The Lovejoy/Fugjoy | x feet | 16 floors | U/C

MarkDaMan · #1 Posted: **Dec 6, 2006, 8:16 PM**

next to the Pearl Safeway, the complex is apparently called The Lovejoy, not just this apartment building.

www.thelovejoy.net

pdxman · #2 Posted: **Dec 6, 2006, 9:29 PM**

I'm confused--is this project taking up two blocks or just one? I've never seen the rendering above, just the safeway one.

MarkDaMan · #3 Posted: **Dec 6, 2006, 9:51 PM**

two blocks, the office component with Safeway, and the apartment tower next door.

pdxtraveler · #4 Posted: **Dec 6, 2006, 10:28 PM**

The reason you haven't heard more about the apartments is that they cleared the planning committee easily and the Safeway had to do major reworks.

MarkDaMan · #5 Posted: **Dec 6, 2006, 11:08 PM**

from the rendering, the apartment building looks to have an incredible street connection for peds and retail. At least it appears the developer understands the importance of that connection, unlike 937 which looks to have a terrible street level appearance.

the safeway tower has been approved now in the 'green latern' style, hasn't it?

pdxtraveler · #6 Posted: **Dec 7, 2006, 1:09 AM**

Last I heard, yes, the Safeway was a approved.

zilfondel · #7 Posted: **Dec 7, 2006, 9:12 AM**

Is it just me, or is that pic just flat-out fugly?

Course, I happen not to trust renderings, so worry I will not!

pdxman · #8 Posted: **Dec 7, 2006, 9:19 AM**

This going to be great for that part of the pearl...denser and more people.

pdxstreetcar · #9 Posted: **Dec 14, 2006, 6:29 PM**

I cant say I'm a fan of this building's exterior but I agree it appears it will have a great street connection with lots retail and activity and it will be great to see that parking lot developed.

roner · #10 Posted: **Dec 15, 2006, 12:52 AM**

The design is so boring and typical for the area. It will add a lot of homes to an area of the Pearl that needs it, but the design should step it up.

MarkDaMan · #11 Posted: **Dec 15, 2006, 4:02 PM**

^I'd like to see other renderings. It appeals to me in an odd way and I haven't yet figured out why. Everything I see tells me this is fugly, but than there is something I like...

It certainly isn't original or daring.

edgepdx · #12 Posted: **Dec 16, 2006, 1:04 AM**

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Originally Posted by MarkDaMan

^I'd like to see other renderings. It appeals to me in an odd way and I haven't yet figured out why. Everything I see tells me this is fugly, but than there is something I like...

It certainly isn't original or daring.

I think it's the lower street facing portion. It has that "urban village" look that connects to the street well. The tower however (or L shaped slab) is fugly in a major way and looks completely out of scale.

pdxman · #13 Posted: **Feb 11, 2007, 7:02 AM**

It looks like they are starting the excavation work on the lovejoy apartment building site...another crane soon

Dougall5505 · #14 Posted: **Feb 11, 2007, 7:01 PM**

are you sure they are excavation for the aparments? i think its for the safeway project, that would make a lot more sense. because we haven't seen a application submitted or anything for the lovejoy.
EDIT: no it looks like your right my bad

sirsimon · #15 Posted: **Feb 11, 2007, 7:02 PM**

^ Nice!

Dougall5505 · #16 Posted: **Feb 11, 2007, 7:05 PM**

and you can see it on thewyatt's webcam www.thewyatt.com

bvpcvm · #17 Posted: **Feb 11, 2007, 9:08 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dougall5505

are you sure they are excavation for the aparments? i think its for the safeway project, that would make a lot more sense. because we haven't seen a application submitted or anything for the lovejoy.
EDIT: no it looks like your right my bad

i think when they submitted the application it was for both blocks simultaneously.

pdxman · #18 Posted: **Feb 11, 2007, 9:16 PM**

They haven't even demolished the building yet where the safeway building is supposed to be going...

WonderlandPark · #19 Posted: **Feb 11, 2007, 11:19 PM**

I think the street level of this building is really strong, and especailly like the loading-dock style walkway on the left. The tower is so-so, bleh, nothing special whatsoever.

pdxtraveler · #20 Posted: **Feb 12, 2007, 9:22 PM**

I just clicked the link above for the Wyatt cam and you can see them excavating for the Lovejoy at the bottom corner of the picture!