Legacy Union (former Charlotte Observer redevelopment)

[Guest]

1 hour ago, KJHburg said:

Yes the parking garage to the left of the tower when on Tryon is rising.  Looks like the office tower is up to 13 working on 14th floor.  Gone is the view of 615 South College totally blocked now. 

Actually they are up to 11 and working on 12. Based on the construction docs that big space on the bottom is considered one floor.

[KJHburg]

7 minutes ago, ricky_davis_fan_21 said:

Actually they are up to 11 and working on 12. Based on the construction docs that big space on the bottom is considered one floor.

Okay wow it is even going to be taller than I thought. 

[Scribe]

Just now, KJHburg said:

Okay wow it is even going to be taller than I thought.

Talk about head room I like it.

[FLOSC843]

A bit different angle of Legacy from S. Mint or future "Gold District."

[KJHburg]

I see how I was miscounting the floors completed now, the floor I thought was the 2nd floor is really just a mezzanine.  Photos from today and I did see the crane base on the stadium block where the huge parking garage will rise.  (no photo)  

[AP3]

I see how I was miscounting the floors completed now, the floor I thought was the 2nd floor is really just a mezzanine.  Photos from today and I did see the crane base on the stadium block where the huge parking garage will rise.  (no photo)  

Looks like the facade is starting!


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[KJHburg]

^^^ You are right I did not even notice it I was too busy trying to get a good picture. 

[videtur quam contuor]

Is there no more pumping mix from the ground? Just lifting buckets? Or something?

[Guest]

5 minutes ago, tarhoosier said:

Is there no more pumping mix from the ground? Just lifting buckets? Or something?

There is a arm on the top of the structure.

[navigator319]

[DMann]

probably a stupid question, but how do they decide where to start putting the facade?

[SydneyCarton]

I'll be in Charlotte in a few weeks for work.  I hope that some glass is up by then.

[KJHburg]

Construction has paused today and tomorrow and Monday but surely will resume Tuesday. Merry Christmas from Legacy! I hope in the future they put up a HUGE tree in that plaza off Tryon. 

[Guest]

Construction has paused today and tomorrow and Monday but surely will resume Tuesday. Merry Christmas from Legacy! I hope in the future they put up a HUGE tree in that plaza off Tryon. 

I just hope it’s a real tree, not this stupid fake traffic cone crap


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[NY+SC=NC]

On 12/22/2017 at 3:45 PM, navigator319 said:

In this last picture, do you think the completed tower will fit within this frame? Or would it be taller?

[NCMike1990]

7 minutes ago, NY+SC=NC said:

In this last picture, do you think the completed tower will fit within this frame? Or would it be taller?

It will definitely fit in the frame.

[Guest]

In this last picture, do you think the completed tower will fit within this frame? Or would it be taller?

It will fit in the frame. Maybe 2/3 up the pic.


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[Guest]

If I buy a iPad Pro and an apple pen tomorrow I’ll draw it lol


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[lit]

15 hours ago, ricky_davis_fan_21 said:

I just hope it’s a real tree, not this stupid fake traffic cone crap


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...the sturdy kind that doesn’t mind the snoooooow!!!

[asthasr]

On 12/22/2017 at 3:55 PM, DMann said:

probably a stupid question, but how do they decide where to start putting the facade?

Do you mean, in general, how do they decide where to start building the facade of a building like this? If so, then it's all planned before they ever move a single pound of dirt. The architects and engineers prepare structural diagrams that are specific practically down to the level of every bolt. (Not quite, but pretty close.)

[videtur quam contuor]

I "think" what he means is how do these professionals decide where and when to place the outer skin. When to start. If to go at a certain date, or to follow other construction sequences, as time allows? The façade carries no weight thus is independent of structural issues so how is the timing of placement made? Is it particular to each project? When machinery is available, space for storage of panels, etc.?

[Hunted]

Pics of the Lincoln/Harris development from the stadium at today’s game.

Edited December 25, 2017 by Hunted

[gman430]

A whole day without a single post? This is unacceptable. I shall fix that. Click on image for larger and better quality pic. 

Edited December 26, 2017 by gman430

[15895]

Those pictures are great. Church St. would be a great street if not for the drab from Ink & Ivy’s to Trade St.  it’s great, but that would make Church probably the best street uptown.

South College is also a gap that needs to be filled.

I would love for College, Tryon, Stonewall, Church, Maybe MLK all be contiguous areas of active uses and great stroll. Obviously the others have a way to go 

[upstate49er]

Is that a crane going up between the stadium and BOA tower?  If so, is it for a parking deck?