House next to Hilton's in Seacrest [Archive]

beach lover

01-21-2007, 08:20 PM

Maybe I have missed any comments on this, but does anyone know why the large beautiful home next to the ultra large Hilton home is perfectly wrapped? The covering looks like it was made for the house, only right in front is thick plastic.

Smiling JOe

01-21-2007, 08:39 PM

some possible guesses:
-Provide added insulation to keep power bill down as cold weather is expected to set in.

-to do a heavy pest fog

- painting the exterior

- removal of asbestos

- re-stuccoing

-trying to capture bats which have made their way inside

- cooking meth and don't want anyone to see them

- trying to have more people talk about their house than the Hilton Home

-trying to piss off the neighbors

-making a green house out of their porches

:idontno:

Miss Kitty

01-21-2007, 08:41 PM

Realized the architecture was a little grand for the beach? :idontno:

TooFarTampa

01-21-2007, 08:49 PM

Realized the architecture was a little grand for the beach? :idontno:

:lolabove:

Beach Runner

01-21-2007, 08:52 PM

Realized the architecture was a little grand for the beach? :idontno:
Hubby and I have discussed this. Haven't called someone who could give us a definitive answer. But our guess is that they're redoing the stucco. Of course, you know the problems that many people have had with stucco. Yes, the house is a bit grand in architectural style, but we were told by someone who was involved in that project that this style was what they really wanted, and by golly, they had the right to do whatever they wanted, just as the owner of the also incongruous home next door did (in the apparent absence of an architectural review board for the entire neighborhood?). They are really nice people from what I've heard. Like I've said better, no matter what anyone thinks, there is always someone who disagrees with them 180 degrees.

potatovixen

01-21-2007, 10:20 PM

Embarrassed to be seen next to the Hilton House? :idontno:

TreeFrog

01-21-2007, 11:18 PM

I know 30A isn't Central Park, but has anybody seen Christo hanging around recently? :biggrin:

Mermaid

01-21-2007, 11:20 PM

I know 30A isn't Central Park, but has anybody seen Christo hanging around recently? :biggrin:

That's what I thought when I saw the question. Christo! :floor:

Smiling JOe

01-21-2007, 11:22 PM

I know 30A isn't Central Park, but has anybody seen Christo hanging around recently? :biggrin:Christo is probably hiding in the house behind the plastic enclosure.http://www.jca-online.com/reichstag.jpg

TreeFrog

01-21-2007, 11:23 PM

And for the challenged, "hanging" was indeed intended to be a small pun...

RiverOtter

01-22-2007, 06:57 AM

some possible guesses:
-Provide added insulation to keep power bill down as cold weather is expected to set in.

-trying to capture bats which have made their way inside

- cooking meth and don't want anyone to see them

- trying to have more people talk about their house than the Hilton Home

-trying to piss off the neighbors

-making a green house out of their porches

:idontno:

:floor:

30-gAy

01-22-2007, 09:44 AM

Perhaps they are merely practicing safe architecture.

Always a good idea when working with a new designer who's past experiences are not known. Who knows how many cheap strip malls he may have done in the past?

John R

02-13-2007, 06:19 PM

Cristo is scheduled to be a guest speaker at Mountainfilm.

RiverOtter

02-13-2007, 07:54 PM

they was mold in the house and they are having to rip most of it out. Not sure to what extent but a gentleman that works for them says it is because of mold and they do not want their grandchildren being exposed to that.

Bet that wasn't cheap :blink:

Smiling JOe

02-13-2007, 07:55 PM

Bet that wasn't cheap :blink:What do you mean, "wasn't" cheap, as in past tense? The curtains are still covering the house.

kurt

02-28-2007, 05:41 PM

http://www.sowal.com/070227--001.jpg

jimmyp5

02-28-2007, 05:48 PM

Omigod, Cristo is SO fabulous! We're hoping for both Cristo and Paris Hilton to attend MountainFilm this year!!!

luvthebeach

03-01-2007, 04:36 PM

Wow....looks mysterious! Wonder what's REALLY going on behind that curtain!:floor:

Santiago

03-01-2007, 07:52 PM

Bet that wasn't cheap :blink:

Believe me when I say this. They can afford it

seagrovelover

03-02-2007, 10:25 AM

kathydwells

03-02-2007, 10:33 AM

Believe me when I say this. They can afford it

I kinda figured money was no issue for someone who owns this house!

Paradise Sea

03-02-2007, 10:42 AM

I have heard that the windows in this home were defective, leaked and led to mold development. I believe the owners are taking the opportunity to perform other repairs and upgrades while the windows are being replaced and the mold remediated.

egrp

03-02-2007, 10:54 AM

despite what everyone thinks....the hilton house is beautiful imo!! looks even better from the beach!!

reece

03-02-2007, 11:19 AM

i'd love to see a pic of the hilton house.......Kurt? SJ?
reece

Cheering472

03-02-2007, 12:21 PM

Kurt's last photos posted from 2/28 show it nicely.

reece

03-02-2007, 12:48 PM

i thought that was a photo(2-28)of the house next to the hilton house?
i'd love to see a pic of the hilton house.
reece

Cheering472

03-02-2007, 01:02 PM

It's there too. Just scroll thru the pictures:D

Miss Kitty

03-02-2007, 08:32 PM

:bang:

kurt

03-02-2007, 09:28 PM

i'd love to see a pic of the hilton house.......Kurt? SJ?
reece

I have posted many - do a search for Hilton and you will also find a link and pics from the architect's site. I like it very much. I don't fear things that are different, except Richard Simmons.

windrift

03-03-2007, 08:09 AM

I've been told there's a mold problem. Can anyone tell me who owns the concrete home or does one say compound?:eek: :eek:
Makes me feel like I'm not from this planet or else maybe it's not on the correct one itself.:roll:

Do you know why it was built that way? Do they not like people or something:idontno: to surround yourself in concrete at the beach:confused:

reece

03-03-2007, 08:12 AM

found it! thanks! - cool house - really stands out down there doesn't it
reece

kurt

03-03-2007, 08:36 AM

found it! thanks! - cool house - really stands out down there doesn't it
reece

It's really something. I can understand why people don't like it on "quaint" Scenic 30A. But taken on it's own it's a real piece of work. I hope that I get to tour it one day or even photograph it.

I suspect as time goes by it will become part of the area and people will accept it.

30A Skunkape

03-03-2007, 09:34 AM

I like the Hilton house for what it is worth. :clap_1:

Paradise Sea

03-03-2007, 03:22 PM

Realized the architecture was a little grand for the beach? :idontno:

Just wait till you see what else is coming in this neighborhood. This may not end up being the largest or grandest of them all.

skippertoo

03-03-2007, 03:44 PM

[QUOTE=kurt;213489]It's really something. I can understand why people don't like it on "quaint" Scenic 30A. But taken on it's own it's a real piece of work. I hope that I get to tour it one day or even photograph it.

I also love the house and hope you get to video it too so we can all see it.

windrift

03-03-2007, 04:28 PM

luvthebeach

03-04-2007, 03:16 PM

Tell me something about the house please. Who owns it? How many years did it take to build it? Any more info would be appreciated. I was told in a private message to search Hilton House on this forum but either didn't know how to do it or the answers I'm looking for weren't there.

Windrift -

Go to the second blue bar at the top of this page - you'll see Photo Gallery, User CP, FAQ, Members List, etc. When you get to "Search" click on it. It'll say "Search Forums". Type in Hilton House. It'll give you many threads on the subject. The one that will probably anser the most questions for you the "Hilton Home" thread.