290 Mulberry at Houston - by SHoP Architects

**ZippyTheChimp** · May 1st, 2008, 07:55 AM

I made the same mistake until I noticed the stairway is three floor. Unless you put it in the middle of the unit, where it would take up plenty of space, it would normally go against a blank wall. So you can regard it as adding light, and a little drama, to the space.

**infoshare** · May 1st, 2008, 08:28 AM

Yes, I see now, I did not notice that there were also wrap around windows on the south side (rear) of the building. Given that most of the buildings around in the area are low-rise, there must be some great views from those staircase windows.

Beautiful architecture - inside & out - what an improvement the the neighborhood.

**infoshare** · June 3rd, 2008, 07:08 PM

Some news & site photos were posted on curbed today: the curvy facade is now being installed - and (as it turns-out ) the prefab brick panels look great. http://curbed.com/tags/290-mulberry-street

**lofter1** · June 6th, 2008, 09:08 AM

More of the brick panels have gone up ...

290m

**lofter1** · June 6th, 2008, 09:09 AM

The thickness of the panels should make for great insulation properties.

**ramvid01** · June 6th, 2008, 11:21 AM

^^ It depends on how well the joints are sealed as well.

**The Benniest** · June 6th, 2008, 11:58 AM

Wow. I'm loving this siding now that it's going up on the building.

Thanks for the pics Lofter.

**kz1000ps** · June 6th, 2008, 06:34 PM

It's like a domestic version of the Socony-Mobil or Tishman buildings, and if someone were to tell me it went up in the same time period as those I wouldn't even blink.

**lofter1** · June 6th, 2008, 06:46 PM

Imagine this one after a snow storm.

**Jasonik** · June 6th, 2008, 07:15 PM

I was thinking the same thing.

Here's a look at robotic bricklaying.

For more photos click below.

**lofter1** · June 6th, 2008, 08:45 PM

Fascinating ^

(but the robotic link is funky; go here: http://www.monocle.com/sections/busi...ng-the-future/ )

Any info on who is doing the brickwork for 290 Mulberry?

**ablarc** · June 7th, 2008, 10:15 PM

Originally Posted by lofter1

The thickness of the panels should make for great insulation properties.

Acoustical, not thermal.

**lofter1** · June 7th, 2008, 10:52 PM

With Houston Street right below that ^ will be welcome.

**lofter1** · June 28th, 2008, 06:30 PM

Lots of progress on the facade here ...

The north side of the Penthouse has the walls up, and the terraced balconies are enclosed ...

The big corner windows have now taken shape ...

One of the old-time locals speaks his mind ...

290

**Fabrizio** · June 28th, 2008, 06:45 PM

I am crazy about this.

Quick: am I stretching things, or does something about it recall the Queen Anne style?

http://z.about.com/d/architecture/1/...00pixfront.jpg

If there were space, you would want to plant hydrengias around this building.

And the color is great too. A mix of brown, purple, grey. I once did a dress collection in that color... I called it "bruise". It was huge flop. The world wasn't ready yet.