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ATLksuGUY · #**181** Posted **Apr 26, 2007, 6:11 PM**

this thread needs more photos

Viewpoint will help create almost a gateway dividing midtown and downtown

alleystreetindustry · #**182** Posted **Apr 27, 2007, 12:14 AM**

is it just me or did they shorten the building by several floors? check out the original rendering and then the newer one.

atl2phx · #**183** Posted **Apr 27, 2007, 4:27 AM**

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Originally Posted by ATLksuGUY

this thread needs more photos

ATLksuGUY - nice pics allover the atlanta threads! u get a new camera or something?

CHAPINM1 · #**184** Posted **Apr 27, 2007, 4:29 AM**

That really is a great shot of Spire! I have grown to actually like it...

MidtownMile · #**185** Posted **Apr 27, 2007, 5:07 AM**

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Originally Posted by CHAPINM1

That really is a great shot of Spire! I have grown to actually like it...

YES! More converts!

Anyway, great pics. I agree that the Viewpoint-Spire combo will make a very nice gateway into the heart of Midtown. Their relation is actually showing to be quite interesting (sort of a King-Queen effect). It should be nice when they are finished and facing one another.

ATLksuGUY · #**186** Posted **Apr 27, 2007, 11:31 PM**

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Originally Posted by atl2phx

ATLksuGUY - nice pics allover the atlanta threads! u get a new camera or something?

Yea i bought an olympus evolt-500 with two new lenses, not the best at photography but id like to get better so i made a day of it and tried it out in ATL. Very pleased so far.

LoveAtlanta · #**187** Posted **Apr 27, 2007, 11:57 PM**

make some pics of 12 CP downtown baby

whiplash3825 · #**188** Posted **Apr 29, 2007, 1:37 PM**

I doubt it'll happen until after most of the lots are filled up on the east side of Peachtree, but I can really see those low and midrise buildings like Peachtree Lofts, the CVS and those apts. behind being torn down for towers to be built in their place. (Don't get me wrong... I like those buildings to a degree, but they won't we viable economically after land prices reach a certain point)

MidtownMile · #**189** Posted **Apr 29, 2007, 7:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by whiplash3825

I doubt it'll happen until after most of the lots are filled up on the east side of Peachtree, but I can really see those low and midrise buildings like Peachtree Lofts, the CVS and those apts. behind being torn down for towers to be built in their place. (Don't get me wrong... I like those buildings to a degree, but they won't we viable economically after land prices reach a certain point)

While I agree, I think that is a ways off. I think West Peachtree will fill in first, at least before CVS and PTL go. I say that only because there is mixed use there already. So, there isn't the "non-retail" space there. That means that, if the Mile works, they can up their rental costs without any major building costs. Also, Novare did Spire and PTL if I remember correctly, so they can work to complement each other nicely.

But, having said that, I think by 2015 or 2020, one or two of those (at least) will be gone.

whiplash3825 · #**190** Posted **Apr 30, 2007, 9:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by alleystreetindustry

is it just me or did they shorten the building by several floors? check out the original rendering and then the newer one.

You're right... the latest rendering is 6 or 7 floors shorter... think I remember that change was about the time they decided to make it a three tower project.

mayhem · #**191** Posted **May 1, 2007, 5:25 PM**

They're moving REALLY quick with the floors!

foxmccleod · #**192** Posted **May 1, 2007, 6:03 PM**

The frames for the glazing are going in on the lower residential floors as well.

ATLssMania · #**193** Posted **May 1, 2007, 6:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by foxmccleod

The frames for the glazing are going in on the lower residential floors as well.

What do you mean by "frames for glazing?"

SteveD · #**194** Posted **May 1, 2007, 6:16 PM**

When you see "glazing", think "glass". He means the frames (typically made out of aluminum or some similar construction material) into which the glass panels will be placed are being affixed to the structural concrete members on the lower floors. You can see the vertical frames for the glazing easily if you zoom in on the web cam.

ATLssMania · #**195** Posted **May 1, 2007, 6:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by SteveD

When you see "glazing", think "glass". He means the frames (typically made out of aluminum or some similar construction material) into which the glass panels will be placed are being affixed to the structural concrete members on the lower floors. You can see the vertical frames for the glazing easily if you zoom in on the web cam.

Thanks!

Robin22 · #**196** Posted **May 6, 2007, 11:45 PM**

I am a resident of Spire who has been looking at the Viewpoint contruction. Yesterday, the height of the crane was raised significantly - it was interesting to watch for awhile.

SteveD · #**197** Posted **May 6, 2007, 11:48 PM**

Omigosh, Robin, you're right! Wow...the top of the crane goes right off the top of the webcam view now! Welcome to the forum as a poster, Robin!

MarketsWork · #**198** Posted **May 6, 2007, 11:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by Robin22

I am a resident of Spire who has been looking at the Viewpoint contruction.

Robin22, you are in perfect position to take some look-down shots of Viewpoint under construction. If you would post a few, many of us would be grateful to you. Enjoy the view!

RobMidtowner · #**199** Posted **May 8, 2007, 12:49 PM**

Is the crane at full height? If so this tower will only be slightly taller than Spire it appears...

whiplash3825 · #**200** Posted **May 9, 2007, 12:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by RobMidtowner

Is the crane at full height? If so this tower will only be slightly taller than Spire it appears...

It is going to be only slightly taller than Spire! There's about 22 floors to go... four or five more floors and it'll be about half it's final height. Still, they'll have to jack the crane up at least one more time.