Atlanta Project Thread IV

[Martinman]

I was just reading the DRC recap. I don't agree with the committee this time. They made them redo the parking structure and now they've told them to go back to the original design. I think they came up with a good design that complements the rest of the building and would give the building a nice street presence as they requested. I guess they want the combination of the two - better street presence with the uniform design but I honestly think either would look good.

1081 Juniper Street

Middle Street Partners and Brock Hudgins Architects returned with updated plans based on feedback received last month from the DRC. The basic configuration of the two-tower project (470 units and 9,000 SF retail in total) remained unchanged with new modifications focused primarily on the parking podium. Additionally, the curb cut on Juniper was limited to ingress-only.   

While the design of the towers (38 and 34 stories each) is the signature element of this striking project, the DRC continued to stress the importance of the street level experience, especially given the proximity of Piedmont Park. They urged the applicant to return to the more cohesive design, presented previously, which integrated the building components in a more seamless manner. Further, the committee noted the limited outdoor dining and reinforced the importance of creating additional patio space along Juniper St.

The committee anticipates receiving updated plans in the coming weeks. These will be reviewed electronically to confirm that design recommendations have been addressed.

Original design