SLC: Performing Arts Center and 111 Tower

[wrendog]

Originally Posted by delts145

Great pics Mike! Wow, the additions of 151, The Regent Hotel, and the CCH, are going to do wonders for the skyline from this vantage.


Pic By Highrise Mike

Don't forget the AUC too. 4 more towers over 300 feet are going to do wonders here in the next couple of years.

We just need a 500 footer to mix it up!

Photoshoppers! Put the 4 new towers in some of those awesome skyline pics! I wanna see!

[ToysNoiz]

Love the view of the skyline from the west. From the east, most of our mid-rises are obscured. 111 is making a dent in height; I really wish it looked more interesting.

[delts145]

I wonder though ToyNoiz. We could be pleasantly surprised by that crown. I'm thinking that the unique structural lattice design on the 111 crown will make for an interesting and very attractive visual, especially if by night it's back lit with a little imagination. Even by day, if it's translucent. I agree though, that we need to start adding some 🞵🞵🞵🞵 curvature to our towers. I see where Denver's proposed upcoming tower is going to be designed in that sexier direction. I know here in L.A. the Marriott CCH was a welcome change, and the upcoming curved Wilshire Grand will really add some bling to the L.A. skyline. I like Salt Lake's skyline, and its new additions, but it's time to start dispersing some imaginative 🞵🞵🞵🞵 curves throughout the buildup.

A city/metro like Salt Lake, with it's unusually lavish backdrops needs a CBD skyline that attracts attention. Having an impressive architectural array of towers, along with a spectacular unequaled mountain backdrop for a major CSA would really make its presence undeniable.

[Highrise_Mike]

I'm thinking once the crown is done, 111 will be looking much better. I do agree though that our skyline needs some curves, something that draws attention and interest. Also I would love to see how the other towers coming would look in the skyline!

[delts145]

October 31st

Originally Posted by timpdx

From earlier today in my visit to SLC (nice looking tower you guys have going)

From the Airplane

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[AllOutOfBubbleGum]

Just a wide shot

[EPdesign]

The steel structure they are building for the support on top of the building is impressive. Someone with a good camera should snap a photo...or several. Engineering at its finest

[Dallas Snob]

This is Salt Lake's Day IN THE SUN! Things are starting to really happen for this often overlooked metropolis. More development has happened in the city in the past 5 years than in all years since 1975. It reminds me of the spurt in the skyline that happened in Denver in the 80's prior to the really big super growth that followed shortly after. If I recall correctly Denver's buildings were all in the 20-30 range then as well. and then BOOM! But I have to admit, SLC's skyline is FAR better than Denver's will ever be. There's something about it that is just so pleasing to look at. Here in Dallas we have had 30 some-odd buildings go up in Uptown (adjacent to downtown) over the past 3 years...all in the 20+ range...and roughly 20 more going up...and I think SLC outshines them all. Keep that engine of yours glowing RED HOT!

[Future Mayor]

I'm with you on that one Dallas Snob, I think we are just seeing the tip of the iceberg with new buildings. It seems as if Salt Lake City is hitting a critical mass and we are just going to continue to see more high rise construction. With Urban Air, (sorry I forget the new name), 151 and CCH either announced or in the works, mix in Cascade (yes it's only 19 floors, but still significant) and potentially a second convention related hotel, we could easily see five new buildings rising in just the next couple of years. With on of those (CCH) possibly being a new tallest.

[bflatflat9]

Originally Posted by Dallas Snob

This is Salt Lake's Day IN THE SUN! Things are starting to really happen for this often overlooked metropolis. More development has happened in the city in the past 5 years than in all years since 1975. It reminds me of the spurt in the skyline that happened in Denver in the 80's prior to the really big super growth that followed shortly after. If I recall correctly Denver's buildings were all in the 20-30 range then as well. and then BOOM! But I have to admit, SLC's skyline is FAR better than Denver's will ever be. There's something about it that is just so pleasing to look at. Here in Dallas we have had 30 some-odd buildings go up in Uptown (adjacent to downtown) over the past 3 years...all in the 20+ range...and roughly 20 more going up...and I think SLC outshines them all. Keep that engine of yours glowing RED HOT!

Strange mathematics going on here.
I'll agree that SLC looks better, but only if you're looking from the Northeast, with the mountain range as a backdrop. But then, the focus is really the mountains. It's like the so-so looking girl with big ones.
Strictly citywise, there's no comparison between SLC and these other larger places. I wish there was.
Or was this a cryptic letter from a spurned lover?

[s.p.hansen]

[Dallas Snob]

Awe, I never intended apples to apples comparisons here. If you took it that way, then the point is being missed completely. In Dallas we can put up 40 towers a year but that doesn't necessarily make it stunning from a skyline perspective...just big...and the sprawl is unlike anything you've ever seen. And yes, I recall Denver's puny skyline in the 80's. I have pics of it. You'd see the comparisons immediately. I have no idea what the population of Denver was though in the early 80's. Would be interesting to make the comparison.

Originally Posted by bflatflat9

Strange mathematics going on here.
I'll agree that SLC looks better, but only if you're looking from the Northeast, with the mountain range as a backdrop. But then, the focus is really the mountains. It's like the so-so looking girl with big ones.
Strictly citywise, there's no comparison between SLC and these other larger places. I wish there was.
Or was this a cryptic letter from a spurned lover?

[s.p.hansen]

[DCRes]

Cool shots, thanks!

That structure on the top is looking more and more impressive

[Orlando]

Great photos! I like the height of 111, but, man, it is boring in form and expressiveness.

[jedikermit]

Originally Posted by Orlando

Great photos! I like the height of 111, but, man, it is boring in form and expressiveness.

It is in person, too.

[HellToSell]

Sigh, Alas, this is why I still wish they were going with the original Accordion-Style facade. It would have given the building a little pizazz, even for a big rectangle. :/

[bflatflat9]

Originally Posted by HellToSell

Sigh, Alas, this is why I still wish they were going with the original Accordion-Style facade. It would have given the building a little pizazz, even for a big rectangle. :/

Exactly. The original renderings looked way similar to 350 Mission in S.F.; Awesome building. Value engineering won out.

[brankrom]

Originally Posted by s.p.hansen

God I hate that regent street parking garage in the center of this photo. I can see it from my office too. continually hear about the suburbanites coming in to downtown bitching about parking there are dozens of parking structures that sit largely empty most days. Social Hall, Regent, Galivan, Walker, Wells Fargo, numerous surface lots there's piles of places to park SOVs. The Regent Hotel will partially block the Regent Street garage eye sore from my view but this view along State will be marred by our monuments to suburban sprawl that take up dozens of prime downtown acres.

[Future Mayor]

Originally Posted by brankrom

God I hate that regent street parking garage in the center of this photo. I can see it from my office too. continually hear about the suburbanites coming in to downtown bitching about parking there are dozens of parking structures that sit largely empty most days. Social Hall, Regent, Galivan, Walker, Wells Fargo, numerous surface lots there's piles of places to park SOVs. The Regent Hotel will partially block the Regent Street garage eye sore from my view but this view along State will be marred by our monuments to suburban sprawl that take up dozens of prime downtown acres.

I agree, that garage is HIDEOUS, and I also agree about how dumb the burbanites are about parking. Just because it isn't right in front of their face like a Wallyworld parking lot they don't think it exists. If all the streets were lined with parking lots, many are, there wouldn't be anything to do in downtown and they wouldn't be coming down in the first place. The other thing that I sometimes find amusing/frustrating is when city residents complain about how Mayor ....... built all these garages during their respective administrations and are shocked when I tell them that the city doesn't own any of the downtown garages, unlike many cities across the country. I guess in essence the administration built them, due to parking requirements. I do like how so many new things are being built without onsite garages, because there is already plenty of parking in the area and the new tenants can simply use those. ie, 111, using Regent Garage and City Creek.

I'm guessing if the Regent Hotel will partially block your view of the garage that the redevelopment of Carl's Jr would also.

Unfortunately the only thing that could block the view from the above angle is the tower adjacent to Harmon's. The former "Clicks" building if redeveloped, could block the north facade and a tiny sliver on the east from that angle but the only other possibility is if the Federal Reserve ever decided to relocate, which I doubt they will.