My, Hasn't It Grown! RSA Battlehouse Tower Update - Page 24

austin356 · #**461** Posted **May 7, 2006, 3:43 AM**

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Originally Posted by Blazer85

I heard about that project some time back, but havent really heard anything since. Has the project stalled?

It is moving forward from what I have heard. But, last year it was delayed because of a city council mess up. They didnt have all the members there, and the city zoning was accidentally denied.....what stupidity...

Mobile forumers, I thought this is what happened, is this correct? If not, I feel pretty stupid, because I was fairly specific about what I thought happened with regards to the rezoning process and really dont know where I got that from.

And, as far as the Riverview plaza; It is currently a freakin DUMP (roomwise), one of the worse hotels I have stayed at in a long time. But there is hope. RSA paid 11 or so million $ for it and now owns it. They are doing a $55,000,000 renovation to upgrade it to a 4 star Renaissance brand. The Battle house Hotel under renovation next to the tower is also going to be a Renaissance brand, but they will be destinctly different.

The Renaissance (currently riverview plaza) will be fairly modern, while the Battle House Renissance will be a classy boutiqe style hotel. The riverview currently has 377 rooms, while the smaller Battle house has 238 or so, but they will also put some rooms in the tower.

The interior renderings for both buildings look Very goood. While the exterior renovations on the Battle House are great, the exterior renovations for the riverview are really too subjective to say good or bad. What I think will make the Riverview exterior renovations a success or just a waste of money, is how good of a job they do integrating that new crown onto a 8 sided building.......I am not a architech but if I would guess that the very strange design would create problems when integrating a "aftermarket" crown.

Historic Battle House Hotel:
http://www.rsabattlehouse.com/index.cfm

Modern Battle House Tower:
http://www.battlehousetower.com/

Riverview Plaza (to be Renaissance)
http://www.riverviewmobile.com/

pboo74 · #**462** Posted **May 7, 2006, 4:57 AM**

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Originally Posted by Blazer85

I'm sorry, but I just dont like that... the matching crowns part, that is. So that makes what... plans for 2 "mini-RSA" towers? Why not leave the buildings as they are or at LEAST change it up a bit. Next thing you know, RSA will be buying those Waterfront condos only to change their tops to match the RSA crowns.

Seriously though, what do you Mobile folks think about it? It may make the skyline look taller, but do you not have a problem with them trying to tie all your towers together architecturally?

blazer85 you are right,I luv mobile, lived there for 20yrs then i've been here in huntsville for 11yrs,and the crown for the riverview plaza is just ridiculous leave it like it is, do all your renovations,but keep the crown off.they could of spent that money that they paid for the crown and built another tower?

and austin356 you are right that's exactly what happend peavy voted no because of olivers criminal background..but it passed, i think 2 weeks later

pboo74 · #**463** Posted **May 7, 2006, 5:04 AM**

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Originally Posted by BillyWeston

Thanks for the welcomes... but please, call me Weston.

As far as the $60 million condo projects downtown... the last I heard (which was last month) developers had been contacted... but no word on when construction would begin... or when it is expected to be finished.

weston,and the people of mobile when you guys find out the word on waterstreet condo's please notify us in this forum thanks.

elb401 · #**464** Posted **May 7, 2006, 5:54 PM**

I agree with Blazer. I don't like the new crown. they could have done something more unique to the building. The skyline needs to be diverse. If they wanted a crown that bad they should build one that actually goes along with the building.

HSVTiger · #**465** Posted **May 7, 2006, 7:33 PM**

the double crowns are Dr. Bronners instructions. Kind of like the green roofs
in MGM. Wonder if his new hotel will have a matching green tin roof like the RSA building?

elb401 · #**466** Posted **May 8, 2006, 1:59 PM**

I don't think the hotels in Mobile will have tin green roofs. That would suck if they did!

Musicisright · #**467** Posted **May 8, 2006, 7:43 PM**

Well with the RSA tower, they are kind of sticking with the sea green theme that the Convention Center has...

elb401 · #**468** Posted **May 9, 2006, 12:08 AM**

Really?? thats dumb..........whats color is the crown going to light up in? (if it does)

Scottybo · #**469** Posted **May 10, 2006, 1:25 AM**

Taken yesterday:

DruidCity · #**470** Posted **May 10, 2006, 2:02 AM**

Wow, that looks great !

My brother is selling his house in Mobile later this month (that he has been renting out for years), so I look forward to seeing that RSA goliath in person soon.

sahara727 · #**471** Posted **May 10, 2006, 3:16 AM**

great shots Scottybo!! Those shots from I-165 really show off its height. The update was much-needed!!

TimCity2000 · #**472** Posted **May 10, 2006, 3:18 AM**

Wow, I didn't realize it was so far along! Nice pics.

Exodus · #**473** Posted **May 10, 2006, 3:29 AM**

Damn ! that is looking great

Scottybo · #**474** Posted **May 10, 2006, 3:42 AM**

Yep, the exterior looks about 90%. I will go back next weekend to take pics again.

Buck · #**475** Posted **May 10, 2006, 4:26 PM**

It looks fantastic! Can't wait to see the finished product. It shouldn't be long now.

Musicisright · #**476** Posted **May 10, 2006, 8:04 PM**

Awesome, Scottybo.

These were taken on May 1.

Riverside

macdaddy · #**477** Posted **May 10, 2006, 8:47 PM**

Mobile's looking great. Can't wait to see this finished. Hope it jumpstarts more new tall towers by the bay!

Alxx611 · #**478** Posted **May 14, 2006, 5:45 PM**

Some pictures from this saturday, downtown:

Musicisright · #**479** Posted **May 15, 2006, 3:45 AM**

Awesome pics, Alxx!

Exodus · #**480** Posted **May 15, 2006, 8:22 AM**

What's the deal with this ? are they ripping it down, or in the middle of rebuilding it ? I hope the latter.