Downtown HDR Corporate Headquarters

GetUrban · Post by **GetUrban** » Thu Aug 27, 2015 5:33 pm

It's called the "Lipstick Building" in NYC....by Philip Johnson and John Burgee.

The other one is the "Gherkin Building" in London by Sir Norman Foster, the architect of the Joslyn addition. Good stuff!

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Thu Aug 27, 2015 5:33 pm

I was just thinking something like this:

H&R Block's HQ in KC

Or this building in Milwaukee:

Or maybe something like this:

RNcyanide · Post by **RNcyanide** » Thu Aug 27, 2015 5:34 pm

I'll take all three, please.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Thu Aug 27, 2015 5:36 pm

The H&R Block building is something realistic to shoot for...its only 17 stories and isn't something to out of sort for Omaha. I would gladly take it. I am just sick of all the big, boxy buildings that take up a whole city block. After all, part of the purpose of building a high-rise is to eliminate the need for so much space. Each block can have multiple buildings on it. I know that a lot of companies want their own block so it is easier to monitor security among other things, but having a few tall buildings on the block wouldn't hurt either.

GetUrban · Post by **GetUrban** » Thu Aug 27, 2015 5:54 pm

I have faith it'll end up better and more innovative than the last 3 images, not that they are bad....nothing really special about the first one other than the curved surfaces. The last two are approaching the caliber we'll see, if I was betting.

Linkin5 · Post by **Linkin5** » Thu Aug 27, 2015 6:00 pm

Here's the pyramid building in NYC that just as topped out, might be a little too progressive for Omaha though.

Joe_Sovereign · Post by **Joe_Sovereign** » Thu Aug 27, 2015 6:55 pm

A few more options

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Thu Aug 27, 2015 7:01 pm

I think this building is far more likely to have "revolutionary" floor plans, green features and use of natural light than its visual design will be. I am sure it will be an attractive building, but the floor plan getting people out of the traditional cubicles is a big trend for office users now a days.

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Thu Aug 27, 2015 7:06 pm

But we only care what it looks like, apparently.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Thu Aug 27, 2015 8:52 pm

MTO wrote:But we only care what it looks like, apparently.

A lot of those examples posted waste a ton of resources and space. "Starchitecture" has a lot of debate now a days wether it is a good trend or not. HDR as a firm doesn't really leave the practical if you look at their portfolio. Attractive and functional is my expectation.

PotatoeEatsFish · Post by **PotatoeEatsFish** » Thu Aug 27, 2015 8:57 pm

Most of HDR's newer skyscrapers involve a wavy facade. That may be included in the design.

How much do you want to bet people from HDR are watching this forum laughing?

Joe_Sovereign · Post by **Joe_Sovereign** » Thu Aug 27, 2015 9:22 pm

PotatoeEatsFish wrote:Most of HDR's newer skyscrapers involve a wavy facade. That may be included in the design.

How much do you want to bet people from HDR are watching this forum laughing?

I imagine they realize that a lot of this is partly in jest. Hopefully they are as anxious as we are to have something really nice and distinctive in Omaha.

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Mon Sep 07, 2015 4:12 pm

HDR I will you to spire this out to 434'

RNcyanide · Post by **RNcyanide** » Mon Sep 07, 2015 4:46 pm

I asked a friend who's in the know about what the design might look like. She showed me this:

Think it's legit?

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Mon Sep 07, 2015 4:55 pm

RNcyanide wrote:I asked a friend who's in the know about what the design might look like. She showed me this:

Think it's legit?

And I bet it is hollow just like the 433' capital building. I'm just imploring HDR to one-up Lincoln...

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Mon Sep 07, 2015 5:18 pm

So, that is H.H. Henningson on top, gesturing toward the FNB building saying, We Own You?

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Mon Sep 07, 2015 5:41 pm

Speaking of Henningson... 2017 would be the 100th anniversary of HDR, or of its predecessor Henningson Engineering Company. I wonder how they will be celebrating this anniversary?

GetUrban · Post by **GetUrban** » Mon Sep 07, 2015 5:48 pm

Looks like it might have room for a grocery store after all.

RNcyanide · Post by **RNcyanide** » Mon Sep 07, 2015 6:18 pm

Coyote wrote:So, that is H.H. Henningson on top, gesturing toward the FNB building saying, We Own You?

Better. It's Mike Harper pointing to all the buildings he didn't like.

But in all seriousness, it was supposed to be a monument to Lenin in Russia, and it was going to be taller than the Empire State Building. They actually got as far as pouring a foundation for the thing before WWI(II?) stopped it.

RNcyanide · Post by **RNcyanide** » Mon Sep 07, 2015 6:19 pm

GetUrban wrote:Looks like it might have room for a grocery store after all.

And a Great Wolf Lodge

PotatoeEatsFish · Post by **PotatoeEatsFish** » Tue Sep 08, 2015 3:54 am

A downtown Great Wolf Lodge doesnt make sence. "Hey guys lets build this hotel taller and on smaller yet more expensive land than the suburbs!!"

cdub · Post by **cdub** » Wed Sep 09, 2015 12:17 pm

Good lord! I hope HDR folks are watching and laughing... at all the architectural stunts being posted on here. Please don't do any of that to Omaha!

Hawkeye · Post by **Hawkeye** » Wed Sep 09, 2015 6:42 pm

LEAKED!

Here's the design folks. HDR servers were hacked and this was leaked earlier today. Not trying to be a dick, but it looks like HDR is getting a little cocky. However, at least the height obsessed and those insistent upon something without a flat top in Omaha won't be getting the shaft in this deal. The length and girth seem to be in proportion, and it's taller than 5 stories, so we know it won't be wood. And like it or not, it definitely takes a lot of balls to do something in this vein. Say what you want about HDR, but with a design like this, they're definitely not a bunch of stiffs.

RNcyanide · Post by **RNcyanide** » Wed Sep 09, 2015 6:46 pm

You forgot the part about the fountain at the top which is set to turn on at regular intervals. There will also be a light in the fountain that will color the water yellow, red and white.

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Wed Sep 09, 2015 7:09 pm

Hawkeye wrote:LEAKED!

Here's the design folks. HDR servers were hacked and this was leaked earlier today. Not trying to be a dick, but it looks like HDR is getting a little cocky. However, at least the height obsessed and those insistent upon something without a flat top in Omaha won't be getting the shaft in this deal. The length and girth seem to be in proportion, and it's taller than 5 stories, so we know it won't be wood. And like it or not, it definitely takes a lot of balls to do something in this vein. Say what you want about HDR, but with a design like this, they're definitely not a bunch of stiffs.

Where's the landscaping?

RNcyanide · Post by **RNcyanide** » Wed Sep 09, 2015 7:10 pm

MTO wrote:
Hawkeye wrote:LEAKED!

Here's the design folks. HDR servers were hacked and this was leaked earlier today. Not trying to be a dick, but it looks like HDR is getting a little cocky. However, at least the height obsessed and those insistent upon something without a flat top in Omaha won't be getting the shaft in this deal. The length and girth seem to be in proportion, and it's taller than 5 stories, so we know it won't be wood. And like it or not, it definitely takes a lot of balls to do something in this vein. Say what you want about HDR, but with a design like this, they're definitely not a bunch of stiffs.

Where's the landscaping?

They may be trying to go for a more 'natural' look, or, a more modern approach with more intense landscaping.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Sep 09, 2015 7:11 pm

I heard they hired some Brazilians for the landscaping...

TitosBuritoBarn · Post by **TitosBuritoBarn** » Wed Sep 09, 2015 7:57 pm

When does erection begin?

RNcyanide · Post by **RNcyanide** » Wed Sep 09, 2015 8:13 pm

With plans so concrete, I don't think performance in erection will be an issue here.

Garrett · Post by **Garrett** » Wed Sep 09, 2015 8:25 pm

Now it looks great today, but as the building ages do you think it will be able to hold up against newer, younger buildings? And will it be able to keep performing for HDR's needs?

RNcyanide · Post by **RNcyanide** » Wed Sep 09, 2015 9:06 pm

With HDR's engineering prowess, I'm sure this building will maintain its erection, rigidity, and perform whenever it needs to entertain visiting clients.

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Wed Sep 09, 2015 10:00 pm

Coyote wrote:I heard they hired some Brazilians for the landscaping...

Ouch!

bmt · Post by **bmt** » Wed Sep 09, 2015 11:42 pm

Hawkeye wrote:LEAKED!

Here's the design folks. HDR servers were hacked and this was leaked earlier today. Not trying to be a dick, but it looks like HDR is getting a little cocky. However, at least the height obsessed and those insistent upon something without a flat top in Omaha won't be getting the shaft in this deal. The length and girth seem to be in proportion, and it's taller than 5 stories, so we know it won't be wood. And like it or not, it definitely takes a lot of balls to do something in this vein. Say what you want about HDR, but with a design like this, they're definitely not a bunch of stiffs.

Did HDR hire Hammond Druthers?

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 12:17 am

Dick joke!

Garrett · Post by **Garrett** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 12:54 am

iamjacobm wrote:Dick joke!

Jacob! We don't need your childish jokes about this wonderous piece of tall, thick architecture. This is a refined forum!

mr. omaha · Post by **mr. omaha** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 2:04 am

HDR: Harder.

Seriously though, I know a lot of people who work at HDR, and only most of them are dicks.

Linkin5 · Post by **Linkin5** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 2:05 am

mr. omaha wrote:HDR: Harder.

Seriously though, I know a lot of people who work at HDR, and only most of them are dicks.

Lolz!

OmahaJaysCU · Post by **OmahaJaysCU** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 2:52 am

Coyote wrote:I heard they hired some Brazilians for the landscaping...

TitosBuritoBarn wrote:When does erection begin?

Might be the best back to back posts ever made on this forum. Hilarious!

daveoma · Post by **daveoma** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 5:37 am

daveoma wrote:
iamjacobm wrote:
Midwestern wrote:A 12-story building would be a gigantic letdown.
12 floors of office on top of a 6-8 floor parking podium would get the 18-20 floors that was previously mentioned.
I love the idea of the height but what about the parking garage? There are office towers in downtown Vegas which have parking garages 5 floors tall and a building set upon that. From a distance it looks great but at street level it looks gritty and uninviting.

I'm super excited about this building and no matter what is built, I'm sure it will be a great addition to the skyline. I hope however that with the number of above ground floors devoted to the parking garage that it has a better street view than this building in downtown Las Vegas.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 6:03 am

Omaha's last attempt at ground floor/multiple floor parking was the 12th & Jackson Hyatt Place. Even now, I personally still don't know how to evaluate this type of architectural development. While the Hyatt goes out of the way to hide the parking garage aspect, I guess I am so used to structurally occupying windows to make a contemporary judgement. I would put the older garage above Roja/Parliment on 12th & Harney in the same discussion. In the final analysis, I guess for myself, the better you can hide the parking function of the structure, making it aesthetically pleasing as possible, the more I could accept their structural inclusion to this area.