Nice to see the added density, but that design sure is, uh, disappointing.
Framer wrote:Nice to see the added density, but that design sure is, uh, disappointing.
I agree. Looks like a college dorm.
DeBaliviere wrote:captainjackass wrote:Where is this hospital?
lol, I said that about the designs for new buildings being built on the Edward Jones campuses. This design could've been better, but its better than nothing being built at all. I can't wait for it to open.
Looks good. I knew Mr. Edwards wouldn't let us down.
Can't Joe pay someone to take pictures for him?!
Count this as another great project for St. Louis. It's not perfect, but it is great for the Loop and the city.
Count this as another great project for St. Louis. It's not perfect, but it is great for the Loop and the city.
If you don't like 'em, then check out the pictures on the Moonrise Hotel's website.Grover wrote:Can't Joe pay someone to take pictures for him?!
http://www.moonrisehotel.com/
Friday night,
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According to the website the Moonrise Hotel will "lift-off" on April 17th, just 3 short weeks away!
Very exciting. Yet another major investment in the Loop courtesy of Joe Edwards. I can't wait to get to the roof-top bar.
How's it looking? Any pics would be greatly appreciated.
Very exciting. Yet another major investment in the Loop courtesy of Joe Edwards. I can't wait to get to the roof-top bar.
How's it looking? Any pics would be greatly appreciated.
^The new hotel is quite ugly, I'm afraid (at least on the outside). Esthetics aside, it should be a great addition to the East Loop.
Framer Wrote: The new hotel is quite ugly, I'm afraid (at least on the outside). Esthetics aside, it should be a great addition to the East Loop.
I totally agree. The rebuilding of the original structure on the front of the hotel is nice looking. However, the high rise portion is terrible. The materials used along with its' design looks extremely cheap. The tower looks like it belongs off of interstate 70 near the airport. This structure could have benefitted from a brick front and better designed window openings.
^^ Yep - I think it's nice. I would have liked to see it align with the sidewalk, but oh well.
For everyone who is criticizing the aesthetics of this hotel......get over it! This is a very cool edition to the Loop and I'm sure we will all love it in time.
Looks like a very attractive building to me!
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Looks like a very attractive building to me!
^ JOE! You can borrow my camera anytime, just PM me. Hate to see you get photos with purple fringing that you can't print larger than 8x10! 
The sign and the moon are cool, but the hotel looks like a hospital. The Loop is thriving; I think it's time we start demanding higher standards.
The rear and side facades are bland.
I like the front facade, though. Overall, much better than the rendering, which is rare to say!
I like the front facade, though. Overall, much better than the rendering, which is rare to say!
Matt Drops The H wrote:The rear and side facades are bland.
I like the front facade, though. Overall, much better than the rendering, which is rare to say!
Agreed on the facades.
What's with the sign though? it's 2009! Can't anyone think about futuristic designs?
Thanks for the photo, Goat. This looks way better than I expected - a pleasant surprise.
I like it. I think it fits in well with the surroundings. It's a great mixture of contemporary, historic, and it is not gaudy.
Here's what bugs me about it:
This was the largest structure to be built in the Loop in decades. As such, it was a unique opportunity to build a true landmark; a worthy counter-point to the UC City Hall at the opposite end of the Loop. Instead, we got a generic econobox completely lacking any sense of style, drama, or design.
I'm tired of seeing St. Louis settle for "good enough". Can't somebody around here step up to the plate and reach for the fences?
This was the largest structure to be built in the Loop in decades. As such, it was a unique opportunity to build a true landmark; a worthy counter-point to the UC City Hall at the opposite end of the Loop. Instead, we got a generic econobox completely lacking any sense of style, drama, or design.
I'm tired of seeing St. Louis settle for "good enough". Can't somebody around here step up to the plate and reach for the fences?