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2929 Weslayan. The tallest rental tower in Houston (for now) soars 40 stories into the sky in an area without other high-rises surrounding it. Some towers boast views with all the staying power of a Bachelor star; 2929 Weslayan's will likely last. Arabella. This 33-story tower is shap- ing up to be one of the most distinc- tive new buildings in Houston — and an instant skyline changer. With its 10-foot-tall sections of fritted-glass windows, a design borrowed from some of Frank Gehry and Richard Meier's most distinctive high-rises, this place is about as cookie cutter as Anna Wint- our. Sometimes being sky-high is about having everyone look up at you with envy. In this case, that will include your River Oaks District neighbors. Aris Market Square. Hines' signature downtown high-rise is set to tower over Market Square Park, but it's no New Age poser. The building channels a historic look with its brick-and-cast- stone base and keeps things grounded beyond the skyscraping with restau- rants and maybe even a grocery store envisioned for street level. Hanover River Oaks. It's 40 stories of gleaming steel and windows in the heart of Upper Kirby. Residents prac- tically need never leave their luxurious perch in the sky if so desired: Dry cleaning and groceries from nearby Whole Foods Market can be delivered to your front door. The Post Oak. When Tilman Fertitta takes on a project, he goes big. There will be nothing timid or tiny about this striking 38-story behemoth when it's completed in late 2017. There's a Rolls-Royce and Bentley showroom in the lobby. This is the tower Donald Trump would do … if he had Tilman's money and taste. T o stand out in Houston's new high-rise world, a building needs to be special. Cookie cutter is out. Distinctive is in. Some buildings just demand attention. By CHRIS BALDWIN CLOUD HUGGERS 5 High-Rises That Put You On Top of the City Intelligence SKY-HIGH (Continued from page 97) (Continued on page 102) 100