Uptown Renderings

[TONYCLT]

That looks like the article that Uptown Mag. did a few months ago befor Wachovia released the rendering for the first street project.

[Justadude]

Yeah, I took that shot at the public library's "Changing Skyline" exhibition some months ago. It's a cool rendering, but already way out of date (look at what it has on the Wachovia site).

[AuLukey]

Not to mention how out-of-scale the Vue is in that picture.

[CharlotteGamecock]

Make no mistake aussie, your rendering is the best.

[Charlotteman]

An older rendering found online

[AuLukey]

CharlotteGameCock, where is that project located? I already created it but I can't figure out where it goes.

Anywho, here's a little bit of an update with Sierra in the place of Concourse, and my rough sketch of what Renaissance could look like (as far as scale.)

This may become the future view on TV of Charlotte during Bobcats games.

[cltheel.sdl]

Awesome renderings Aussie Luke! Great job!

[Guest]

It goes accross graham from the JCW apts. ITs on the block surrounded by 5th, Graham, Trade and Wilkes.

[CLT2010]

Yah great job I love to see how our skyline will look down the road thanks aussie luke

[DeeMan]

that's cool! I'm hoping though that the Wachovia and Trump don't overpower BoA and Hearst.

[AuLukey]

Ok, so finally got around to adding in 500 West Trade in place of Polk and refreshing TTT/Epi and the new BOA/Ritz relative to shape, color, and size.

And here is an updated before and after picture:

2007:

2011(ish):

500 W Trade adds a lot of depth to the overall skyline and helps make the Vue and Citadin look like part of the main skyline. It's weird, but these two little buildings IMO bring a lot to this city -- that is, if they are built.

[JerseyBoy]

Very nice! Love the detail! You've inspired me to get back to working on mine.

[CharlotteGamecock]

Really great work.....This needs to go in the Observer for all to see

[AuLukey]

Thanks guys, but if it weren't for this forum, I would've never made this. I wish there was a way to put the 3-D model on this forum so you can all see it from every angle. If anybody knows a way to hook this up, I'd be more than thrilled to be able to put that out here.

And as always, if something on here isn't right, feel free to tell me. I want to get this rendering perfect if that's actually possible. I'm still trying to find a way to edit the topography too.

[AuLukey]

DaAchiever made me realize you can upload these models online for anybody to download and view... dur I'm such a great copycat! Thanks bud!

http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/det...5d1ba4b07bb33b5

[richyb83]

Fantastic job aussie luke!!! Nice detail! Really enjoy seeing those aerials of Charlotte. Keep up the good work! Very impressive looking skyline too!

I need to learn how to do that myself.

[cltheel.sdl]

Nice work as usual aussieluke!

[mjfhokie]

I can't seem to figure out how to view the whole model in Google Earth. If someone could help me out, that would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

[JerseyBoy]

I would open Google Earth then on the link that Luke provided, click "Download to Google Earth" and it should download right to the program. You must have the latest version of Google Earth to do this though.

EDIT: Now that I looked at the link, it doesn't have Google Earth capabilities. Try downloading it to SketchUp and then on the toolbar in SU click place model and it will open it in Google Earth.

[mikethomasson]

Aussie - If you ever get time I wonder if you could update your drawings taking out all the canceled buildings. This was a great thread BTW

[AuLukey]

Aussie - If you ever get time I wonder if you could update your drawings taking out all the canceled buildings. This was a great thread BTW

[southslider]

^Maybe add the Jenga (aka "stacked books") UNCC building at 9th and Brevard. That one is at least under construction, unlike Trump, One Charlotte, etc.

[mikethomasson]

Holy Cow the Bank of America Stadium looks great!

[mikethomasson]

Aussie

Also have you ever visited http://skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/ and looked at the diagrams for charlotte. Not sure if you can use anything from here but there are some great renderings of current buildings. Search for Charlotte and it will bring you a list of all the buildings. There are muliple renderings of most buildings. Thought you may find this interesting.

[AuLukey]

^Maybe add the Jenga (aka "stacked books") UNCC building at 9th and Brevard. That one is at least under construction, unlike Trump, One Charlotte, etc.