CONSTRUCTION THREAD: Riverplace

[gman430]

So Phase 3 is being designed, but not neccesarily going to be built in the near future?

Correct. It's just being designed right now. There is no timetable for construction at this time: http://www.constructionjournal.com/project_view.aspx?tab=2&id=647212&t=Riverplace+-+Phase+3 Project Status: Design Development.

[GvilleSC]

I wonder if we'll see multiple buildings being constructed at Riverplace ever again? Phase one was really exciting to watch as four buildings went up simultaneously...

[gman430]

Riverplace phase 3: 140,000 square feet. 5-8 stories tall. All office proposed. Design phase currently.

Told you so...well at least for the development part of it: http://www.greenvill...0Camperdown.pdf Seven stories tall; mixed use.

Edited November 24, 2010 by citylife

[GvilleSC]

Is this particular piece of property a new addition to Riverplace? Or is it merely coincidence that this is being developed by Hughes? 7 stories is going to peak over the top of the Hampton Inn nicely from the CBD view. Plus, added retail on Camperdown is clutch. LOVE IT!

PS- I'm assuming that residential must be a main component of the upper floors based on the number of balconies. Any word?

[adrockc2]

This looks great. I really hope it gets built.

Edited November 24, 2010 by adrockc2

[goodbye]

This property was not included in the original RiverPlace proposal, so either way it would be a bonus project. I also noticed the outline for a "future building" on the same site. If construction of this building moves forward without any additional progress along the river or at least one or more solid commitments from future tenants, then I will be very surprised. I don't think all available space in The Terrace has been leased yet.

As adrockc2 said, I would love to see it built.

Edited November 25, 2010 by Skyliner

[vicupstate]

Is this project ACROSS Rhett Street from the delayed Tom Croft project or is it INSTEAD of Tom Croft's project. I was thinking it is ACROSS from it, but wanted to verify that.

[GvilleSC]

Is this project ACROSS Rhett Street from the delayed Tom Croft project or is it INSTEAD of Tom Croft's project. I was thinking it is ACROSS from it, but wanted to verify that.

Yea, Tom Croft's project backed up toward Main, this will be across the street.

[vicupstate]

Thanks GvilleSC !

I noticed that there is ALSO a future "artist Lofts" line on the drawings, as well as the 'future building' previously mentioned.

[GvilleSC]

I noticed that there is ALSO a future "artist Lofts" line on the drawings, as well as the 'future building' previously mentioned.

I noticed the artist lofts, as well. Does anyone know what exactly they mean by that? It seemed kind of small and awkwardly positioned from what I remember. I wasn't sure what to make of it...

[gman430]

I noticed the artist lofts, as well. Does anyone know what exactly they mean by that? It seemed kind of small and awkwardly positioned from what I remember. I wasn't sure what to make of it...

I'm guessing it is slated to be something much like Art Crossing at Riverplace: http://www.artcrossing.org/ Oh and expect a Greenville News story on this new project fairly soon. Confidence of it getting built is fairly high.

Edited November 29, 2010 by citylife

[GvilleSC]

I'm guessing it is slated to be something much like Art Crossing at Riverplace: http://www.artcrossing.org/ Oh and expect a Greenville News story on this new project fairly soon. Confidence of it getting built is fairly high.

Looking forward to finding out more details.

I wonder if this could start the first block of Rhett Street improvements?

[gman430]

Demolition of buildings currently on site scheduled to start around the end of this year according to G-News article this morning. Also, Hughes wanted to keep the project a secret but didn't have a choice when it came to getting approval from the DPC.

[vicupstate]

The article gave the impression that this is mostly residential, apartments and artist lofts, in particular. Hughes also stressed it is NOT a 'done deal'.

[gman430]

The article gave the impression that this is mostly residential, apartments and artist lofts, in particular. Hughes also stressed it is NOT a 'done deal'.

No project should be considered a done deal until it is fully built.

[GvilleSC]

I like the apartment aspect, as opposed to condos.

[gman430]

These two renderings weren't supposed to be posted on the internet according to my sources but they were so here you go: http://www.allora.biz/pop_image.asp?iid=1117

[goodbye]

Wow, that's more like my kind of architectural design. Just this past weekend I was dreaming about Vail, CO, and this drawing reminds me of the architecture there. I wonder when, why and for whom these were drawn? I love the way they incorporated the layout of the RiverPlace courtyard and fountain.

[gman430]

You're all probably wondering what was in the works originally for the site that Hughes has proposed his condo highrise on now. Well: http://www.allora.bi...ge.asp?iid=1164

Edited December 7, 2010 by citylife

[mallguy]

Very attractive- do we have an ETA for the start of construction, or is this just a proposal? Thanks for sharing.

[vicupstate]

Wow, major downgrade.

[krazeeboi]

I actually think the most recent design is scaled more appropriately for its location. The tall tower in the former design just seems like it would be out of place for that location.

[GvilleSC]

I actually think the most recent design is scaled more appropriately for its location. The tall tower in the former design just seems like it would be out of place for that location.

I tend to agree. With Reedy Square being proposed just a block away, no architectural design is going to compete with it. This is a great site for a filler building and an opportunity for expanded density.

[krazeeboi]

And now that I think about it, that tower feature reminds me of a suburban mall/town center entrance in terms of its basic form and how it towers over the rest of the low-scale structure. It looks like it's trying to be purposefully stick out instead of blend with the overall development with a few distinctive features. Be glad that's not what's getting built.

[goodbye]

You can be glad that it is not being built. I actually think it would look much better in real life, of course with proper proportions and refined elements taken into account. It is only a simple sketch and lacks enough detail to completely visualize its affect on the surrounding skyline. Taking an educated guess, it appears to be no greater than three stories taller than the building currently being proposed by Hughes. I definitely prefer its elegant design elements to that of the current proposal and imagine it would add to the variety of architecture in the CBD, rather than "stick out" in a negative way. I really love the way they positioned the "tower" (a mid-rise at best) in relation to the current development along the river. Hopefully we will see something truly unique in that area soon -- in addition to Reedy Square, of course.