PAC Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 8 hours ago, wxman said: Wow, i like it. It sort of remind me of of one of the high rises in Pittsburgh. This will be a a great addition to the skyline but what’s with the ceiling of 47-48 stories? The ceiling is that 36-37 office floors (on top of 10-11 parking levels) is the maximum you can build with 3 elevator banks without going to a sky lobby setup (which no tenant wants). Hence ~50 stories is the maximum you’ll see for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 9 hours ago, PAC said: Another image that shows profile a bit better. Here’s hoping the light-up feature on the crown is more visible than the dim panels on 609 Main. It’ll make a nice addition to the skyline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatguysly Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 This a fantastic addition to the skyline. I like the positioning and it fills a gap. I feel the Minute Maid angle is the best view. Glad this is kicking off so soon and not just a dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 31 minutes ago, PAC said: The ceiling is that 36-37 office floors (on top of 10-11 parking levels) is the maximum you can build with 3 elevator banks without going to a sky lobby setup (which no tenant wants). Hence ~50 stories is the maximum you’ll see for a long time. What's the height for the tower? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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houstontexasjack Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Here’s Hines’ press release: https://www.hines.com/news/hines-and-ivanhoé-cambridge-announce-next-generation-office-development-in-downtown-houston 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 7 minutes ago, Urbannizer said: Pelli did Salesforce Tower, so that opens the possibility of more dynamic lighting displays on the crown of this tower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reporter Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Wow. This just keeps getting better. Every new rendering I see of this building looks better than the last. BUILT IT! Thanks to all for posting these renderings. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanize713 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 47 minutes ago, houstontexasjack said: Here’s Hines’ press release: https://www.hines.com/news/hines-and-ivanhoé-cambridge-announce-next-generation-office-development-in-downtown-houston Wow, Hines Global headquarters are moving downtown. If that is not a sign of the winds changing for downtown, I am not sure what is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downtownian Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 49 minutes ago, houstontexasjack said: Here’s Hines’ press release: https://www.hines.com/news/hines-and-ivanhoé-cambridge-announce-next-generation-office-development-in-downtown-houston They have already lease 367,000 square feet to Hines (moving their HQ here) and V&E. The total building is 1,000,000 square feet so that's pretty good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 The circular space at the base of the lobby looks as though it could be used for a restaurant. From the larger view renderings, it appears as though it will be catty-corner from Jones Hall. I think this would make for a very cool addition to the options for the theater district if it could be opened up on weekends. Downtown's no longer just for the lunch crowd. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 14 minutes ago, houstontexasjack said: The circular space at the base of the lobby looks as though it could be used for a restaurant. From the larger view renderings, it appears as though it will be catty-corner from Jones Hall. I think this would make for a very cool addition to the options for the theater district if it could be opened up on weekends. Downtown's no longer just for the lunch crowd. “An elliptical space tentatively being called the Urban Pavilion will face Jones Hall at the corner of Texas and Milam and be used as a gathering place that Hines managing director Philip Croker describes as a “high-end coffee bar by morning, wine bar by evening, and event space as needed.” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Urbannizer said: There's the residential tower! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfastx Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 This thing is sexy. Love the orientation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 WOW! I am impressed! This is gorgeous. Is this really a building coming for Houston?? Love the angle and love the inward pitched roof. Can't wait to watch this go up. Happy Wednesday to us. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 When does construction start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, Triton said: When does construction start? From the PR: Hines, the international real estate firm, in partnership with Ivanhoé Cambridge, today announced the start of construction of a new, 47-story, one-million-square-foot office tower on the 800 block of Texas Avenue (the former site of the Houston Chronicle) bounded by Milam, Prairie and Travis streets. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 5 minutes ago, Urbannizer said: From the PR: So we should be seeing the parking lot closed off soon then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatguysly Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, Triton said: So we should be seeing the parking lot closed off soon then. http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/32336-chronicle-building-710-preston-st-redevelopment-by-hines/?do=findComment&comment=571192 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 I drive by this lot every day and no one has parked in it all week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 I think the orientation of the building is what I love the most! It's something different for a change! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtNsf Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 (edited) 49 minutes ago, Triton said: There's the residential tower! WOW what a gorgeous tower ! Can't wait to see it go up along with that nice residential tower just to the north appearing in the renderings, to take shape. Although, not to rain on anyone's parade, I just wish it were about 30 stories higher But, I'll take it and most Houstonians will love it no doubt. Way to go Hines ! Edited July 18, 2018 by ArtNsf spelling correction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 3 hours ago, PAC said: The ceiling is that 36-37 office floors (on top of 10-11 parking levels) is the maximum you can build with 3 elevator banks without going to a sky lobby setup (which no tenant wants). Hence ~50 stories is the maximum you’ll see for a long time. Oh ok! Wow, I learned something new today. Thanks for that. however if you’re Hines and are planning three skyscrapers like the two recently completed and this one coming out of the ground, why not build a large 100-story building instead of three smaller ones? Im ignorant to this sort of shop talk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 (edited) Dup Post Edited July 18, 2018 by Houston19514 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 4 hours ago, PAC said: The ceiling is that 36-37 office floors (on top of 10-11 parking levels) is the maximum you can build with 3 elevator banks without going to a sky lobby setup (which no tenant wants). Hence ~50 stories is the maximum you’ll see for a long time. Interesting. But Hines' 61-story Salesforce Tower claims "direct express elevator service to all floors". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasGeneral Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Triton said: So we should be seeing the parking lot closed off soon then. Crews are putting up orange construction barriers around the property right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinsanity02 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 31 minutes ago, Houston19514 said: Interesting. But Hines' 61-story Salesforce Tower claims "direct express elevator service to all floors". Why doesn't this 50 story limit apply to Chinese cities or NYC? It must be market forces which I do not understand in the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timoric Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 (edited) - Edited July 12, 2019 by Timoric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinsanity02 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 I think your estimate of approximately 750 feet is close. It will place it in the top 10. There are a cluster of three buildings in the 750 to 765 foot range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 The views of 700 Louisiana will be amazing from the west facing side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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