CONSTRUCTION THREAD: Bank of America Renovation

[RestedTraveler]

I suppose these photos of the progress on the new paint job for the BOA Tower really belong here:

[Spartan]

Oh ok. I noticed that part of the building was discolored, and I could have sworn I hadn't seen it before. I'm glad to know I'm not crazy.

[distortedlogic]

This "makeover" is rather anti climatic. Not that it doesn't need it, but most people will probably nevr notice the diference. What would really make a diference is if they would redo the top, so that it isn't flat.

[Greenville]

This "makeover" is rather anti climatic. Not that it doesn't need it, but most people will probably nevr notice the diference. What would really make a diference is if they would redo the top, so that it isn't flat.

I agree that the makeover is rather simple, but I wonder if anything but a flat roof on such a rectangular building would look weird. I can see a pointed or rounded roof on a building that is a little slimmer, but as wide a footprint as the B of A building has, it would probably look strange with anything but a flat roof.

[linkerjpatrick]

I like the older paint job better. The new one makes it look more dirty unless that's a primer coat.

[RestedTraveler]

I think the newer color is an attempt to try to make the windows a less prominent feature of the building, and thus eliminate the "bar code" look. So far, I'd say that this has done just that, but I was kinda hoping this is a primer coat for a darker color, too.

[goodbye]

I probably will like the new color more after a few months have passed and development around the tower has begun, but right now it doesn't appear to be a makeover worthy of much discussion, in my opinion.

[RestedTraveler]

Not to mention it's an extremely sloppy paint job.

[GvilleSC]

I like the new color better. It should help the building to stop hiding in the sky on bright days and stand out more in pictures.

[gs3]

The lobby area on the B of A remodel is looking very clean and modern.

[RestedTraveler]

It looks especially inviting at night to walk by and see that lobby all lighted up ... has a glow about it. Can't wait until the Piazza Bergamo overhaul is complete! Also...I could be wrong, but it almost appears as if the ATM will be permanently moved into the lobby (judging by the big cut-out in the wall on the inside)?

One other thing I've noticed: Is it just me or is the BOA sign on the top of the building MUCH brighter and more vivid now? Did they change out the style of lighting or something?

Speaking of signage - the Bell South sign is down, replaced by the New at&t sign.

[distortedlogic]

Ok, so it sounds like we still have a few months to wait on any official info about this area, but does anyone here have any insight on what to look for with this (including woolworth site) project? Are we thinking highrise? Hotel? Mixed use? Midrise? Condos?

Btoy, GvilleSC, JB?

[Mr. Downtown]

Has anyone else had any experience with the push-button doors coming in from the parking garage at ground level? They are just about the most ridiculious thing that I have ever seen. You can't open the door with the handle (even though the doors have very big, expensive looking chrome handles), you have to push a button that is like 8 feet from the door on the outside. Then, once you get through the first set of doors, there is a second set - WITH ANOTHER PUSH BUTTON! Not very well thought out. I am all for ADA compliance, but couldn't they have made the push button optional (like the doors in department stores in the mall)?

[breed]

Has anyone else had any experience with the push-button doors coming in from the parking garage at ground level? They are just about the most ridiculious thing that I have ever seen. You can't open the door with the handle (even though the doors have very big, expensive looking chrome handles), you have to push a button that is like 8 feet from the door on the outside. Then, once you get through the first set of doors, there is a second set - WITH ANOTHER PUSH BUTTON! Not very well thought out. I am all for ADA compliance, but couldn't they have made the push button optional (like the doors in department stores in the mall)?

[Spartan]

The new base/lobby entrance looks good. I'm glad they fixed that up. It creates a more open feel to it.

I don't know about those doors. Thats a little odd. I hope its just an error that hasn't been fixed yet.

[goodbye]

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One other thing I've noticed: Is it just me or is the BOA sign on the top of the building MUCH brighter and more vivid now? Did they change out the style of lighting or something?

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[distortedlogic]

Was in Cola today. Their BOA building is very nice. Something similar to that would look very good in our DT.

[Spartan]

^ I agree. I am personally a big fan of decorative tops on buildings. If its going to be flat, then at least let people access the top!