Luminare Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I honestly do know why this has been reported as being such a big deal for the galleria. It's just another strip center with a contemporary paint job on it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaderJF Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchFan Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Sadly, if the proposed Galleria condo tower is built, many of the units will have views of The Mercer. I know this is a bit off-topic, but it strikes me that an advantage of living at The Mercer is that one can have views of the Galleria/Uptown area w/o having to look at The Mercer! Especially now, as the reptile slowly sluffs off its old skin. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arche_757 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Sadly, if the proposed Galleria condo tower is built, many of the units will have views of The Mercer. I know this is a bit off-topic, but it strikes me that an advantage of living at The Mercer is that one can have views of the Galleria/Uptown area w/o having to look at The Mercer! Especially now, as the reptile slowly sluffs off its old skin.Hey now. That's insulting to reptiles! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineView Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 The Mercer is what it is. It gives us something to discuss... for that reason, I'll miss the urinal paint-job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arche_757 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 ^True. At least its an example of what not to do... I mean it would work in a tighter development area - like in/around the old part of Downtown. It would still be pretty blah, and pretty bad architecturally, but it wouldn't be so visible and such a blight on the surrounding area. Not to sidetrack this thread, but does anyone actually know anyone who lives there? In the Mercer? It may be a pretty nice place to live? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Pics from Christmas weekend: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Quick question:Fair warning, I have not read much of the thread!Questions: 1) is the residents tower still planned and 2) anyone have a tentative start/end date? 3) any word on target price ranges? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Quick question:Fair warning, I have not read much of the thread!Questions: 1) is the residents tower still planned and 2) anyone have a tentative start/end date? 3) any word on target price ranges? I'm pretty sure the answer to all three questions is: No one knows. Simon has been completely silent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 I'm pretty sure the answer to all three questions is: No one knows. Simon has been completely silent.Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Impossible Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 My source at Simon says that in the near term, the residential tower is unlikely. It's going to take a few years, or at least that's how it's looking now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 What does your source say on any more outlet malls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 (edited) I'm probably not the safest driver. If you see me give me some space. 20150203_143621 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr 20150203_161705 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr Edited February 3, 2015 by LarryDierker 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Work has begun for the Jewel box: http://swamplot.com/garagebreaking-begins-for-the-gallerias-new-jewel-box-pad-site-drive-up-add-on/2015-02-10/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timoric Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) - Edited July 8, 2019 by Timoric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) One thing I like to follow on the Galleria is where does it leave the mall in rankings of largest malls in the United States, with all the construction/destruction. I am sure we are Top 10, maybe Top 7. nm Edited February 10, 2015 by Houston19514 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Work has begun for the Jewel box: http://swamplot.com/garagebreaking-begins-for-the-gallerias-new-jewel-box-pad-site-drive-up-add-on/2015-02-10/ Thank you, I was losing my mind trying to figure out why parking was so scarce but the mall was empty last night. They also were still playing Christmas Music. Twilight Zone stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 20150214_145901 by Not.Larry.Dierker, on Flickr 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mab Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 The Houston Galleria will welcome three new high-end retailers. La Perla will open a store in the spring. The Italian women’s clothing designer specializes in lingerie. It has more than 150 boutiques worldwide, including in London Sloane Street, New York’s Madison Avenue and Milan Via Montenapoleone. Céline, the French ready-to-wear and leather goods brand, will also open a store in 2016. The brand owns hundreds of stores worldwide and is sold at Barneys, Bergdof Goodman, Harrods in London and Galeries Lafayette in Paris. The Webster, a multibrand luxury boutique, will open a location in Houston in the new luxury building, nicknamed the “jewel box” at the Galleria in November. The store runs from its flagship in an art deco building in Miami Beach. The store, which opened in 2009, has established itself in the fashion world. French buyer Laure Heriard Dubreuil edits and buys for the collection. Tod’s, the shoe and luxury goods brand, also plans to open its new 2,000 square foot store in summer 2015. Additionally, Chanel renewed its lease and updated its 5,000-square-foot boutique. http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2015/02/new-luxury-tenants-to-open-stores-in-galleria/#30834101=4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Larger renderings; more info from the Chronicle edition. http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/retail/article/Luxe-additions-position-Galleria-for-a-bright-6101960.php#/14 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 the place is getting ready to blast off! houston, problem solved.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mab Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) http://www.click2houston.com/news/galleria-to-get-major-overhaul-new-luxury-stores/31485412 Edited February 26, 2015 by Mab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 The Lord & Taylor building looks spectacular with those huge windows. The renderings keep getting better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longcat Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I noticed in the print edition of the chronicle (I'm sure it's online but I can't get through their paywall) that they mentioned "He said the next step to improve will the food court area and hopefully to bring a residential component to the top of the new Saks building" Is the Saks building being built to accomodate a future tower on top, or are they just talking about a few apartments on a single story above (sort of a modern take on the old mainstreet first floor retail, second floor living)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 The Lord & Taylor building looks spectacular with those huge windows. The renderings keep getting better! That's the Marshall Field/Sak's Fifth Avenue building, not Lord & Taylor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 That's the Marshall Field/Sak's Fifth Avenue building, not Lord & Taylor.In 1979 it was Lord & Taylor. Transco/Williams, ta-may-to/ta-mah-to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 In 1979 it was Lord & Taylor. Transco/Williams, ta-may-to/ta-mah-to. No, it was not. Lord & Taylor was in the building now occupied by Oceanaire, Del Frisco, Forever 21... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) No, it was not. Lord & Taylor was in the building now occupied by Oceanaire, Del Frisco, Forever 21...Since you're correcting me, do you have a source... An old map or photo of sinage? Not that I doubt you, I'm doubting my memory. I distinctly remember the cursive Lord & Taylor sign on the curved wall. Edited February 26, 2015 by Montrose1100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Since you're correcting me, do you have a source... An old map or photo of sinage?Not that I doubt you, I'm doubting my memory. I distinctly remember the cursive Lord & Taylor sign on the curved wall. I don't have anything at hand. You must be remembering the cursive Marshall Field sign on the curved wall. The building we are discussing (currently occupied by Sak's Fifth Avenue) was originally built in 1979 for Marshall Field. The facade was designed for Marshall Field by Phillip Johnson. Sak's Fifth Avenue took over the building from Marshall Field and completely remodeled the interior prior to moving over from the Pavillions on Post Oak Shopping Center circa 1996. Lord & Taylor was in the building now occupied by Oceanaire, Del Frisco, Forever 21, etc from the time Galleria II was built (circa 1976) until about 2005. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I have an old Galleria map from 2003 but could look up the rest through newspaper archives...the new "Galleria III" will be at the old Field's/Saks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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