ironchapman Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 Please use this thread for any news or discussion about any urban developments or projects proposed or going up in Atlanta's Midtown District. Please note that this is a discussion thread for urban developments and projects of all sorts, not just skyscrapers. Information about skyscrapers is by all means welcome because they are a part of an urban environment, but they are not the only part of an urban environment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinman Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 (edited) Well there's no better way to kick off the Midtown thread than this link to the Midtown Alliance development rundown which includes the Mandaring Oriental rendering Mandarin Oriental Hotel 1138 Peachtree St. (between the 1100 Peachtree building and the Atlanta Women's Club) From the preliminary DRC meeting: Floor Count: 54 Height: ~700 ft Hotel: 190 rooms Residences: 67 Parking: 6 levels Spa: 3 floors (20 floors up) Hospitality: ballrooms, conference areas Retail: 10,300 sf Edited April 13, 2007 by Martinman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinman Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 (edited) Edited April 13, 2007 by Martinman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLman1 Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 That is absolutely amazing!! The design is truly spectacular! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazeeboi Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 Wow, talk about eye-catching! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironchapman Posted April 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 The Mandarin Oriental looks great. I love the design and the way it lights up. If the finished product looks anything like that second rendering Martinman posted, we'll be in for a real treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlmangum Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 Has there been any new on when they might get started??? BTW, great job IC on the updated threads!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlmangum Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 Trump has updated their website for the Atlanta project. http://trumptowersatlanta.com/home.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perimeter285 Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 The people in Oakwood tower are about to completely lose their Midtown/Downtown view with the placement of Trump. Still not quite sure what I think about the design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinman Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 (edited) Has there been any new on when they might get started??? BTW, great job IC on the updated threads!!! According to the report, in early '08. The people in Oakwood tower are about to completely lose their Midtown/Downtown view with the placement of Trump. Still not quite sure what I think about the design. Other than the curvature of the building, there's really not much interesting about the design. Btw, according to Business Chronicle there's a strong possibility that the winner of this seasons "Apprentice" will be assigned to this project. Edited April 14, 2007 by Martinman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinman Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 another Mandarin rendering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBoy Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 VERY nice addition to the skyline! That truly is a beauty for Atlanta! I'm not really a fan of the Trump design, they could've IMO put more thought into it. Also, will it really be that short as displayed in Trump's flyover on his site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironchapman Posted April 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 Well, I found this little piece of news just now... Trump Towers to Break Ground in ATL The man made famous for firing people may be changing his name in Metro Atlanta. The Donald will begin construction for his new Midtown Atlanta condos next month. As the article notes, and some of you probably know this already, the building will cost $300 million to build. Prices for the 563 condos will run from $400,000 to 1.3 million (that's some high class livin' ). It is expected to be completed in 2009. I look forward to seeing it go up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austin356 Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 (edited) I have become gradually less and less impressed by the Trump branded, Woods project. It could easily be a landmark complex, but instead will be lost eventually in Midtown. Hopefully within the next 5-10 years Trump will do something himself and produce something at least the caliber of the Mandarin. Edited April 15, 2007 by austin356 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 (edited) The only thing that stands out with the Trump Tower is the Trump name itself. It looks like just any other football. Edit: Did I really say football? I meant tower. Edited April 16, 2007 by Trae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 Mandarin better not have a glass wall facing Crescent. There better be something good there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pksiv Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 (edited) Mandarin better not have a glass wall facing Crescent. There better be something good there. +1 Hopefully the "Blueprint" handles what they can do with this side of the building. I'm sure if they had their way, it would be the entrance to the garage, but I don't think Crescent can be used as an alley-way. Novare had this same issue with the original ViewPoint plans which had the only entrance to the garage on Juniper. Edited April 16, 2007 by pksiv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartan Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 Is the Mandarin Orential a mid-block building? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaTechGuy Posted April 19, 2007 Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 Is the Mandarin Orential a mid-block building? Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AphroHippi Posted April 19, 2007 Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 The people in Oakwood tower are about to completely lose their Midtown/Downtown view with the placement of Trump. Still not quite sure what I think about the design. Yeah and us folks in the Arts Center Tower facing south.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazeeboi Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 You guys might want to check this out: http://www.viewpointmidtownmile.com/ Pretty awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinman Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 (edited) You guys might want to check this out: http://www.viewpointmidtownmile.com/ Pretty awesome. That video appears to shows what we've been hoping happens along the Midtown mile which is that the developers will allow the individual retailers to design the look of the individual spaces. This is one thing Atlantic Station got right and it would make the streetscape a lot more interesting. And speaking of retail.... Retail Makeover Planned for 999 Peachtree Our plan will transform the building's fa Edited May 1, 2007 by Martinman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pksiv Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 That video appears to shows what we've been hoping happens along the Midtown mile which is that the developers will allow the individual retailers to design the look of the individual spaces. This is one thing Atlantic Station got right and it would make the streetscape a lot more interesting. And speaking of retail.... Retail Makeover Planned for 999 Peachtree The #1 thing they need to do with 999 Peachtree is figure out a way to let people know you can park in the building. When the Grape was in that space you could park for free, at least for a couple of hours, and nobody I talked to knew about it. They always complained about parking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinman Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 You guys might want to check this out: http://www.viewpointmidtownmile.com/ Pretty awesome. I've heard that Urban Outfitters was interested in a space at Viewpoint but I wonder if this video or some rendering may be the source of that rumour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinman Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 (edited) Updates Emory University is planning a 300,000-square-foot to 500,000-square-foot clinical and research building at its Midtown campus. link 1231 W. Peachtree St-A developer is planning a hotel at this site across W. Peachtree street from the Trump towers. It's rumored to be a 20-story Hilton. Luxe has installed its crane. There's also a new rendering of the project. Onyx is on hold due to permit issues. Hotel Palomar is still excavating the site. And I love this idea Woodruff CEO wants to develop land over MARTA station - AJC The Woodruff Arts Center is taking steps toward possibly moving the new Symphony Center to a new site: over the MARTA station directly behind the arts center. Edited May 4, 2007 by Martinman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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