CHARLOTTE | Duke Energy Center | 764ft | 48 fl | Completed

[LLoydGeorge]

As a resident of neither Charlotte nor Minneapolis, I think that both cities' skylines are among the ten best in the U.S. and that is significant since, to my knowledge, neither city is among the ten largest.

The best US skylines in my opinion are:

1 NY (Midtown and Downtown)
2 Chicago
3 LA
4 Philly
5 Charlotte
6 Minneapolis
7 Boston
8 Miami
9 SF
10 Jersey City and Midtown Atlanta

[TarheelsCubs]

Originally Posted by LLoydGeorge

As a resident of neither Charlotte nor Minneapolis, I think that both cities' skylines are among the ten best in the U.S. and that is significant since, to my knowledge, neither city is among the ten largest.

The best US skylines in my opinion are:

1 NY (Midtown and Downtown)
2 Chicago
3 LA
4 Philly
5 Charlotte
6 Minneapolis
7 Boston
8 Miami
9 SF
10 Jersey City and Midtown Atlanta

Mine would be:

1. New York
2. Chicago
3. SF
4. Philly
5. Seattle
6. Atlanta
7. Houston
8. Minneapolis
9. Boston
10. LA

11. Charlotte (moving up strongly)

I don't like Miami's. It seems to spread out and unorganized to me. But I guess you could say they are around 11 or 12.

Charlotte's skyline is growing dramatically though. There are also no signs of this slowing down. In fact, I understand from other people that there will be a lot more news coming in 2007 for Charlotte.

But I do think Charlotte has a ways to go to catch up with Minneapolis. But I think they can.

[Debauchalapolis]

Originally Posted by TarheelsCubs

But I do think Charlotte has a ways to go to catch up with Minneapolis. But I think they can.

Until Minneapolis completely stops building office towers and other highrises, then Charlotte will have a chance to catch up. I don't think that will happen anytime soon, especially now that a new office tower has been announced by Ryan Cos. and another one is rumored. There's speculation that Ryan's will be the city's new tallest and the second will rank number 2.

Good for Charlotte though.

[Maxis49]

Nice derailing

[wiki]

it looks good

[Carolina Blue]

If anyone will be in Uptown Charlotte anytime soon, you should visit the lobby area of One Wachovia, the bank's current main headquarters building; the "jukebox building". The model of the this project is on display there. It sits across from the Fujo resturant. It was very nice. I like the project even more now after seeing the model.

[Ian604]

Can someone snap a photo and post it?

[Style™]

i should be up that way sometime tomorrow during the day.
i'll be sure to get a photo.

if not tomorrow then i'll be there sometime this week when the weather finally turns good.

[Mobuchu]

Originally Posted by Ian604

Can someone snap a photo and post it?

See more here: http://www.pbase.com/mobuchu/wachovia

[Justadude]

^ This makes me a little less excited about the project. I'm surprised to see such a large surface lot in the middle of the museum complex; it seems to take up so much of the block. And the museums themselves are really less than overwhelming from that visual.

Not to bash on it too hard, as the towers are spectacular and the multi-function use is outstanding, but it looks like there were some missed opportunities there.

Edit: I just realized that half of that "parking lot" is actually the street running through, so it's not as big as I thought. But still, I hate to see a lot in that location.

[Durhamite]

Mobuchu, that's an awesome link and great photos. I had no idea the project was this large. In reference to the parking lot, I'd would like to SEE one NC city build a museum in reference to the the historic event at Kitty Hawk.

We've got First in Flight on our tags, but none of the larger cities have invested in a large aviation museum. I went to an Aviation Museum in Seattle last month that was very nice (Boeing, etc).

To stay on theme with that area, a sizeable First in Flight Museum would be ideal for that for that parking lot adjacent to the AA Museum. I know the event occurred in Kitty Hawk, but Charlotte or Raleigh would generate greater attendance. Maybe there is one the I don't know about, reinforcing my point.

I truly believe any other state would've taken advantage of that historical event.

I guess it stems from the thinking in regards to the NC Zoo being located in Asheboro (not bashing Asheboro, it's a quaint town). Why not closer to Greensboro (near I-85/I-40) where it would've been much more accessible (20+ miles or so North of it's current location)? Sometimes it makes me wonder, who were the nitwits that made these decisions. Maybe there was rational, but that's for another thread

[StevenW]

How tall will it be, again?

[Justadude]

^ Two words: Teacup Museum.

Edit: Sorry, that was in reference to Durhamite's post. The tower will be 48 stories and 764 feet tall, give or take a little.

[Mobuchu]

Originally Posted by Justadude

^ This makes me a little less excited about the project. I'm surprised to see such a large surface lot in the middle of the museum complex; it seems to take up so much of the block. And the museums themselves are really less than overwhelming from that visual.

I believe thats because Wachovia doesn't own that land, they only had the sliver along Stonewall which is why the AACC is so skinny. But with this complex going up the land value on the parking lot will hopefully create some development.

Originally Posted by Durhamite

Mobuchu, that's an awesome link and great photos. I had no idea the project was this large.

Thanks, I keep updates on most of the major projects going on. Usually try to get a pic at least once a month for progress. Check them out here or at the link in my sig.

[Carolina Blue]

Mobuchu those are great pictures. Thanks for sharing those (had to grab em).

Regarding the parking lot across from the tower, while I was viewing the model there was a gentle with a group of people and he was discussing the project. One of them asked him about the parking lot and he said he thought it would be developed at a later time as "something". Now, I have no idea who he was and it sounded like pure speculation, but I would think that would be a pretty lucrative parcel for someone. In other words, I would think somebody, at some point, will realize that it could be better used as more than just a parking lot.

[StevenW]

Originally Posted by Justadude

^ Two words: Teacup Museum.

Edit: Sorry, that was in reference to Durhamite's post. The tower will be 48 stories and 764 feet tall, give or take a little.

Very nice. Thank you. Good height.

[Architek]

Not trying to start a bitchfest...but the new wachovia is quite similar to Miami's wachovia with the sloping roof, and without the handle on top./and both are around the same height

[StevenW]

I wonder exactly how tall the "handle" part is?
Would you say about 80 added ft. to the tower's overall height?

[Carolina Blue]

Originally Posted by Architek

Not trying to start a bitchfest...but the new wachovia is quite similar to Miami's wachovia with the sloping roof, and without the handle on top./and both are around the same height

I actually think it looks more like the Four Seasons in Miami.

[aliendroid]

Anything new with this one?