Charlotte Metro Tower | 40 Story Duke Energy Tower

[KJHburg 69545]

Last 600 footer for a while?  Don't know but this one is rising.  Today. 

My thoughts more high rises in Southend but in the 20-30 story range or less. 

[QCxpat 9974]

Today 3:20 p.m.

Edited December 13, 2020 by QCxpat

[TheOneRJ 1313]

Starting to make an impression now. 

[Mgelbach 4434]

Originally posted in the wrong thread. Lifting precast concrete last night!

[SydneyCarton 3320]

I can't wait to see this in person.

[QCxpat 9974]

Today 9:15 a.m.

 

Edited December 18, 2020 by QCxpat

[Urban Cowboy 3958]

What's most striking about this project, compared to other recent towers, is how CLEAN this building looks. The scale alone is impressive - it looks like it's going to be tall. But the concrete just looks sharp and well done compared to other towers. I have ZERO knowledge of concrete but this just feels like a higher quality build to me as a layman. 

[JRNYP2C 636]

19 hours ago, QCxpat said:

Today 9:15 a.m.

 

 

I find it quite peculiar that at this point in time, these angles make it look like it is going to be a copycat building (DE2).  We do know that the top will be different.  Interesting perspective.

[King of the Queen City 4391]

7 hours ago, JRNYP2C said:

I find it quite peculiar that at this point in time, these angles make it look like it is going to be a copycat building (DE2).  We do know that the top will be different.  Interesting perspective.

Fraternal twin towers...

[DMann 1769]

Brothers from diff were ENT mothers!

[BarrenLucidity 77]

This thing is really moving now, wow. 

[Seabrooke 2212]

15 hours ago, JRNYP2C said:

I find it quite peculiar that at this point in time, these angles make it look like it is going to be a copycat building (DE2).  We do know that the top will be different.  Interesting perspective.

I don’t find it peculiar. We have known for quite a while (I’d like to say 2 years or so) that this building has purposefully been designed to have a complimentary design to DEC. I remember the first description from someone that saw the renderings prior to their public release made mention of this.

[Mgelbach 4434]

[Mgelbach 4434]

[j-man 1638]

I really hope all that space in front towards the street is a unique outdoor space and not just concrete slabs. There needs to be more greenery instead of the trees planted to line the streets. 

Edited December 23, 2020 by j-man

[Eightane 240]

2 hours ago, j-man said:

I really hope all that space in front towards the streets is a unique outdoor space and not just concrete slabs. There need to be more greenery instead of the treats planted to line the streets. 

One thing I wish was planted more often in urban environments is Chinese Wisteria. So long as it's surrounded by sidewalks and streets its penchant for being out-of-control is eliminated (nowhere to spread), and not only are the flowers in Spring absolutely gorgeous AND fragrant, but the leafing habit is handsome in its own right the rest of the growing season.

The only big drawback in my eyes is the tenderness of the flower buds when young. One good frost will often knock down the blooms in Gaston county and other points west or north of the city.

[SydneyCarton 3320]

9 hours ago, Eightane said:

One thing I wish was planted more often in urban environments is Chinese Wisteria. So long as it's surrounded by sidewalks and streets its penchant for being out-of-control is eliminated (nowhere to spread), and not only are the flowers in Spring absolutely gorgeous AND fragrant, but the leafing habit is handsome in its own right the rest of the growing season.

The only big drawback in my eyes is the tenderness of the flower buds when young. One good frost will often knock down the blooms in Gaston county and other points west or north of the city.

I agree.  Wisteria are really beautiful.

[RANYC 573]

1 hour ago, SydneyCarton said:

I agree.  Wisteria are really beautiful.

anything to cover up our parking garages.  seriously, can we put together a comprehensive "garage green-ification" plan for charlotte?  a visual softening up of these concrete monoliths in favor of garden-like elements beautifying various stretches of our urban streetscape.

[Nick2 5628]

People are calling for kudzu but I think wisteria is a much better alternative invasive species. Pretty and fragrant.

[TheOneRJ 1313]

Any exciting plans for the small space between the tower and the museum? 

[norm21499 794]

I wonder what lighting scheme this building will have at night

[Windsurfer 763]

On 12/23/2020 at 4:29 PM, Nick2 said:

People are calling for kudzu but I think wisteria is a much better alternative invasive species. Pretty and fragrant.

There is a native wisteria.

[KJHburg 69545]

drive bys today.  and yes the parking hut is still there and I know you think I have forgotten about it.   $200 to Childress Klein for it with the check made out to the Roof Above or Habitat for Humanity. 

[rancenc 2983]

Looking at the pictures of the tower rising with some height, I did not realize how close to the street the tower is.  Most of the taller buildings in the city typically have a sizable plaza in front, but I don't seem to see where this building has one.   

[Yo Diaz! 1402]

Looking at the pictures of the tower rising with some height, I did not realize how close to the street the tower is.  Most of the taller buildings in the city typically have a sizable plaza in front, but I don't seem to see where this building has one.   

Repost from back in June from navigator319 and are lost compadre RickyDavisFan aka CLTDevelopment on Insta. Purple is the plaza and walk way space. I’m assuming there will be a walkable alley way on the museum side too.


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