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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2014/07/15/edison-office-tower-heads-to-appearance-commission/comment-page-1/#comment-71312 Jake Mon, 28 Jul 2014 18:41:29 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/?p=7489#comment-71312 Javier, Ernest: I agree about the more appealing designs, but let's just be happy (more like ecstatic) that the Edision is a LOT taller than originally planned. But yes, more iconic designs wouldn't hurt, especially with BEAUTIFUL buildings like the new(ish) SECU tower already here lookin' all pretty.

Javier, Ernest: I agree about the more appealing designs, but let’s just be happy (more like ecstatic) that the Edision is a LOT taller than originally planned. But yes, more iconic designs wouldn’t hurt, especially with BEAUTIFUL buildings like the new(ish) SECU tower already here lookin’ all pretty.

http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2014/07/15/edison-office-tower-heads-to-appearance-commission/comment-page-1/#comment-70382 Ernest Sat, 19 Jul 2014 18:31:09 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/?p=7489#comment-70382 Amen to that, Javier!!! Also, developers need to aim for something more exciting. The original Edison plan was a far more exciting, at least as far as the top is concerned.

Amen to that, Javier!!! Also, developers need to aim for something more exciting. The original Edison plan was a far more exciting, at least as far as the top is concerned.

http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2014/07/15/edison-office-tower-heads-to-appearance-commission/comment-page-1/#comment-70318 Javier Sat, 19 Jul 2014 02:11:01 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/?p=7489#comment-70318 Raleigh architects needs to get over their fixation on blocky towers. How about some domes, spires, and jagged topped towers?

Raleigh architects needs to get over their fixation on blocky towers. How about some domes, spires, and jagged topped towers?

http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2014/07/15/edison-office-tower-heads-to-appearance-commission/comment-page-1/#comment-70097 Ernest Thu, 17 Jul 2014 02:34:57 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/?p=7489#comment-70097 Actually, the site plan shows a 19-story building (including the 13th floor). Each office floor will be over 15' tall. That explains the 301' in height. I also love this increase because it will be a nice transition from PNC Plaza to Skyhouse Apts :) I just hope that Gregg finds enough tenants to occupy most of the building, and even require more space, so he can add a few more floors (wishful thinking).

Actually, the site plan shows a 19-story building (including the 13th floor). Each office floor will be over 15′ tall. That explains the 301′ in height. I also love this increase because it will be a nice transition from PNC Plaza to Skyhouse Apts

I just hope that Gregg finds enough tenants to occupy most of the building, and even require more space, so he can add a few more floors (wishful thinking).

http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2014/07/15/edison-office-tower-heads-to-appearance-commission/comment-page-1/#comment-70083 Dana Wed, 16 Jul 2014 22:39:16 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/?p=7489#comment-70083 Right, Chris. I know. I counted THREE times to check that I wasn't going crazy. The site plan clearly has 301', but I'm only counting 17 stories on the wireframe rendering. Of course the height could included equipment facades on the roof, and there could be a tall first floor, but Red Hat has both of those. I don't think there will be 15' from floor to floor, so it is a bit of a head-scratcher, and makes me wonder how firm that "301" is.

Right, Chris. I know. I counted THREE times to check that I wasn’t going crazy. The site plan clearly has 301′, but I’m only counting 17 stories on the wireframe rendering. Of course the height could included equipment facades on the roof, and there could be a tall first floor, but Red Hat has both of those. I don’t think there will be 15′ from floor to floor, so it is a bit of a head-scratcher, and makes me wonder how firm that “301” is.

http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2014/07/15/edison-office-tower-heads-to-appearance-commission/comment-page-1/#comment-70077 Chris Wed, 16 Jul 2014 20:55:18 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/?p=7489#comment-70077 Interesting that it is 300 ft. tall but only 17 stories. Red Hat Tower is 240 ft. with 19 stories. Perhaps Red Hat's parking floors are shorter than this new building's parking floors.

Interesting that it is 300 ft. tall but only 17 stories. Red Hat Tower is 240 ft. with 19 stories. Perhaps Red Hat’s parking floors are shorter than this new building’s parking floors.

http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2014/07/15/edison-office-tower-heads-to-appearance-commission/comment-page-1/#comment-70045 Ernest Wed, 16 Jul 2014 14:21:32 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/?p=7489#comment-70045 The increase in height is a welcome addition to a project that simply felt underwhelming to me - and MANY others. Unfortunately, this is yet-another missed chance to create a little skyline density, which is not going to happen in other areas of downtown, despite our wishes. What remains to see is the architectural details of this building. While I do not expect the design to depart from the recent renderings of the 13-story version, I hope it will end up like a slimmer version and closer to the 38-story concept. I know, wishful thinking... At 300ft, it will do something for the East side of Wilmington Street. I wish I could be a little positive about The Edison Apartments, but I still hope the latter NEVER happens. A total waste of space that even the 17-story office building cannot make up for.

The increase in height is a welcome addition to a project that simply felt underwhelming to me – and MANY others. Unfortunately, this is yet-another missed chance to create a little skyline density, which is not going to happen in other areas of downtown, despite our wishes.

What remains to see is the architectural details of this building. While I do not expect the design to depart from the recent renderings of the 13-story version, I hope it will end up like a slimmer version and closer to the 38-story concept. I know, wishful thinking… At 300ft, it will do something for the East side of Wilmington Street. I wish I could be a little positive about The Edison Apartments, but I still hope the latter NEVER happens. A total waste of space that even the 17-story office building cannot make up for.

http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2014/07/15/edison-office-tower-heads-to-appearance-commission/comment-page-1/#comment-69991 Vatnos Wed, 16 Jul 2014 00:40:16 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/?p=7489#comment-69991 I'm quite thrilled it's been bumped up to 300 feet. That's a great height for the spot. Something a bit more creative for the top would be nice but it'll still be a worthy 4th tallest for the city, and it will look excellent from the Capitol and from the east. Once the whole Edison block is built up it will create a more contiguous area for nightlife from Wilmington St to Moore Square.

I’m quite thrilled it’s been bumped up to 300 feet. That’s a great height for the spot. Something a bit more creative for the top would be nice but it’ll still be a worthy 4th tallest for the city, and it will look excellent from the Capitol and from the east.

Once the whole Edison block is built up it will create a more contiguous area for nightlife from Wilmington St to Moore Square.

http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2014/07/15/edison-office-tower-heads-to-appearance-commission/comment-page-1/#comment-69970 Mark Tue, 15 Jul 2014 19:12:29 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/?p=7489#comment-69970 Blah blah money shot. You should never ever develop anything with regard to how a postcard will look. The people living and working in the spaces that comprise downtown are what matters.A few tall buildings spread out here and there are fine, but all smashed up together and you get a dismal, windy streetscape, where plants barely survive and doughnuts and coffee are consumed sans a sunny cafe window. 17 stories feels about right to me at this location. You want 50 or 60 stories, park it behind Berkley Cafe say, in the center of the block, as one better spot...

Blah blah money shot. You should never ever develop anything with regard to how a postcard will look. The people living and working in the spaces that comprise downtown are what matters.A few tall buildings spread out here and there are fine, but all smashed up together and you get a dismal, windy streetscape, where plants barely survive and doughnuts and coffee are consumed sans a sunny cafe window. 17 stories feels about right to me at this location. You want 50 or 60 stories, park it behind Berkley Cafe say, in the center of the block, as one better spot…