Legacy Union (former Charlotte Observer redevelopment)

[King of the Queen City]

People need to chill out. Is the lighting on the Empire State Building “Vegas tacky?”

Edited May 31, 2019 by King of the Queen City

[DEnd]

4 minutes ago, King of the Queen City said:

People need to chill out. Is the lighting on the Empire State Building “Vegas tacky?”

Yes.  

[Urban Cowboy]

I think most people here are chill. We all know they're still testing the lights.... But we can still share differing opinions on the lighting schemes. 

No - I personally don't think the Empire State Building's lighting scheme (in that photo) is tacky. 

Yes - The multi colors on LU1 are tacky looking (in my opinion). And some colors on the pyramid (like red and blue) have looked terrible and almost fuzzy because they're too vibrant. I hope they get it right. Part of the problem with the lighting on this building, in my opinion, is that the entire facade is lit one color and it stands out too much. Whereas 300 S. Tyron is more tastefully done and less in your face when lit at night (even when they have multiple colors going at once). And there's not a true tiered crown to this building that can be back-lit in multiple colors, so everything except the pyramid is just a flood light.

[King of the Queen City]

31 minutes ago, Urban Cowboy said:

I think most people here are chill. We all know they're still testing the lights.... But we can still share differing opinions on the lighting schemes. 

No - I personally don't think the Empire State Building's lighting scheme (in that photo) is tacky. 

Yes - The multi colors on LU1 are tacky looking (in my opinion). And some colors on the pyramid (like red and blue) have looked terrible and almost fuzzy because they're too vibrant. I hope they get it right. Part of the problem with the lighting on this building, in my opinion, is that the entire facade is lit one color and it stands out too much. Whereas 300 S. Tyron is more tastefully done and less in your face when lit at night (even when they have multiple colors going at once). And there's not a true tiered crown to this building that can be back-lit in multiple colors, so everything except the pyramid is just a flood light.

Fair enough. Different people have different tastes, but these “Let’s tear it down” comments are over the top, haha.

[Crucial_Infra]

[DamicoKaren]

17 hours ago, Crucial_Infra said:

 

I will never understand why this building get so much hate. It's such a good contrast to the other buildings. I hate the lighting but this is a good looking building. 

[SydneyCarton]

5 minutes ago, DamicoKaren said:

I will never understand why this building get so much hate. It's such a good contrast to the other buildings. I hate the lighting but this is a good looking building. 

I really like the tower, and I love the lighting.

[RiverwoodCLT]

If you do not like  LU1,   how about you build one you do like.

LU1 will not win an award for the best build,  but a place where people can work.

[KJHburg]

Still like it even after my vacation LOL and future sight of Legacy 3 on Mint to block this garage view perfect spot for a Fortune 500 HQ methinks.  Today and the lawn has been rolled out in the front of the BOAT including the corner lot where Legacy 4 will rise someday.  Legacy 2 rising.  Can't wait to cash a $20 check in the lobby! 

[Nick2]

2 hours ago, KJHburg said:

Still like it even after my vacation LOL and future sight of Legacy 3 on Mint to block this garage view perfect spot for a Fortune 500 HQ methinks.  Today and the lawn has been rolled out in the front of the BOAT including the corner lot where Legacy 4 will rise someday.  Legacy 2 rising.  Can't wait to cash a $20 check in the lobby! 

 

Those trees already look so full and mature. The plaza will end up really nice!

[Squid7085]

8 hours ago, DamicoKaren said:

I will never understand why this building get so much hate. It's such a good contrast to the other buildings. I hate the lighting but this is a good looking building. 

I think what people "hate" about it is that in about a year, anyone visiting the city will just think it was another one of the bank towers built in the 90s.

It would be like Apple introducing the iPhone XXS+Max this year and having it look exactly like the original iPhone from 2007. Yeah, sure YOU know it the latest new phone with brain scanning thought password unlock, but everyone that sees you using it will think you haven't been bothered to upgrade your phone for 13 years. A lot of people here want new tall buildings to LOOK like new tall buildings so people who come to visit the city can just inherently see how new and modern everything is, the same way most Chinese cities look. The parking deck also doesn't help.

It is not until the night time where the lighting outs it as a modern building. Hence soccer mom by day, stripper by night. At least that is my interpretation of the last 232 pages of this thread.

Edited June 2, 2019 by Squid7085

[tower person]

welp i guess BofA corporate center is gay  happy pride month everyone!

[Durhamite]

22 hours ago, Squid7085 said:

I think what people "hate" about it is that in about a year, anyone visiting the city will just think it was another one of the bank towers built in the 90s.

It would be like Apple introducing the iPhone XXS+Max this year and having it look exactly like the original iPhone from 2007. Yeah, sure YOU know it the latest new phone with brain scanning thought password unlock, but everyone that sees you using it will think you haven't been bothered to upgrade your phone for 13 years. A lot of people here want new tall buildings to LOOK like new tall buildings so people who come to visit the city can just inherently see how new and modern everything is, the same way most Chinese cities look. The parking deck also doesn't help.

It is not until the night time where the lighting outs it as a modern building. Hence soccer mom by day, stripper by night. At least that is my interpretation of the last 232 pages of this thread.

Does the regular Joe/Jane even care  or have any clue as to what was built when?  It's just another tall building, really.  Tall buildings project  a "big" city image but ground/street level activity or activity clusters is what most people focus on....stuff to do in  the city. 

[JorgiPorgi]

The colors are more in control tonight. This is definitely better- and sticks to the BOA colors. Two colors at the top, lit up in red at the bottom. Quite sharp looking.  

[704Dimitri]

Saw these on Instagram! Really love this photographer. Also I guess you can walk up to the entrance and the lawn is open to the Public now?! Awesome! 

[cmett003]

When will this building open?

[KJHburg]

some photos today driving by on the back side and future home of Legacy 3 tower.  Today. 

[Urbs42]

Legacy 3 is gonna feel massive on this spot. Wonder if it will be tall enough for field views? 

[Crucial_Infra]

Blew a fuse. 

[CarolinaDaydreamin]

9 minutes ago, Crucial_Infra said:

Blew a fuse. 

That parking deck didn't tho.

Maybe they could put tennis courts up there

[Guest]

Legacy 3 is gonna feel massive on this spot. Wonder if it will be tall enough for field views? 

I don’t think so. from that angle, the scoreboard is too big. Def viewable from all the upper deck.


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[SydneyCarton]

7 hours ago, Urbs42 said:

Legacy 3 is gonna feel massive on this spot. Wonder if it will be tall enough for field views? 

Will LU3 be built upon that parking structure or next to it?

Edited June 4, 2019 by SydneyCarton

[Guest]

Will LU3 be built upon that parking structure or next to it?

On top of a further expanded parking structure.

 

Apparently I need to complain about this fact more.

 

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[DEnd]

2 hours ago, ricky_davis_fan_21 said:

On top of a further expanded parking structure.

 

Apparently I need to complain about this fact more.

Also more loudly.  Ya think we can hire Jesus Saves to get our message out?

[lancer22]

Can I start a GoFundMe campaign to get the Jesus saves guy to go around Uptown saying that Legacy Union has zero vision and will essentially be an off brand extension of Uptown's office district?