Legacy Union (former Charlotte Observer redevelopment)

[SpiritOf76]

[HopHead]

Thanks for all these pics. Looking at them it really makes me have much more of an appreciation for the office tower. And a complete dislike for the parking deck. Can’t wait to see Legacy 2-5 camouflage it. 

[Dale]

First it was, “When is this thing gonna start ?” Then it was, “How soon can we get this covered up ?”

[lancer22]

On 3/1/2019 at 1:17 PM, j-man said:

Yeah I know. So that's what I meant by that, but I don't understand how inland cities keep building everything above ground mostly. It may be costs or engineering complications. I don't know, but I'm not a fan of any parking garage in Charlotte unless it is hidden or nicely places and decorated. 

It's cost without a doubt. In terms of parking costs it goes pre-cast deck > CIP deck >> above grade podium >>> subterranean  (which is really just a style of podium).

[KJHburg]

If I can get this shot with point and click camera from 77 I know yall can get some good shots while I am on my Texcation later this week.

Today. 

[Crucial_Infra]

^I get my shots via screen grabs via 

[navigator319]

^This is this the best and only angle/perspective and time of day to capture this dud.  It honestly looks almost like something I like.  Coming from me that is the nicest thing I can bring myself to say. 

[j-man]

13 hours ago, Crucial_Infra said:

^I get my shots via screen grabs via 

This picture gives me hope! Maybe one day they will see how outdated this building looked from the beginning and like this picture above, they will change that dreary tan color to a light grey/silver, and it would make a world of a difference.

[Scribe]

You all (those that bash this project) will be singing a different tune when the Illuminati call sign (the pyramid) is lit up with some amazing LED techno strobes.

[j-man]

13 minutes ago, Scribe said:

You all (those that bash this project) will be singing a different tune when the Illuminati call sign (the pyramid) is lit up with some amazing LED techno strobes.

I highly doubt a pyramid can make that much of a difference to a building that has so many things wrong with it. To me it is mainly  the color.  You just can't convince me or the majority that this building adds any beauty other than height to the skyline. If someone never came to Charlotte and passed this site by, I would  not even be mad if someone thought that the construction around this building was for it getting updated and remodeled.  I'm seriously  5 times more excited for LU2 than this one. 

Edited March 5, 2019 by j-man

[tozmervo]

24 minutes ago, Scribe said:

You all (those that bash this project) will be singing a different tune when the Illuminati call sign (the pyramid) is lit up with some amazing LED techno strobes.

That helps. 

At night.

[cmett003]

https://app.oxblue.com/open/lh/650southtryonst

New construction camera

[Scribe]

2 hours ago, tozmervo said:

That helps. 

At night.

Well, I am content with the project, so really the lights are just the icing for me.

But this tower will be praised by the same people that dis it today -- my guess, when the master plan for this block is built out... a.k.a. the entire block is has smaller towers surrounding this "Illuminati" tower.

[Miesian Corners]

1 hour ago, cmett003 said:

https://app.oxblue.com/open/lh/650southtryonst

New construction camera

Lincoln Harris splurged on an Ox Blue cam? Wonders will never cease.

[Rufus]

4 hours ago, cmett003 said:

https://app.oxblue.com/open/lh/650southtryonst

New construction camera

Looking at this view, would it be safe to say LU2 will be about as tall as the crane? 

[j-man]

12 minutes ago, Rufus said:

Looking at this view, would it be safe to say LU2 will be about as tall as the crane? 

Yup might be spot on. 

[CTiger]

It looks like they are taking the crane down today.  They must be pretty much done with the pyramid.

[Guest]

3 hours ago, Rufus said:

Looking at this view, would it be safe to say LU2 will be about as tall as the crane? 

Nah, will be 3-4 floors taller than that. 

[QCxpat]

Pyramids  - in Charlotte, Los Angeles, Paris, and on the Dollar bill

(1)  "Legacy Union" thread - drone photo by @gman430 on  03/02/2019 at p. 205 - Architect LS3P Associates

 

(2) Pyramids atop the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, by Architect Arata Isozaki, winner of the 41st Pritzker Prize in Architecture 

 

(3) Pyramids in front of the Louvre Museum, Paris, by Architect I.M. Pei, winner of the 5th Pritzker Prize in Architecture

 

(4) Back side of the Dollar Bill - The Great Seal of The United States of America

 

[11 HouseBZ]

Illuminati (cue the X Files intro music). If anybody sees Beyonce it'll be confirmed. 

Edited March 6, 2019 by 11 HouseBZ

[Crucial_Infra]

 Crane coming down 

[JorgiPorgi]

Last night- the little red light at the top of the pyramid was on and blinking. WE HAVE LIGHTING! 

Edited March 6, 2019 by JorgiPorgi

[Urban Cowboy]

1 hour ago, Crucial_Infra said:

 Crane coming down 

 

 

So - that's it, huh? 

[CharlotteWkndBuzz]

16 minutes ago, Urban Cowboy said:

So - that's it, huh? 

I'm not big on signage, but from the rendering, the BOA signage looks decent.  At the bare minimum, it will fill that vacant, blank space up there, which I think will help visually.   

Edited March 6, 2019 by CharlotteWkndBuzz
Added Pic

[CLT704]

Why would the crane come down if the base of the pyramid isn't complete? There's metal screening going up on one side, as of a few days ago, but not all sides so it's not finished.