I was in Houston yesterday and today. My gosh I'm impress with all what's going on. I stayed in uptown near the Transco tower as I call it, and explored The Galleria. I happen to also drive by the new River Oaks development as well.
Occupying one half of a city block in the heart of downtown Houston, Hines Market Square is within a five minute walk of the CBD with access to public transportation, and an extensive array of restaurants and clubs in the Historic Warehouse District. Overlooking Houston’s first Urban Park, Market Square, the 33 story tower offers the luxury and convenience of a five star resort hotel. Also located within walking distance from Discovery Green, Buffalo hike and bike trails and three sports stadiums, the new residential tower will be home to 289 residents. Residents living in the tower will be treated to uninterrupted views of Buffalo Bayou to the North, Allen Parkway to the West, city views to the South and Minute Maid Stadium to the East. Perched above the garage on level nine, with dramatic night time city views, is an array of amenities including: an aqua lounge with outdoor pool and terrace, fitness center, club room with gourmet kitchen, Wi-Fi lounge, and a private theater. The corner of Travis and Preston streets has a welcoming porch for outdoor dining which reinforces pedestrian activity at the street level.
The design of this luxury residential tower is guided by the modern principals of strength, elegance and timelessness for a 21st century architectural expression clad in a crisp combination of glass, aluminum, and stainless steel complimented by the richness of stone and masonry detailing throughout. The geometry of the tower is organized into a timeless architectural expression with a classic base, middle and top. The project is crowned by a lantern which is illuminated at night to become a landmark building on the Northern edge of downtown Houston. The design of the buildings base responds to the architectural heritage of the surrounding warehouse district, yet engages in a dialogue with Market Square becoming a foreground building as you approach downtown from the North.
I'll tell you one thing I don't see much of in the base - retail. It needs small shops, nightclubs and restaurants. And theater spaces. Market Square is part of the Theatre District, after all.
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Downtown has everything but the retail going for it. Between the residences east of 59 and the new apartments coming in and around the convention center, there should be enough residential density to attract groceries and general merchandisers. Costco could do quite well in that neighborhood; Trader Joe's, too.
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"This will be good for the city"
Downtown has everything but the retail going for it. Between the residences east of 59 and the new apartments coming in and around the convention center, there should be enough residential density to attract groceries and general merchandisers. Costco could do quite well in that neighborhood; Trader Joe's, too.
I disagree about retail in Downtown. DT needs more people living there and more people staying in hotels to create that kind of critical mass.
Large proposed hotel for Uptown. Sure is something different, looks like something that would go up in Las Vegas. Even has a helipad, although I don't like the base.
Last edited by Urbannizer; Oct 22, 2013 at 4:13 AM.
There's no need for Vs. comments among the big Texas metros. There's more than enough BOOM going around for everyone. Midland may be putting everyone to shame in the near future with the world's second biggest oil field at their door step. Good times are ahead for Texas.
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There's more than enough BOOM going around for everyone. Midland may be putting everyone to shame in the near future with the world's second biggest oil field at their door step. Good times are ahead for Texas.
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