RBC Plaza

RaleighRick · May 30, 2006

Heres a raw attempt at hacking the newest RBC rendering to include the east spire.

I think this really adds substance to an otherwise bland design, but thats my humble opinion.

WOW! I'll take either one. Thanks Dana and Transplant. Both are a major improvement IMO. The lines of the building are smoother and the transitions are more seamless. That is definitely a step or leap in the right direction. Is it too late to shame the Marriott guys into designing a decent looking building?

RaleighLover · May 30, 2006

Heres a raw attempt at hacking the newest RBC rendering to include the east spire.

I think this really adds substance to an otherwise bland design, but thats my humble opinion.

This got me thinking: If they did so a double spire should one or both spires have the logo?

RaleighRick · May 30, 2006

Heres a raw attempt at hacking the newest RBC rendering to include the east spire.

I think this really adds substance to an otherwise bland design, but thats my humble opinion.

After thinking about it a little more I think that the two spire version looks quite impressive. Does anyone know how to forward this rendering to RBC's Scott Custer or Highwoods. Maybe they already tried this version and decided against it. But you never know.

RALBOI · May 30, 2006

Heres a raw attempt at hacking the newest RBC rendering to include the east spire.

I think this really adds substance to an otherwise bland design, but thats my humble opinion.

DAM!,that looks good,i think you should design this building for real,your a pretty good hacker too!

ericurbanite · May 30, 2006

To the contrary. I kind of feel that being too obsessed with symmetry results in boring building designs. I prefer how the building looks with just one spire.

ditto

MR-2 · May 31, 2006

ditto

I'll third that. This design reminds me of something you'd see in Frankfurt or Seoul as it is. A second spire would be too much Atlanta for the eyes. Some is good but you have to know your limits.

NcSc74 · May 31, 2006

YOU! (boing) asked for it. You gaaaaaht it R-Beeee-Seeee:

I love it. I know this has been said before but what if Soleil was downtown to fill the gap. That would have been an impressive entrance to the city. Anyways it is about time Raleigh grew up and start looking like the city we all want it to be....

dmccall · May 31, 2006

...too much Atlanta for the eyes.

No such thing! ATL has one of the greatest skylines in the world, especially for the city's size.

MR-2 · May 31, 2006

It would be a lot better if it didn't have so many spires.

Eastwestrob · May 31, 2006

It would be a lot better if it didn't have so many spires.

They would just be tall boring boxes without the spires. The spires add character

Damien · June 2, 2006

I was wondering if any of you who may have went to the downtown living tour picked up the flier for the RBC building. A friend of mine went and I hadn't seen him since until last night, and as we were looking over all the ads and info he picked up I noticed that the new RBC rendering is the one that is shown on the flier. Kinda funny that no one noticed huh?

dmccall · June 3, 2006

Someone got my mind jogging yesterday and I thought,"What about replacing the cap and spire on top of the elevator core with something from RBC's logo." It could be a framework globe that is well lit at night and actually revolves, or it could be a 25' shiny gold lion statue, kind of like the one at the MGM Grand, but it would be on it's hind legs looking toward the west, like the indian on the US Capitol.

The point is that this building will hopefully not be our architectural centerpiece for a long time. I agree with those of you would think that spires need to be on buildings 50 stories or taller. A lion would add a lot of personality and have every child talking who ever comes downtown. That would be good for RBC's business and would help draw families downtown to see the big lion.

RaleighLover · June 3, 2006

I think that's a cool idea but it would probably look tacky.

bsutton1 · June 3, 2006

^^ I do like that idea. Maybe have a statue of a lion with its front paws on a globe on top and RBC Centura in huge letters underneath on front of the building

krazeeboi · June 3, 2006

Or how about a standard RBC sign in 3D?

Tayfromcarolina · June 5, 2006

I would like to see the A Rotating 3-D RBC logo on top of the building in a cube type translucent structure.

That would be neat. Sort of like the Daily Planet in Superman.

avery · June 6, 2006

N&O was a little slow on this one, but they have an article on the spire. There is a new b/w pic in the paper of it.

RBC Spire

N&O has another article on the new sign size debate:

Building Sign Size

thewhister · June 6, 2006

If RBC wants to make a statement. They should do total redesign of their building and make a major mark on the Raleigh skyline instead of dinking around with this piddly squat of a building they are proposing.

If the dialogue from the N&O is true that they want a presence for themselves and play with the big boys in the financial industry. Then lets put up a world class building right smack in the heart of Raleigh!!!!!!!!

Forget the sign. Their Billboard is on Wade Avenue!!!!!!! The RBC Center!!!!! and its BIG A#* sign!!!!!!!

avery · June 7, 2006

City Council gives thumbs up to increased signage size on skyscrapers:

Supersized Signs

dmccall · June 7, 2006

Here's the new rendering that was in the N&O on Tuesday. It looks like a nice building with lifeboats on the side. It's a nice building, but certainly not one that people will know beyond the Wake Co. borders.

Justin6882 · June 7, 2006

ahhh just get to building it. I agree its not that memorable, but it will add A LOT to the skyline of Raleigh. I'm excited about it.

and LOL at the lifeboat comment - it really does...maybe there's somethign they can do about that.

orulz · June 7, 2006

I wish they could do the balconies with glass railings - make them fit in better with the rest of the building. I hear that can make vertigo a problem, however.

DwnTwnRaleighGuy · June 7, 2006

ahhh just get to building it. I agree its not that memorable, but it will add A LOT to the skyline of Raleigh. I'm excited about it.

and LOL at the lifeboat comment - it really does...maybe there's somethign they can do about that.

Ditto!

At least they are giving downtown Raleigh a new 100 million building and not sending it to the suburbs. Which is more than I can say for that other Raleigh based bank "First Citizens".

avery · June 7, 2006

As cool as a balcony that high up would be for some, you wouldn't catch me lounging on one. I'm sure the view will be spectacular, but I would get a serious case of height fright!

What would your choice be???

A condo facing north or a condo facing south?

RaleighInvestor · June 7, 2006

It brings a little bit of Myrtle Beach to Raleigh.

I don't think that I would put balconies on that side of the building.

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