CONSTRUCTION THREAD: New Palmetto Bank Headquarters

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I didn't have a chance to check it out very closely while driving by, but does anyone know if they are using stone or concrete on the exterior?

It looks very similar to limestone, though it could be concrete, as Danmire and erm mentioned.

[RestedTraveler]

It looks very similar to limestone, though it could be concrete, as Danmire and erm mentioned.

I'm fairly certain it's pre-cast concrete. If I am not mistaken, I noticed several ends of rebar sticking out of a broken piece on the site a week or two back.

[gs3]

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Very tastefully created and placed.

[RestedTraveler]

Thanks, gsupstate! I know it's an optical illusion, but it almost looks off-center from this angle.

[gs3]

Noticed today this building is really looking good. Anyone know the move in date? When do they start operating out of this building? I would think it would be some additional jobs for downtown, being moved from Laurens County.

[GvilleSC]

I'm not sure on the move-in date, but I was thinking it was 2009? It seems to be making much better progress than that, though...

[benjamesriddle]

Is the structure behind (infront?) of the new building going to be demolished? I hope so!

[gman430]

Is the structure behind (infront?) of the new building going to be demolished? I hope so!

Yes it will be demolished. A park with benches and trees and will go up in its place.

[benjamesriddle]

Nice!

[gs3]

[Greenville]

Wow, the new Palmetto Bank HQ looks great! Now if we can just get the Gateway site started on the opposite corner.

[GvilleSC]

Thanks, for the updates! The Palmetto Bank HQ is looking fantastic!

[GvilleSC]

What exactly is this that the Palmetto Bank is putting along Church Street? Just a plaza? I'm trying to figure out the plan...

I'm glad to see that parking won't front Church Street.

Check it out here: http://www.greatergreenville.com/city_gove...EastNorthSt.pdf

[StrangeCock]

What exactly is this that the Palmetto Bank is putting along Church Street? Just a plaza? I'm trying to figure out the plan...

I'm glad to see that parking won't front Church Street.

Check it out here: http://www.greatergreenville.com/city_gove...EastNorthSt.pdf

From what I've heard, it will be a small public park. Kind of a "gift to the city" from The Palmetto Bank. Should look nice from Church Street.

[gs3]

Noticed last night, that along with the completed sidewalks and landscaping, the exterior uplighting on the builing was on. Looks great. Nice addition to that corner.

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I am glad to see the lamp posts installed along the sidewalks as well.

[GvilleSC]

I had forgotten about this project as I rarely use North St as a means of entry/exit for downtown. I guess they should be occupying the building soon...? Does anyone know what will happen with the building that is currently staging their operations?

[StrangeCock]

It will be torn down and replaced with a public park.

[RestedTraveler]

Noticed last night, that along with the completed sidewalks and landscaping, the exterior uplighting on the builing was on. Looks great. Nice addition to that corner.

I just saw this lighting this evening, myself, on the way home from Chipotle. It looks fantastic! If you see a dude with a tripod and camera aimed at it one evening before long, there's a good chance that'd be me.

[Galley]

The old building is being demolished. Denton has a photo on his site, GreenvilleDailyPhoto.com.

[erm1981]

I just wanted to say that I think the building turned out beautiful. Always a fan of this style of architecture.

[gs3]

Just curious, the park being done beside the new headquarters....is it city funded, bank funded, or a public/private partnership?

[vicupstate]

I believe the bank is paying for it, but the city paid for the new public sidewalks and lighting around the new building. Someone corect me if they know differently.

[RestedTraveler]

Well, I still haven't gotten out with a tripod to shoot this one at night since I've been nursing a broken toe for a couple of weeks, but here's a shot of it taken from a passing car anyway.