River Tower (Completed)

[baobabs727]

15 hours ago, vdogg said:

That said, me and baobabs should go into business predicting architecture, cause damn if this thing isn't brick and glass.

Comparing this to the original tower makes me want to cry.

LOL....Yes  we could take the art of architectural prognostication to new heights...and simultaneously frustrate the spinners and propagandandists in the development community!

As for the bldg, it's not bad ...but it's not good either ...and one will never be able to get the original outta one's head...and so the new project will always pale and underwhelm by comparison. Why can't they just take the brick away?  It adds nothing and looks like unnecessary adornment ...and an exact copy of the grid pattern (zzzzz) of the existing bldg.  Can't we get some actual creativity, please???

Edited July 18, 2018 by vdogg
Fixed quote tags.

[vdogg]

On a more positive note, I'm pretty sure this is supposed to break ground next month. That means it will be going up at the same time as the EVMS building. It has been a long time since we've seen simultaneous construction of highrises in this area. It'll be nice to see.

[carolinaboy]

I like it. It's more cohesive with what is already there which I think is OK. For the purpose of the building I have no problem with the design/materials.

[skylinefan]

Looks stubby in comparison to the original but not bad for the Fort Norfolk area.  A second skyline for Norfolk is well underway.

[BFG]

The top image gives me hope. Once they start building a few more towers, you're going to have a nice little connection to downtown and Freemason. Can't wait to see how this area looks in 10 years.

[vdogg]

http://covabizmag.com/harbors-edge-reveals-updated-plans-for-140-million-river-tower-expansion/

“Clark Nexsen and W.M. Jordan Company have done a great job in transforming our initial conceptual design into a cost-effective and very efficient reality,” said Neil Volder, CEO and developer of Harbor’s Edge. “Based on their recommendations, we’ve been able to maintain the same square footage and number of units, and the building’s height will be up to 24 floors.”

“River Tower will add 135 units to satisfy high demand, while the new building is expected to welcome its first residents in late 2020 after a 24-month construction period.”

[HRVT]

3 hours ago, vdogg said:

http://covabizmag.com/harbors-edge-reveals-updated-plans-for-140-million-river-tower-expansion/

“Clark Nexsen and W.M. Jordan Company have done a great job in transforming our initial conceptual design into a cost-effective and very efficient reality,” said Neil Volder, CEO and developer of Harbor’s Edge. “Based on their recommendations, we’ve been able to maintain the same square footage and number of units, and the building’s height will be up to 24 floors.”

“River Tower will add 135 units to satisfy high demand, while the new building is expected to welcome its first residents in late 2020 after a 24-month construction period.”

24 stories and approximately 270 feet is still a pretty solid development. Not the grand slam that it appeared to be initially (and it's common for developments to initially look like a grand slam before being downsized).... but IMO it's a solid two-run shot.

[baobabs727]

We'll take 24.

Ooops. We already had 24. After 27 & 22. I guess we'll "accept" 24. LOL

Edited August 8, 2018 by baobabs727

[Willy18]

"building's height will be up to 24 floors?"

 

What does that mean? 

Hey all, I haven't posted on this site since 2012 (willy). I'm the (willy) that started "Norfolk Pictures" section in 2005. I've been viewing/following all the posts for many years...just never said anything. 

[skylinefan]

24 stories will have quite the presence in the area.  Can't wait to see it as I am driving down Brambleton Ave. 

[carolinaboy]

Key word from that quote is "reality".

[baobabs727]

2 hours ago, Willy18 said:

"building's height will be up to 24 floors?"

 

What does that mean? 

Hey all, I haven't posted on this site since 2012 (willy). I'm the (willy) that started "Norfolk Pictures" section in 2005. I've been viewing/following all the posts for many years...just never said anything. 

Hey, willy!  Thx for that great thread and please post--often! We love new perspectives and fresh voices. We need more of u!

[urbanlife]

3 hours ago, Willy18 said:

"building's height will be up to 24 floors?"

 

What does that mean? 

Hey all, I haven't posted on this site since 2012 (willy). I'm the (willy) that started "Norfolk Pictures" section in 2005. I've been viewing/following all the posts for many years...just never said anything. 

It means it will be a 12 story building when it is done.

[vdogg]

I wouldn't read too much into that. It's made it to design review and ground should be broken in the next month or two. Up to 24 could just be an interesting way to say it but all the documents they've submitted call for a 24-story tower. I believe this is the final design.

[metalman]

I read that as, it was once below 24 floors, but now because of demand, it is now back up to 24 floors.

[baobabs727]

6 hours ago, urbanlife said:

It means it will be a 12 story building when it is done.

 

Naughty, naughty. Haha. 

3 hours ago, vdogg said:

I wouldn't read too much into that. It's made it to design review and ground should be broken in the next month or two  to 24 could just be an interesting way to say it but all the documents they've submitted call for a 24-story tower. I believe this is the final design.

Agreed.

1 hour ago, metalman said:

I read that as, it was once below 24 floors, but now because of demand, it is now back up to 24 floors.

Precisely my take.

[HRVA]

Presales for Harbor’s Edge almost complete - Virginia Business 

Construction to begin this fall.  

[Willy18]

That's good news

Now if we can get someone to flatten the tires on the trucks that are gonna deliver all that BRICK!!! 

 

Edited August 22, 2018 by Willy18

[baobabs727]

7 hours ago, Willy18 said:

That's good news

Now if we can get someone to flatten the tires on the trucks that are gonna deliver all that BRICK!!! 

 

Wha? Dincha know that bricks are more "efficient"  (at doing...er... something) than glass??  Just ask Neil Volder. I'm sure he'd agree!

Edited August 23, 2018 by baobabs727

[vdogg]

River Tower goes before the planning commission for it’s development certificate December 13th. Expect construction to begin shortly thereafter, probably the first part of spring.

https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/4582?fileID=9180

[zeppelin14]

I'll be glad when this starts. Even though it is smaller than we would all like to see, at least it's a tower. I hope that the old Atlantic City area there will see a building boom soon. I mean, it's a lot of vacant land on the waterfront very close to light rail. It's a perfect area.

[carolinaboy]

Will be nice to see a new tower going up.

[vdogg]

As a reminder, link only posts will be deleted. You must include a short paragraph/description, or a small (paragraph length) excerpt from the article itself.

[vdogg]

Development Certificate was approved by city council last night. This new packet contains some additional renderings.

https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/4741?fileID=9444

[BFG]

The PDF says it's now 24 stories. It was 22 at one point, right?