Designed for Richmond

[Culpeper Hokie]

Frickin' buildings with frickin' laser beams!

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[eandslee]

Note to self: Before replying with something you think is witty and original, check the next page first!

I knew about the previous page and still thought it was funny. No sweat, bro!

[Culpeper Hokie]

My entry!

[wrldcoupe4]

haha definitely wouldn't be a Richmond Box!

[burt]

haha definitely wouldn't be a Richmond Box!

Maybe the Religious Freedom people would like it as a monument -- with a giant lizzard on top breathing laser beams.

[TBurban]

edit: under work.

[BreakfastPills]

How are you guys creating most of these renderings/drawings? Computer program?

I'd love to see more neo-classical / greek revival architecture in Richmond. Would'nt it be awesome if driving down Broad Street, you could look up at Church HIll and see a nice, huge Parthenon replica? Just kidding.... well, sort of.

[TBurban]

Google SkecthUp is one of the best free 3D imaging programs out there, and it's what most of us use

About the Parthenon idea, Cam (Cadeho) had actually created a skyscraper to mimic the capitol building's architecture. It ended up coming out pretty nicely.

[TBurban]

Some low rise buildings with condos, retail and a rooftop garden.

[jonbeattie]

How are you guys creating most of these renderings/drawings? Computer program?

I'd love to see more neo-classical / greek revival architecture in Richmond. Would'nt it be awesome if driving down Broad Street, you could look up at Church HIll and see a nice, huge Parthenon replica? Just kidding.... well, sort of.

Hey, I for one think that would look great @@@!!! There is an old school or something when you are in the bottom that peeks out from time to time that looks great even in need of renovation

[TBurban]

I've been messing with this one, it's a high rise with the old PAC attached to it. I've got to add way more detail and facades, but this is the general idea of it.

[BreakfastPills]

Wow, I like it... especially the columns. The close it is to Classical architecture, the closer it is to perfection.

[TBurban]

Thanks! I decided it didn't fit with the building, so I pitched it. Here's my version of the revamped PAC...lacking a few more details Ill add on later.

[burt]

Not bad, Tommy. One thing I liked about the original "alive" open plan was that those inside could look out and vice versa. Many of your panels can be well lighted and serve this purpose.

Bear in mind that loading docks and other mechanicals are vital elements of a music hall.

I note that you have a fondness for the "cap", though it was worn in a rather rakish manner in VAPAF's original.

Keep pluging!

[BreakfastPills]

Thanks! I decided it didn't fit with the building, so I pitched it. Here's my version of the revamped PAC...lacking a few more details Ill add on later.

Wow. Just wow. I really like.

[TBurban]

Thanks! Here's the final product, without its finishes.

[BreakfastPills]

It blows my mind that you're able to create that with that google program. I messed around with it for an hour and couldn't make a box.

[TBurban]

It blows my mind that you're able to create that with that google program. I messed around with it for an hour and couldn't make a box.

Careful! It's addicting!

Here's my final VAPAC

Facade includes stone, brick, precast concrete, and glass.

[Cadeho]

How symbolic, an urn.

It looks great Tommy, but that was the first thing that came to mind about VAPAC.

It blows my mind that you're able to create that with that google program. I messed around with it for an hour and couldn't make a box.

Well you saw that craptastic zigguarat I made... I did try a box and boy let me tell ya...

[Cadeho]

Here's some of my hideous designs, sketched in boredom at work.

The second pics have their dates cut off, 5/9 and 5/10.

[Cadeho]

[TBurban]

Here's some of my hideous designs, sketched in boredom at work.

The second pics have their dates cut off, 5/9 and 5/10.

These are really good, Cam! I really like the one 2nd in from the left on the top row dated as 5/3 // 5/7

[journiyin]

Careful! It's addicting!

Here's my final VAPAC

Facade includes stone, brick, precast concrete, and glass.

Do you have more components, since I am assuming you are running sketch up for this...? I wish I had the free time to do this kind of creative work...looks good by the way.

[BreakfastPills]

Amazing buildings. When do we raze VCU structures for these to replace them?

[LordChesterfield]

A new development on the Reynolds plant... This development has retail, office, and residential space, and also provides a lovely setting for relaxation in downtown Richmond.

The Waterfront features midrise and highrise buildings with facades on the lower 4-6 stories modeled after five great cities in Europe:

Paris, Venice, London, Munich, and Barcelona.

The development also features miniature facades of Notre Dame, the Parliament Building (including Big Ben), the Church of Our Lady (Munich), and La Sagrada Familia. In the Venetian portion of the development, the Rialto Bridge spans the canal, one of four pedestrian crossings.

Limited parking is featured under various buildings of the development; however, parking is also available in garages in Shockoe Slip and the garage over the Downtown Expressway.

The development has been designed to have pedestrian access from various points including Virginia Street, E Byrd Street, and 10th Street.

The waterfront features both retail and restaurant space. Outside various restaurants and shops will be small sitting and dining areas. Themed lighting throughout the development will keep it friendly and safe after nightfall.

Here is an overview of the buildings:

Buildings A-C (Paris)

Parking: Public Parking located below buildings A, B, and C

Building A: Parisian fa