HOUSTON | Development Thread II - Page 388

Wattleigh · #**7741** Posted **Sep 28, 2014, 9:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by AviationGuy

In one photo there's new construction that may be One Shell Plaza, which I think was completed in the late 60s (on second thought, it doesn't look like it's in the right place).

Interestingly, the Houston House, where Photolith lived a few years ago, was already there and looked pretty much the same as today.

http://blog.chron.com/bayoucityhisto...or/#14673101=0

The building that is under construction in the photos is at 1200 Travis and is now used by HPD. It was finished in 1967, so this series is probably from 1966.

Urbannizer · #**7742** Posted **Sep 28, 2014, 10:05 PM**

Randall Davis is planning a 125-unit condo tower for Parcel D of the Westcreek site.

http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/h...k-condo-tower/

toxteth o'grady · #**7743** Posted **Sep 29, 2014, 12:27 AM**

So is this anything more than a parcel at this point?

rellott · #**7744** Posted **Sep 29, 2014, 2:11 AM**

Sorry, I believe it's Conoco I, or whichever is nearly complete. The lighting is red and blue and is on the Eastern facade of the building

toxteth o'grady · #**7745** Posted **Sep 29, 2014, 1:48 PM**

The rush is on for EB-5 visas, which should fuel a few more condo starts in Houston:

EB-5 visa shortage causes rush for Houston developers, Chinese investors

toxteth o'grady · #**7746** Posted **Sep 29, 2014, 2:02 PM**

Another new O&G pipeline company means more demand for office space.

Utility company to spin off Houston-based midstream company, form MLP

Urbannizer · #**7747** Posted **Sep 29, 2014, 4:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by Chron

CityCentre embarks on major expansion

Midway Cos. announced Monday a major expansion for its mixed-use CityCentre project that will include two new office towers, a high-rise multifamily building and new shops and restaurants.

Through a partnership with LaSalle Investment Management, Midway is set to begin marketing the office component of a 6.4-acre extension that will bring the northern border of CityCentre to Interstate 1o. The new buildings, which will be leased by Colvill Office Properties, will include a total of 740,000 square feet.

In addition, a residential building, 22,400 square feet of retail space and a one-acre greenspace has been designed for the project.

The new office buildings, CityCentre Towers 1 and 2, will rise 16 stories and include nine levels of parking. Floor plates will average around 26,000 square feet.

A 13-story multifamily building with 270 units is set to include one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. The building will have a rooftop amenity deck with a swimming pool.

Full Article: http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/...jor-expansion/

toxteth o'grady · #**7748** Posted **Sep 29, 2014, 7:09 PM**

HBJ's article on the Randall Davis property says the unit count will be 85 to 100; that Davis will sell off 45,000 sf of the property he acquired in Westcreek to other developers; and that his building will start construction in the middle of next year.

Exclusive: New luxury condominium high-rise planned for Galleria area

toxteth o'grady · #**7749** Posted **Sep 29, 2014, 7:31 PM**

And now there's a name for the mystery development at the northwest crook between I-45 and I-59: The Hamilton. Still nothing rendered (nothing gained). Thanks to Swamplot for this one, which has aroused curiosity on HAIF. It's low-income housing, which may explain some of the secrecy.

The Hamilton Apartments Are Going Up on a Freeway-Wrapped Corner in Downtown’s Far Southeast

toxteth o'grady · #**7750** Posted **Sep 30, 2014, 3:26 AM**

And this one is on the way. Groundbreaking on Oct. 6 for Mid-Main. It's been quite a day for announcements today:

Mid Main mixed-use development announces groundbreaking ceremony date

Houston1836 · #**7751** Posted **Sep 30, 2014, 3:53 AM**

Filmed this just a while ago. This is standing east across Eldridge Parkway from ConocoPhillips' new Energy Center 3 building. Nice addition to not only the building but to the Energy Corridor. I wonder if the other two buildings will have something similar?

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TexasPlaya · #**7752** Posted **Sep 30, 2014, 3:55 AM**

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Originally Posted by Urbannizer

Looking nice.

cloud713 · #**7753** Posted **Sep 30, 2014, 5:19 AM**

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Originally Posted by Houston1836

Filmed this just a while ago. This is standing east across Eldridge Parkway from ConocoPhillips' new Energy Center 3 building. Nice addition to not only the building but to the Energy Corridor. I wonder if the other two buildings will have something similar?

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thanks for the video! in one of the descriptions for the complex i seem to recall that building III was the only one they mentioned having an "illuminated lantern". hopefully the others do too though, it could make for a cool vibe in the area. so no screens facing west?

Houston1836 · #**7754** Posted **Sep 30, 2014, 11:41 AM**

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Originally Posted by cloud713

thanks for the video! in one of the descriptions for the complex i seem to recall that building III was the only one they mentioned having an "illuminated lantern". hopefully the others do too though, it could make for a cool vibe in the area. so no screens facing west?

I didn't even think to check, but I will take a look tonight to see if they installed one of these "lanterns" on the west side of the building (unless somebody else already knows the answer). I think that would look nice.

cloud713 · #**7755** Posted **Sep 30, 2014, 1:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by Houston1836

I didn't even think to check, but I will take a look tonight to see if they installed one of these "lanterns" on the west side of the building (unless somebody else already knows the answer). I think that would look nice.

i do too.. wouldnt want the drivers heading west be the only ones able to enjoy the rave... im sure the drivers going east like to party too. heh.

toxteth o'grady · #**7756** Posted **Sep 30, 2014, 4:04 PM**

An added extra detail about the Woodlands Hotel and Conference Center; it's losing some hotel rooms but gaining a multi-family neighbor. No details on what it looks like yet.

Howard Hughes Corp. swaps hotel rooms for multifamily project

Houston1836 · #**7757** Posted **Sep 30, 2014, 5:48 PM**

I'm sure we've all been puzzled by this structure on I-10 between Bunker Hill and Blalock. This caught me off guard the first time I saw this and it always bothered me as to what it's purpose is. This article (sort of) explains what is going on.

http://news92fm.com/480204/mystery-c...-away-hounews/

toxteth o'grady · #**7758** Posted **Sep 30, 2014, 7:51 PM**

I think Cy Fair got the better looking building:

Satterfield & Pontikes and PBK Architects tapped to build new Klein high school

toxteth o'grady · #**7759** Posted **Sep 30, 2014, 8:01 PM**

More vacant space gets occupied, as Coats Rose (real estate lawyers) moves into 50,000 sf of space in 9 Greenway Plaza.

Coats Rose gets new headquarters in Greenway Plaza

Houston1836 · #**7760** Posted **Sep 30, 2014, 8:04 PM**

A good article from CultureMap Houston, touching on the high-rise trend in Houston and how they are beginning to spread into the "suburbs", including the Woodlands and Pearland (yes, Pearland).

http://houston.culturemap.com/news/r...towers-galore/