Cosmo 418

[willy]

gotta love those prison windows on the sides

The building is going to be sandwiched in-between two other buildings, so there's nothing to really see from either side.

[lil-bear]

There are parking lots on either side of this parcel of land.

[lammius]

I like it. the long walls are a bit... solid... but very nice.

[okinawatyphoon]

The site is up now!

Go to http://www.cosmo418.com/3dimages.html for more 3D images!

[vdogg]

I'm sorry but this is gonna look perfect in that location.

There are parking lots on either side of this parcel of land.

Actually, there are buildings on either side. I believe that was the reason this parcel of land is so small. Anyone else have pics of the area as it exist currently?

[mistermetaj]

I'm sorry but this is gonna look perfect in that location.

Actually, there are buildings on either side. I believe that was the reason this parcel of land is so small. Anyone else have pics of the area as it exist currently?

is this directly in downtown, bc i didnt really notice too many parking lots on granby anymore?

[wrldcoupe4]

here's where it is:

[vdogg]

^^^ Thanks Coupe, exactly what I thought. The lot is sandwiched between 2 buildings. Nobody would build a building that skinny unless they had to.

[juancapitalcitydc]

Damn, I like these renderings so much I can hardly contain myself. This is so DC ! This type of archhitecture is just what we need in Hampton Roads! So innovative and full of style.

[vdogg]

Damn, I like these renderings so much I can hardly contain myself. This is so DC ! This type of archhitecture is just what we need in Hampton Roads! So innovative and full of style.

What I'm hoping is that this building will become such an icon that people will start demanding better architecture in this area. This could really set the bar.

[PeninsulaKiddo]

What I'm hoping is that this building will become such an icon that people will start demanding better architecture in this area. This could really set the bar.

[urbanvb]

Exactly! A very modern building in our area could be a catalyst for more of the same style of development. And the website is too cool. The developer seems to be all about doing it right!

[okinawatyphoon]

It also reminds me of something that would be in Minneapolis too. I'm overjoyed that developers seem to developing the lots as soon as possible. Now I would like to make a current list a planned/UC housing towers so that I don't forget any. Please let me know if this list is not correct.

1. Harbor's Edge (17 stories)

2. Harbor Heights (16-17 stories)

3. Granby Tower (31 stories)

4. Kotarides Tower (18-20 stories)

5. 20 story tower near Scope/Church street

6. Another 20 story tower near Scope/Church street

7. Cosmo 418 (11 stories)

8. Condos on top of Hilton

Am I missing anything?

[willy]

Am I missing anything?

Just look at that little pic under your name.

[okinawatyphoon]

Just look at that little pic under your name.

Just read my previous post above.

I said "housing towers."

With all these new announcements I just want to make sure I'm not missing anything when I mentally picture Norfolk.

[rusthebuss]

Where do you get 2 towers on scope/church st. from. I thought there is only one high rise going in that area.

[burt]

My dachshund would love that place

Last night at the Haloween parade in Grennwich Village there was a dachshund wearing a Serape-type garment and a very small sombrero. He was a real crowd pleaser!

[Seven Cities]

This building is slick. I like its style. Its design is new and fresh that this area really needs to capitalize on. With it being near the site of Granby Tower, I think its a good infill development.

[krdarden]

This building is slick. I like its style. Its design is new and fresh that this area really needs to capitalize on. With it being near the site of Granby Tower, I think its a good infill development.

There is mentioned a proposed 12 story office tower on the current site of Kirn's Library! This should also help with the infill around the MacMall.

[rusthebuss]

There is mentioned a proposed 12 story office tower on the current site of Kirn's Library! This should also help with the infill around the MacMall.

Hopefully that will grow to the 20s

[PeninsulaKiddo]

There is mentioned a proposed 12 story office tower on the current site of Kirn's Library! This should also help with the infill around the MacMall.

Has this one been mentioned before or am I slipping these days?

[rusthebuss]

Has this one been mentioned before or am I slipping these days?

I don't think that it has been mentioned before

[Seven Cities]

Has this one been mentioned before or am I slipping these days?

I posted an article today from Sunday's Pilot. Its in the "Norfolk Transportation" thread. Its focus is on Norfolk's light rail plan. It mentions a 12 story building on the site of the Kirn library that ties in with the light rail system.

[Former Resident of HR]

^^^ Thanks Coupe, exactly what I thought. The lot is sandwiched between 2 buildings. Nobody would build a building that skinny unless they had to.

Didn't the article say that it is sanwiched between two parking lots? I think that might be why the windows are so small. When (not if) two buildings are built beside it, the people living there will not have a huge open window that faces... a wall. And there will probably have to be enough space to let in some sunlight.

[vdogg]

Didn't the article say that it is sanwiched between two parking lots? I think that might be why the windows are so small.

Did you mean 2 buildings? I don't see why the windows would need to be small if they were between 2 open parking lots. The way I looked at the aerial, it appeared that the land was indeed between 2 buildings.