Vantage South End - 1100 S Tryon

[KJHburg]

This is the building that currently sits on the site of the proposed Spectrum project.  It will be torn down and I am guessing if they want LEED certifications for the new building a lot of this building can be recycled.   In my opinion those bricks on the outside could be reused again maybe for pavers or something.  

[JoshuaDrown]

I’m sure they can envision something cool and functional for the street corner... but I like this every time I walk by. I don’t know if it has any real history, but it looks like it does, and that counts for something.

Edited July 20, 2018 by JoshuaDrown

[SgtCampsalot]

57 minutes ago, JoshuaDrown said:

I’m sure they can envision something cool and functional for the street corner... but I like this every time I walk by. I don’t know if it has any real history, but it looks like it does, and that counts for something.

I have LITERALLY never noticed this. Likely because the block is so bland. 

[SydneyCarton]

I think that clock looks good.

[videtur quam contuor]

It came with that building (as I recall).

[Guest]

I'll be really interested to see if this creates a precedent for the other midscale buildings that might be on underutilized lots. American City and Morehead Square in particular. Those buildings haven't been around quite as long as 1100 South Tryon (30 years!) but still an interesting thought.

[videtur quam contuor]

3 hours ago, tarhoosier said:

It came with that building (as I recall).

Now that I think a bit more, did that clock come from Brownlee Jewelers at the square? Anyone with a head start in life recall?

[Crucial_Infra]

On 7/20/2018 at 2:34 PM, tarhoosier said:

Now that I think a bit more, did that clock come from Brownlee Jewelers at the square? Anyone with a head start in life recall?

I think this is correct but don't know how to confirm it. 

[stiluvclt]

The Brownlee clock had roman numerals and a tubular  post.

Edited July 21, 2018 by stiluvclt

[jtmonk]

Thought I would go ahead and place this here.  Thanks @EngineerCLT for the renderings.  Hotel looks to be 20 floors and office buildings look to be 8 or 9 depending on the first floor. 

[SydneyCarton]

Really nice!!!!

[Guest]

28 minutes ago, jtmonk said:

Thought I would go ahead and place this here.  Thanks @EngineerCLT for the renderings.  Hotel looks to be 20 floors and office buildings look to be 8 or 9 depending on the first floor. 

 

ugh then you notice the catholic diocese in the background

[KJHburg]

Given their involvement with the Kimpton chain I would not be surprised if Kimpton operates this hotel  as it was mentioned as boutique brand.   I think this is great contrast to the Railyard and Dimensional Funds bldg and will be a great addition.  I like variety of styles.

[Guest]

6 minutes ago, KJHburg said:

Given their involvement with the Kimpton chain I would not be surprised if Kimpton operates this hotel  as it was mentioned as boutique brand.   I think this is great contrast to the Railyard and Dimensional Funds bldg and will be a great addition.  I like variety of styles.

seems awfully close to the other Kimpton. There is a lot of whitespaces in Charlotte for hoteliers.

Edited August 9, 2018 by Guest

[SydneyCarton]

8 minutes ago, KJHburg said:

Given their involvement with the Kimpton chain I would not be surprised if Kimpton operates this hotel  as it was mentioned as boutique brand.   I think this is great contrast to the Railyard and Dimensional Funds bldg and will be a great addition.  I like variety of styles.

I agree!

[jtmonk]

I am a little surprised that the hotel is pushed back form Tryon Street.  I know there's not much to look at across the street but you would think they would take advantage of being on Tryon Street. 

[Guest]

1 minute ago, jtmonk said:

I am a little surprised that the hotel is pushed back form Tryon Street.  I know there's not much to look at across the street but you would think they would take advantage of being on Tryon Street. 

Office views are much more lucrative than hotel views. 

[Guest]

FYI, renderings aren't final, possibly from another vendor than LS3P, the architect. There will be a community meeting soon, this is one option that has been looked at, this building is very much in development still.

[kermit]

54 minutes ago, ricky_davis_fan_21 said:

ugh then you notice the catholic diocese in the background

Speaking of which, I was just in Raleigh and was surprised by how substantial the new Catholic Cathedral is. Despite its tucked-away, semi-suburban location (across Western from Pullen Park, perhaps adjacent to Dix park) it is a significant figure on the skyline.   While I certainly don't think it is an impressive building compared to most Cathedral's, in the context of new Southern cities its interesting (location aside).

Anyway, when I saw it I thought of the Charlotte Diocese parcel and how a more urban version of the Raleigh Cathedral would be an interesting addition to the hood.  There certainly would be downsides (large-scale activity only once a week, parking conflicts w Panthers games, most of the Catholics are in the burbs, etc.), but it would certainly provide some much-needed architectural variation to Southend.

I assume there is no talk of this parcel being in play this cycle? (I haven't heard any). I had thought there was talk of selling back in 2008 but I may be remembering incorrectly.

 

 

Edited August 9, 2018 by kermit

[ChessieCat]

On 7/10/2018 at 8:58 PM, KJHburg said:

This is the building that currently sits on the site of the proposed Spectrum project.  It will be torn down and I am guessing if they want LEED certifications for the new building a lot of this building can be recycled.   In my opinion those bricks on the outside could be reused again maybe for pavers or something.  

When was this semi-circular on square edifice built?

[Guest]

7 minutes ago, ChessieCat said:

When was this semi-circular on square edifice built?

1988, when I was but a wee lad

Edited August 9, 2018 by Guest

[KJHburg]

Spectrum owns the Kimpton Hotel in uptown called the Tryon Park Hotel and because of their relationship they might want to operate another hotel with them in SouthEnd.  Remember 2 Kimptons were proposed in Charlotte but only the one uptown was built.  http://lodgingmagazine.com/kimpton-announces-plans-for-two-new-hotels-in-charlotte-n-c/

[atlrvr]

Looks like AIG is not moving forward with their consolidation in Atlanta....in fact they are downsizing by almost 70% there.

Atlanta and Dallas we're named as the two leading sites for corporate office consolidation, but both city rumors have gone cold.

Meanwhile, AIG is expanding IT center in Charlotte, and now shifting the Audit group here.  Another poster said there were rumors of other groups expanding in Charlotte.

They we're shopping for 600k sq ft in Atlanta..... meanwhile, this site is planned for 400k+ sq ft.  Something about the renderings screams corporate campus and Spectrum has indicated an accelerated development schedule ( breaking ground pretty much right after rezoning) while being mum on partners or tenants.

I know nothing specific, but I like that narrative...

[KJHburg]

This is from  a subscriber only article in the Atlanta Business Chronicle which I subscribe to from August 4 2017 last year

""American International Group Inc. (AIG) has been in the press for months, with Dallas and Atlanta reportedly vying for the 500,000-square-foot office development. At one point, AIG may have considered a build-to-suit project in Atlanta. But, the company is now in transition, with a new CEO crafting a strategic plan. More recently, the company brought on a new chief operating officer. On the surface, AIG would not appear as likely to carry out a major consolidation.""   from august 2017

I read the ATL Biz Chronicle every week and there has been NO news since this came out. Maybe with the tech center they established here in Charlotte and had success with they have decided to consolidate something here.   AIG is posting 53 jobs in NC versus only 13 in Georgia and here is a sampling of AIG jobs right here in Charlotte.  Most of their NC jobs openings are in Charlotte and many in IT and audit.    This definitely looks like a company expanding its presence in Charlotte. 

• • Junior Credit Analyst

  101 S Tryon Street Ste 2700 Charlotte, NC | JR1810440 | Posted Today
• • Sr Mgr – General Insurance Technology, Internal Audit_Charlotte

  NC-Charlotte | JR1810379 | Posted Today
• • Senior Manager – Corporate Function IT, Internal Audit_Charlotte, NC

  NC-Charlotte | JR1810377 | Posted Today
• • Director – Corporate Function IT, Internal Audit_Charlotte, NC

  NC-Charlotte | JR1810373 | Posted Today
• • Director – Personal Insurance, Internal Audit

  NC-Charlotte | JR1810375 | Posted Today
• • Senior Manager - Corporate Functions, Internal Audit

  NC-Charlotte | JR1810378 | Posted Today
• • Director – Investments, Internal Audit

  NC-Charlotte | JR1810374 | Posted Today
• • Part Time Scheduling Clerk - Durham, NC

  3211 Shannon Road, Durham, NC 27707 | JR1800482 | Posted Today
• • Part Time Sales Assistant - Hickory, NC

  NC-Greensboro | JR1804174 | Posted 2 Days Ago
• • Full Time Sales Assistant - Durham, NC

  NC-Durham | JR1808738 | Posted 2 Days Ago
• • Senior Auditor - Information Technology, Internal Audit - Charlotte, NC

  NC-Charlotte | JR1809584 | Posted 7 Days Ago
• • Manager, Transformation and Automation, Internal Audit - Charlotte, NC

  NC-Charlotte | JR1809651 | Posted 7 Days Ago
• • Manager, Information Technology, Internal Audit - Charlotte, NC

  NC-Charlotte | JR1809588 | Posted 7 Days Ago
• • Data Analytics Manager, Internal Audit - Charlotte, NC

  NC-Charlotte | JR1809655 | Posted 7 Days Ago
• • Director, IT Program Management, Internal Audit - Charlotte, NC / Houston, TX

  NC-Charlotte, More... | JR1809590 | Posted 7 Days Ago
• • Audit Analyst (Entry Level), IT Internal Audit, Charlotte, NC

  NC-Charlotte | JR1809579 | Posted 7 Days Ago
• • Professional Practices Manager, Internal Audit - Charlotte, NC

  NC-Charlotte | JR1809591 | Posted 8 Days Ago
• • Senior Auditor, Internal Audit - Charlotte, NC

  NC-Charlotte | JR1809582 | Posted 8 Days Ago
• • Executive Assistant, Internal Audit - Charlotte, NC

  NC-Charlotte | JR1809610 | Posted 8 Days Ago
• • Audit Analyst (Entry Level) - Charlotte, NC

  NC-Charlotte | JR1809578 | Posted 8 Days Ago
• • Platform Support Engineer

  NC-Charlotte | JR1806256 | Posted 8 Days Ago
• • Senior Credit Analyst

  101 S Tryon Street Ste 2700 Charlotte, NC | JR1810437 | Posted 9 Days Ago
• • Sr. Sourcing Manager

  NC-Charlotte, More... | JR1810737 | Posted 10 Days Ago
• • BI Architect

  NC-Charlotte | JR1807230 | Posted 15 Days Ago

Edited August 10, 2018 by KJHburg

[nicholas]

9 hours ago, jtmonk said:

Thought I would go ahead and place this here.  Thanks @EngineerCLT for the renderings.  Hotel looks to be 20 floors and office buildings look to be 8 or 9 depending on the first floor. 

If it looks anything like this, it will be hugely transformational for the South End gateway.  I like the open space between the office buildings.  But did Spectrum forget what color is?  Looks really bland aesthetically.