#031 l Bank of America Plaza l ATLANTA l 312m l 55fl [Archive] - Page 2

mysteek_1976

February 1st, 2007, 11:39 PM

quite a bit of harshness about the top of this tower.....imo it is one of the best "pyramid topped" towers in the world.....then because the top is "empty" it's a cheater in height..........just rediculous.......i think that the fact that the top is empty makes it look lighter and less offensive. The building is clad in a very interesting color scheme that works well making it classy and elegant. 9

imani

February 2nd, 2007, 02:18 PM

5.5 / 10

the top is so weird.

jodie mitchell

February 14th, 2007, 10:06 AM

4.5 / 10

sumting wong

February 16th, 2007, 12:54 AM

4 / 10

Taylorhoge

March 22nd, 2007, 03:59 PM

8.5/10 I love it

W!CKED

March 22nd, 2007, 04:58 PM

7/10

NaptownBoy

March 27th, 2007, 04:45 PM

7/10. This is one of those buildings that would be better off without its spire

Stiggen

May 10th, 2007, 12:30 PM

7/10

MDguy

May 14th, 2007, 02:53 AM

I really like it! 9.5/10!I like the hollow part! I don't like the spire up close though. But It's a very nice building!
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photos from flickr

Kelsen

May 14th, 2007, 05:14 AM

9/10

pau-chin

May 14th, 2007, 09:09 PM

http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/1180/498786104zh0.jpg

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/7423/5693482236200610ne2.jpg

SouthernEuropean

May 16th, 2007, 05:48 AM

it's quite alright,6/10

pdxtex

May 31st, 2007, 11:42 AM

hideous....it looks like a giant mechanical pencil.....

VaastuShastra

May 31st, 2007, 11:01 PM

I think the top is alright - 9/10

Miso

July 26th, 2007, 05:23 AM

8/10

Rizzato

July 26th, 2007, 05:46 PM

look at that silhouette...this is fast becoming one of my favorite US towers.

LMCA1990

August 3rd, 2007, 02:50 AM

8/10

Slodi

August 3rd, 2007, 04:24 AM

the top is all right and the whole building is nice 9/10

_00_deathscar

August 4th, 2007, 09:17 AM

Unlike the others, I love the top, don't like the rest of it.

7/10

kon133

August 25th, 2007, 02:54 PM

4/10 :runaway:

Sound.

August 26th, 2007, 09:05 PM

Uhmmm very "american" style... 6/10

wariant71

September 2nd, 2007, 05:43 PM

9/10

depressio

September 4th, 2007, 09:04 AM

Don't care much for the color, but the design and facade are spectacular. Not to mention that rather intriguing crown!
Nine of Ten.

Astralis

September 21st, 2007, 01:09 PM

6/10

MasonicStage™

September 22nd, 2007, 10:41 AM

8,5/10

newyorkrunaway1

September 25th, 2007, 05:49 AM

6/10

RON-E

September 26th, 2007, 07:47 PM

6/10

DragonAnime

November 23rd, 2007, 06:10 PM

Atlanta could have done better- 7/10

Nikkodemo

December 13th, 2007, 09:03 AM

Big building!!

8/10

pau-chin

January 16th, 2008, 03:54 PM

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/8246/boa1mb8.jpg

ovem

January 16th, 2008, 07:26 PM

i guess i have a problem with the colour :P 7/10
i dont like tha roof at all

phaedrus

January 18th, 2008, 12:04 AM

7.5/10 from me too..

IMPRESARIO

January 20th, 2008, 01:50 PM

7 nice

GunnerJacket

January 31st, 2008, 08:18 PM

High rise #2 of those we watched rise from the architorture studios at Georgia Tech.

Sadly, Kevin Roche was forced into a few compromises by the bank on this one. The original base was bolder and incorporated more materials and colors. The rise of the building featured a few more changes in depth, and the original roof had solid gold-colored cladding along the side of the pyramid. In the end the frame was pushed to the dimensions we see now to provide more building space and simpler design, but this makes the building look extremely bland from the sides. The pyramid was also pushed higher as a part of this, at which scale Roche thought he could pull off the exposed frame design as something Atlanta's would view in the same artistic vein as the Eiffel Tower. IMO, that effect fails for two main reasons: 1) There is nothing structurally or decoratively tying the pyramid to the rest of the outside building, so it looks like an obvious and cheap topping for the building. It never fails that family and friends visiting for the first time ask me "When will they finish that building?" 2) Especially at night, the coloration of the pyramid frame and the spire on top are noticeably different, making it look all the more like something simply added at the end.

The building is very imposing and certainly stands out, especially given its location, but it's not charming and regularly panned by the average resident. I really hoped for better from this one and often dream of swapping it with the comparable Key Tower in Cleveland.

6

illusions77

February 1st, 2008, 10:45 PM

don't like the top and the color is an eye sore, IMO 7.5/10

CentralD

February 3rd, 2008, 05:53 PM

7/10, looks good at night

Racingfreak

February 6th, 2008, 07:37 PM

The onliest thing I don't like is the top. 8,5/10

Halabalooza

February 24th, 2008, 06:54 AM

9. great building. the color just doesnt do it for me.

MDguy

February 24th, 2008, 07:09 AM

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/139/373742463_a4a58b635f_o.jpg
http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=146469

Love this building

Halabalooza

February 24th, 2008, 07:14 AM

great pic. looks like a 2nd city is growing not far away hah ..

pierretoulouse

February 27th, 2008, 07:43 PM

I give it a 7, the tower isn't that great but hey it's that tower that make Atlanta skyline so reconasible.

44p

February 27th, 2008, 11:10 PM

pretty good
8/10

roen

March 14th, 2008, 12:42 PM

8/10

davee08

March 17th, 2008, 06:46 AM

6/10

GOR@N

April 11th, 2008, 10:18 AM

8/10

xever_7

August 15th, 2008, 07:10 AM

5.5/10

WeimieLvr

August 24th, 2008, 03:49 AM

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thomyorke26

August 26th, 2008, 09:43 PM

very old design. but passable.

7.5 / 10

Kawasaki KG

September 6th, 2008, 12:47 PM

9.5/10

Miguel_Prat

September 11th, 2008, 01:32 AM

9/10

henry hill

September 20th, 2008, 09:19 PM

8/10

Rutger1991

October 16th, 2008, 06:08 PM

7.5/10

SilentStrike

January 21st, 2009, 06:35 PM

8/10

Mosaic

February 23rd, 2009, 06:04 PM

6/10

Conrado

March 17th, 2009, 10:03 PM

7/10

19przemek91

March 20th, 2009, 08:30 PM

8/10

Manitopiaaa

March 21st, 2009, 08:35 PM

The top isn't perfect but the color is terrible. A deep marroon, rust color is never good for a skyline.

#obert

March 23rd, 2009, 09:25 PM

So Beautiful! 9/10 looks good specially at night...

DinamiT

March 24th, 2009, 08:22 PM

7.5

The top is "aargh"

nebunul

March 27th, 2009, 12:49 AM

^^:lol: I agree 7/10

Gherkin

March 28th, 2009, 07:39 PM

Early '90s post-modern madness. Why are so many Chinese and Dubai towers starting to look like this? Did the architects not learn about the crimes committed by the American post modern movement!? 3 or less!

Squiggles

April 5th, 2009, 04:32 AM

9/10

When I was in Atlanta, I walked right past this building, and it's just enormous. I think that for 312m, 55 floors is a bit low, though.

A_Voz_Da_Figueira

April 5th, 2009, 01:11 PM

3,5/10

M_G_M

April 10th, 2009, 07:58 AM

7.5/10

tonyssa

April 23rd, 2009, 03:16 PM

7/10

LimbicSys

April 23rd, 2009, 03:59 PM

7.5/10

damian89

June 11th, 2009, 10:46 PM

7,5 I don't like that the pyramid is just a steel frame.

WeimieLvr

June 14th, 2009, 09:17 AM

7,5 I don't like that the pyramid is just a steel frame.

Yes...it's called a crown.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3662/3348797925_bbe3046fd1.jpg?v=0
http://www.flickr.com/photos/31591113@N07/3348797925/

This isn't a new concept...many buildings have this type of ornamentation to create a dramatic appearance, even though the area may not be useable square footage:

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Mateusz

June 14th, 2009, 01:19 PM

6/10

bOrN2BwILd

June 25th, 2009, 05:02 AM

7.5/10

HK999

July 17th, 2009, 04:52 PM

9/10. very nice.

Severiano

July 18th, 2009, 02:40 PM

7/10

I like this building especially the big screen porch at the top.

Jan Del Castillo

July 28th, 2009, 12:28 AM

9. Very good building. Regards.

deranged

August 13th, 2009, 05:27 PM

8.5/10

wise_zech

September 16th, 2009, 01:27 PM

8/10

AFONEGA1

September 23rd, 2009, 10:25 AM

I gave it an 8/10.

sharky_88

October 14th, 2009, 06:16 PM

8/10 because of crown

xavarreiro

October 16th, 2009, 06:53 PM

8/10

desertpunk

October 25th, 2009, 12:59 PM

Where does one begin? From the graceless styling of the shaft to the insanely ridiculous birdcage at the top, this PoMo wonder tops the list of dreadful late '80s-early '90s trophy towers. Blecch. 4

rockin'.baltimorean

October 27th, 2009, 01:00 PM

8/10

makaveli6

October 31st, 2009, 12:16 PM

6/10

national guard

November 12th, 2009, 10:40 AM

7.5/10

Heroico

November 20th, 2009, 06:16 PM

christos-greece

November 21st, 2009, 01:46 PM

8/10

sieradzanin1

November 23rd, 2009, 01:50 PM

8/10

RandomNameTag

November 25th, 2009, 12:46 AM

9/10. I didn't even realize that Atlanta had a supertall. I should've known, because I travel through there a lot on my way up to my grandparents house.

NorteN

November 25th, 2009, 10:19 PM

8/10

KAZAN RESIDENT

December 31st, 2009, 06:51 AM

8,5/10

New York Morning

January 6th, 2010, 05:13 PM

7.5

New York Morning

January 6th, 2010, 05:14 PM

7.5/10

po-boy

February 1st, 2010, 11:39 PM

I like this one. It is not exactly a classic, and I agree with some others who think the crown detracts (for instance, it would be better if it were more substantial). But I think the shape of the building itself is very nice and it is one of the major focal points in the Atlanta skyline. It has good height and I like the strong vertical emphasis and the setbacks near the top. Interesting color make it distinctive and it looks nice when lit up at night.

With a better top it would be a 9, but as built, I give it an 8.5.

c6josh

February 7th, 2010, 05:44 AM

voted 8/10

NathanfromAtlanta

February 13th, 2010, 03:53 PM

8.5/10

RandomNameTag

March 20th, 2010, 03:59 AM

View from my visit to the Botanical Gardens earlier today.

http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac254/RandomNameTag/Spring%20Break%202010/Garden3.jpg

Antonio227

March 20th, 2010, 04:07 AM

8/10

joshwebb

March 26th, 2010, 09:40 PM

9.5/10

ATL (L)

ReissOmari

March 31st, 2010, 11:06 PM

Whats up with the top of this building 8/10 for the rest though

donparcero

April 4th, 2010, 07:51 PM

7/10

:yes:

donparcero

April 4th, 2010, 07:52 PM

Double Post. ^^

ethan153

June 26th, 2010, 10:01 PM

nice.. I like the top.
7.5

MNL

June 28th, 2010, 04:55 AM

7.5/10

It's okay. I don't like the design that much.

Heidjer

July 25th, 2010, 05:22 PM

The top is a bit dodgy, but besides that it's a great building. 8/10

Arrrgh

August 5th, 2010, 06:44 PM

You've rated Bank of America Plaza 7.34 on average. Go to The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (http://gbuscraper.blogspot.com/2010/08/bank-of-america-plaza-atlanta-73410.html) to read more.

On this blog, the score of a 'good' building and a 'bad' building from the Rate our Talls section will be revealed every day.

OldBoy137

August 5th, 2010, 07:09 PM

7/10

romanito

August 24th, 2010, 03:11 PM

9.5/10

NorteN

September 20th, 2010, 08:58 PM

8/10

Dallas boi

September 28th, 2010, 02:01 AM

8/10

Medy

October 25th, 2010, 01:51 PM

10/10

Medy

October 25th, 2010, 01:55 PM

10/10 http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b0/Bank_of_America_Plaza_from_North_Ave_near_old_Wacovia_Building_garage.JPG

Geocarlos

November 30th, 2010, 12:37 AM

9/10

KamZolt

December 17th, 2010, 11:29 AM

8.5/10

xavarreiro

December 20th, 2010, 02:09 AM

9/10

v-sun

February 11th, 2011, 06:30 AM

7/10

Eric Offereins

February 27th, 2011, 11:41 AM

a real classic. 8/10 :)

haikiller11

March 4th, 2011, 10:39 PM

7/10

VECTROTALENZIS

March 29th, 2011, 08:32 PM

Looks unfinished...5.5/10

mossimoh

May 2nd, 2011, 11:48 PM

8/10

yudibali2008

May 17th, 2011, 07:17 AM

8/10

xJamaax

June 6th, 2011, 01:20 PM

I like the top

8.0
Me too!:cheers:

8.5/10

dnh310

June 8th, 2011, 06:48 PM

8,5/10

nancyharger

June 9th, 2011, 11:37 AM

wow.. 55 floors.. super looks like gold at night...Hats off to the architect..:)

mecanico242

June 12th, 2011, 06:25 AM

6/10

konik93

June 28th, 2011, 11:45 AM

5/10

keroro91

July 19th, 2011, 09:43 AM

10/10

G0suzzi

August 15th, 2011, 04:48 PM

9/10

@dark spirit

August 17th, 2011, 03:18 PM

iconic.
9/10

WeimieLvr

September 22nd, 2011, 06:42 PM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2237/1496526693_724f1e62c2_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fusionpanda/1496526693/sizes/l/in/photostream/

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/bcchandler/2389049841/sizes/l/in/photostream/

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/fkehren/4111642886/sizes/l/in/photostream/

eurico

September 25th, 2011, 10:57 AM

7.5/10

Mr. Uncut

October 11th, 2011, 05:11 PM

8,5...a concrete top would be better, but the main segment looks great!

xJamaax

October 12th, 2011, 09:43 AM

8/10;)

pawel19-87

October 27th, 2011, 09:13 PM

8/10

Esen

November 10th, 2011, 05:37 PM

10/10

cyberprince

November 10th, 2011, 10:07 PM

8/10

The Killer

November 26th, 2011, 03:36 PM

7/10

luis fernando

December 3rd, 2011, 03:48 AM

9/10

nickthestinkycheese

December 12th, 2011, 08:24 PM

10/10, probably the most underrated supertall in the US. I think the roof looks really cool.

Wilz

December 19th, 2011, 05:13 AM

6/10 from MEDAN, INDONESIA

tim1807

December 28th, 2011, 04:54 PM

8/10

Dakaro

December 28th, 2011, 09:06 PM

6/10

Kanto

January 15th, 2012, 07:20 PM

Very ugly 4/10 :puke:

SydneyCity

May 7th, 2012, 12:00 PM

7/10.

WeimieLvr

May 16th, 2012, 02:47 AM

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3047/3085773694_51a7d88186.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/atlexplorer/3085773694/sizes/m/in/photostream/

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gusgazman

May 16th, 2012, 03:07 AM

Only patriotism could make me like this building, but as I am born outside the US, I have no reason to like this hideous thing...
3 or less

WeimieLvr

May 16th, 2012, 03:37 AM

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