Legacy Union (former Charlotte Observer redevelopment)

[704Dimitri]

Raggedy picture. But Dang. Look at that parking deck. 

[KulBC]

Add me to the list!

I've put my finger on what it is that I hate about this building. It exemplifies the "bland, generic southern city" architectural style. Uninspired with tacky details, oddly proportioned, and vaguely looks like it could be part of a mediocre church, built in the '90's and on a budget. I would say this building fits more in line with Raleigh's skyline, than modern day Charlotte's. While I appreciate new buildings in the city, I can't bring myself to like this building, no matter how much I want to. 

[Guest]

http://businessnc.com/johno-harris-explains-his-firms-18-story-tower-in-downtown-charlotte/
Lol, Manhattan office tower. Jesus. Iconic appeal.


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[KJHburg]

I wish I had $10 from everyone who hates or dislikes this building for I could have open another McDonalds franchise uptown by now

[HighRiseHillbilly]

My unnecessary 2 cents for the day.....

Coming in from Randolph early this morning it didn't look terrible, kinda nice, actually... standing close to it at twilight and looking straight up - eh...not too shabby... looking at it from the deck of the midtown Target - I wanted a slingshot and better aim. I totally get what all the complaining is about. Hot dang.

Which one of you said that this building is all about angles? Yes. That. Kudos to you. 

 

 

[Desert Power]

Really looks like they cheapened out on the pyramid

[lancer22]

1 hour ago, Desert Power said:

Really looks like they cheapened out on the pyramid

*everything

[TheOneRJ]

The worst part of this project is the oversized parking garage. The building itself is completely fine and majority of the hate is just because it seems to be the cool thing to do. 

[lewy2000]

3 hours ago, ricky_davis_fan_21 said:

http://businessnc.com/johno-harris-explains-his-firms-18-story-tower-in-downtown-charlotte/
Lol, Manhattan office tower. Jesus. Iconic appeal.

Explains a lot.

Looks like John W. Harris III has too much on his plate and is perhaps unwilling to delegate responsibilities to, dare we say, more capable teammates on issues of design. 

Dude must be overworked to the point of delirium to have made a statement like that. Look at his list of responsibilities for Christ’s sake.

[Guest]

Explains a lot.
Looks like John W. Harris III has too much on his plate and is perhaps unwilling to delegate responsibilities to, dare we say, more capable teammates on issues of design. 
Dude must be overworked to the point of delirium to have made a statement like that. Look at his list of responsibilities for Christ’s sake.

That’s an excellent point. Never read that party of his bio. I did call him today, his executive assistant said she’d never heard of the Charlotte agenda.

[Crucial_Infra]

The one thing I really hate is how the bright white pyramid doesn't match at all with the rest of the beige facade. Look at the offwhite LU compared to the DEC and it really stands out. So ugly. 

[Temeteron]

2 minutes ago, Crucial_Infra said:

The one thing I really hate is how the bright white pyramid doesn't match at all with the rest of the beige facade. Look at the offwhite LU compared to the DEC and it really stands out. So ugly. 

I agree. This building is really ugly.  Only thing that is nice about it is the pyramid. 

[Crucial_Infra]

9 minutes ago, Temeteron said:

I agree. This building is really ugly.  Only thing that is nice about it is the pyramid. 

Honestly I don't like any of it anymore. Looking back at the pics from last week, it actually looked way better before the white panels of the pyramid were added. I almost wish they'd leave the pyramid unfinished like how the BofA tower looks in ATL. BofA should be embarrassed to have its name on this POS. 

Edited January 30, 2019 by Crucial_Infra

[Dandy Chiggens]

6 minutes ago, Seabrooke said:

Tune in next week for a brand new episode of this building is ugly, starring the same 5 people over and over and over...

I think its just a case of following the Urban Planet crowd or some kind of hipster thing.  Everyone I talk to in person loves this building and it will complement the skyline well when the entire lot is built up along with the new Duke building.  

[CarolinaDaydreamin]

46 minutes ago, Seabrooke said:

Tune in next week for a brand new episode of this building is ugly, starring the same 5 people over and over and over...

Tune in next week for a brand new episode of something new revealed that is value engineered, budget cut, poorly designed and shockingly worse than the week before. Perform over and over...

We legitimately compared this to Hudson Yards and Brickell City Centre when it was announced as a project. LET THAT SINK IN.

[j-man]

13 hours ago, KJHburg said:

I wish I had $10 from everyone who hates or dislikes this building for I could have open another McDonalds franchise uptown by now

Yuck. Is McDonald's even edible in 2019?

[J-Rob]

2 minutes ago, j-man said:

Yuck. Is McDonald's even edible in 2019?

You are missing two years worth of context, lol.  I mean no offense by this, but are you trying to pick fights?  Your comments sometimes come across confrontationally.

[j-man]

14 minutes ago, J-Rob said:

You are missing two years worth of context, lol.  I mean no offense by this, but are you trying to pick fights?  Your comments sometimes come across confrontationally.

 What am I missing. I've followed this building from the beginning. He made a joke and I made a funny light hearted comment all in fun......HOW ARE YOU FINDING SOMETHING TO COMPLAIN ABOUT?!!!! you said nothing to him about his initial statement, but what I said is sooooo horrible! I am the nicest person but I think you are reaching beyond the clouds to find a problem. 

[Guest]

9 hours ago, Dandy Chiggens said:

I think its just a case of following the Urban Planet crowd or some kind of hipster thing.  Everyone I talk to in person loves this building and it will complement the skyline well when the entire lot is built up along with the new Duke building.  

Let me start by saying, the idea that people are not liking this building because of a mob mentality, is silly. Most people I talk to think its ugly, apparently we are just talking to different people. 

And let me end by saying, enough Legacy Union hate people, its not going to change. We gotta live with it, I for one am finding a way to embrace it. Its going to be staggeringly positive for the street level activity on this side of Uptown. Duke 2, Legacy 1 & 2, will be giving us 2.4M sq feet of office workers to mill about uptown and support our shops, bars, and restaurants. Next phases should give us around 1800 new residents, places for maybe another 800-1000 people to stay over night. 

[SydneyCarton]

18 minutes ago, ricky_davis_fan_21 said:

Let me start by saying, the idea that people are not liking this building because of a mob mentality, is silly. Most people I talk to think its ugly, apparently we are just talking to different people. 

And let me end by saying, enough Legacy Union hate people, its not going to change. We gotta live with it, I for one am finding a way to embrace it. Its going to be staggeringly positive for the street level activity on this side of Uptown. Duke 2, Legacy 1 & 2, will be giving us 2.4M sq feet of office workers to mill about uptown and support our shops, bars, and restaurants. Next phases should give us around 1800 new residents, places for maybe another 800-1000 people to stay over night. 

Speaking of Duke2, March is only about thirty days away!

[Bruco72]

1 hour ago, ricky_davis_fan_21 said:

Let me start by saying, the idea that people are not liking this building because of a mob mentality, is silly. Most people I talk to think its ugly, apparently we are just talking to different people. 

And let me end by saying, enough Legacy Union hate people, its not going to change. We gotta live with it, I for one am finding a way to embrace it. Its going to be staggeringly positive for the street level activity on this side of Uptown. Duke 2, Legacy 1 & 2, will be giving us 2.4M sq feet of office workers to mill about uptown and support our shops, bars, and restaurants. Next phases should give us around 1800 new residents, places for maybe another 800-1000 people to stay over night. 

As someone who works on Stonewall, I'm quite excited about the added life and added retail and restaurants that will be added by LU, the Ally/JW complex, Duke 2, and the rest of it.  Right now it feels like I "sorta" work uptown but not really. These projects will dramatically change that. 

[tozmervo]

11 minutes ago, Bruco72 said:

As someone who works on Stonewall, I'm quite excited about the added life and added retail and restaurants that will be added by LU, the Ally/JW complex, Duke 2, and the rest of it.  Right now it feels like I "sorta" work uptown but not really. These projects will dramatically change that. 

Buffalo Wild Wings not doin' it for you?

[JorgiPorgi]

From this afternoon- I like the lighter color paneling on the pyramid. Would be cool if they could do each diamond in a different color via LED. The lighting scheme should look great! 

[15895]

 

 

 

Love Legacy in the CLT skyline. Would’ve loved to see the unbuilt morehead tower across 277 from Legacy. 

 

 

 

 

Edited January 31, 2019 by AirNostrumMAD

[cltheel.sdl]

I think Legacy Union will ultimately make up for any shortcomings in the daylight when the night lighting scheme debuts.  Much like keeping the lights off during intercourse, the physical flaws will be much less noticeable!