Misc. Uptown Projects/News

[Niner National]

People don't like balconies? I lived in a high rise apartment in Silver Spring MD with no balcony and it was miserable. I really missed being able to just sit outside and enjoy the evening weather.

[Madison Parkitect]

As evidenced by the fact that, oh, every new apartment or condo building in the city has balconies, I'd say it's a safe bet people like having them.

[Guest]

 

came across this gem. This was the original design for the Arlington (Pepto Tower)

jim 

 

Jim Gross.  Ugh.

 

Why that dude would have ever designed a high-rise condo tower with no balconies is beyond me.  I even asked him that question when this was proposed.  His response was that people don't like or use balconies,  

 

So we actually have you to thank for the half assed balconies. Hey at least they exist...

[DCMetroRaleigh]

And no more beige/tan buildings, even those with fins.

[CLTProductions]

Does anyone know what they are doing in front of corporate center (on trade and tryon)??? They are doing wood work and looks like theyre building a frame for something, any insight?

[jednc]

Is it not part of the restaurant being built there?

[CLTProductions]

Is it not part of the restaurant being built there?

That was in Plaza not Corporate Center. This is wood framing going up by the arts center on tryon and the branch on trade. 

[tozmervo]

The Belk Theater is doing some renovations to expand their bathroom capacity, that might be what it's related to.

[CLTProductions]

Could be on the Tryon side....however they are DEFINITELY framing something out on the Trade side by the BofA branch.

[atlrvr]

I don't think it's been mentioned on here, but Connoly's is looking to build a roof-top patio, and the site of its current patio adjacent to the building will be developed into a small retail building.  I have high hopes that something architecturalyl interesting gets built on that small foot-print, but really have no knowledge about what it will look like or use.  I'm guessing bar/restaurant.

[Guest]

I don't think it's been mentioned on here, but Connoly's is looking to build a roof-top patio, and the site of its current patio adjacent to the building will be developed into a small retail building.  I have high hopes that something architecturalyl interesting gets built on that small foot-print, but really have no knowledge about what it will look like or use.  I'm guessing bar/restaurant.

very cool! I love 5th, it has some potential if iveys gets it somewhat right.

[CLTProductions]

I don't think it's been mentioned on here, but Connoly's is looking to build a roof-top patio, and the site of its current patio adjacent to the building will be developed into a small retail building.  I have high hopes that something architecturalyl interesting gets built on that small foot-print, but really have no knowledge about what it will look like or use.  I'm guessing bar/restaurant.

Holy crap!! That is amazing, how far along in the "looking" process are they? That place is ALL about outdoors (they need more bathrooms), and roof-top would just further enhance its appeal. Where exactly would this rooftop patio go?? It would have to be built over an open space as seen below.

Or do you mean that this entire lot area will be made a small building and connellys open up to that??? I can see it now....the current covered patio area becomes inside (with more bathrooms), to expand its inside area, then a massive rooftop patio. THIS WOULD BE AMAZING

 

I know people gripe about more bars and restaurants, but here on 5th this is where they NEED to be. Is there any eta to get this show on the road?

 

https://maps.google.com/maps?q=28202&hl=en&ll=35.227778,-80.841366&spn=0.000435,0.000603&sll=35.203153,-80.839829&sspn=0.629513,1.234589&t=h&hnear=Charlotte,+North+Carolina+28202&z=21

Edited June 25, 2014 by Jayvee

[MilZ]

It is interesting, but not surprising, if it is an extension to the current building. Connellys has no problem packing out even with a cover charge. I hope they keep corn hole on the roof.

That would also be a tight fit for a stand alone restaurant, but may make a nice location for a little in and out type store.

[CLTProductions]

It is interesting, but not surprising, if it is an extension to the current building. Connellys has no problem packing out even with a cover charge. I hope they keep corn hole on the roof.

That would also be a tight fit for a stand alone restaurant, but may make a nice location for a little in and out type store.

what i picture happening is something along the lines of another 2 story building (perhaps taller, but with that small of space, I don't know what height adds) that fits in that L shaped plot. Bottom floor is something entirely new and top floor will house either an upstairs to the new place and an outdoor patio for connellys, or an entire connellys extension. Either way, or however they do this....should be awesome

Edited June 25, 2014 by Jayvee

[CLTProductions]

So I found out what they are doing at B of A Corporate Center. Apparently a 2-year project is underway to re-grout the ENTIRE building, and the wood frames they are putting up are going to be tunnels to protect from falling debris.

 

Is re-grouting a building common?? I have never heard of such a thing, does the Empire State Building get re-grouted??

[Matthew.Brendan]

They don't build em like they used to

[Urbanity]

^I don't know about re-grouting per se, but waterproofing (which re-grouting is usually a part of) is not uncommon/standard.

[CLTProductions]

They don't build em like they used to

Ha! Ain't that the truth. I'll have to ask my dad (who still lives in Cleveland) if they are doing this to the Key Tower too....Same architect, built at the same time...and essentially the same building.

[tozmervo]

We commonly see "repointing" on old brick buildings where the mortar has failed/disintegrated over time. I don't know what on earth would cause them to regrout a 20 year old building of that magnitude, though.

 

^ Based on Key Tower also being redone, it may be that whatever grout the original Cesar Pelli documents called for has just failed over time. 

Edited June 30, 2014 by tozmervo

[CLTProductions]

We commonly see "repointing" on old brick buildings where the mortar has failed/disintegrated over time. I don't know what on earth would cause them to regrout a 20 year old building of that magnitude, though.

 

^ Based on Key Tower also being redone, it may be that whatever grout the original Cesar Pelli documents called for has just failed over time. 

Oh I am not sure that Key Tower is going to be done too, I need to ask. I'd be curious if they are cause if it isn't....but Corp Center is, that makes this even more odd.

Edited June 30, 2014 by Jayvee

[49er]

I believe you have to grout between the granite pieces of the facade. The City had to redo the Gov't Center building grout not too long ago and I remember the cost sounded really high. 

[birky]

Was at the Marriott Center CIty today for a site visit for a conference in 2016. Apparently, the hotel will be undergoing a "major renovation" within the next two years, including a complete overhaul of the lobby and Champions (which will be replaced).  The Omni also has plans for a major renovation at some point over the next few years.

[kermit]

This is a pretty great video. It nicely encapsulates the nacient parking lot preservation movement in Cincinatti. I do think we would benefit from a similar organization.

http://usa.streetsblog.org/2014/06/30/who-will-preserve-our-nations-urban-parking-lots/

[HopHead]

Was at the Marriott Center CIty today for a site visit for a conference in 2016. Apparently, the hotel will be undergoing a "major renovation" within the next two years, including a complete overhaul of the lobby and Champions (which will be replaced).  The Omni also has plans for a major renovation at some point over the next few years.

 

I believe this is the conversion to a JW Marriott. 

[CLTProductions]

This is a pretty great video. It nicely encapsulates the nacient parking lot preservation movement in Cincinatti. I do think we would benefit from a similar organization.

http://usa.streetsblog.org/2014/06/30/who-will-preserve-our-nations-urban-parking-lots/

This is absolutely fantastic.

 

I believe this is the conversion to a JW Marriott. 

And yeah this seems to be the direction that location is heading in. I'm willing to bet the current Residence Inn will be rebranded as a regular Marriott once this becomes the JW and the 210 trade project goes up.