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totheskies · #21 Posted: **Nov 11, 2007, 5:37 AM**

It's kinda cool that we get to keep the west side view of Houston unaltered, while filling out the whole skyline from the densest areas. Main Place and One Park will be a good balance for new additions.

James2390 · #22 Posted: **Nov 12, 2007, 10:21 PM**

What a fantastic looking tower! That last picture screams Chicago.

SkyWatcher · #23 Posted: **Nov 16, 2007, 12:53 AM**

Very nice! I like the design.

Wattleigh · #24 Posted: **Nov 19, 2007, 1:59 AM**

A few photos I took earlier this afternoon of the ongoing demolition of the West Building.

Shasta · #25 Posted: **Nov 19, 2007, 4:27 PM**

I know many people hate this block because the West Bldg was a dump and attracted the homeless, but I get so frustrated that so many of the recent downtown projects have been built on occupied lots rather than on surface lots. We've torn quite a few things down in downtown since 2000. While the replacements are much nicer than what was there, it still seems a waste. The West Bldg and Montagu Hotel had potential to be turned into something great.

rdavis4559 · #26 Posted: **Nov 23, 2007, 2:55 PM**

The Stowers Building right there is pretty nice and it was cleaned up not too long ago.

Major AWACS · #27 Posted: **Nov 23, 2007, 3:33 PM**

Will they plant the trees up on the breezeway deck?

Nice proposals.

Ciao,
AWACS

houston19514 · #28 Posted: **Nov 29, 2007, 1:24 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shasta

I know many people hate this block because the West Bldg was a dump and attracted the homeless, but I get so frustrated that so many of the recent downtown projects have been built on occupied lots rather than on surface lots. We've torn quite a few things down in downtown since 2000. While the replacements are much nicer than what was there, it still seems a waste. The West Bldg and Montagu Hotel had potential to be turned into something great.

Other than this one and the new parking garage across the street, what recent projects were built on occupied lots?

1500 Louisiana... no
1000 Main .... no
5 Houston Center... no
Hilton Americas ... no
Calpine Center ... not sure, but it surely wasn't anything significant
Houston Pavilions ... no
Toyota Center... again, not sure but there was nothing significant there.
New Civil Courthouse ... no

Wattleigh · #29 Posted: **Dec 2, 2007, 8:41 AM**

Kinda cool to see they're already promoting leasing opportunities for the building, as evidenced by this full-page ad from the most recent Houston Business Journal.

Complex01 · #30 Posted: **Dec 3, 2007, 1:38 AM**

Man i cant wait for this one to start going up, its a real bueaty...

Austin55 · #31 Posted: **Dec 3, 2007, 3:00 AM**

whoah,thats looks great in that location.should look great in the skyline view from the south. good going Houston!

Wattleigh · #32 Posted: **Dec 10, 2007, 4:38 AM**

A few photos from this afternoon, looks like they've moved on to taking apart the Montagu as well...

And a couple of the New West building

Complex01 · #33 Posted: **Dec 10, 2007, 5:28 AM**

I drove by this past friday, they are making some real progress on the demolition. Cant wait till they finish clearing the site...

Xeelee · #34 Posted: **Dec 12, 2007, 3:32 PM**

this is nice

Wattleigh · #35 Posted: **Jan 13, 2008, 3:55 AM**

The New West building is now gone, and some of the smaller remaining structures are starting to come down...

The Montagu is the next to go. Implosion set for next weekend (1/20)

Wattleigh · #36 Posted: **Jan 14, 2008, 3:51 AM**

Worth noting in terms of possible tenants, from Nancy Sarnoff's weekly column...

Quote:

Developers of at least three new office towers planned for downtown said they'd start construction even if they hadn't leased any space first.

But one may have a leg up on its competition.

Industry sources said accounting firm KPMG is negotiating a lease for space in MainPlace, the 1 million-square-foot tower that Hines is building at the corner of Main and Walker.

Sources reported differing amounts of space the company would occupy: more than 100,000 square feet and 200,000 to 250,000 square feet. The sources didn't want their names used because the deal hasn't been announced.

KPMG is currently in Bank of America Center.

Hines wouldn't comment, and a KPMG spokeswoman said the company didn't have "anything to announce at this time regarding real estate in Houston."

Complex01 · #37 Posted: **Jan 16, 2008, 9:28 PM**

Man i wish i was down there to see the implosion. Oh well, its still nice to see one of the last structures taken down. Then the real fun begins...

KevinFromTexas · #38 Posted: **Jan 17, 2008, 3:00 AM**

It's great to see things moving along for this one. I absolutely love the lighting design on it. Can't wait to see this tower rise and be complete.

cabasse · #39 Posted: **Jan 17, 2008, 7:41 AM**

somewhat surprised to see that i'm the first to lament the passing of a historic building...

regardless, main place looks pretty damn sweet.

Trae · #40 Posted: **Jan 17, 2008, 12:20 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by cabasse

somewhat surprised to see that i'm the first to lament the passing of a historic building...

regardless, main place looks pretty damn sweet.

It needs to happen to help that whole side of Main Street.