Ok, so I went to my first DRC meeting today. Pretty much what I expected from it. They first reviewed the AMLI project by Arts Center Station. As previously posted, the project extends 15th through to Spring street. They have apparently had some updates from the last time. Along West Peachtree they added a retail space. The Spring frontage actually has ~20' deep retail bays stretching from the corner, about half the length down the deck. Mostly leasing areas, and common areas facing the new 15th street. The parking deck design currently has some pretty interesting yellow louvers on the upper levels. Some of the committee members liked it, some did not. I found it a nice change from some other project decks. One curb cut on Spring, one on West Peachtree. The building itself is a slab like we've seen previously, however what I did not realize is the new 15th comes at a slight angle, so the building bends in the middle, which actually is nice. The language of the facade forms 2 large frames that look mildly interesting. Very modern. They are hoping to get approval when they send more details on that louver system. Sorry no pics on this one.
Now we move to Novare's 1163 West Peachtree project. It is indeed the new and improved Skyhouse, but with some things I did not expect. The deck actually fronts 14th street, and the highrise is set on 13th, I assume for views. They did something that the DRC seemed to really like, which did work well at street level, but seemed a tad odd to me. They clad the parking deck to mimic the Atlantic Center buildings across the street, from the rose granite base to precast above. Very interesting, but odd. Retail fronts 14th, wraps the entire length of West Peachtree, and runs down 13th where the common areas take over. The corner retail spaces are quite large, and I imagine could actually be broken up. Einstein's is also taking a retail space on West Peachtree. A curb cut on 13th, West Peachtree, and a one-way 12ft curb cut on 14th for retail parking. 2 pools on top. A tennis court on top of the parking deck. Also the facade was darker with a darker trim they compared to the Atlantic.
Overall from the northwest: (14th and West Peachtree in the foreground)
13th and West Peachtree:
14th and West Peachtree:
13th elevation:
Site plan for lower retail floor: (Note, retail continues on upper floor. Pretty decent grade change on this site)
Roof plan:
Then comes Post's project. Pretty standard, except that the Marta line actually cuts across part of the site, so they've stepped apartments down to stick built along the Peachtree Walk side, which I actually like, better human scale. This low part also completely hides the deck along the streets. Curb cut on 11th, and Peachtree walk, and an easement for the office building through the deck. Common areas front 11th and the corner. Tiny dog park and "spa" behind Insurrection for residents in the little green spot you can see below. Residential stoops along Peachtree Walk. 8th floor roof garden, and roof level amenities, including a pool.
11th and Peachtree Walk:
11th and Peachtree Walk:
Left, from the Northwest looking Southeast:
Right, from Midtown Marta looking North:
Ground floor plan:
And to start the rumor mill.... I heard them mention next month may be a hotel proposal at 15(?)th and Peachtree? They referred to it as the Jaguar site, and mentioned something about Atlantic Realty, which I'm not sure was related to the same site. I have no idea what this means and if it's a new proposal or just on update on something like 98 14th or something. If anyone knows that "Jaguar site" means I'm sure that would help.
Also these pictures are actually terrible. Best you can do with a phone from like 15 feet away. Hopefully someone got some better ones. There were also more renders and site plans, etc. than I got.
EDIT: Upon further Googling, I've found that there's a site at 15th and West Peachtree that a place called "Jaguar" used to be located. I assume this is what they were referring to. Maybe they're turning that small building into a hotel, or building a new one. It's at 1231 West Peachtree, so maybe we'll be seeing that soon enough.
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