MattnSTL wrote:The atrium is not new, from what I understand. Paul Hohman of Pyramid Architects was telling me Thursday night that it was cut in back before Stix was bought out by Dillards and was to be headquarters space. It was never actually finished when Dillards took over.
Actually, I'd say this picture does a pretty good job. I had no idea it was that large. I figured they just took out a few bays, but you could play football in there. What is amazing to me is, how did they demo that while the store was in operation? I wouldn't trust any local demo company I've seen with a job like that. And, does anyone know why they added a story to the top of the building - nevermind, after looking at the photos again, I guess they pretty much had to to support the atrium.The Laurel at MX wrote:
Photos don't do a great job of showing how huge the atrium really is...
1. Whoever was responsible for what Dillards did to that building should be shot.
2. Seeing those pics reminds me of when my mom and a friend of hers would take all of us kids downtown on December 8th (the feast of the Immaculate Conception when we had the day off from school) and would look at the animated display windows, visit Santa at Famous and have lunch in the St. Louis Room. Then, the whole crew (11 of us all together) would schlep over to Stix and visit Santa there and ride the monorail in the toy department. This was an all day affair since it was so crowded and everyone was totally exhausted when the day was over. Its so sad to see downtown virtually empty now, even in the middle of a work day. It wasn't that long ago the sidewalks were overflowing with people.
3. I remember all too well when those elevators were operated by uniformed and gloved personnel who announced the stops and the merchandise that was on each floor. On the main floor, they had to wait for the elevator director with their clicker to give them permission to go up. Of course, Famous and Vandervoort's had these, too.
I thought it would be fun to share some pictures of The Laurel in it's current condition:
Photos don't do a great job of showing how huge the atrium really is...
stlouishills74 wrote:I thought it *was* an open air atrium. The Laurel website says, "The only elevated, open-air atrium in St. Louis, this private park is graced with a water feature, gardens and grilling areas."
Grover wrote:Very nice! If there was only a great place to run downtown I'd be looking at a place here.
Grover wrote:^Thanks, but in all honesty it just doesn't cut it. The Gateway Mall is fine, but you have to cross 8 lanes of traffic EVERY block. Anyway, I'm very close to Forest Park - which I guess is kind of unbeatable. I mentioned this in another thread, but if there were a well-lit running path across the Eads, down the river and back across on the McCarthur (I think that's the one) bridge it may work. I'm (and the wife) are just very demanding in this respect! The riverfont trail is OK too, but IMO too isolated for a single female to use. Can't really stand treadmills . . .
) Sorry for hijacking the thread.newstl2020 wrote:...Great rendering above. Are there going to be any balconies placed on the exterior of the building? I know that being a rehab it is a cost-prohibitive issue, and I love the renderings of the Laurel as is. Just curious.
Grover wrote:A model of the Laurel? It's probably more expensive than you think! :biggrin:
brickandmortar wrote:I don't think it's too much to ask for. I wonder if the Urban St. Louis Action Figures come with it. [-o<
