Atlanta - from an architecture students perspective
Ok, so to start off, let me say these are pictures from about the last couple years that I've been an architecture student at Tech. They are generally in chronological order of when I took them. Enjoy (hopefully).
The view from my apartment, taken on move in day.
A reference to Tech.
The Biltmore
A view I see often, from the Atlantic Station Target.
From the 5th street bridge.
Tech Square.
My home, the North Ave apartments - the 96 Olympic Village
Panorama from my apartment.
No big deal, just after an architecture all-nighter.
Buckhead behind Atlantic Station, from the Gatech library.
Tech Tower
Even though the moon looks photoshopped, it's not.
191 Peachtree
Georgia Pacific Building
The Marriott Marquis by John Portman
The morning after the snow storm last year.
The city was pretty much abandoned.
Tech's Brittain Dining Hall
Peachtree Street
Snow on the rooftops
After yet another architecture all-nighter
Some views from the roof of the High Museum
Peachtree Street
Peachtree Street
So I hope you enjoyed my view of the city, and eventually I will be uploading pics from my exploration of the Atlanta Beltline and more.
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So I did walked the Atlanta Beltline in 4 walks over a series of 4 weeks last winter starting at the northern most point and going clockwise. In case you don't know, the Beltline will be a 22 mile loop around the city consisting of parks and transit. Also keep in mind that a lot of progress has actually been made since my taking of these pictures, and that winter is really not Atlanta's best looking season and the lack of green really makes the city depressing.
This post will contain my pictures from my first walk showing the NorthEast corridor of the Beltline. I noticed only the first half of the Beltline is uploaded here, but the rest will be up eventually: http://s1201.photobucket.com/albums/...cpZZ1QQtppZZ24
Also this is not the complete set as I did not think all were good enough or relevant to the thread.
Where the journey started - Lindbergh City Center.
Keep in mind large parts of the Beltline are still very active rail.
GRIT.
Part of the Piedmont Park Expansion project (this portion is now complete)
Art on the Beltline - under a bridge
City Hall East - the future Ponce City Market
This area is under redevelopment and when complete the large open lot there will be part of the Old Fourth Ward Park.
The Old Fourth Ward Park phase I under construction, now complete.
The Old Fourth Ward Skate Park - now complete
More Grit.
Entering the Little 5 Points area
The Vortex Restaurant/Bar
Back to Reality - on marta
More to come!
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"You need both a public and a private position." --Hillary Clinton, speaking behind closed doors to the National Multi-Family Housing Council, 2013
I love Atlanta's mix of grit and shininess. I also get tired of people talking about the skyline being spread out. It's three distinct districts: Downtown, Midtown, and Buckhead. Piedmont Park (and that crazy beautiful view) is one of the best urban parks in North America. The city also has some of the best graffiti artists.
As for where you would park, I heard they were having that issue with the masquerade, but I don't know what the solution was. I'm not under the impression that the parking situation is having any effect on the park, or its completion.
__________________ Raised in Atlanta,based in Shanghai