Ascent Uptown - 33 stories (3rd and Poplar)

[ah59396]

I like that mural because whenever I look at it, I automatically assume I'm drunk.

[JoshuaDrown]

Walked to the park yesterday and grabbed this picture... I hadn't noticed the balconies popping like this before, the fresh white paint really gives them a contrast. Say what you will about this building's design, but it catches everyone's eye. 

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It's too busy to be beautiful and the parking garage and mural work against it.  That said, it is eye catching and the curves and top are nice.  Anxious to see how the greenery impacts but it isn't the eyesore I feared 6 months ago.  Still looks best up close and far away (the mid-range view including the garage is still not great).

[nonillogical]

Not visible in most of these shots, but I like the black and grey brickwork used at street level on the 3rd street side. It might not go well with the rest of the building, but its a cool combination that I haven't seen much before, and looks good with the glass curtains they're installing. 

[KJHburg]

The Ascent from a couple angles today. 

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2 minutes ago, KJHburg said:

The Ascent from a couple angles today. 

Turned out waaaaaay better than I expected...

[CharlotteWkndBuzz]

3 minutes ago, JBS said:

Turned out waaaaaay better than I expected...

It looks very beachy lol, esp in the second pic where the white balconies pop out.  Looking forward to see how the greenery/plants in the deck will enhance it even more.

*What is that big event going on today at the park, in the first picture?  Will be up that way later to catch the Knights game.

Edited April 8, 2017 by CharlotteWkndBuzz

[KJHburg]

57 minutes ago, CharlotteWkndBuzz said:

It looks very beachy lol, esp in the second pic where the white balconies pop out.  Looking forward to see how the greenery/plants in the deck will enhance it even more.

*What is that big event going on today at the park, in the first picture?  Will be up that way later to catch the Knights game.

I think of Miami Beach when I see the Ascent. Not sure but some kind of event was going on over there didnt walk that way. 

Edited April 8, 2017 by KJHburg

[baraklech]

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[grodney]

Checking in on the rooftop:

[Richhamleigh, DC]

I really liked the initial elevztions for this building, but IMHO, it looks horrible.  Maybe when I get back down there I'll it more in person?

[nakers2]

I'm probably preaching to the choir here, but that mural will probably be covered up with development soon enough, as much as the parking seems excessive, the fact they used it as a pedestal is a blessing in disguise. It leaves that L shaped lot next door open, and I'm sure that something at least mid rise will be going there at some point, same across Poplar Street, if not a high rise perhaps. 

[ah59396]

This building REALLY pops on the skyline.  (the pictures above really don't do it justice) It's super prominent from I-77 despite its height and it's almost got a metallic blue look to it and the white balconies are so sharp.  It's an A for me from the 9th(ish-whenever the parking deck ends) floor and up.  The street level is still being worked on so I'll hesitant to grade it yet, but between that mural and the god-awful screens, it's like a D- from ground level.

Edited April 13, 2017 by ah59396
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[Tyrone Wiggum]

1 hour ago, ah59396 said:

It's an A for me from the 9th(ish-whenever the parking deck ends) floor and up... but between that mural and the god-awful screens, it's like a D- from ground level.

#1 Makes just as much sense as the current mural

#2 #toosoon?

#3 Basically what they did

[ah59396]

44 minutes ago, Tyrone Wiggum said:

#1 Makes just as much sense as the current mural

#2 #toosoon?

#3 Basically what they did

 

This is your first good post in a while.  Your most recent work on city-data has been less than stellar.  But this is excellent.  Keep it up.

[CarolinaCrown]

33 floor hike for these!  Also confirmed the parking deck planters are installed.  

 

 

 

 

Edited May 7, 2017 by CarolinaCrown

[AuLukey]

33 floor hike for these!  Also confirmed the parking deck planters are installed.  

Man, what a view! And it's only going to get better with the LH site buildup. Plus the south facing side is never going to get blocked.

[elrodvt]

Some one told me they were told that one side of the garage would be a living wall. Is that possible? I hope that didn't morph into those planters.

[J-Rob]

While there are certain views of this building I am still not a fan of, the view from BB&T is my favorite angle of the building.  It actually looks great and fits into the skyline well.

[SgtCampsalot]

Went by yesterday. It is so very royal blue.

[CharlotteWkndBuzz]

31 minutes ago, SgtCampsalot said:

Went by yesterday. It is so very royal blue.

I think the planters (if done right) will really provide a nice contrast and break up all those blues a bit.  Think it will all come together nicely...wondering the time frame for the planters?  Appears fairly close to completion, would assume planters be installed near/before move-in ready.  The rooftop amenity deck is going to be killer!  Only gripe is that the floors are hardwood-inspired (doesn't look bad but...)The residents are going to be paying high rent for those units, I would want hardwood.

[Nick2]

The further away you are from this building the better it looks. The blue is actually a really great addition to all the reflective surfaces/neutral colors of Uptown.

[KJHburg]

I like this building on the skyline because it is different colors than others uptown. More beautiful towards the top  but not the bottom parking half. 

[uptownliving]

Anyone notice the banner they put up? #uptownstunner    Lol

[Guest]

On 5/14/2017 at 0:06 AM, uptownliving said:

Anyone notice the banner they put up? #uptownstunner    Lol

I'm enjoying trolling them on twitter.