Construction Thread-Orlando-Paramount

[Boomer136]

Nice shutter work as always. I can't but help hearing the "Accountant Shanty" song by Monty Python when I look at this building. I also stay on the look out for someone trying to up anchor the building.

[JFW657]

I think the plastic is to keep construction debris from blowing down onto Central.

That's exactly what it's for. I was walking by awhile back and asked one of the foremen who was standing by the fence.

It is to keep dust and debris from falling onto people, cars and roofs or anything else in the general vicinity.

[orlandonative]

Thats pretty funny, I think I answered that question when they put it up and nobody believed me.

In any case, Paramount is turning out nicely. I got a chance to walk the project yesterday and I was impressed with how it is turning out. There is a good deal of interior framing and drywall going up. The pool is beautiful as well, it has a very nice resort feel to it.

Congrats to those who were able to get in before the prices shot up.

[condo21]

Thats pretty funny, I think I answered that question when they put it up and nobody believed me.

In any case, Paramount is turning out nicely. I got a chance to walk the project yesterday and I was impressed with how it is turning out. There is a good deal of interior framing and drywall going up. The pool is beautiful as well, it has a very nice resort feel to it.

Congrats to those who were able to get in before the prices shot up.

Considering that you have pretty much been to all the new buildings during construction, how do you compare Paramount in its construction phase against the VUE, Sanctuary, Dynetech, etc?

[orlandonative]

If were talking quality of construction it would definetly have to be Dynetech or Paramount first, followed by Sanctuary, 55West, Star, then The Vue.

Job progress and efficiency would be the same order (no coincidence).

[jack]

So where does the Solaire fall?

Interesting that the Sanctuary and the Star has the same developer and same GC but Sanc is considered better.

[orlandonative]

Solaire is definetly #1

Sanctuary: I'm a big fan, if any of you haven't taken a tour of the property check it out it's real nice.

[jack]

I do like the Sanctuary.

I wonder how Eola South and teh Brownstones compare. Both are pricey but it is for the low density I assume.

[bic]

[This is the same note for all of my picture posts today] I'm in town for a few days and today I went for a ride around downtown to see what's new. I took a few pictures as I drove around and the weather turned pretty crappy, so I'm not too proud of these shots...but at least you'll get an idea of what's happening.

Central Blvd. street wall, with some of The Paramount's art deco facade visible.

[prahaboheme]

So far, I'm liking what I see here. This building is single handedly making Central infinitely more urban, and interesting. The facade is bold, and the footprint does not setback, creating a dramatic appearance at the sidewalk (based on the photos I'm seeing).

[FLheat]

Has anyone notice the terrible smell coming from the Paramount for the past few weeks? I have smelt it from 2 blocks away and it gives me a headache and is nauseating--it certainly cannot be healthy. It seems to be coming from the "stucco".

[RedStar25]

Maybe its that new fast drying homeless stucco... made with real homeless people.

[JRS1]

Maybe its that new fast drying homeless stucco... made with real homeless people.

soylent homeless green.

[RestedTraveler]

soylent homeless green.

Someone should go into Fresh Market and ask if they carry that...

[FLKP]

It looked like Cabinetry was being delivered to Paramount today.

[bulldogger]

It looked like Cabinetry was being delivered to Paramount today.

somehow, i doubt they are that far along. i think you would want the building sealed off from the elements before you start bringing in cabinetry, flooring, etc.

but then again, the building is under wraps and i can't exactly tell if any glass is in place, so who knows

[FLKP]

They have been unloading Dry-Wall for quite a few days also.

[FLheat]

Someone should go into Fresh Market and ask if they carry that...

Speaking of markets, maybe Publix will reconsider turning the Publix in the Paramount into their new GreenWise Market

Orlando Sentinel - First Publix GreenWise to open in Palm Beach Gardens

[FrigginGr8est]

somehow, i doubt they are that far along. i think you would want the building sealed off from the elements before you start bringing in cabinetry, flooring, etc.

but then again, the building is under wraps and i can't exactly tell if any glass is in place, so who knows

When I did a hardhat walk through the Solaire during construction, there were open walls/windows/terraces to the elements and the cabinets were already delivered and sitting in the units

[bulldogger]

When I did a hardhat walk through the Solaire during construction, there were open walls/windows/terraces to the elements and the cabinets were already delivered and sitting in the units

And that may be common practice. At one point in my life (early 20s), I worked for a cabinetry company and we delivered to homes. They weren't finished either, but they always had the doors and windows in place before delivery of the "fine" woodwork.

[WeNeed2Progress]

I like the smell permeating from the Paramount--- it's like a strong resin smell... mmm... If you stand around it long enough, you begin to see plasticine porters with looking glass ties.

[bulldogger]

Looks like the cranes are coming down.

[FLKP]

More cabinets going in this morning.

[bulldogger]

More cabinets going in this morning.

can you get a pic of the crane deconstruction or is it too late?

[JRS1]

I like the smell permeating from the Paramount--- it's like a strong resin smell... mmm... If you stand around it long enough, you begin to see plasticine porters with looking glass ties.

now I have visions of William Shatner...