Midwest Highrise Construction - Page 6

Exodus · #**101** Posted **Nov 16, 2006, 9:07 PM**

If most of the crown is going to be removed, then the tapering part of the building needs to be lowered to keep the top from looking so jammed up or stumpy. It would be too repetitive all the way up to the top almost, and then it would be too busy at the top imo. If it would stay the way it is, at least just add a new crown on top. This modified job I did isn't perfect, but it should get the point across.

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Steely Dan · #**102** Posted **Nov 16, 2006, 9:56 PM**

i still need images for the following projects:

Minneapolis - Two Twenty Two - 375'/33 floors
image not available

St. Clair Shores - One Water Place II - 33 floors
image not available

Indianapolis - Pennsylvania Street Hotel & Condos - 30 floors
image not available

if you got 'em or know where to find 'em, please let me know.

secondson · #**103** Posted **Nov 17, 2006, 6:38 AM**

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Originally Posted by Exodus

If most of the crown is going to be removed, then the tapering part of the building needs to be lowered to keep the top from looking so jammed up or stumpy. It would be too repetitive all the way up to the top almost, and then it would be too busy at the top imo. If it would stay the way it is, at least just add a new crown on top. This modified job I did isn't perfect, but it should get the point across.

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After

Ahh....you're right. It does look better that way.

LMich · #**104** Posted **Nov 17, 2006, 6:42 AM**

Steely, the Water Place in Saint Clair Shores has been on hold for quite some time.

Steely Dan · #**105** Posted **Nov 17, 2006, 6:44 AM**

^ so are you saying that it isn't a currently active proposal and should be removed from the list?

LMich · #**106** Posted **Nov 17, 2006, 7:33 AM**

I'm not sure. The project has a website, but the financing has been in trouble for a few years now, and nothing new has been heard from the project in at least a year. I think I'll try and see what I can get out of them.

Navin · #**107** Posted **Nov 17, 2006, 4:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by Steely Dan

i still need images for the following projects:

Minneapolis - Two Twenty Two - 375'/33 floors
image not available

From Minnescraper.com

However, the developer hired new architects since this rendering. It's not known if the tower design will be changing.

Steely Dan · #**108** Posted **Nov 17, 2006, 4:41 PM**

^ yeah, i had that image on the list before, but someone told me that the design would be most likely changing since the developer had switched architects. as soon as a new rendering for two twenty two is released, please post it here.

Buckeye Native 001 · #**109** Posted **Nov 18, 2006, 12:31 AM**

Its like an all-glass throwback to the Carew Tower and other art deco skyscrapers. I love it, I just wish it were being built this way:

CGII · #**110** Posted **Nov 18, 2006, 2:12 AM**

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Originally Posted by Buckeye Native 001

Its like an all-glass throwback to the Carew Tower and other art deco skyscrapers. I love it, I just wish it were being built this way:

I think it'd look even better if they trashed the whole arched roof, got a flat one, and made it taller to compensate. I'm too lazy to go Photoshop that myself right now.

LMich · #**111** Posted **Nov 18, 2006, 2:18 AM**

I completely agree. Scrap the curved roof altogether, and either make it flat or give it a proper crown (i.e. something like the BofA in Charlotte). The curved roof just clashes with the design. no matter how much you tweak the rest of the building.

Buckeye Native 001 · #**112** Posted **Nov 18, 2006, 3:33 AM**

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Originally Posted by CGII

I'm too lazy to go Photoshop that myself right now.

Well, what are you waiting for? Hop to, chop chop!

hydrobond · #**113** Posted **Nov 18, 2006, 3:38 AM**

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Originally Posted by Buckeye Native 001

Its like an all-glass throwback to the Carew Tower and other art deco skyscrapers. I love it, I just wish it were being built this way:

I just wish it was being built.

Buckeye Native 001 · #**114** Posted **Nov 18, 2006, 3:58 AM**

Meh, I'll take the immortal Carew as the tallest. At least Cincinnati has something to be proud of.

altfelix · #**115** Posted **Nov 19, 2006, 10:04 PM**

The Penfield in St. Paul will be 375'-2", from elevations.

Steely Dan · #**116** Posted **Nov 19, 2006, 11:11 PM**

^ thanks for the new info. the list on page 1 has been updated accordingly.

Navin · #**117** Posted **Nov 21, 2006, 4:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by Steely Dan

^ yeah, i had that image on the list before, but someone told me that the design would be most likely changing since the developer had switched architects. as soon as a new rendering for two twenty two is released, please post it here.

I understood the Two Twenty Two design would not change [much], they just didn't have a great working relationship with the old architects. I think you're safe reinstating that image. It's at least as secure as the rendering for the Eclipse project which is the subject of similar redesign rumors.

altfelix · #**118** Posted **Nov 22, 2006, 6:45 PM**

One Market Square in Indianapolis has been canceled. The city severed its relationship with the developer today and will solicit new bids for the site.

Steely Dan · #**119** Posted **Nov 22, 2006, 9:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by altfelix

One Market Square in Indianapolis has been canceled. The city severed its relationship with the developer today and will solicit new bids for the site.

thanks, i'll get it removed from the page 1 list.

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Originally Posted by Navin

I understood the Two Twenty Two design would not change [much], they just didn't have a great working relationship with the old architects. I think you're safe reinstating that image. It's at least as secure as the rendering for the Eclipse project which is the subject of similar redesign rumors.

do you (or anyone else) happen to have a rendering for the original version of Two Twenty Two that i could put back up on page 1?

Navin · #**120** Posted **Nov 22, 2006, 11:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by Steely Dan

do you (or anyone else) happen to have a rendering for the original version of Two Twenty Two that i could put back up on page 1?

This one is the first and only rendering. It's hosted on the project's marketing site: http://www.livetwotwentytwo.com/