Houston19514 Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, danielsonr said: I realize that article was from last October, but the rebar work and rebricking of the facade was only completed about a month or so ago. This additional work also had a major impact on their capital budget. I was simply responding to a question about why the guest house had not yet been relocated to make way for the completion of the visitor center/office/plaza complex north of the chapel. My apologies to mkultra25 for not citing him/her for referencing a Chronicle article six months ago. Jeez, this is why I rarely post on this site. Relax. I merely wanted to clarify. Without the clarification, a casual reader would have gotten the idea this was new information and more delays were imminent. Edited June 5, 2020 by Houston19514 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielsonr Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 2 hours ago, Houston19514 said: Relax. I merely wanted to clarify. Without the clarification, a casual reader would have gotten the idea this was new information and more delays were imminent. I commend you for taking the time to protect the unwashed readership of HAIF from misinformation. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Highrise Tower Posted September 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2020 After extensive renovation, Rothko Chapel set to welcome visitors again https://communityimpact.com/houston/heights-river-oaks-montrose/arts-entertainment/2020/09/17/after-extensive-renovation-rothko-chapel-set-to-welcome-visitors-again/ Quote After a year and a half of renovation and restoration, the Rothko Chapel, located at 3900 Yupon St., Houston, will reopen to the public Sept. 24. Admission to the Rothko Chapel is free, but tickets will be required, and visits will be limited to 30 minutes. The chapel will be open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Luminare Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 The Chapel is way better with all natural light than the artificial light it used to have. Glad I took a quick visit while in town. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 (edited) Architect - https://www.aro.net https://www.aro.net/rothko-chapel/ Edited July 14, 2022 by hindesky 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 So it looks like they intend to take out the two houses west of the Rothko for the meditation garden and moving their offices and archives to Sul Ross, That makes a lot of sense. So essentially it's one long park with the Menil at one end and the Rothko at the other. Perhaps they would consider taking Mulberry out from Sul Ross to Branard eliminating the street between the two buildings, and create a continuous open space. Besides less traffic would be a good thing in that neighborhood. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X.R. Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 (edited) On 7/15/2022 at 10:43 PM, bobruss said: So it looks like they intend to take out the two houses west of the Rothko for the meditation garden and moving their offices and archives to Sul Ross, That makes a lot of sense. So essentially it's one long park with the Menil at one end and the Rothko at the other. Perhaps they would consider taking Mulberry out from Sul Ross to Branard eliminating the street between the two buildings, and create a continuous open space. Besides less traffic would be a good thing in that neighborhood. That short strip of street between the two doesn't serve to do anything other than allowing cars to not to have drive around the site to get to the other streets. I bike around it often, and I rarely see cars utilize it, and when I do, its always awkward because of pedestrians walking, biking, roller blading and then the car has to dodge other cars pulling out of their parking spot on the main street, etc. So you are right, that would make a lot of sense. But can they just demolish a street? Edited July 18, 2022 by X.R. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Crawford was for Discovery Green in one instance. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 15 hours ago, X.R. said: But can they just demolish a street? Yes. With permission. I don't know what the process is in Houston, but I've seen it done dozens of times in other cities. Usually the developer compensates the city for the value of the land, and it requires approval from various committees and a public hearing or six and eventually the approval of the city council and the city's DOT. Mostly, it's just paperwork and a check. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iah77 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 On 7/15/2022 at 10:43 PM, bobruss said: So it looks like they intend to take out the two houses west of the Rothko for the meditation garden and moving their offices and archives to Sul Ross, That makes a lot of sense. So essentially it's one long park with the Menil at one end and the Rothko at the other. Perhaps they would consider taking Mulberry out from Sul Ross to Branard eliminating the street between the two buildings, and create a continuous open space. Besides less traffic would be a good thing in that neighborhood. I think taking out that street would really change the feeling and view of the Renzo Piano building in a negative way. It's designed perfectly to fit in its context as is. The Menil's vision was to integrate their projects into the existing neighborhood, not create a monumental campus. I do think the street could be made to look a lot nicer though... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 On 7/19/2022 at 9:32 AM, editor said: Yes. With permission. I don't know what the process is in Houston, but I've seen it done dozens of times in other cities. Usually the developer compensates the city for the value of the land, and it requires approval from various committees and a public hearing or six and eventually the approval of the city council and the city's DOT. Mostly, it's just paperwork and a check. And its a chore. Usually with a lot of strings attached. City's always feel they can ask for way more from a street abandonment when it comes around. Lets just say I've gotten some experience in this department lately. Not to mention the major utility work required post abandonment. On 7/19/2022 at 2:17 PM, iah77 said: I think taking out that street would really change the feeling and view of the Renzo Piano building in a negative way. It's designed perfectly to fit in its context as is. The Menil's vision was to integrate their projects into the existing neighborhood, not create a monumental campus. I do think the street could be made to look a lot nicer though... Lived and worked in the area for around 2 years. Frequently walked across the Menil, Rothko, and St. Thomas. I gotta say those two houses that will be removed won't really impact the feeling and view of the Menil in my opinion. Those two houses (which were turned into small office buildings) always felt awkward, and are not as good bungalow examples as those in the area. I don't think they will be missed. Most don't even approach the Menil from the East anyway. Most approach the Menil from the North and South. You also have to consider looking at the drawing above that their has been a replant of River Birch which flanks the Broken Obelisk, which is a great upgrade when I visited in April. As more people move into Montrose its to be expected that Rothko is getting pushed to be more pronounced, but I think the additions of late are welcomed. It still feels like that lost treasure nestled in a neighborhood, but with some light touches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 (edited) On 7/19/2022 at 3:17 PM, iah77 said: I think taking out that street would really change the feeling and view of the Renzo Piano building in a negative way. It's designed perfectly to fit in its context as is. The Menil's vision was to integrate their projects into the existing neighborhood, not create a monumental campus. I do think the street could be made to look a lot nicer though... Maybe redo it as a pedestrian only thoroughfare. No more cars, a space for events or farmers markets and still keeping the same framing for the Renzo building. Edited August 3, 2022 by jmitch94 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 We lived in the neighborhood for 15 years, In the 1400 block of Branard, three houses from Mulberry, and right across the street from the park behind the new drawing center. Early on when just the Rothko was there from 71 - 73. Then again from 2003 2016. I know the neighborhood. I sat on my front porch many days and thought how nice it could be without the concern of traffic on that little street. I can say from experience that the removal of Mulberry between Sul Ross and Branard would do nothing to destroy the fabric of the Menil, but would make it a safer, more pleasurable space. There would be more room for events in the open area to the east of the Menil, and it would create a more pedestrian friendly approach to both the park and the museums. Why would a street make the Menil more appropriate. There would still be a flow around the spaces. It would just make for a more unified space between the Rothko and the Menil. If you've ever been to Storm King in New York, you get a feeling for art and open spaces. They might be able to add another sculpture in the open space. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2023/09/14/rothko-chapel-capital-campaign-fondren-foundation.html?cx_testId=40&cx_testVariant=cx_27&cx_artPos=1#cxrecs_s "Houston’s iconic Rothko Chapel is making further progress toward its goal of raising $35 million for a restoration and expansion. The Houston-based Fondren Foundation contributed $500,000 to the ongoing “Opening Spaces” campaign, adding to the $300,000 it donated during the first phase of the master plan." 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Phase 2 (scheduled to begin in 2024) https://www.rothkochapel.org/give/master-site-plan/ 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 In order to build the new Administrative and Archives building they had to move a house from its old location to a new location several feet east. It's old location on Google Maps.... It's new location next to DACAMERA. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 First look at new renderings of Rothko Chapel's campus expansion (houstonchronicle.com) "On Wednesday, phase two kicks off with a groundbreaking ceremony. Over the next two years, Architecture Research Office and Nelson Byrd Woltz will manage the construction of the new Administration and Archives Building and the Kathleen and Chuck Mullenweg Meditation Garden in addition to a program center, guest house for resident and visiting speakers and fellows, plus a shaded, shared plaza." 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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clutchcity94 Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 1 hour ago, hindesky said: Is Matt Mullenweg (founder of Wordpress) a benefactor to the Menil Foundation? I know he’s from Houston, so would make sense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 The house they moved is in it's new place. It was moved to make more room for the new office and archive building. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 The Rothko Chapel has received a $1 million grant from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, a private philanthropic organization that supports projects and nonprofits around the world in the areas of arts and culture, education, health, sports, and social welfare. The gift is in support of a multi-use community and education space within the Chapel’s new Program Center, part of the second phase of the organization’s long-term development plan. Last month, the Chapel broke ground on Phase 2 of the $42 million project. While Phase 2a is focused on the construction of an administration and archives building and meditation garden, Phase 2b includes the Program Center, housing for guest speakers and fellows, and a plaza. To date, the Opening Spaces campaign has raised more than $27 million, with support coming from private donors as well as local, national, and international foundations. The initial phase of the campaign received contributions from the Houston Endowment, The Brown Foundation, Inc., The Cullen Foundation, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and The John R. Eckel, Jr. Foundation, and individuals, including Lynn Wyatt and Suzanne Deal Booth. https://glasstire.com/2024/05/11/rothko-chapel-receives-1-million-grant-towards-new-campus/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 Cherry House Moving moved the house to make room for the new office, archive building. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 Construction fencing and netting has gone up. Linbeck is the GC - https://www.linbeck.com 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 A construction trailer is on site now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hbg.50 Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 (edited) The Rothko Chapel is closed indefinitely…posted on their webpage: Due to damage from Hurricane Beryl, the Rothko Chapel is currently closed as we undergo necessary repairs. The Welcome House will be open 11 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Sunday. Please continue to check our website for updates related to opening hours as more information becomes available. From chron.com At the Rothko Chapel, heavy rain and gale-force winds caused water to leak through the building's roof, according to Will Davison, the chapel's director of communications. "Part of the ceiling and several walls sustained water damage," Davison said in an email to Chron. Edited August 12 by hbg.50 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbg.50 Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 https://www.houstonchronicle.com/entertainment/art_exhibits/article/rothko-chapel-hurricane-beryl-damage-19654306.php The Rothko Chapel is closed indefinitely after damage to its building and artist Mark Rothko’s contemplative works. “Some paintings had water damage to them,” executive director David Leslie told the Chronicle on Tuesday. “Whitten & Proctor (Fine Art Conservation) are working with us and heading up the conservation analysis and assessment. We’re building the team and a remediation plan for the conservation treatment of the paintings.” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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