ATLANTA | Development Thread V

[midtownblue]

Originally Posted by Terminus

I agree. As much as I'm pleased to see that they reused parts of the Gulf Oil Building vis a vis the "facadectomy," the remainder of the project is hideous. Some architects have zero talent.

Actually, I like the design. When I drive by, I notice how elements of the Pei design are continued (though not always literally) in the other sections of the building.

[johnandahalf]

Originally Posted by shivtim

That does it. I'm stopping for a waffle cone on my way home. (Homer Simpson voice) "Mmmmmm. IIIce creeeammm."

[Atlanta3000]

Post Alexander Buckhead - Planning another high-rise???

Post is working on a number of urban apartment projects, including a second high-rise phase to Post Alexander (above) in Atlanta's tony Buckhead financial district.

http://="http://www.bisnow.com/commercia...w-special-report-walkable-is-profitable/

[arctk2014]

Originally Posted by Atlanta3000

Post Alexander Buckhead - Planning another high-rise???




http://="http://www.bisnow.com/commercia...w-special-report-walkable-is-profitable/

The Bisnow reports have become such a joke with how terrible their writing has become. The reference to the Post Phase II project is that it is a high-rise/tower. NOT that there will be a second tower coming.

[arctk2014]

Originally Posted by Atlanta3000

Post Alexander Buckhead - Planning another high-rise???




http://="http://www.bisnow.com/commercia...w-special-report-walkable-is-profitable/

The writing is so terrible they have to pen "tony" to Buckhead. It's beyond informal and annoying to read.

[Atlanta3000]

Originally Posted by arctk2014

The writing is so terrible they have to pen "tony" to Buckhead. It's beyond informal and annoying to read.

Yes, this article is especially poorly written. With that said, I live on Longleaf Drive which is one street over from the Post Alexander development. My neighbors and I have noticed that all of the rental houses on N. Strafford have sold recently and there is talk of a 6 high-rise development with a Wholefoods in the planning stage. Also proposed is a cut in to 400 from this development. It is rumored to be joint venture partnership with Post and Cousins.

[arctk2014]

Originally Posted by Atlanta3000

Yes, this article is especially poorly written. With that said, I live on Longleaf Drive which is one street over from the Post Alexander development. My neighbors and I have noticed that all of the rental houses on N. Strafford have sold recently and there is talk of a 6 high-rise development with a Wholefoods in the planning stage. Also proposed is a cut in to 400 from this development. It is rumored to be joint venture partnership with Post and Cousins.

That could be an interesting concept...but I find it difficult to see Cousins and Post properties in a joint venture in this market considering it would be a conflict with Cousin's venture with Gables at Emory Point and Cousins' track record on other mixed-use projects is a bit more out of reach than Post's comfort zone- which is mostly just residential while Cousins would be more interested in office, condo, and/or retail components. But as you said it's a rumor.

[AtlantaMustang]

Ok, updated this guy. Added 22 14th, 1163 West Peachtree, 1010 West Peachtree, and Post Millenium Midtown.

[Dariusb]

Wow! Lots of construction! No telling what the skyline will look like in 10 years.

[atlantaguy]

Originally Posted by Dariusb

Wow! Lots of construction! No telling what the skyline will look like in 10 years.

Exciting times here! There is more infill going up all over town than any of us have ever witnessed.

[daharris80]

Originally Posted by AtlantaMustang

Ok, updated this guy. [/IMG]

This is very good. Well beyond anything I could do. As an ongoing visual guide to Midtown development, I wonder if you could shade the under construction and proposed buildings different colors, Green/Red or whatever you want, and update as construction starts?

[AtlantaMustang]

Originally Posted by daharris80

This is very good. Well beyond anything I could do. As an ongoing visual guide to Midtown development, I wonder if you could shade the under construction and proposed buildings different colors, Green/Red or whatever you want, and update as construction starts?

Great idea. For now it's just the 2 student towers U/C. I'll wait til something else gets started and update it.

[micropundit]

Courtesy of Atlanta Skyrise Blog.


http://www.atlantaskyriseblog.com/2014/0...tural-model-photos-exclusive-first-look/

[Tuckerman]

In my view One Museum Place is still a disappointment. In any other location these buildings would be terrific and welcomed. But this is a loss to the potential of that location that is probably one of the best architectural mid-or high-rise potentialities in the city. Of course it is better than a vacant lot, but even a park would have been a better use of this space. After all, this is directly opposite one of the world's recognized masterpieces of architecture, notably the Richard Meier building. A pity.

[Atlanta3000]

Originally Posted by Tuckerman

In my view One Museum Place is still a disappointment. In any other location these buildings would be terrific and welcomed. But this is a loss to the potential of that location that is probably one of the best architectural mid-or high-rise potentialities in the city. Of course it is better than a vacant lot, but even a park would have been a better use of this space. After all, this is directly opposite one of the world's recognized masterpieces of architecture, notably the Richard Meier building. A pity.

Respectfully i disagree. I think a mid-rise/high-rise at this location would have seemed out of place. Not to mention it could have cast shadows on one of the most prominent pieces of architecture in Atlanta, the High Museum.

As long as the developer uses high end materials befitting a structure in this location, I think it will be a great addition to Midtown. I don't remember what was there before, but I do remember nobody on this forum morning the loss.

Just my $.02

[arjay57]

Originally Posted by Atlanta3000

Also proposed is a cut in to 400 from this development.

Seems like that would be hard to do, since the Lenox exit is nearby.

If I'm not mistaken that Post tower is already under construction.

[testarossa50]

Is the rendering accurate in that there is not going to be a big gate restricting vehicle access right off of Peachtree Street? That would be nice, but I assume it isn't the case.

I agree the project is a big disappointment. Also, shadows would only be an issue during the summer before 9AM. During winter months and after summer sunrise, a hypothetical highrise building's shadow would be cast north and east of the High.

[RocketSurgeon]

I like One Museum Place and think it fits the area very nicely. That isn't a block full of high-rises. To correct Atlanta3000, it's actually a mid-rise and will be very close to the height of its neighbors.

I'm sure there won't be a gate closing the courtyard off from Peachtree; that's intended to be a public area. Resident parking will be underground.

[Atlanta3000]

Originally Posted by RocketSurgeon

I like One Museum Place and think it fits the area very nicely. That isn't a block full of high-rises. To correct Atlanta3000, it's actually a mid-rise and will be very close to the height of its neighbors.

I'm sure there won't be a gate closing the courtyard off from Peachtree; that's intended to be a public area. Resident parking will be underground.

RS,
I was referencing the prior development plan for One Museum Place.

[RocketSurgeon]

Originally Posted by Atlanta3000

RS,
I was referencing the prior development plan for One Museum Place.

Ah, I see... I remember that proposal. I'm surprised so many would rather see something like that. It seems to me that the best way to preserve the High's character is to leave it some space and not surround it with giant towers that compete for attention

They recently put signage up for this, by the way. I took this photo of the site about a month ago: