VelvetJ Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 It's nice but I still would have preferred something other than a "box". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 Yeah, me too. But the skyline pics with it look neat. And atleast it has an open space at the top unlike most box towers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbaNerd Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 This building is simple, and quite boxy, but I still like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowbrow Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 I like it fine. I think it fits in to TMC fairly well. ... but I mostly like that the render on that last pic put a little blue Subaru WRX in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 The opening on the top is nice, but other than that, instantly forgettable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 I agree. Unless the lighting and sheetmetal are provocative, the building isn't all that distinguishable.But I didn't expect the design to be eccentric anyway, which, overall is probably a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 Not that it should be eccentric, but at least show a little style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h-townrep Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 I like it, it's like this building on one end and the St. Luke towers on the other end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 I'm curious as to whether the open space at the top of the building serves a function. It appears that that there's a hopper-like structure contained within; is it possible that this is a rain-collection system for 'green building' use? or is it merely decorative? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 great... another box for the skyline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 I'm curious as to whether the open space at the top of the building serves a function. It appears that that there's a hopper-like structure contained within; is it possible that this is a rain-collection system for 'green building' use? or is it merely decorative?I looked at the press release on their web site and it doesn't say anything about the building having environmental sustainability features. In that case chances are that it is just decorative housing for HVAC equipment. The odd thing about the building is that it looks like it could have been designed anytime over the last 30 years. Boxes are forever, I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowbrow Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 They are calling that thing at the top a "Lantern" for whatever that is worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 If the top part emits any kind of glow like the rendering shows, then that will make it look better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas911 Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 That's the building I'm watching go up in front of Memorial Hermann, right? Its easily the tallest building in the med center and has a pretty cool "crown" on top of it. Impressive. Could have been a bit brasher but the physical size is impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 (edited) That's the building I'm watching go up in front of Memorial Hermann, right? Its easily the tallest building in the med center and has a pretty cool "crown" on top of it. Impressive. Could have been a bit brasher but the physical size is impressive.argh - i am not a fan of either building (the medical plaza, or the one across fannin - the heart and vascular institute). while i think the century project is good on the whole, i am surprised at the buildings that are being built with the gazillions of budgeted dollars.i have watched the medical plaza's construction every day since it broke ground - i don't really have a choice since it is SO huge! - now i am glad that it replaced that parking lot, but it is just a "blah" building.while the one across fannin is a little more interesting, i suppose, it completely overwhelms the original semi-circular building behind it, which i always thought of as kind of neat. here are some links:TMC century projectvascular institutemedical plaza Edited October 2, 2006 by sevfiv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 One thing for sure is it's chaning the view from downtown. On Fannin you can no longer see the twin medical towers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 TMC century projectSome of the proposed buildings are identical to other hospitals, very generic of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 (edited) video link: click here most interesting thing about this building is the latern feature: The tower is crowned with a unique lighting feature extending 53 feet above roof level, providing a soft inviting glow visible at night for miles in all directions. During the day, the latern's inverted metal panels capture and reflect sunlight. this has to be one of houston's most interesting architectural buildings in years. it is supposed to already be complete, but seems like they are still working on it. that roofline reminds me of the great lit structures in new york and certainly helps draw attention (from a distance) to the medical center. Edited November 3, 2006 by houstonmacbro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonsemipro Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Somethings wrong with your picture, and video link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsets Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 The "lantern" feature is indeed very cool. If you ride the rail north, sit in the last seat facing backwards and you can watch the light play on the building as you move away from it. It looks like they're pretty much done with the exterior of the building (the cranes came down last week) but I imagine it will be quite a while before the interior is complete. The first 8 or 10 floors are parking, I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 got the video link working, but not sure what's up with the image. this is the link to it: http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4721/77...edicalplaza.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 in honor of puma: http://www.houstonarchitecture.info/haif/i...p?showtopic=338 http://www.houstonarchitecture.info/haif/i...p?showtopic=478 http://www.houstonarchitecture.info/haif/i...?showtopic=1321 http://www.houstonarchitecture.info/haif/i...?showtopic=8047 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 This building is inoffensive and as bland as any from the Kirksey firm. They also did the new UT dorms on Knight Road and they're somewhat more successful. I like the "lantern" on top of the building too but does anybody know how the contractor plans to remove that giant, white, triangular, three-story cement mixer sitting inside it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 This building is inoffensive and as bland as any from the Kirksey firm. They also did the new UT dorms on Knight Road and they're somewhat more successful. I like the "lantern" on top of the building too but does anybody know how the contractor plans to remove that giant, white, triangular, three-story cement mixer sitting inside it?It seemed a little different in the initial renderings. As it has been built, it is as though the crown is slightly smaller than the rest of the building, and that threw off the proportions somehow. Made the building seem more diminuitive. Like a burly adult male wearing a child's cap. If it had been fully executed, it would've been a gem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 The ground level facing MacGregor is very swanky looking. I wonder if it will have a Cambridge Street address in the future. I'm still trying to figure out why the city changed the original name (Outerbelt) and why it was named that anyway since it went in front of the original TMC institution, Hermann Hospital. Maybe the street was an afterthought, assuming the hospital faced the Fannin extension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternGulf Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Here is a pic I took today of the building from Midtown. Contrary to what has been said in this thread, I think the building has made a good mark on the city compared to some recent buildings. Click: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Here is a pic I took today of the building from Midtown. Contrary to what has been said in this thread, I think the building has made a good mark on the city compared to some recent buildings.I think we need another pic from a different angle. A profile view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternGulf Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 I think we need another pic from a different angle. A profile view.I know what you are talking about. Sometimes the outer edges of the crown look to small or like they fall into the building, but at some angles it looks normal.The best view is coming up MacGregor along the Bayou east of 288 when the sun is setting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 I think we need another pic from a different angle. A profile view. Here you go, ask and you shall recieve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Here you go, ask and you shall recieve. I think we need pictures of Lindsey Lohan doing a naked backwards crab walk. Multiple angles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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