Moving Forward – Month 7 Renovation Snapshot
Majority of the facade renovation work has been done; we are just "patiently" waiting for couple customized materials to arrive. Month #7 video is short, focuses on what has changed this past month. BRANDING: We have a NEW logo; one that everyone, regardless of cultural background, can pronounce! More suited to our inclusive philosophy. RENOVATION: Many new [...]
Big Picture – Month 6 Renovation Snapshot
With scaffolding and construction barriers removed, we now have a cleaner view of the shopping center. While last month's video focuses on the construction details; this month's video focuses on the bigger picture elements: the view from the street, the contemporary shopping center design, the look-and-feel, the in-progress construction of an outdoor lifestyle area, and more. Thanks [...]
Material Matters – Month 5 Renovation Snapshot
Month 5 renovation snapshot focuses on the construction materials we have chosen. There is a saying, "we are what we eat"; similarly, great buildings can only be built with uncompromised materials. Take a walk with us, check out where we are. All the pieces are coming together, contemporary design, strong structure and foundation, quality workmanship, and superior [...]
Concrete Difference – Month 4 Renovation Snapshot
Ground-breaking work was done this past month, old slabs removed, new concrete paved. Only 106 working days since the start of the renovation, a concrete difference could be seen! Thanks to great teams, big progress has been made. More to come, stay tuned! Most Recent Renovation Update Below. For a comprehensive monthly update, click here. [...]
Taking Shape – Month 3 Renovation Snapshot
~90 days into renovation, our dreams are taking shape. This is a sentimental and a historic moment, we can see the new contempoary design as well as our old classic one. Sad to let go, yet excited what is to come. Only halfway there; a facade change is just the starting point. New stores, new facilities, and [...]
Inner Strength – Month 2 Renovation Snapshot
To change, to shape, to lead require inner strength.. and LOTS of steel and metal frames. Grateful to our architect and resourceful contractors for giving us such solid character foundation. We have achieved a lot in ~60 days and more to come! Most Recent Renovation Update Below. For a comprehensive monthly update, click here. [...]
Demolish to Accomplish – Month 1 Renovation Snapshot
Renovation started on Feb 6, 2020. Rather than doing a daily or weekly pictures blast, we decided to do a monthly snapshot. This is the first documentary - we need to demolish in order to accomplish. Thanks to a GREAT team, we made great progress these past ~30 days. Most Recent Renovation Update Below. For a [...]
Major Renovation: New Looks. New Facilities.
New Looks. New Facilities. New Experiences. Shopping centers were traditionally about shopping; now it is about relevance, experience, and convenience. The new facade design (pictures above) incorporates our vision for the coming years: While continuing to bring the best of Asia to Houston, D-Square Shopping Center will incorporate contemporary design and lifestyle elements to be the trendy [...]