And a few just completed teaser renders for my next project!
Can anyone guess the parcel in question?
Can anyone guess the parcel in question?
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I would jump for joy if something like this was built there.
I feel like this is a really important intersection for south city, and I'd love to see it get the kind of development it deserves.
I just so badly want to see an injection of life into that area south of Utah.
I feel like this is a really important intersection for south city, and I'd love to see it get the kind of development it deserves.
I just so badly want to see an injection of life into that area south of Utah.
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Looks like the parking lot directly east of Busch Stadium. Love these renderings so far, maybe someday they'll come to life.Elek.borrelli wrote: ↑Jun 30, 2022And a few just completed teaser renders for my next project!
Can anyone guess the parcel in question?
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^^^I wish we could just throw money at you and let you build this stuff. That building at Grand and Gravois is much needed.
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I'm confused why the development of Grand as a major retail/restaurant destination hasn't spread further south into this area. It seems like a no-brainer to buy up these properties and extend the strip with something like this acting as the anchor. Its also weird if you consider all the rehabs that are happening to multi-family buildings on either side of the street. Who knows.RockChalkSTL wrote: ↑Jun 30, 2022I would jump for joy if something like this was built there.
I feel like this is a really important intersection for south city, and I'd love to see it get the kind of development it deserves.
I just so badly want to see an injection of life into that area south of Utah.
Correct, and thank you! I have had a lot more time to do this sort of thing and have been very much enjoying it.
I wouldn't exactly be opposed to that idea... hahasymphonicpoet wrote: ↑Jul 01, 2022^^^I wish we could just throw money at you and let you build this stuff. That building at Grand and Gravois is much needed.
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If I win the mega millions I will be giving you a call sir.
Also Grand south of Arsenal shouldn't be wider than one lane in each direction with a center turn lane. I will also accept separated bus only lanes
Also Grand south of Arsenal shouldn't be wider than one lane in each direction with a center turn lane. I will also accept separated bus only lanes
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Bill Dewitt III did mention buying additional land around Busch after BPV phase III. Maybe we'll see something like this in 10 or so years.Elek.borrelli wrote: ↑Jul 01, 2022Correct, and thank you! I have had a lot more time to do this sort of thing and have been very much enjoying it.
Thanks for the renderings and even more so, the imagination you bring to this forum.
Jacob, I think DeWitt family misted out on a golden opportunity the last downturn and or even recently wihen CC put up 300 S. Broadway for sale to buy up more properties around Busch. Maybe second thoughts and waiting on the next cycle to buy low.
Jacob, I think DeWitt family misted out on a golden opportunity the last downturn and or even recently wihen CC put up 300 S. Broadway for sale to buy up more properties around Busch. Maybe second thoughts and waiting on the next cycle to buy low.
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I think I'd be in favor of a lane in each direction, some parking if possible, improved pedestrian and cycle infrastructure, and a well landscaped median in the middle, ideally with trees. Get rid of the left turns entirely and add traffic circles at significant intersections to allow U-turns. This should improve traffic flow, improve the pedestrian and cycle experience, and even make our streets more pleasant on a summers day. Win win win with the traffic diet.GoHarvOrGoHome wrote: ↑Jul 01, 2022If I win the mega millions I will be giving you a call sir.
Also Grand south of Arsenal shouldn't be wider than one lane in each direction with a center turn lane. I will also accept separated bus only lanes
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The real question is what would you build firstGoHarvOrGoHome wrote: ↑Jul 01, 2022If I win the mega millions I will be giving you a call sir.
I appreciate it! I hope to continue this type of thing in some form while in college. Hoping to have enough time for it at least hahadredger wrote: ↑Jul 01, 2022Thanks for the renderings and even more so, the imagination you bring to this forum.
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^I honestly like that proposal.
^^And Elek's proposal is fantastic, of course. Always spot on. Elek, I wish you luck in starting your architectural and development juggernaut. I'm looking forward to seeing what comes when you have a real budget to start digging, pouring, and slapping beams together.
^^And Elek's proposal is fantastic, of course. Always spot on. Elek, I wish you luck in starting your architectural and development juggernaut. I'm looking forward to seeing what comes when you have a real budget to start digging, pouring, and slapping beams together.
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Both of these would do well to solidify the southern boarder of downtown. These with the proposed apartment building in the Cupples district and another project closer to Tucker would do the trick.
I'm very excited to shift more focus to the field. Thank you for supporting my visions! Kind words always go a long waysymphonicpoet wrote: ↑Jul 05, 2022^I honestly like that proposal.
^^And Elek's proposal is fantastic, of course. Always spot on. Elek, I wish you luck in starting your architectural and development juggernaut. I'm looking forward to seeing what comes when you have a real budget to start digging, pouring, and slapping beams together.
For this project, I tried to make my renders look as realistic as I reasonably could with the (free) software that I had available, and I think it shows in the final product!
I particularly like these views because they show off all of the angles of the building as well as how they fit in with the environment.
I particularly like these views because they show off all of the angles of the building as well as how they fit in with the environment.
I hate to poo - poo anybody's work, but, well, those glass "top hats" seem out of place to me. They just look like an afterthought. I think the design would work better if you could somehow integrate them into the rest of the facades; to make them appear to grow out of the structure in a more organic way.
Just my opinion.
Just my opinion.
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I disagree - I like the stark contrast. St. Louis has a lot of conservative architecture (e.g., all of the wonderful historic brick buildings). So a building or two like this would help create some refreshing variation in the skyline. It's not a earth shattering Studio Gang type design, but it's a step further than just a brick or glass box.
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My goal with the design was to contrast the two styles to promote something that more closely follows façadism, a style that I have grown to love. There's no "poo - pooing" on anything here; the great thing about this forum is the variety of opinions and views, which leave us all better off. I tried to mix more modern elements into the brick portion below, but ultimately it only ended up being a feature here and there.framer wrote: ↑Jul 06, 2022I hate to poo - poo anybody's work, but, well, those glass "top hats" seem out of place to me. They just look like an afterthought. I think the design would work better if you could somehow integrate them into the rest of the facades; to make them appear to grow out of the structure in a more organic way.
Just my opinion.
Right! The goal here was to create a building that ties into what surrounds it, not to create a new landmark. I think its beauty is in its simplistic intricacy, really.Laife Fulk wrote: ↑Jul 06, 2022I disagree - I like the stark contrast. St. Louis has a lot of conservative architecture (e.g., all of the wonderful historic brick buildings). So a building or two like this would help create some refreshing variation in the skyline. It's not a earth shattering Studio Gang type design, but it's a step further than just a brick or glass box.
Great work, Elek! We should hope something near this good get built on such a prominent spot. One question: I don't mind it aesthetically, but what is the inspiration for the windowless/blank southern wall on the building to the west? To play off the smaller building's roof to the south? Maybe a mural? Or maybe just because?
Keep the concepts flowing!
Keep the concepts flowing!