It's just under 3 miles from downtown and just over 1 mile from the Texas Medical Center, another major job center in the loop.
Plus it's on the perimeter of one of the most popular parks in the city, Hermann Park, and it's adjacent to the Museum District. There are a few other residential highrises in the area, with others planned.
There have also been plans of some sort or another to have another highrise on the site since The Parklane was completed next door in the 80s.
Ahhh, that makes sense, thanks for the elaboration. Plus, the views of downtown and Hermann Park from this tower will no doubt be stellar!
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Here's a new rendering with a bit more info, no update on the status.
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This residential tower is part of a proposed development across from Hermann Park in Houston. The 42-story tower, when completed, would house 550 residents in 270-units. The tower “twists” 30 degrees over the 42 stories, maximizing the views of Hermann Park for those on lower stories and the Houston skyline for those on the upper floors. The parking structure would be five stories with an amenity deck on top, with pools and cabanas that afford a view of the city. Most units will have two balconies, one with a screen to block the bright sun and another with an open view.
Tema Development, which was established in 1981, also developed The Parklane, a 35-story luxury condominium tower at 1701 Hermann Drive in the Museum District. The developer is planning two other projects in the Museum District, including a 42-story apartment tower northwest of The Parklane, which was developed in the early 1980s.
The project could now be 35 to 50-floors, so the design above is now longer a current render of the project. The developers cites that it would've been a "too risky procedure" to build this one first, which is why it was changed from Phase I to Phase III.
Here's the latest:
- Phase I: 7-Stories, Under Construction
- Phase II: ~20-Stories, Up from 7-floors
- Phase III: 35 to 50 Stories, Originally planned at 42-stories
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Originally Posted by HBJ
Hermann Park Residences (final name pending): The seven-story, 224-unit luxury apartment complex will sit on 2.25 acres just east of The Parklane and feature high-end fit and finishes and amenities, including a sky lounge overlooking Hermann Park. The project is scheduled for completion in late 2016.
A high-rise residential tower is planned for a 2.19-acre parcel east of Hermann Park Residences. Tema had announced plans for a 42-story tower last year, but the company is stepping back on that phase of the project to focus on Hermann Park Residences, which is admittedly "less risky" and will be delivered faster, Haidar said. The tower will ultimately be between 35 and 50 stories.
Another apartment complex — about 20 stories tall — is planned behind Hermann Park Residences. Its size will be in between the other two projects, Haidar said."
Actually, if I read the article correctly, the 20-story tower is a separate building, not an increase in the height of the second phase tower. I'm surprised they felt the need for yet another update.
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Actually, if I read the article correctly, the 20-story tower is a separate building, not an increase in the height of the second phase tower. I'm surprised they felt the need for yet another update.
The undeveloped land has been divided into three separate phases. As shown in the old site plan, phase II was originally planned as a 7-story mid-rise behind phase one. Now, (as stated in the article) it's 20-stories.
Good news, I walked past the site today on my way to Herman Park, and saw building supplies, equipment, and dirt being dug up. It looks like construction is under way now. Sorry I don't have a picture, but check it out if your near Herman Park.
Good news, I walked past the site today on my way to Herman Park, and saw building supplies, equipment, and dirt being dug up. It looks like construction is under way now. Sorry I don't have a picture, but check it out if your near Herman Park.
The work your seeing is for a 7-story apartment building.
Tema Development, established in 1981, also developed The Parklane, a 35-story luxury condominium and apartment tower finished in 1983 at 1701 Hermann Dr. in the Museum District. The developer is now in the early stages of planning two high-rise residential towers called Two and Three Hermann Place on the remainder of the 6 acres next to One Hermann Place and The Parklane.
“We’ve started conceptual drawings, but we have no plans to develop anything right now,” said Haytham Haidar, who is leading Tema’s development team. “We’re focused on leasing up One Hermann Place."
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