Trademark

[browngeo]

Does anyone know why there is so much more publicity around the Avenue and Epicenter, and Vue projects vs. Trademark. I know that the size of the other projects are massive but I haven't heard as much about Trademark and it seems like the amenties aren't as good.

[SmellyCat]

First of all, Furman doesn't seem to resort to flashy sales tactics like Vue and Avenue. Vue and Avenue ads are plastered all over the local rags. You wont find too many for TM. I don't even think he has a dedicated sales office like the others (Vue, Avenue, Citiden) do.

Secondly, I see a close correlation on this board between project height and level of interest. Which is natural considering this board was derived from "skyscraper" city.

Thirdly, the Vue and Avenue developers are newcomers to Charlotte. Furman has been here for awhile. The novelty factor can work to the advantage of the new kids on the block.

As far as amenities? Not sure, but I think the Vue blows everyone away. However I think TM is a higher quality product than Avenue, just my opinion. General rule of thumb: you get what you pay for.

[RiverwoodCLT]

Looks like they are now starting to put up forms for the second floor.

They are in high gear on this project. It is moving fast.

[sleightofhand]

I noticed that too. It seems as though they're building this one at a much faster pace than the Avenue or Epicenter. I'm sure the smaller size could have something to do with that.

[Norm2]

That is awesome though. Furman does seem to build his stuff pretty fast it seems.

[MZT]

We are having very good weather for winter right now. It may speed up a variety of projects, and it's plenty warm enough to continue pouring concrete.

[CATFAN]

I noticed that too. It seems as though they're building this one at a much faster pace than the Avenue or Epicenter. I'm sure the smaller size could have something to do with that.

I wish they have a webcam like Avenue and 210 trade.

[28202]

How many elevators?

[sleightofhand]

When I drove by this morning it looked like they were now working on the third level of the parking deck. They are absolutely throwing this building up.

[unccmyway]

no kidding. Yet, the Avenue site has barely changed at all in the past month.

[orulz]

Throwing the building up?

(sorry, couldn't resist)

[Charlotteman]

Does anyone know if Trademark has a sales office, how much condos there will cost, etc?

By the way do you folks think Trademark will be able live up to the splendour of its next door neighbor, the Carillon? IMO the Carillion is Charlotte's most underrated high rise. If Tradmark works well visually with the Carillion, the two together should be a slendid sight to behold~~

[CATFAN]

Does anyone know if Trademark has a sales office, how much condos there will cost, etc?

By the way do you folks think Trademark will be able live up to the splendour of its next door neighbor, the Carillon? IMO the Carillion is Charlotte's most underrated high rise. If Tradmark works well visually with the Carillion, the two together should be a slendid sight to behold~~

Charlotteman, here is a link for you

http://www.carolinahome.com/findHome/resul...FTOKEN=68157707

[RiverwoodCLT]

01/19/2006

In the first photo you can see the crane for the Avenue in the background.

[peaceloveunderstanding]

Cool pics. It's nice to see that its moving right along.

[unccmyway]

these guys are moving at a blistering pace. It will be topped out before we know it. I'm sure courtside and trademark will get a big boost just by being the first hirises up and running.

[graydog]

Does anyone know if Trademark has a sales office, how much condos there will cost, etc?

By the way do you folks think Trademark will be able live up to the splendour of its next door neighbor, the Carillon? IMO the Carillion is Charlotte's most underrated high rise. If Tradmark works well visually with the Carillion, the two together should be a slendid sight to behold~~

The website has the sales info. http://www.blvdcentro.com

[Charlotteman]

Does anyone have any reflections on what Trademark will look like juxtaposed with the Carillon? We all see the pics on their website, but I just can't seem to visualize how Trademark will look in its setting. i.e. how its exterior colors will work with Carillon's colors etc

The density the two will produce should be nice:)

[dubone]

It is hard to say, as we only have the computer renderings to go by. Trademark will be bright white stucco, compared to Carillon's brown stone.

Carillon is inspired by old themes, like, a carillon and church steeple. Trademark seem more inspired by modern themes like airplanes.

Because they are the same general mass, these two buildings will be somewhat of a pair, but they will be vastly different architecturally.

[Charlotteman]

Thanks for your reflections dubone:)

What you mentioned is exactly what I was thinking about---how the bright white exterior of Trademark will look beside the Carillon. To my eye the Carillon is a masterpiece. I just hope Trademark will accentuate it's location nicely. It looks to me like there will be a spire, I assume lit at night (?)

[TowerRooster]

Its funny that this was brought up, I've always wondered about this, too. The two buildings seem so vastly different in style. I hope Mr. Furman took this into consideration.

[cha]

i keep hearin how much faster than the avenue this is going up, how many floors are up?

[CATFAN]

i keep hearin how much faster than the avenue this is going up, how many floors are up?

I think they are doing the 3rd floor. Anyway their scheduled completion date is 7 months ahead of avenue.

(Jan of 2007 vs August of 2007)

[dubone]

I guess I forgot to post these the other day:

[tiblerbrit]

It is hard to say, as we only have the computer renderings to go by. Trademark will be bright white stucco, compared to Carillon's brown stone.

Carillon is inspired by old themes, like, a carillon and church steeple. Trademark seem more inspired by modern themes like airplanes.

Because they are the same general mass, these two buildings will be somewhat of a pair, but they will be vastly different architecturally.

Do you know its going to be white, or are you just looking at the renderings? I always thought this building had grey stucco which i think would made it look better than bright white. I'd actually be pretty disappointed if it was white.