Projects & Construction:
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Yes, that is The Byrum Apartments in our update! It was difficult finding photographs this week, so we have a lot of stills from videos. Interestingly, politics entered this update.
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Kaleideum Science Museum:
Credit: Doug Rice
Credit: Kaleideum
Theatre Alliance:
Work is about to start on the second floor, which is the project's second phase. For those who don't remember, this phase included constructing a Black Box theater, rehearsal space, costume shop, storage for props, meeting space, and restrooms. When this phase is completed, this downtown theatre should be completed.
Eight West Third Apartments:
Cleaning the site:
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I like the wood under the original 1911 canopies:
Credit: thewolfpressurewashing
Ambulatory Surgical Center:
The ambulatory surgical center is still an active proposal, under the official name Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Outpatient Surgery – Cloverdale. They are seeking approval for cost overruns on the now $74 million project. It appears as if Brasfield & Gorrie, along with Frank L. Blum are the general contractors for this project, but I'm not 100% sure? Final approval should happen on Jan, 28, 2024. Construction could start early next year, with completion set for 2025. The building will have otolaryngology, general surgery, orthopaedics, urology, and plastic surgery, along with a robotic surgery training center. This project will lead to 99 new jobs in Winston-Salem, including nine surgical technicians, 53 registered nurses and 13 certified registered nurse anesthetists.
Nationwide Marketing Headquarters:
The dumpster and contractor banner are both gone:
Credit: stewartknight
East Tower:
Credit: thelonewolf131
Nucor Steel Mill:
This project is now under construction. Nucor broke ground on their steel mill last Friday. The event was very political. As we near an election, Leon Topalian, Nucor’s chairman, president and chief executive, said President Biden and his legislation to build infrastructure projects and bring manufacturing back to the United States will generate the demand for this steel. Topalian said over 30 U.S. semiconductor projects are in the works at a combined value of $370 billion and "guess who is going to help build those plants? You are. Over the next decade, we’re going to help with roads, bridges, highways, hospitals, to make sure we have the most modern infrastructure grid in the world.” Governor Roy Cooper spoke of the numerous industrial projects in the state and said, "all of these economic development projects that we're bringing to North Carolina will need steel. You know what I want? I want it to be North Carolina steel.” He also directed clean energy comments at two Republican politicians in the audience. This will be a "green steel" plant using modern efficient electric furnaces and sustainable electricity. Nucor has set a goal to be carbon free by 2050. Wayne Brothers Construction is the concrete contractor and Delta Fab is working on the actual building.
New Tenants/Leases:
The new coffee shop at Link Apartments 4th Street:
Credit: McBride-Owens Inc
Pink Moon Crepe Cafe on Fifth Street:
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Siemens Mobility Eastern U.S. Passenger Rail Facility:
Construction has started on this passenger rail car & locomotive manufacturing and overhauling facility, with completion set for Fall 2024. It will use the latest technology, including 3D printing. Siemens Mobility's Michael Cahill said, “Our new East Coast hometown will soon be a powerhouse when it comes to rail manufacturing." All Siemens passenger rail cars on the east coast of the United States and Canada will be made in metro Winston-Salem. Graycor is the general contractor and HDR is the architect.
Credit: HDR
Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art Renovation: Built! 
I think this project is now completed? The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) was established in 1956 as a first of its kind contemporary art museum in the Southeast. The organization worked to bring contemporary art to Winston-Salem and the South, with a goal to bring the South to a level equal to that of the major art cities of that time. Their building is one of the many historic castles of Winston-Salem. It was designed by Peabody Wilson & Brown (Julian Livingston Peabody) in 1929 and expanded in the 1970s by architect Jim Freed (the Freed in Pei Cobb Freed & Partners). This is largely textile fortune and thank you for buying T-shirts. SECCA is known for groundbreaking exhibitions, challenging the norms, and sparking conversations about the world of contemporary art. Many famous artists have exhibited here, including Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, and Robert Rauschenberg. SECCA is perhaps best known for an exhibit by Andres Serrano that led to conservative Republicans fighting to cut state and federal funding for offensive or indecent art, with this museum mentioned in a Senate speech.
Credit: bestofwinston
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Architect Jim Freed's 1970s expansion:
Credit: bestofwinston
Yes, I did say 1929... and this is the "back side" of architect Peabody Wilson & Brown's original structure:
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New York architecture firm Peabody Wilson & Brown are known for their massive and beautiful mansions in the northeastern United States. Winston-Salem has several large homes by famous architects of that time (when this was one of the nation's richest cities).
Credit: winstonwandering
Ovation Sound:
They are currently moving into the new building. Much of their equipment is already in place. This project is almost completed!
Credit: Ovation Sound
Credit: Ovation Sound
The Byrum Apartments:
DPJ Residential is requesting an $8,000 extension of water service to the proposed apartments site. Engineering work is completed for this extension.
Artreaux Apartments:
I think they recently gave a hard hat tour to anyone interested in leasing. Sadly, no one shared any photographs.
Credit: U5oKsb-AVkA
Credit: U5oKsb-AVkA
Alternative Transportation:
Smith Reynolds Airport Restoration:
This project has started, but there is no noticeable progress at this time. At least from the outside. It does appear as if the proposed food truck area may replace the proposed Piedmont Airlines DC-3 exhibit?
Credit: rdusavvy
Off-Subject:
ATP World Tour - Winston-Salem Open:
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USA Today - Best Boutique Hotel:
The Graylyn Estate & Conference Center was ranked the nation's #5 Best Boutique Hotel in USA Today's Readers’ Choice Awards. Described as a stone castle with around-the-clock butlers, ensuring that guest needs are promptly attended to. It's Winston-Salem's very own "Downton Abbey." The Graylyn Estate & Conference Center said, "We are proud to be recognized alongside such distinguished properties and by an incredibly renowned news organization. We are grateful to everyone who supports us, and special thanks to our dedicated employees who are driven daily to provide the best experience to each guest that enters our doors."
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Credit: The Graylyn Estate
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Due to the hurricane, I had family from St. Petersburg, Florida at the house for several days. They returned home yesterday. As a consequence, I wasn't able to do the research into forgotten projects that I wanted to do. This also reduced the time I had to search for photographs; so this post will be very light on projects and new proposals. Any time there is a hurricane moving through the Tampa or Orlando areas, I will likely have family from St. Petersburg and Winter Park staying here. This does impact my ability to create these updates.
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