Legacy Union (former Charlotte Observer redevelopment)

[Synopsis101]

Looks better staight on, in my opinion.

Edited November 28, 2018 by Synopsis101

[Miesian Corners]

^It looks better on the side of the LBJ freeway in Dallas back in 1985.  

[Guest]

15 minutes ago, Synopsis101 said:

Looks better staight on, in my opinion.

agreed the corners are where the awkward proportions are most obvious. Straight on, from afar, once the pyramid is up won't look so bad. 

[King of the Queen City]

55 minutes ago, Synopsis101 said:

Looks better staight on, in my opinion.

To each their own. I like it all around for the most part, but especially from the corners. I think that the pyramid looks larger when you can see two sides of it opposed to just one. The popular picture that JorgiPorgi posted at the top of this page is from the southeast corner.

Edited November 28, 2018 by King of the Queen City

[Synopsis101]

[Tyrone Wiggum]

On 11/27/2018 at 9:42 AM, ricky_davis_fan_21 said:

Its slightly growing on me.

Like prostate cancer! 

On 11/27/2018 at 9:51 PM, KJHburg said:

^^^ I agree.  Everyone I know likes this tower too and especially for the height.  

This is the most Charlotte thing ever. The thing, as has been beat to death most especially by me, looks like it should be in the opening credits of Dallas the tv show.  

But it’s tall!  So. The bleep. What.

Personally, I can’t wait for it to be hidden by Duke 1 (790’!),  the CC tower, and fog.

 

 

[UPNoDa]

Maybe if they rethink the pyramid spire and top it off with something equivalent to the likes of 40 Wall St or even BofA Atlanta...would this help our poor retro 80's building?

source: medium.com/Bank of America

[Nick2]

@UPNoDa making it like the BOA in Atlanta would look even worse. I hate that spire. But something like 40 Wall Street would work so much better proportionally.

[Guest]

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[jey_8888]

Dont know if anyone has shared this yet, but I recently came across this video: 

 

[KJHburg]

the BOAT at Legacy today.  The final rezoning hearing for Legacy 2 tower is Dec. 17 so I would anticipate that tower starting 1Q 2019 possibly. 

[Guest]

3 minutes ago, KJHburg said:

the BOAT at Legacy today.  The final rezoning hearing for Legacy 2 tower is Dec. 17 so I would anticipate that tower starting 1Q 2019 possibly. 

It is my belief that Legacy Union 2 and Spectrum South End were after the same person, Honeywell, and I think only one of those projects, depending on who gets selected, if one of them gets selected, will start 1st Qtr 2019

Edited December 3, 2018 by Guest

[KJHburg]

1 minute ago, ricky_davis_fan_21 said:

It is my belief that Legacy Union 2 and Spectrum South End were after the same person, Honeywell, and I think only one of those projects, depending on who gets selected, if one of them gets selected, will start 1st Qtr 2019

That may be but I still wonder about AXA since not sure how much space they can expand in Innovation Park in the university area and they are adding 550 jobs.    Whoever wins the Honeywell deal will surely start immediately.  

[CarolinaDaydreamin]

2 hours ago, KJHburg said:

That may be but I still wonder about AXA since not sure how much space they can expand in Innovation Park in the university area and they are adding 550 jobs.    Whoever wins the Honeywell deal will surely start immediately.  

Certainly seems like Spectrum South End is the odds on favorite, if not already the clear winner. That being said, LU2 seems to be well connected to have other tenants lined up. 

[atlrvr]

Yeah....LU2 has already had a full cycle reviewing in the building permit department.  It's months ahead of Spectrum.  

My suspicion is LU2 has a tenant that needs this space quick.  Honeywell has temp space lined up.  I'm going with AIG expansion, but not sure.

[704Dimitri]

Lol I guess some of the construction workers really like Clemson

 

[DH17]

7 hours ago, atlrvr said:

Yeah....LU2 has already had a full cycle reviewing in the building permit department.  It's months ahead of Spectrum.  

My suspicion is LU2 has a tenant that needs this space quick.  Honeywell has temp space lined up.  I'm going with AIG expansion, but not sure.

AIG has expanded to portions of other floors Uptown and is completing renovations/expansions in their current space in Uptown and South Park.

Of course LU2 is 2-3 years away from full completion so could still be in the cards. AIG's office space in the US is a mix of suburban and very urban, but they like to have their own dedicated space.

[704Dimitri]

Legacy Union rising! Excited for them to start Legacy Union II

[navigator319]

Sandblasted beige concrete [emoji1603]

[KJHburg]

Uptown late this afternoon and you know I can't go by this building with a photo. I am attracted to it like a moth to a light LOL

 

[Guest]

52 minutes ago, KJHburg said:

Uptown late this afternoon and you know I can't go by this building with a photo. I am attracted to it like a moth to a light LOL

 

This building makes me want to buy leg warmers and day glo clothing

[CharlotteWkndBuzz]

1 hour ago, navigator319 said:

Sandblasted beige concrete

That is actually a really cool pic. Not sure if you used a filter or something but all the detail seems to pop out. Base of the crown looks very intricate too, just wish it was my observation deck and resturant up there lol. 

[navigator319]

That is actually a really cool pic. Not sure if you used a filter or something but all the detail seems to pop out. Base of the crown looks very intricate too, just wish it was my observation deck and resturant up there lol. 

Thx. No filters, just auto enhance with 2x zoom on iPhone 10

[thateasta]

Personally I like this building, but it looks out of place.  It has a noticeable N. Tryon vibe.  I think it would fit better next to BofA HQ, Hearst, etc.

[CharlotteWkndBuzz]

29 minutes ago, thateasta said:

Personally I like this building, but it looks out of place.  It has a noticeable N. Tryon vibe.  I think it would fit better next to BofA HQ, Hearst, etc.

It won't look out of place once all is said and done, I dont think. With the already announced LU2 and then potentially an additional 4-5 towers...plus Ally being right next door, LU will be in good company. 

Edited December 6, 2018 by CharlotteWkndBuzz