Recent content by DanielPWM19

SOMETHING could have been successful as an art installation there, if properly maintained. Tracing the Fore shrapnel metal and grass mounds was ugly AF and not designed to be easily maintainable - or appreciated and visitable by pedestrians. Weed whacking between those ugly POS's and uneven...

"I can picture some of our city councilors envisioning turning the whole property into a massive Soviet-scale monument to the struggle against capitalism" Oh god, please no. Could you imagine some Eastern European Brutalist yucko built here?

We need this ...

Is it an optical illusion that makes the building look like it gets wider toward the top ... with the corners (with black windows) ascending out and up?

I'd agree with this 1000 % In addition to tearing down CIA, take down the parking garage and the Maine Health Building. This will clear the whole strip from Oak Street to Center Street. Build a new parking garage and hotel at the Maine Health location and expand for a longer and taller...

I think you might mean this? https://www.archetype-architects.com/widgery-wharf

Redfern could have a field day up in Augusta building some in-fill and adding density.

I mentioned not long ago that it was almost done. They're digging the foundation for a second building now also.

This is massively helpful in telling the story - as well as depicting the approved heights as is. This could be a gorgeous new skyline if ever built. Honestly ... it's way overdue. If only Midtown were built as originally proposed (I think 16 stories?), though it would be behind the Portland...

It's the harbor view north and south that will be stunning for sure. But what's exciting will be seeing Mt Washington. It was always a treat to see driving down Whites Bridge Road in Windham. It might end up being highly photographed from the new tower. If they CAN build 30 stories, they...

Not too dissimilar from the pics I shared of 111 Huntington in Boston

I agree on the Hyatt - I love the design, juxtaposition, glass, and that it stands out. I'd love it if taller buildings in Portland become clad in glass or something else other than faux brick and other crappy materials trying to "fit in" so they don't offend anyone. Like the Casco ... just go...

I think if you squint enough to remove the brim of the hat - without it - it'd still look pretty great.

I'd say the one bonus for #2 is that the Soley's own the land and will want to develop it eventually. If not now (or the economy has a downturn), they'll want to develop it later when it rebounds. Who knows, by then the city height limit might even increase.

I think they should build to the highest potential currently allowed rather than shaving off any floors. This will inspire more builders to do the same.