SLC: Performing Arts Center and 111 Tower - Page 25

EPdesign · #**481** Posted **Jan 23, 2015, 2:57 AM**

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Originally Posted by Dallas Snob

That's because 111 Main isn't "going up". Come on, let's be serious. It's painfully obvious that this building is in trouble. Either it is being redesigned so is on hold until the blueprints are ready, or, Goldman has decided not to expand, or it just isn't going to happen. But the reality is, it is not currently "going up". It makes me sad to say it, but if it IS under construction, it's the strangest way of constructing a tower I've ever seen. Nothing...and I mean 'NOTHING" about this construction site says to me that this building is under construction.

Mr. Dallas...Let me tell you a show you a little something that will spare me the thousand words. That be the 111 with some fine looking eye candy getting their construction on ;-)

SLC Ute · #**482** Posted **Jan 23, 2015, 2:59 AM**

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Originally Posted by Future Mayor

Thanks for the update.

One person, on the SLC thread, had speculated about why the steel might not be rising yet, was because it is being supported from the top. I just want to clarify a couple of things on that.

The steel above the EPAC will be supported from the top of the building, but the remainder of the building will be built just like any other highrise with steel rising from the ground and being supported from the ground and anchored to the core. The only difference is that the northern portion of the building will be stronger and designed differently than a normal building with the same shape, because the southern section will rely on the northern section to carry the weight of it.

Future Mayor,

First things first.... Thanks for all of the contributions you provide to these forums. Your insight is truly extraordinary!!!

Secondly; as the speculator you mentioned above, I am curious what the actual design will be? Your clarifications make complete sense and would be a practical construction method. However, the images released today do not seem to indicated there is any ground level steel to support either the North or South sides of the building.

I was hoping to get a final answer on this.

Do you (OR ANYONE) have access to the design specs, a news article, know someone that knows someone, or any other source that can put this to rest for me?! Please and Thanks!

StevenF · #**483** Posted **Jan 23, 2015, 3:42 AM**

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Originally Posted by Old&New

I like how it looks next to the Regent.

SLC Projects · #**484** Posted **Jan 23, 2015, 3:48 AM**

How we just need one of the photoshopers on here to play around with this image and add The Cascade, 151 and Tower 8. Future looks bright for 100 south.

ToysNoiz · #**485** Posted **Jan 23, 2015, 4:22 AM**

While it is extremely basic, I like how sharp it is. During the day, we might get some nice sky and cloud reflections. I hope it is has that blue glow at night. I've always liked the Wells Fargo's glow in the skyline.

Old&New · #**486** Posted **Jan 23, 2015, 5:05 AM**

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Originally Posted by SLC Projects

How we just need one of the photoshopers on here to play around with this image and add The Cascade, 151 and Tower 8. Future looks bright for 100 south.

BoiseAirport · #**487** Posted **Jan 23, 2015, 6:07 AM**

Congrats, SLC! Just my opinion, but this tower looks way better without the original accordion effect. Looks very sharp and clean the way it interacts with its surroundings.

SLC Projects · #**488** Posted **Jan 23, 2015, 6:43 AM**

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Originally Posted by Old&New

Nice. Thank you. Salt Lake looks like a much bigger city with those new towers added.

Future Mayor · #**489** Posted **Jan 24, 2015, 6:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by SLC Ute

Future Mayor,

First things first.... Thanks for all of the contributions you provide to these forums. Your insight is truly extraordinary!!!

Secondly; as the speculator you mentioned above, I am curious what the actual design will be? Your clarifications make complete sense and would be a practical construction method. However, the images released today do not seem to indicated there is any ground level steel to support either the North or South sides of the building.

I was hoping to get a final answer on this.

Do you (OR ANYONE) have access to the design specs, a news article, know someone that knows someone, or any other source that can put this to rest for me?! Please and Thanks!

My clarification appears to have been speculation, and either I read the initial reports on the building incorrectly and made assumptions or they have changed. Either way, I was incorrect in my statement that just the south would be supported by the roof. It is obvious by the most recent renderings that the entire building appears be supported from the top.

Future Mayor · #**490** Posted **Jan 24, 2015, 6:32 PM**

This will be a cool lobby view when the Cascade rises, and even more so if ZIONS bank ever decides to build a new headquarters across the street.

Comrade · #**491** Posted **Jan 24, 2015, 10:08 PM**

The tower is decent infill but it really reinforces how SLC's development can be a bit overly conservative and boxy.

SLC Ute · #**492** Posted **Jan 24, 2015, 10:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by Future Mayor

My clarification appears to have been speculation, and either I read the initial reports on the building incorrectly and made assumptions or they have changed. Either way, I was incorrect in my statement that just the south would be supported by the roof. It is obvious by the most recent renderings that the entire building appears be supported from the top.

Future Mayor,

No worries! and Thanks because my first post was definitely pure speculation. I have no sources, and was simply making an assumption based on my observations.

Keep up the good work!

LumberJack · #**493** Posted **Jan 24, 2015, 10:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by Comrade

The tower is decent infill but it really reinforces how SLC's development can be a bit overly conservative and boxy.

You are so negative and never have anything good or positive to say.

Does anyone know what is going to go in between the performing arts center and the neumont building?

Comrade · #**494** Posted **Jan 24, 2015, 10:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by LumberJack

You are so negative and never have anything good or positive to say.

Does anyone know what is going to go in between the performing arts center and the neumont building?

Did I hurt your sensibilities?

I like it - I'm not in love with it. I wish SLC would develop more towers that aren't boxy. I'm sure I am not the only one who thinks this. If you can't handle my differing opinion, maybe it's you who should gtfo - as you say.

jubguy3 · #**495** Posted **Jan 24, 2015, 11:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by Comrade

Did I hurt your sensibilities?

I like it - I'm not in love with it. I wish SLC would develop more towers that aren't boxy. I'm sure I am not the only one who thinks this. If you can't handle my differing opinion, maybe it's you who should gtfo - as you say.

Ok I agreed for awhile with LumberJack but the finger pointing is getting annoying, IMHO.

I do wish something more daring and emotional was built. This building is only an engineer's fantasy; nothing else is interesting.

Comrade · #**496** Posted **Jan 24, 2015, 11:24 PM**

I'm fine with it - as I've said before. But I always feel, whenever a tower is developed that doesn't push the boundaries, even a bit, it's a lost opportunity.

While the Wells Fargo Center is a box, it's a box that at least shakes things up a bit and because of it, I find it still one of the more enjoyable towers in the city. I just wish there was more diversity and less of [] all around.

Comrade · #**497** Posted **Jan 24, 2015, 11:25 PM**

One Utah Center (Chase, whatever), is another tower I like. It felt like the city was on the cusp of moving away from the boxes that dominated the skyline in the 1960s, 70s and 80s with that development - and then it didn't.

LumberJack · #**498** Posted **Jan 24, 2015, 11:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by Comrade

I'm fine with it - as I've said before. But I always feel, whenever a tower is developed that doesn't push the boundaries, even a bit, it's a lost opportunity.

While the Wells Fargo Center is a box, it's a box that at least shakes things up a bit and because of it, I find it still one of the more enjoyable towers in the city. I just wish there was more diversity and less of [] all around.

Your "differing opinion" is just an excuse for your true negativity. You can never say anything positive or good. Your fourn name should be, Negative Nancy.

jubguy3 · #**499** Posted **Jan 25, 2015, 12:16 AM**

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Originally Posted by LumberJack

Your "differing opinion" is just an excuse for your true negativity. You can never say anything positive or good. Your fourn name should be, Negative Nancy.

Oh my god now you're the annoying one... Please just try and stay on topic

SLC Projects · #**500** Posted **Jan 25, 2015, 12:49 AM**

Get out the popcorn.......here we go again.