The Orion (nee Citywalk on Euclid) - N. Euclid @ West Pine

urbanstlouis · PostMay 26, 2005#12005-05-26T15:33+00:00

This was reported today by Martin Van Der Werf of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Bruce Mills, of Mills Properties, apparently is ready to go forward with a new apartment complex at the corner of West Pine and Euclid Avenue, according to people familiar with his plans. He acquired the Doctor's Building last fall, and plans to knock it down to make way for his project, which may include a building as tall as 12 stories. Mills also did not return calls seeking comment.

arch city · PostMay 26, 2005#22005-05-26T22:06+00:00

Ironically, I called Mills last week and inquired about a website. All she could tell me is, "We are working on it". No address or anything.

When I asked about the Doctor's Building site, she told me there were no immediate plans because all of the attention was being focused on The Highlands at this time, but Mills does own the building.

thewayofthearch · PostJun 28, 2005#32005-06-28T16:05+00:00

I thought Balke Brown was doing the Highlands...

arch city · PostJun 30, 2005#42005-06-30T19:32+00:00

Balke-Brown is doing The Highlands project. Perhaps I misunderstood what other project Mills was referring to during my contact. Are BB and Mills partnering on The Highlands' hotel?

suburban lou · PostOct 21, 2005#52005-10-21T16:30+00:00

From today?s business Journal Bruce Mills will double his proposal at Euclid and West Pine in the form of a 30 story 317 unit (179 apartments and 138 condos) devopment. Preselling should begin in January and construction could start in May. Mills plans to seek a 15 million in tax increment financing (TIF).

beer city · PostOct 21, 2005#62005-10-21T16:39+00:00

Now a 30 story tower, rendering in todays Business Journal. That makes 4 highrises proposed or under construction within 4 blocks- Could this stretch West demand to its limits?

brickandmortar · PostOct 21, 2005#72005-10-21T16:41+00:00

That's fantastic. I like the rendering as well, it definitely has a modern look to it. It looks like there will be a large glass atrium in the front.

steve · PostOct 21, 2005#82005-10-21T16:42+00:00

Wow, cool. Is this what is supposed to replace the Doctor's Building?

suburban lou · PostOct 21, 2005#92005-10-21T16:43+00:00

markofucity · PostOct 21, 2005#102005-10-21T16:46+00:00

I wonder how long it will be before we see an article arguing that the building's height will clash with the neighborhood. But it is fantastic. This neighborhood is really booming. If only we could get a building like that on one of those parking lots next to the Chase.

southslider · PostOct 21, 2005#112005-10-21T16:49+00:00

My lard, see the slippery slope we've created?! Won't anyone think of the cathedral?!

arch city · PostOct 21, 2005#122005-10-21T16:54+00:00

Nice looking building! I was waiting for word on its progress. More than I expected. Very nice. Thanks, Citylover.

markofucity wrote:I wonder how long it will be before we see an article arguing that the building's height will clash with the neighborhood.

Next week.

matt drops the h · PostOct 21, 2005#132005-10-21T17:04+00:00

Am I hearing this correctly? Another 30-story tower going up in the CWE?

At this rate, Clayton's looking like it has some competition for West End supremacy.

debaliviere · PostOct 21, 2005#142005-10-21T17:07+00:00

Holy [profanity]!!

arch city · PostOct 21, 2005#152005-10-21T17:40+00:00

BTW, the original plan was for a 12-story and 5-story building on the site.

par · PostOct 21, 2005#162005-10-21T18:13+00:00

I wish there was such a thing as a city commission on naming buildings. Another "Renaissance"?? puh-leeze

giovanni · PostOct 21, 2005#172005-10-21T18:17+00:00

My hope is that the CWE becomes so dense with residential towers that all those living in Clayton have their views of downtown (mainly the arch) blocked.

stlgasm · PostOct 21, 2005#182005-10-21T18:21+00:00

Really awesome news. I'm a little disappointed with the design-- it looks rather bulky to me. I was hoping for something more innovative. But I'll take it. I wish it was on the big surface lot across the street, but I won't complain!

Expat · PostOct 21, 2005#192005-10-21T18:25+00:00

More exciting news. Really exciting! Certainly nicer than the Doctor's Building! I agree that Renaissance is a poor name. Overused. It is a hotel brand name. And it implies bringing back the neighborhood. This neigbhorhood isn't being brought back. It is already on top. Anyway, whatever, I will take it.

trent · PostOct 21, 2005#202005-10-21T19:02+00:00

While I'm excited about the building, and the confidence in the company to propose a 30 story building, I'm not a big fan of the design. I'm with Gasm in that is just seems a little bulky to me. Plus, I think there is so much need for innovative retro styling in the CWE, that this building completely misses the mark.

IMO, Park East did it right with their homage to the Art Deco style all around the West End. This building looks like a cross between the Crescent and Maryland Walk in Clayton. I want something that looks more like it belongs in a historical district, rather than an overgrown office park.

matt drops the h · PostOct 21, 2005#212005-10-21T20:26+00:00

giovanni wrote:My hope is that the CWE becomes so dense with residential towers that all those living in Clayton have their views of downtown (mainly the arch) blocked.

Hmm...I like the design as it is in the rendering. It does resemble Maryland Walk, which I think is attractive. I just don't like MW's blinding shiny glass in its rendering.

I would love to see one of these CWE residential towers emulate something like the Southside National Bank, but, hey, this "Renaissance" is nice too.

Expat · PostOct 21, 2005#222005-10-21T20:59+00:00

Did they note any new retail space in this project? With four new towers within a few blocks, this huge influx of new people will certainly effect the retail climate on Euclid.

xing · PostOct 21, 2005#232005-10-21T21:43+00:00

Wow, that's a fat looking building. Fat, dripping with people... mmm... and so much chocolate... sweet, and tasty, dark mexican chocolate... This is such great news... great...

Do you think the success of the CWE will move east to Midtown, and then combine with the success of downtown?

ucityman · PostOct 21, 2005#242005-10-21T22:15+00:00

keep builing and we shall find out. BTW, I like the bulkiness. And yes....it will be drripppppingggg with peopppllllleeeeee.

will this be the tallest building in the CWE? Is there a hieght listed in the article? Does anybody have a link to the article?

suburban lou · PostOct 21, 2005#252005-10-21T22:34+00:00

They plan on having a restaurant with outside seating on the ground floor. There will also be a 6 level parking garage on the back of the building.

The article won't be online until Sunday evening.