ST. PAUL | The Penfield | 6 fl | App

Battsman · March 29th, 2007, 07:49 AM

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Previously envisioned as a 300' highrise:

St. Paul gets a share of the condo boom as the second residential skyscraper moves in. This is a sharp looking project in downtown St. Paul with a view of either Minneapolis or St. Paul's skyline. Some units are multi story. I don't know what the prices are and couldn't find out. Visit http://www.thepenfield.com/home.asp and click Press and Photos to see some videos of the rendering. Apparently this skyscraper is also going green.

cwilson758 · March 29th, 2007, 03:36 PM

I quite like it.

altfelix · March 29th, 2007, 04:19 PM

The Penfield is not under construction. We've heard little in the way of sales progress on this one since a supposed 'gangbusters' opening weekend back in the fall. I did visit the sales center in October and was surprised by a relatively large amount of traffic, and was quoted a figure in the 20% sold range.

Battsman · March 29th, 2007, 04:50 PM

Is there anything between approved and under construction?

altfelix · March 29th, 2007, 05:25 PM

I don't think there is any site prep going on at all. I drove by the site on Monday and noticed nothing, not even any equipment. The project will rehab the existing Public Safety Building, located on the south half of the block. It looks just like it has for more than a year...waiting.

Unionstation13 · March 29th, 2007, 07:53 PM

it reminds me of that kids movie spykids.
but either way its pretty cool.

exit_320 · March 31st, 2007, 03:55 PM

Very nice

UWMilwaukeeJay · March 31st, 2007, 07:24 PM

sweet. keep us posted w/ construction photo's!

Ian604 · March 31st, 2007, 07:37 PM

Thats a nice tower!

Double · January 9th, 2008, 04:59 PM

Does anybody have the latest inside scoop on this building?

Skyking2 · January 10th, 2008, 07:46 AM

This is one, fine-looking building folks! And I'll bet it doesn't get another building jammed right next to it, like the UCT and KT in Milwaukee.
Congrats on a damn good-looking building, St. Paul. (Look out, Mpls., your ugly twin sister is starting to strut her stuff. You go, St. Paul -- I've always liked your downtown better than your sister's to the west. It's more real).

cmj2k2 · January 10th, 2008, 08:23 AM

I'm not sure what the story is with this building, but there are 3 other high rise proposals I believe... check the Minneapolis development thread.

Paule · May 17th, 2008, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Skyking2

This is one, fine-looking building folks! And I'll bet it doesn't get another building jammed right next to it, like the UCT and KT in Milwaukee.
Congrats on a damn good-looking building, St. Paul. (Look out, Mpls., your ugly twin sister is starting to strut her stuff. You go, St. Paul -- I've always liked your downtown better than your sister's to the west. It's more real).

I just simply wish it would get built, even if another building is built right next to it! This is the best condo rendering I have seen in a long time! Probably since the UCT in Milwaukee.

Avian001 · May 17th, 2008, 06:13 PM

As far as I can determine, the developer is still planning on getting it built. Apparently a hotel has signed on, reducing the number of condo units. A good hotel here would likely cater to the politicos traveling to the state capitol across the freeway.

Avian001 · May 20th, 2008, 01:13 AM

BTW, this new sketch of the re-design, incorporating the newly-added Hyatt Hotel is on display at the sales office (photo by forumer CHAPINM1 at Minnescraper):

Double · May 24th, 2008, 05:51 AM

I think this still looks like a solid design. If they're still doing sketches, maybe there is some hope this will break ground.

cwilson758 · May 27th, 2008, 01:28 AM

I like it!

spectre000 · December 1st, 2008, 12:45 AM

Been months since anyone has really posted any news about this project, but I've read on a realtor's condo blog that the developer (Alatus) has signed on Lunds and Byerly's to anchor this. Also, will be high end apartments. But probably converted to condos in the future. Hopefully more news will be coming in the near future.

sicarim · December 1st, 2008, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by spectre000

Been months since anyone has really posted any news about this project, but I've read on a realtor's condo blog that the developer (Alatus) has signed on Lunds and Byerly's to anchor this. Also, will be high end apartments. But probably converted to condos in the future. Hopefully more news will be coming in the near future.

I thought I read in the P.P. that this had recently been nixed by its developer.

spectre000 · December 2nd, 2008, 01:16 AM

Pioneer Press and Star Tribune both are reporting the project has been approved today. They have not secured financing yet, but the articles report they hope to have groundbreaking on the Lunds store next fall.

It will be a mixed use project. 30,000 sq ft Lunds, 170 room Hyatt Place hotel, and 208 unit apartment tower.

March 29th, 2007, 07:49 AM	#1
Battsman America Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 80 Likes (Received): 0	ST. PAUL \| The Penfield \| 6 fl \| App ------------------------- Previously envisioned as a 300' highrise: St. Paul gets a share of the condo boom as the second residential skyscraper moves in. This is a sharp looking project in downtown St. Paul with a view of either Minneapolis or St. Paul's skyline. Some units are multi story. I don't know what the prices are and couldn't find out. Visit http://www.thepenfield.com/home.asp and click Press and Photos to see some videos of the rendering. Apparently this skyscraper is also going green. Last edited by desertpunk; February 18th, 2013 at 04:06 AM.

March 29th, 2007, 03:36 PM	#2
cwilson758 Cory Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland via Indianapolis Posts: 3,409 Likes (Received): 2	I quite like it. __________________ "Indianapolis has the reputation of a shark striking when other cities sleep."

March 29th, 2007, 07:53 PM	#6
Unionstation13 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Indianapolis/Lafayette Posts: 3,493 Likes (Received): 1	it reminds me of that kids movie spykids. but either way its pretty cool. __________________ Peter- "Geesh, Meg is in there taking a nap under water!".

March 31st, 2007, 07:24 PM	#8
UWMilwaukeeJay Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 1,542 Likes (Received): 0	sweet. keep us posted w/ construction photo's! __________________ MY SHOTS OF my campus in Ruston, La NIGHTVISION http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showth...08post12080008 My favorite cities: Atlanta, St Louis, Milwaukee, Toronto, New Orleans.

March 31st, 2007, 07:37 PM	#9
Ian604 Captain Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 2,742 Likes (Received): 2	Thats a nice tower! __________________ I had a drink the other day, opinions were like kittens I was givin' them away.

March 29th, 2007, 04:19 PM	#3
altfelix Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 72 Likes (Received): 1	The Penfield is not under construction. We've heard little in the way of sales progress on this one since a supposed 'gangbusters' opening weekend back in the fall. I did visit the sales center in October and was surprised by a relatively large amount of traffic, and was quoted a figure in the 20% sold range.

March 29th, 2007, 04:50 PM	#4
Battsman America Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 80 Likes (Received): 0	Is there anything between approved and under construction?

March 29th, 2007, 05:25 PM	#5
altfelix Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 72 Likes (Received): 1	I don't think there is any site prep going on at all. I drove by the site on Monday and noticed nothing, not even any equipment. The project will rehab the existing Public Safety Building, located on the south half of the block. It looks just like it has for more than a year...waiting.

March 31st, 2007, 03:55 PM	#7
exit_320 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 823 Likes (Received): 0	Very nice

January 9th, 2008, 04:59 PM	#10
Double Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 42 Likes (Received): 0	Does anybody have the latest inside scoop on this building?

January 10th, 2008, 07:46 AM	#11
Skyking2 BANNED Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 531 Likes (Received): 0	This is one, fine-looking building folks! And I'll bet it doesn't get another building jammed right next to it, like the UCT and KT in Milwaukee. Congrats on a damn good-looking building, St. Paul. (Look out, Mpls., your ugly twin sister is starting to strut her stuff. You go, St. Paul -- I've always liked your downtown better than your sister's to the west. It's more real).

January 10th, 2008, 08:23 AM	#12
cmj2k2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 432 Likes (Received): 0	I'm not sure what the story is with this building, but there are 3 other high rise proposals I believe... check the Minneapolis development thread.

May 17th, 2008, 06:13 PM	#14
Avian001 Mostly Sane Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Earth. For Now. Posts: 1,140 Likes (Received): 15	As far as I can determine, the developer is still planning on getting it built. Apparently a hotel has signed on, reducing the number of condo units. A good hotel here would likely cater to the politicos traveling to the state capitol across the freeway. __________________ “A doctor can bury his mistakes, but an architect can only advise his clients to plant vines.” ― Frank Lloyd Wright

May 20th, 2008, 01:13 AM	#15
Avian001 Mostly Sane Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Earth. For Now. Posts: 1,140 Likes (Received): 15	BTW, this new sketch of the re-design, incorporating the newly-added Hyatt Hotel is on display at the sales office (photo by forumer CHAPINM1 at Minnescraper): __________________ “A doctor can bury his mistakes, but an architect can only advise his clients to plant vines.” ― Frank Lloyd Wright

May 24th, 2008, 05:51 AM	#16
Double Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 42 Likes (Received): 0	I think this still looks like a solid design. If they're still doing sketches, maybe there is some hope this will break ground.

May 27th, 2008, 01:28 AM	#17
cwilson758 Cory Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland via Indianapolis Posts: 3,409 Likes (Received): 2	I like it! __________________ "Indianapolis has the reputation of a shark striking when other cities sleep."

December 1st, 2008, 12:45 AM	#18
spectre000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: St. Paul Posts: 5,009 Likes (Received): 127	Been months since anyone has really posted any news about this project, but I've read on a realtor's condo blog that the developer (Alatus) has signed on Lunds and Byerly's to anchor this. Also, will be high end apartments. But probably converted to condos in the future. Hopefully more news will be coming in the near future.

December 2nd, 2008, 01:16 AM	#20
spectre000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: St. Paul Posts: 5,009 Likes (Received): 127	Pioneer Press and Star Tribune both are reporting the project has been approved today. They have not secured financing yet, but the articles report they hope to have groundbreaking on the Lunds store next fall. It will be a mixed use project. 30,000 sq ft Lunds, 170 room Hyatt Place hotel, and 208 unit apartment tower.

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