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Project: 1111 RUSK STREET Address: See above. Developer: Dallas-based Provident Realty Advisors. Floors & Units: 16 floors, 309 units. Status: Under construction. Square Footage: Average unit is 1,065 square feet. Starchitect/Designer: Memphis-based Hnedak Bobo Group. Amenities: 8,000 square feet of ground level retail, connection to underground tunnel system, fitness center, 10-foot ceilings. Luxe Factor: You'll be living in the Old Texaco Building with its ornate architectural detailing, gargoyles and clock — one of the most storied buildings in Houston, built in 1915 and vacant since 1989. Original architect was NY's Warren & Wetmore, which was involved with designing Manhattan's Grand Central Terminal. Walkability: In the heart of downtown Houston; stroll to restaurants, bars, shops, Lucky Strike and Minute Maid Park. Why We'd Live Here: The historian in you will be wowed by the Old Texaco Building grand limestone arcades and detail. Your shallower friends will be wowed by the plush surroundings and views. Dollar: For lease; $2,700 monthly average. Move-In Date: Summer 2016. Contact: No leasing contact at press time. 1111 Rusk Street HOUSTON'S Sky-High Guide EADO (That's East of Downtown) THE GALLERIA MEDICAL CENTER Project: SKYHOUSE MAIN Address: 1725 Main Street. Developer: Led by Jim Borders and Atlanta-based Novare Group, Batson- Cook Development Co., Houston developer Peter Dienna. Floors & Units: 24 stories, 336 units. Status: Under construction; expected completion Summer 2016. Square Footage: 571 to 1,331 square feet. Starchitect/Designer: Atlanta-based Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart. Amenities: Rooftop pool deck, tennis courts, fitness center. Luxe Factor: Views of downtown from SkyLounge top deck (see SkyHouse River Oaks, below) should be unparalleled. Walkability: Most major downtown office towers are a stroll away. Why We'd Live Here: What's better than eliminating the long commute and having Main Street's bar scene nearby? Dollar: For lease; $1,535 to $3,100 monthly. Move In-Date: Summer 2016. Contact: SkyHouse Main, 888.988.2630, simpsonpropertygroup.com. Project: THE IVY LOFTS Address: 2604 Leeland. Developer: Novel Creative Development. Floors & Units: 24 Floors, 550 Units. Status: Under construction. Square Footage: Micro spaces of 350 to 1,100 square feet. Starchitect/Designer: Houston-based Powers Brown Architecture. Amenities: Downtown-view pool, sky lounge, 24-7 concierge, full gym and cardio room, pet green space, B-Cycle and Zip Car stations on site and electric car-charging stations. Luxe Factor: Being one of the first in Texas to live in the type of micro condos that have drawn fans in high-density cites such as Tokyo and New York could have some cache. If you're intrigued by beds that fold up into walls, dining room tables that disappear into floors and coffee tables that transform into desks, this is the place for you. The idea behind mini lofts is that a smartly designed small living unit lets one enjoy more amenities than their buying power would otherwise allow. That's luxe in its own way. Walkability: 8th Wonder Brewery and BBVA Compass Stadium are both within easy walking range. Closer to the building, you'll find options such as Brother's Taco and Sparkle's Hamburger. The hope would be that more development will follow this new high-rise. Why We'd Live Here: For millennials who spend most of their time out with friends and don't have need for mountains of possessions, Ivy Lofts is a way to own a bit of Houston real estate. Yes, it's something of an experiment in Texas. But it sounds like fun. Dollar: For purchase; $119,000 to $600,000. Move-In Date: December 2018 Contact: James Franklin, on-site sales office, 713.489.5638, theivylofts.com. Project: THE POST OAK Address: 1600 West Loop South. Developer: Tilman Fertitta, Landry's Inc. Floors & Units: 38 floors, 22 units. Status: Under construction. Square Footage: 1,000 to 2,000 square feet. Starchitect/Designer: Gensler. Amenities: Resort-worthy pool, terraced gardens, fitness center, private lounge, restaurants on site including Mastro's steakhouse and Fertitta-owned Willie G's Seafood and Steaks; spa and retail stores. Luxe Factor: There's a Rolls Royce and Bentley dealership showroom in the lobby. Also Fertitta-owned. Walkability: Crave Cupcakes and Uptown Park's shopping and dining options are a stroll away. Why We'd Live Here: This tower is Project: THE MILLENNIUM KIRBY Address: 7600 Kirby Drive. Developer: The Dinerstein Companies. Floors & Units: 5 floors, 378 units in two buildings. Status: Completed. Square Footage: 512 to 1,350 square feet. Starchitect/Designer: Dallas-based Humphreys & Partners Architects; North Hollywood-based Ariel Fox Design. Amenities: State-of-the-art fitness center, yoga and spin room, Infinity-edge pool with covered cabanas and outdoor TVs, hydro massage, clubhouse coffee bar and pet park with washing stations. Luxe Factor: A tech-lover's paradise. A built-in smart sound and video system allows residents to control everything from their light to their TVs from an iPad. Walkability: Hermann Park is not far away, and there's easy access to the Med Center. Why We'd Live Here: Great indoor air quality, with high-grade air filters, controlled fresh-air ventilation that increases overall air quality and low-VOC paints, sealants, adhesives and carpet. Dollar: For lease; $1,250 to $2,850 monthly. Move-in Date: Now. Contact: On-site leasing, 832.209.1200, themillennium.com. Project: MEDISTAR/GREYSTAR TOWER; OFFICIAL NAME TO BE DETERMINED Address: 6750 Main Street. Developer: Houston-based Greystar in concert with Medistar. Floors & Units: 32 stories, 400 units. Status: Construction to begin in April. Square Footage: 349 to 3,800 square feet. Starchitect/Designer: Atlanta-based Preston Partnership. Amenities: Fitness center, business center, hotel, restaurant on-site, Luxe Factor: This tower is connected to a new 21-story hotel and many of the perks and services of hotel living will be available to residents. Units can be customized to accommodate extended- stay Med Center patients. Walkability: The Texas Medical Center is across the street. Italian restaurant Project: THE VANTAGE Address: 1911 Holcombe Boulevard. Developer: The Dinerstein Companies. Floors & Units: 22 floors, 375 units. Status: Under construction. Square Footage: To be determined. Starchitect/Designer: Chicago-based Solomon Cordwell Buenz. Amenities: Infinity-edge pool, fitness center with separate yoga area and outdoor workout area. Luxe Factor: The angled design pushes high-rise views into another stratosphere. Walkability: Texas Medical Center. Why We'd Live Here: This is the tallest project from Dinerstein in the company's 60-year history and is being treated as showcase property (which means extra perks for you). The pool and fitness center are both health-club worthy. Dollar: For lease; rates to be determined. Move-in Date: Early 2017. Contact: Merideth Savoie, merideth.savoie@tdc-properties.com. Skyhouse Main The Ivy Lofts The Post Oak The Post Oak The Millennium Kirby The Vantage Medstar/Greystar Tower Tilman Fertitta's passion project, and the residences are on two of the 38 floors — all of which will enjoy the amenities (room service!) of the five-star hotel slated for the mega project. Dollar: For lease; $6,000 to $9,000. Move-In Date: December 2017. Contact: Not leasing yet, landrysinc.com Trevisio is an easy stroll. Rice University is a six-minute walk, and Hermann Park is within easy reach. Why We'd Live Here: It makes commuting easy for medical professionals, and there are whispers that it could be the first high-rise in Houston with 24-hour room service. Dollar: For lease; rates to be determined. Move-In Date: Early 2018. Contact: Not leasing yet, 713.535.9512, greystar.com. MEMORIAL District at Memorial Project: DISTRICT AT MEMORIAL Address: 10300 Katy Freeway. Developer: Kaplan Management Company. Floors & Units: 5 floors, 327 units. Status: Under construction. Square Footage: 600 to 1,400 square feet. Starchitect/Designer: Dallas-based Humphreys & Partners Architects; Denver- based Holly Bosler, HBC Design. Amenities: Wi-Fi lounge, game room with pool and poker tables, theater room, two-story fitness center, resident lounge, dog park and rooftop pool. Luxe Factor: A full-blown demonstration kitchen in the lounge sets the stage for chef-driven events on-site and cooking classes for residents. Walkability: Sam's Club, Two Brothers Halal Market and Shadow Oaks Elementary School are within an easy stroll. CityCentre's shopping, restaurants and movie theater are just across the freeway. Why We'd Live Here: You're in the heart of a different part of Houston. Gateway Memorial City's restaurant scene, which includes Vallone's and CityCentre, is your playground. Dollar: For lease; $1,210 to $2,730 with two months free for a 15-month lease. Move-in Date: June 2016. Contact: On-site leasing office, 844.515.5261, districtatmemorial@ simpsonhousing.com. MIDTOWN Project: ALEXAN MIDTOWN Address: 2310 Main Street. Developer: Trammel Crow Residential. Floors & Units: 7 floors, 215 units. Status: Completed. Square Footage: 665 to 1,690 square feet. Starchitect/Designer: Denver-based Kephart. Amenities: Open-air outdoor living room, resort-style pool, pet park, cyber cafe. APRIL | PAGE 62 | 2016