at McKinney St. View of Central Plaza from Terrace 2 Houston Center entrance, McKinney & Fannin LyondellBasell Tower lobby LyondellBasell lobby co-working Houston Center Skydeck Edited October 30, 2019 by CrockpotandGravel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrockpotandGravel Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 (edited) Originally posted June 18, 2019 in this thread before all of my content were removed from the entire forum earlier this month due to a mod's "error". Reposting this throws off the flow of the thread (i.e. out of order), still, it may be helpful for visitors to see what was previously discussed or shared before. Archive links to this threads of all posts from pages 2 , 3, and 4 with my comments and posts included before mods deleted all of my content. Site plan for Houston Center Levels 1-4 ( includes 1 Houston Center , 2 Houston Center , 4 Houston Center, and Fullbright Tower) From the updated brochure materials posted above. Existing ground floor site plan Proposed ground floor site plan Proposed Site Plan - Level 2 (direct link to full size & non-compressed image) Proposed Site Plan Level 3 (direct link to full size & non-compressed image) Proposed Site Plan - Level 4 (direct link to full size & non-compressed image) Edited October 30, 2019 by CrockpotandGravel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrockpotandGravel Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Originally posted June 18, 2019 in this thread before all of my content were removed from the entire forum earlier this month due to a mod's "error". Reposting this throws off the flow of the thread (i.e. out of order), still, it may be helpful for visitors to see what was previously discussed or shared before. Archive links to this threads of all posts from pages 2 , 3, and 4 with my comments and posts included before mods deleted all of my content.Proposed site plans for Houston Center Levels 1-4 ( includes 1 Houston Center , 2 Houston Center , 4 Houston Center, and Fullbright Tower)From the updated brochure materials posted above. Proposed Site Plan - West Section (direct link to full size & non-compressed image) Proposed Site Plan - East Section (direct link to full size & non-compressed image) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrockpotandGravel Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Originally posted June 18, 2019 in this thread before all of my content were removed from the entire forum earlier this month due to a mod's "error". Reposting this throws off the flow of the thread (i.e. out of order), still, it may be helpful for visitors to see what was previously discussed or shared before. Archive links to this threads of all posts from pages 2 , 3, and 4 with my comments and posts included before mods deleted all of my content. Proposed Site Plan of future restaurants and retail. This is the proposed Bridge Market (possible name) replacing The Shops at Houston Center at 1200 McKinney St in downtown Houston. Brookfield Properties didn't announce this part of the project during their presser in January. This has been discussed in this thread (posts linked below). (direct link to full size & non-compressed image) On 6/18/2019 at 3:30 AM, CrockpotandGravel said: Proposed Site Plan - Level 2 (direct link to full size & non-compressed image) The above site plans show the layout for the possibly named Bridge Market replacing The Shops at Houston Center at 1200 McKinney. This includes the proposed food hall , market , and beer garden or patio deck bar for the renovation of Houston Center. (direct link) Bridge Market consists of 49,500 SF and a 1,800 SF outdoor patio. The food hall and market includes a grocer section and a produce market (discussed briefly on page 3 of this thread), a main restaurant, several food stations or food stalls, a wine bar, and possibly two bars. The grocer section includes several aisles of shelves, an area dedicated to oils and cheeses, takeaway sections for groceries, seafood, salami, meats, and beverages. The site plan shows the following restaurant concepts for the food hall & market: - a pasta and pizza concept - a seafood concept - a crudo concept - a meat concept - a gastronomy concept - a pizza lab - a pasta restaurant - a dessert shop - an ice cream stall - a beverage stall - a mozzarella retail shop and lab - An Italian concept possibly named Cucina & Crudo Wine Bar - possibly named Piazza Main Bar - possibly named Bar Terra Main restaurant with wine room - possibly named Terra Restaurant Past posts about the possibly named Bridge Market are here and here. (this is no longer showing on BCV Architecture + Interiors' website, but the linked posts include an archive page) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrockpotandGravel Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 (edited) Originally posted August 7, 2019 in this thread before all of my content were removed from the entire forum earlier this month due to a mod's "error". Reposting this throws off the flow of the thread (i.e. out of order), still, it may be helpful for visitors to see what was previously discussed or shared before. Archive links to this threads of all posts from pages 2 , 3, and 4 with my comments and posts included before mods deleted all of my content. More on Brookfield Properties' Houston Center renovations in downtown Houston. From Houston Business Journal in late July: The lobbies of LyondellBasell Tower and 2 Houston Center will feature tenant lounges, which will be flanked by these conference facilities: LyondellBasell Tower: six bookable tenant conference rooms with A/V capabilities — three of which are scalable for a combined seating capacity for up to 231 people — situated around a social staircase – an architectural feature to encourage employees to sit, relax and congregate, per the release. 2 Houston Center: two boardroom-style meeting rooms with A/V capabilities; two huddle rooms for more informal break-out meetings, which seat six to 14 people per room; plus "ample public seating areas for tenants to collaborate," the release states. The fitness center will be located in LyondellBasell Tower and will be open to all Houston Center tenants. It will feature floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the new central plaza greenspace below, fitness equipment, locker rooms with towel service, a secluded space for private workouts and access to on-demand virtual fitness classes, per the release. https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2019/07/25/first-look-more-renderings-of-houston-centers.html Edited October 30, 2019 by CrockpotandGravel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arche_757 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 (edited) You didn’t throw off the flow. Glad to see the Shops at Houston Center take on new life. I personally think 4 Houston Center might be a worthy renovation into residences someday. It’s a big bulky building, but would afford some nice indoor/outdoor space for residential, as well as more loft-like floor/ceiling heights. Watching the decent (and sorta hokey) Brookfield promotions video of the proposed work...er... I think I see Brandon Taubam (former Asst. GM for the Astros). He looks ...happy. Seems to have landed on his feet. Edited October 30, 2019 by arche_757 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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j_cuevas713 Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 36 minutes ago, Nate99 said: Wasting no time! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 It's really looking great so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastdwntwn Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Timeline of the project for the LBT. Please find below a timeline (anticipated start and completion dates) on major project milestones that may impact LyondellBasell Tower (LBT). Anticipated completion of the full Houston Center project is late 2020. Skybridge between LBT and 4 Houston Center – anticipated completion by January 2020 Skybridge/east stairwell connecting Fulbright Tower and mezzanine level – the new stairwell is expected to be open for public usage by late November 2019. Note: The stairwell will be open and safe for public usage, but the stairwell finishes will not be 100% complete at this stage. Removal of escalators in LBT – this milestone is contingent upon the opening of the stairwell (anticipated by late November 2019). Assuming all goes accordingly, escalator removal is expected to occur by late 2019. LBT main building entrance – this date is contingent upon the timing of the curtain wall installation. New retail door openings will be installed on the South side of the building and will serve as a temporary entrance in order to facilitate the removal of the existing East side entrance. Installation of the South side retail doors is projected to occur by late March 2020. Parking garage - The plaza work overall will be ongoing until the end of 2020. Structural and waterproofing work will not be completed until the final stage of the project, anticipated in mid to late 2020. LBT lobby areas – Terrazzo floor installation phasing is commencing next week (early November 2019). Anticipated completion and reopening of the full lobby is late 2020. Fitness center and conferencing center – expected completion by late 2020. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Luminare Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Hmm wish those panels were white like in the renders. That would have been more striking. It definitely already feels more open and approachable, but the white would have been a nice approach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 13 minutes ago, Luminare said: Hmm wish those panels were white like in the renders. That would have been more striking. It definitely already feels more open and approachable, but the white would have been a nice approach. Interesting... I breathed a sigh of relief when I saw they were not going with the white. I didn't think it went with the upper part of the building, at all. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Houston19514 said: Interesting... I breathed a sigh of relief when I saw they were not going with the white. I didn't think it went with the upper part of the building, at all. Agreed. I never had a problem with the existing look of the complex, so I was dubious of the value of trying to update it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 6 minutes ago, Houston19514 said: Interesting... I breathed a sigh of relief when I saw they were not going with the white. I didn't think it went with the upper part of the building, at all. I actually liked the building as it was as well. That time period in architectural history and design has always interested me, but the bottom portion definitely needed an update to what our standards for pedestrian design are today. With that being said, I think it would have been interesting it was white because I think the contrast between the two would have been rather interesting. Right now with it being the color it is it makes the building float in a very uneasy way?! If that makes sense. The white would have been a good way to ground the building while at the same time making it more approachable. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Personally I would have voted for stone of some sort on the spandrels, as well as having the base facade forward of the upper curtain wall rather than lined up with the indentations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 On 10/30/2019 at 4:19 AM, CrockpotandGravel said: I can't wait for this to be finished. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Luminare Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 much much better! I would personally go to town on that brick wall with a sledgehammer if I could. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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