  E_hemingway Member Username: E_hemingway Post Number: 451 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.42.176.123 |
The baracades around it are coming down. Walked past it yesterday and pedestrians can walk right up to it in some places. Anyone know when that building is scheduled to open? | ||
Mind_field Member Username: Mind_field Post Number: 463 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 209.240.205.61 |
Spring, not sure of an exact date. Damn it, we need a Redico insider on this forum. When it does open, can't wait to see the activity at Campus Martius escalate to the next level. I saw last Thursday they were putting glass on the slanted crown on top of 1Ksquare. | ||
E_hemingway Member Username: E_hemingway Post Number: 452 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.42.176.123 |
There are only a few open spaces in the building's skin. Those are mostly for construction needs from what I can tell. I have to say I like it. It adds color to the skyline and looks somewhat attractive. It's definitely not a bowl-you-over noteworthy building, but it's not ugly either. Anyone know of any potential tenants mentioned for the ground floor? | ||
Slows Member Username: Slows Post Number: 103 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 69.246.28.200 |
The last update I received about a month ago is that both spaces were available but that one was close to being leased. Haven't heard whether or not the lease was signed or who the negotiations were with. | ||
Dialh4hipster Member Username: Dialh4hipster Post Number: 1319 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.61.187.234 |
I heard they are dividing (or considering dividing) one of the spaces into two (I think the north end of the building), one side facing CM and one side facing Griswold. The Griswold side may be leased (or close to it). | ||
Skulker Member Username: Skulker Post Number: 3391 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 67.103.104.93 |
June occupancy for the Visteon folks is the latest scuttle butt.... For those that kvetched about the design and were counciled to wait until completetion, perhaps they ought to go take a look now and note the trim work on the glass being installed and how that provides a "finished" feel. Also note the curvilinear street presence and how that creates a real dyanic feel that mitigates the effect of a rectangle placed on a triangle. | ||
Ndavies Member Username: Ndavies Post Number: 1557 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 129.9.163.233 |
The bigger question is: Are there going to be any Visteon folks left to move in next June? | ||
Merchantgander Member Username: Merchantgander Post Number: 1462 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 150.198.164.127 |
The folks from Visteon actually work for IBM they are consultants in Visteons IT department. If IBM gets some of GM outsourced IT work they actually might need more space in the building if it is possible. That is my glass is half full approach. | ||
Skulker Member Username: Skulker Post Number: 3393 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 67.103.104.93 |
The staff moving to Kennedy are mostly contract workers from IBM. I am sure IBM will be able to pickup some work from Compuware as part of their settlement agreement. | ||
Sharmaal Member Username: Sharmaal Post Number: 564 Registered: 09-2004 Posted From: 136.2.1.103 |
The settlement is Vice-Versa skulker. IBM has to purchase X amount of Services from Compuware. But Dabirch is correct. IBM really wanted to be downtown for GM purposes. IBM will prolly not need more room as the reshuffling of contracts is just that. EDS will lose alot of business, but much of it will be picked up by Compuware and IBM (along with other vendors) but no new work is being created. | ||
Merchantgander Member Username: Merchantgander Post Number: 1466 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 150.198.164.127 |
Dabirch is correct, how about giving me a little credit. | ||
Sharmaal Member Username: Sharmaal Post Number: 567 Registered: 09-2004 Posted From: 136.2.1.103 |
How the hell did that happen? Sorry Gander! | ||
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1 Post Number: 6448 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 198.208.159.20 |
Expect GM announcements on their new contracts later this month/early next month. That may have a bot of an effect of downtown staffing levels for IBM, EDS and Compuware. | ||
Tkelly1986 Member Username: Tkelly1986 Post Number: 47 Registered: 01-2004 Posted From: 68.251.55.238 |
Does anyone have an updated picture of the building, I have not seen anything in months an would liketo see it, as I was a skeptic of the design in the past. Thanks | ||
Sharmaal Member Username: Sharmaal Post Number: 568 Registered: 09-2004 Posted From: 136.2.1.103 |
I just hope that EDS doesn't loose so much business that they take their name off the tower. How much office space do they actuyll have there?> | ||
Archy Member Username: Archy Post Number: 19 Registered: 07-2004 Posted From: 63.242.134.66 |
IMO, the building is ok, its not amazing but a decent architectual glass box. But what is the deal with the curved facade and white marble. Both the marble and the curve look cheesy and out of place. Looks like a poor attempt in making a relatively conserative building have some 'design' to it. Oh well, I like the green glass (even though its the architects trademark) amoungst the various buildings surrounding it. and the building does close in campus martius very well. | ||
Skulker Member Username: Skulker Post Number: 3396 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 67.103.104.93 |
Sharmaal: I understand that but contracts require staff on both sides of the relationship. In purchasing the services from Compuware, IBM will be interfacing on projects with Compuware and will have staff assigned to those particluar projects. If Visteon is unable to fulfill their lease and IBM has workers there already, I would imagine many of them would be reassigned to the Compuare contracts. | ||
Sharmaal Member Username: Sharmaal Post Number: 569 Registered: 09-2004 Posted From: 136.2.1.103 |
That's a stretch Skulker - but I'll buy your assesment! A guy that contributes so much to this Forum can get a pass from me once in a while! | ||
Sharmaal Member Username: Sharmaal Post Number: 570 Registered: 09-2004 Posted From: 136.2.1.103 |
So Skulker...when can we talk about Taco Bell? | ||
Broken_main Member Username: Broken_main Post Number: 673 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 69.136.139.223 |
I am glad that the CBD and the downtown area is pointing in the TECH age. I am really glad that, while we are still depending on the auto manufacturers primarily, but the technical support of those same companies are making a name for themselves as well. I hope that more businesses will follaw suit and join our ever growing CBD | ||
Fnemecek Member Username: Fnemecek Post Number: 1460 Registered: 12-2004 Posted From: 69.212.214.49 |
*Fnemecek's ears perk up* Did someone say Taco Bell??? | ||
Sharmaal Member Username: Sharmaal Post Number: 589 Registered: 09-2004 Posted From: 136.2.1.103 |
What's that? Skulker said a new Taco Bell is gonna be built on the Hundson's Block? And it's gonna have a drive-thru? | ||
Detroitduo Member Username: Detroitduo Post Number: 431 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 84.156.59.192 |
Screw Taco Bell... Bring us a del Taco! | ||
_sj_ Member Username: _sj_ Post Number: 1186 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 69.220.230.150 |
Not the kind of deal you are thinking it is. |
