The Fairweather

[RALNATIVE]

More high end condos planned for the warehouse district (with killer views):

http://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article177048051.html

 

Edited October 5, 2017 by RALNATIVE

[Jones_]

This is the same site as the 522 S Harrington apartment submittal. I guess they figure this area is hotter than just some bland-a%% stick apartments and retained Raleigh Architecture to keep on the theme of modernist in this area (third project with at least a touch of modernism in it). 

[RALNATIVE]

30 minutes ago, Jones_ said:

This is the same site as the 522 S Harrington apartment submittal. I guess they figure this area is hotter than just some bland-a%% stick apartments and retained Raleigh Architecture to keep on the theme of modernist in this area (third project with at least a touch of modernism in it). 

Based on what the article says, the developers actually listened to residents and are planning to deliver something that is relatively aesthetic, modern, non-cookie cutter, and constructed with quality material.

[InitialD]

With ground floor retail, which is a plus!

[RALNATIVE]

Look at that balcony! I'm loving this design. It definitely raises the bar for downtown living.

[Green_man]

Beautiful interior renderings, but I'm really curious to see what the outside of the building looks like.  Most modern stuff in the city is 2-3 stories.  With this being 5-6,  I wonder how they approach the the proportions and angles.  Nothing on the Raleigh Architecture Co.'s website above 2 floors.

[Green_man]

Exterior rendering from their website.  I guess okay looking design.  But definitely not the colors I would have gone with.

Edited December 7, 2017 by Green_man

[DPK]

4 hours ago, Green_man said:

Exterior rendering from their website.  I guess okay looking design.  But definitely not the colors I would have gone with.

Looks like a bland assortment of stacked boxes.

[Jones_]

Can't really tell if they're sticking with the original idea for some retail....

[Green_man]

On 12/7/2017 at 9:20 PM, Jones_ said:

Can't really tell if they're sticking with the original idea for some retail....

Yes, looks like the 'open to below' areas on the "First Floor" (Harrington Street Level) match up with the retail spaces on the lower level (West Street Level).

[Jones_]

Wait...this project is stretching along West all the way to Cabarrus?

Also, for those who didn't read my post in the History thread, Matt Tomasulo has offered to buy and move the two 100 year old cottages on this sight but council will have to approve a sale to Preservation NC first of two City owned lots. Council already voted it down on a split vote once. It's on the January agenda again. The linked article explain who voted against it and why. If you feel like it's a worthy companion project, I encourage you to contact council and let them know your thoughts. 

[Green_man]

Site is cleared and groundbreaking ceremony today.

[nicholas]

Fencing up.

[nicholas]

No progress whatsoever.

Someday though, this place will have some absolutely insane views of downtown.

[Green_man]

14 hours ago, nicholas said:

Someday though, this place will have some absolutely insane views of downtown.

By the way, this 12-13 story residential building is proposed at 301 W Cabarrus... https://www.taftfamilyventures.com/news/taft-family-ventures-plans-new-housing-across-from-red-hat-amphitheater-in-downtown-raleigh

[nicholas]

Progress is being made.

[nicholas]

Hard to see but it's rising...

[KJHburg]

the Fairweather from afar today.   

https://www.fairweatherraleigh.com/

 

[nicholas]

About time for a few new pics.

[nicholas]

The light siding makes a huge difference from the previous pics, when it was mostly just dark.  A few bonus pics of the townhomes across the street.

[po-boy]

I like these midsized modern projects that add density and homeowners Downtown.

[rolly]

It's a handsome project. They might regret not getting another story in there.