Atlantic Station Thread II - Page 20

ATLmangum · #**381** Posted **Feb 14, 2007, 10:51 PM**

Do I see a red tower crane going up for the Atlantic in the WOC cam or are my eyes playing tricks on me???

Broccoli · #**382** Posted **Feb 14, 2007, 11:05 PM**

I drive past the Atlantic site on my way to work, and this morning there were a few of pickup trucks parked there, along with a number of guys setting up tripods...

jobe · #**383** Posted **Feb 15, 2007, 12:51 AM**

I was going to ask that too. Looks like they're starting to move dirt. Yeah!

gttx · #**384** Posted **Feb 15, 2007, 1:21 AM**

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Originally Posted by ATLmangum

Do I see a red tower crane going up for the Atlantic in the WOC cam or are my eyes playing tricks on me???

I don't see what you're talking about in the webcam, but I can tell you that there definitely is not a tower crane up at the Atlantic site. In fact, I don't think there's any equipment at all there. If there is a tower crane on the horizon it's probably the red one at the Nanotech Building at Georgia Tech, which is pretty much right in the line of site from the WOC to Twelve AS.

Broccoli · #**385** Posted **Feb 15, 2007, 2:13 AM**

I live in Atlantic Station, so this evening when I got home from work I took a walk up to the site...

There is a backhoe, a couple of bull dozers, and some other smaller equipment down at ground level of where the Atlantic will go, but that's it. No crane or anything as yet... Personally, I am really looking forward to watching this from start to finish.

DoteDote · #**386** Posted **Feb 15, 2007, 2:18 AM**

Well, this one is almost finished. Wonder if they'll start on the next hole to the west, or take a break for a while.

smArTaLlone · #**387** Posted **Feb 15, 2007, 5:46 PM**

Nice pic

boomtown · #**388** Posted **Feb 15, 2007, 8:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by Behind_Phips

My realtor just sent me this link to new houses either in or close to Atlantic Station. Really nice.

http://castlerockintown.com/za/PLT?PAGE=START&HOME_LISTING.ID=7290

If you are interested in that property, I suggest you verify that the siding material is real stucco on masonry and not EIFS or Dryvit.

Behind_Phips · #**389** Posted **Feb 15, 2007, 8:53 PM**

I have a meeting with the developer next week. That was my first question! If you know of any other questions I should ask, please speak up. I appreciate any wisdom or experience you can provide. Thanks Chris.

SteveD · #**390** Posted **Feb 15, 2007, 9:10 PM**

However, in my opinion, if you find that it IS EIFS or Dryvit, that doesn't necessarily mean that you have to walk away from it. It's just that EIFS and Dryvit require a thoroughly knowledgeable installing contractor, and its installation must be accomplished with a close attention to detail, particularly at corners and edges, and areas where it intersects with other construction materials, and in strict adherence to the manufacturer's recommendations. EIFS gets a bad rap, and a lot of it is deserved, but it can be done right. The bad rap is nearly always the result of poor or shoddy installation. On the up side, it would probably come with a warranty from both the installing contractor and the EIFS manufacturer, and it has beneficial insulation properties. If they do intend to build with EIFS, and you decide you want to proceed anyway, I'd recommend that you spend a little extra on a certified home inspector prior to closing and ask them to pay extra attention to the cladding details. Ask them how much they know about EIFS before hiring them. Having said all that, though, I'd prefer stucco!

ATLBlaxican · #**391** Posted **Feb 16, 2007, 9:20 PM**

In today’s ABC it said that Phase I on the Millennium Gate has begun construction. Originally it was reported to cost $13 million, but now is priced at $20 million. Also, it said that currently Atlantic Station is only 30% built out with approximately 3,000 residents with around 150,000 visitors weekly. So I can just image how dense and full of life it could be when it is completely built out!!!

trainiac · #**392** Posted **Feb 17, 2007, 5:14 AM**

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Originally Posted by ATLBlaxican

In today’s ABC it said that Phase I on the Millennium Gate has begun construction. Originally it was reported to cost $13 million, but now is priced at $20 million. Also, it said that currently Atlantic Station is only 30% built out with approximately 3,000 residents with around 150,000 visitors weekly. So I can just image how dense and full of life it could be when it is completely built out!!!

They had the first rendering I've seen so far of the arch. Very classical, could almost be in Nimes

How are the existing statues going to relate to this?

GNofAtlanta · #**393** Posted **Feb 17, 2007, 3:36 PM**

From AS email list:

NEW BOWLING LOUNGE ADDS TO ATLANTIC STATION ENTERTAINMENT OFFERINGS

The Dolce Group, the Los Angeles-based restaurant and nightlife company, presents a distinguished take on an American classic: Ten Pin Alley. Located in Atlantic Station, Ten Pin Alley is a sophisticated bowling alley, ultra-exclusive lounge and American-themed eatery with a vintage feel; it's a three-level multiplex boasting twelve total bowling lanes, three billiards rooms, and a distinguished menu of innovative fare, plus a cocktail lounge where local and nationally known DJs spin popular music from many eras.

Ten Pin Alley marks the second establishment from the Dolce Group to open in Atlantic Station. Dolce Enoteca opened in November and is located beneath Ten Pin Alley, and Geisha House will open across the street this spring.

Lonnie Moore, partner of The Dolce Group, calls the Ten Pin Alley concept an adult playground, "offering entertainment on multiple levels under one roof in Atlantic Station. We took the traditional concept of a bowling alley and lounge and made it classy...to make Ten Pin Alley cater to the refined Atlantan who wants to have a good time.?

Ten Pin Alley is open Ten Pin Alley also hosts special events all of kinds. To book your private party at Ten Pin Alley, or for hours or additional information, click here. Ten Pin Alley guests must be 21 years of age or older.

gttx · #**394** Posted **Feb 17, 2007, 6:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by trainiac

They had the first rendering I've seen so far of the arch. Very classical, could almost be in Nimes

How are the existing statues going to relate to this?

I really like this. The double colonnade is reminiscent of Bernini's Piazza San Pietro, only without the size, power, grandeur, majesty, charm, brilliance, religious significance, and history of the original. I can accept the dumbed-down version, I suppose; it's not like there's any good classical architecture in Rome to emulate, anyway...

daharris80 · #**395** Posted **Feb 18, 2007, 4:08 AM**

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Originally Posted by trainiac

They had the first rendering I've seen so far of the arch. Very classical, could almost be in Nimes

How are the existing statues going to relate to this?

If this is the first rendering you have seen of the monument you really should check out the National Monuments Foundation page.

Fiorenza · #**396** Posted **Feb 18, 2007, 4:36 AM**

Looks like an arch piggybacked on top of a piazza. That would be a joke. I hope they remain with the original rendering, although the setting is bad in any case.

As my dad used to say, it's going to look real Atlanta.

I really wish I didn't have to be so negative.

Andrea · #**397** Posted **Feb 18, 2007, 3:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by Fiorenza

Looks like an arch piggybacked on top of a piazza. That would be a joke. I hope they remain with the original rendering, although the setting is bad in any case.

As my dad used to say, it's going to look real Atlanta.

I really wish I didn't have to be so negative.

It is incredibly goofy looking. It's a good thing we Atlantans have thick skins, because I don't think it's going to be pretty when the rest of the world finds out about this.

It's really kind of a shame because something like this might be cool in one of our parks.

Broccoli · #**398** Posted **Feb 18, 2007, 5:45 PM**

I personally like the steel mill memorabilia and feel it's a lot more fitting...

This Millenium Gate belongs, as others have said, at the entrance to a park or something. Not the entrance to some condos, apartments, and an Ikea.

atl2phx · #**399** Posted **Feb 18, 2007, 6:47 PM**

looks like something you'd find in disney paris.

does anyone know what the materials are....stone vs. stucco?

Terminus · #**400** Posted **Feb 18, 2007, 8:04 PM**

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Originally Posted by Fiorenza

Looks like an arch piggybacked on top of a piazza. That would be a joke. I hope they remain with the original rendering, although the setting is bad in any case.

As my dad used to say, it's going to look real Atlanta.

I really wish I didn't have to be so negative.

You clearly do not understand the design. From the street you will not see the piazza. It will be at-grade with the adjacent street.

And I disagree about the Atlanta comment - "real Atlanta" would be made of EIFS, surrounded by a parking lot and knock-off bag kiosks, and, of course, with a giant Coca-Cola sign across the top.

Say what you will about context, but the project itself is classy.