Jump to content

NASCAR Plaza at the Hall of Fame

redjeep77

By redjeep77
in Charlotte

Recommended Posts

atlrvr Metropolitan Area

atlrvr

Posted
Posted

I've always liked this building, and now even more so with the addition of the square windows down the side, and now that the increasing floorplate size is much more pronounced. This looks similar to many Dutch skyscrapers, which is a good thing in my opinion. Not every building uptown needs to be a masterpiece, then the overall effect is diluted. This is a good modern design, that I think will age well.

Unlike most on here, I'm not sold on the fountain. While it is cool that the building appears to be rising from water, fountains are getting to be too prevalent in this city and most don't offer an interactive space. It's an off-limit space to pedestrians. A few fountains downtown create pedestrian interaction, with the best being the one in front of 112 S. Tryon/Harpers To Go Go at Trade/Tryon. This fountain will fall short of that I believe.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Replies 482
  • Created
  • Last Reply
New Name Burg

New Name

Posted
Posted

I've always liked this building, and now even more so with the addition of the square windows down the side, and now that the increasing floorplate size is much more pronounced. This looks similar to many Dutch skyscrapers, which is a good thing in my opinion. Not every building uptown needs to be a masterpiece, then the overall effect is diluted. This is a good modern design, that I think will age well.

Unlike most on here, I'm not sold on the fountain. While it is cool that the building appears to be rising from water, fountains are getting to be too prevalent in this city and most don't offer an interactive space. It's an off-limit space to pedestrians. A few fountains downtown create pedestrian interaction, with the best being the one in front of 112 S. Tryon/Harpers To Go Go at Trade/Tryon. This fountain will fall short of that I believe.

I am actually most excited about the fountain (as I have no interrest in Nascar), but as far as this museum goes - to be a large open area destination within the city, I beleive the fountain will add to that greatly. The biggest problem I have with the other water features in the city is that they feel too inclosed by concrete (aside from the one near the government buildings - ya know, the one where they shot Shallow Hal?)...anyway... But the fountains at Trade/Tryon, and at the public library (to name a few) are not large open spaces - namely, there is no interaction between the water and the sky. I'm hoping this fountain will have that interraction once the project is done.

Think about it, it's more fun to sit by a fountain if you are in the sunshine or beneath our characteristic Carolina blue skies.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 2 months later...
  • 4 months later...
AuLukey Town

AuLukey

Posted
Posted

I see that they've "embossed" the logo out of the building now rather than the external signage they had before. I hope they at least have some cool colored lighting for night-time schemes. Our skyline need some color!

of course they will, it's NASCAR. They add "flair" to everything they do!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Raintree21 Town

Raintree21

Posted
Posted

I see that they've "embossed" the logo out of the building now rather than the external signage they had before. I hope they at least have some cool colored lighting for night-time schemes. Our skyline need some color!

The latest rendering also leaves out the lighted edge of the bowl. If you recall the City Council cut that to save money :(

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Andyc545 Burg

Andyc545

Posted
Posted

I'm not following...what are you talking about?

Remember the LED lights that were part of the project originally. They were suppose to change colors and look really awesome. This most recent rendering shows them not part of the project, which was already known when the city announced cutbacks for the budget.

I really wish this came back into the budget, I am disappointed without the LED's.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
uptownliving Town

uptownliving

Posted
Posted

The last City Council meeting they talked about the NASCAR HoF they specifically talked about the LED lights and they have not been cut. They might be cut due to the tight budget...but that hasn't happened yet. They will only be visisble at night so of course you wont see them in a daylight rendering of the office tower. This project is still evolving and the final budget and specs have not been set yet...but the LED lights were still in the picture last time I checked.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.