marc Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 [ I'd have to agree about the quality of the views, but then that is offset by the fact that, as you pointed out, we aren't very dense. Do Houston's views make up for our general lack of a walkable pedestrian-oriented environment with a good selection of shops at the street level, as is common in NYC and Chicago? That'd be very much a matter of individual preference. Yeah, too bad we are at a stage in Houston that we have to choose between one or the other. Lack of density means, as you said, lack of urban amenities and niceties- whereas creating density packed in like NYC and Chicago means sameness. The only draw would be the warmer weather and the very affordable housing market. Alas, we cannot have it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 don't get it....What part of "They are just building a "grand" sales office." do you not get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 (edited) What part of "They are just building a "grand" sales office." do you not get? Maybe they looked at the wrong post. Try repeating it. Otherwise........good luck, you are on your own with this one. Edited October 30, 2006 by marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProHouston Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 I think my post was pretty clear. The building going up on this lot seems way too big for even a "grand" sales office. Therefore I have doubts that it is a sales office that is being built. Can anyone confirm what the structure they're building really is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbaNerd Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 I think my post was pretty clear. The building going up on this lot seems way too big for even a "grand" sales office. Therefore I have doubts that it is a sales office that is being built. Can anyone confirm what the structure they're building really is? Perhaps this project is more grand than most of us think, then. That piece of land is far too prime(next to the fountain, acorss from the Williams Tower, etc) for a small building like that, unless our friends at Zone D'Erotica have finally decided to expand and relocate their store. Just kidding, of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonfella Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 This is what I don't understand, we know they aren't building a 42 story wood frame building, why are they building such a large wood frame building on this site? That building looks way bigger than a sales office needs to be. It looks to me like they are building a BIG sales office that will attract fat wallets for their new tower. Nothing wrong with doin' it up right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinoda28107 Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 What part of "They are just building a "grand" sales office." do you not get?That was 3 posts up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 That was 3 posts up!How many lashings should I receive for this travesty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexAmerican_Moose Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 damn Montrose..thats a mighty nice avatar you have there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 damn Montrose..thats a mighty nice avatar you have thereWhy thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanman Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 (edited) Turnberry is known nationally for having a huge "knocked out" sales center when they embark on a project. There will probably be a full blown model apartment inside. Additionally, there will be an area where materials selections can be viewed. Lastly, there will be an area where the sales and management team can conduct their business and sell, as well (translation: office areas). So, the size of the structure that is currently under construction does not seem large to me.As far as living in a high rise is concerned, it's really a lifestyle choice. For people who travel a lot, it is very nice to not only have a turn key primary residence but it's also nice to enjoy the same 5 star amenities at home that you do when you travel. This is a luxury product and not only will it be expensive on the front end to purchase, the monthly carry on the units will be quite high as well.Regarding the market, in addition to a lot of people who are moving to Houston from other cities with vertically dense housing areas, there is a very large Mexican National market in Houston. Many Mexican Nationals are very affluent and rather than staying in hotels when they are in Houston, they prefer to own a high-rise apartment. The Galleria area has a very deep Mexican National following, as seen in the four towers that Borlenghi has built over the last 20 years. Edited November 11, 2006 by sanman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProHouston Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Here's a picture from Boris in a separate thread. Do y'all still think this building is just the grand sales center? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 It's got to be the sales center. There is no way something that insignificant would placed on such valuable property.Maybe it's designed to be a future clubhouse after the highrise is up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 (edited) I asked a worker who was unloading some material off of the blue truck seen in the picture what the building was going to be. And he said, "I don't know senor." and I said, "ah, sta bueno." Edited December 2, 2006 by Boris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonfella Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 I am getting eager to see renderings of the tower. Please hurry Turnberry. It could not be in a more beautiful setting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinoda28107 Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Here's a picture from Boris in a separate thread. Do y'all still think this building is just the grand sales center? Looks like a Jared's...j/k I would be highly upset if thats the most massive building placed on that property. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Maybe someone could go on site and ask?? I will be in Houston in 3 weeks, so if no definative answer by then, i will see what i can see. And yes- i would HOPE that something so small would not be put on such prime real estate. I know zoning is lax in Houston, but good grief! AND, i was wondering, as far as we are concerned- it is still to be around 40-45 stories?? perhaps around 600'? If so, that is going to look awesome (depending of course, on the design) in that perfect area. m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Looks like a Jared's...j/k I would be highly upset if thats the most massive building placed on that property.Can't be a Jared's, there's not enough parking as it is. I'm obviously speculating,but i still think this is going to be a sales office that's eventually converted into some sort of an amenity for the condo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Another example of the crack real estate reporting from the Chronicle and, for that matter, the Business Journal. Wouldn't you think that construction on such a high-profile site would merit at least a mention in the business pages? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The New Juniper Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Another example of the crack real estate reporting from the Chronicle and, for that matter, the Business Journal. Wouldn't you think that construction on such a high-profile site would merit at least a mention in the business pages?It is a sales center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonfella Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 I don't know about all this highrise stuff... but if I were to guess, I'd think it is a high-end sales center. Probably model units designed to impress the rich and famous. But if it turns out to be a four story Wal-Mart in one of Houston's most expensive tracks of land, I will look real stupid. Anyhow, wouldn't be a first for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 I don't know about all this highrise stuff... but if I were to guess, I'd think it is a high-end sales center. Probably model units designed to impress the rich and famous. But if it turns out to be a four story Wal-Mart in one of Houston's most expensive tracks of land, I will look real stupid. Anyhow, wouldn't be a first for me. In doing a bit of research i found that Las Vegas and Miami have a couple of these high-end sales centers similar to what seems to be on the property in Houston. They usually have some mock-ups inside showing what one could get in a studio/one/two or more condo. I am betting this is what's happening in UT. If not, like you, i guess i will have to eat my share of crow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 It's not much, and perhaps it's been posted before, but I found this on Turnberry's website:Turnberry Tower at the Galleria Houston, TexasTurnberry Tower will consist of a 42-story condominium tower, offering 180 expansive, ultra luxury residences. The 42-story tower will be located in the heart of Houston's upscale, internationally known shopping mecca, The Galleria Mall. (Currently under design development).That was quoted from a brochure on their website. I don't know when it was written. I'm a little surprised they haven't publicized the contruction of the sales center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 It's not much, and perhaps it's been posted before, but I found this on Turnberry's website:Turnberry Tower at the Galleria Houston, Texas Turnberry Tower will consist of a 42-story condominium tower, offering 180 expansive, ultra luxury residences. The 42-story tower will be located in the heart of Houston's upscale, internationally known shopping mecca, The Galleria Mall. (Currently under design development). That was quoted from a brochure on their website. I don't know when it was written. I'm a little surprised they haven't publicized the contruction of the sales center. I am surprised too. Something this BIG happening in UT- i am surprised there is not a billboard with at least a hint of a concept of what it may look like. AND does anyone know of any projected construction dates, beginning and ending? I wonder if it will be glass and steel or a more stone-like structure resembling several already built over the past few years in that area. Anyone have even a remote clue? Give us some hope here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 That was written over a year and a half ago. Since then, I've heard it had been scaled back to 34 floors. I guess we'll have to wait and see. There's a website coming on-line at www.turnberryhouston.com that I check on but nothing yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 That was written over a year and a half ago. Since then, I've heard it had been scaled back to 34 floors. I guess we'll have to wait and see. There's a website coming on-line at www.turnberryhouston.com that I check on but nothing yet... *&%$???!!!!! RATS scaled back!! i hate that crap! (sorry had to vent) i mean come on- 34 stories is nice and all, but 42............ we need something like that in UT. Was Enron 2 the last 40+ storey to be built in Houston? i was hoping for another and soon. BTW thanks for the info. i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 The sales office is completely framed now, it looks like a pretty impressive one at four stories tall, I am almost imagining that it will be used as another function as well, like a cafe or maybe the gym when it is all complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Whoa! Four stories? I tend to agree. It's likely to become something else once the tower is constructed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Whoa! Four stories? I tend to agree. It's likely to become something else once the tower is constructed.It has also been built right up to the sidewalk, perfect for pedestrian traffic for a sidewlk cafe, right across the street from the water wall mind you. If a restaurant is born from this, expect long wait times to get a table I am sure, just for the view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 That actually sounds like an interesting venture. Never really considered the views available. And it would certainly bring more of a touristy element to the water wall and environs--though, you worry about some developers' penchant for cheese when constructing these type things.We'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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