As tourists and locals flock to the Canopy by Hilton, downtown’s latest hotel, they most likely won’t have a clue as to the difficulties in building something that tall, and on the river no less.
Architecture
Developers of $400M Riverplace project sign incentive agreement with city
Riverplace would fill about 3.2 acres of land with a 20-story multifamily building, a 17-story condominium building and an office building of undetermined height, along with the 21-story Dream Hotel.
Rosario’s plan to demolish majority of San Antonio’s El Mirador building receives first approval
Restaurateur Lisa Wong received conceptual approval from a city commission on Wednesday to demolish most of the old El Mirador building on South St. Mary’s Street so she can build a new home for Southtown staple Rosario’s.
Pearl developer seeks $3.6M worth of incentives for latest apartments
Pearl developer Silver Ventures’ latest apartment project received conceptual approval from the Historic and Design Review Commission on Wednesday.
Pearl developer Silver Ventures plans to build 265 apartments across the river
The project would be the fourth major multifamily development by Silver Ventures, and would push the Pearl’s apartment total past 900 units.
Crumbling wall at Spanish Governor’s Palace rebuilt for San Pedro Creek project
The project reconnects the historic site with San Pedro Creek, which once served as a water source for early settlers in this region.
Conservation Society blasts Maverick Plaza renovation plan fearing NIOSA impact
The renovation includes the building of three restaurants inside Maverick Plaza lead by chef Johnny Hernandez.
St. John’s apartments design now features one big round corner
The St. John’s Square apartment project’s unique design will be considered by the Historic and Design Review Commission on Wednesday.
Museum Reach Lofts redesign approval sought
Alamo Community Group has redesigned its Museum Reach Lofts, one of the true affordable housing developments planned for the downtown area that’s due to begin construction this spring.
Sir David Adjaye tells the story of Ruby City and its founder, Linda Pace
“There was something like magic in which she had with the artists,” architect Sir David Adjaye said about the late Linda Pace during a lecture at Trinity University on Tuesday.