  Easydoesit Member Username: Easydoesit Post Number: 1 Registered: 02-2006 Posted From: 69.246.122.172 |
Now, we all know about the GM River East devlopment project, but it seems to be a River West development project. I was on yahoo search on detroit projects and i stumbled across this website: http://www.islandesign.com/arc hitecture/detroit_riverfront_h ousing.htm. I don't know if these rendereings are just propsals or if they are really going to happen, but it seems like a pretty legit site. It appears to describe, in detail, how the high rise housing will be rendered. They are described to be placed exactly west of the Riverfront Towers. There is also supposed to be water from the Detroit river running at an arc like stream below the apartments. - once you get there be sure to click the "next page" tab under the paragraphs to see more pictures. **also be sure to slick on the purple "architecture" tab on the left side of the page to see what other projects have been rendered ** there is also a photo book of the IN DETAIL renderings of the River West project such as where it is to be placed, etc. Here it is: http://ltu.islandarchitecture. com/ -- once you get there, scroll down to page 22. that's where all the fun starts about the river west development for all the lazy heads that don't want to visit the site above, I have a couple of pictures from it. http://i47.photobucket.com/alb ums/f175/piaget121212/context1 .jpg http://i47.photobucket.com/alb ums/f175/piaget121212/untitled .jpg http://i47.photobucket.com/alb ums/f175/piaget121212/46.jpg http://i47.photobucket.com/alb ums/f175/piaget121212/69.jpg http://i47.photobucket.com/alb ums/f175/piaget121212/63.jpg http://i47.photobucket.com/alb ums/f175/piaget121212/d05235f7 .jpg | ||
Futurecity Member Username: Futurecity Post Number: 231 Registered: 05-2005 Posted From: 69.212.226.166 |
Are you just acting dumb? This is a student thesis project. | ||
Matt_the_deuce Member Username: Matt_the_deuce Post Number: 511 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.14.248.252 |
Looks interesting. I'd like to see public access to the waterfront. It's hard to tell from the models if it would be there or not - ala the east riverfront. I like the idea of modern designs on the west riverfront - fits in nicely with what's there from the Ren Cen west. | ||
Iddude313 Member Username: Iddude313 Post Number: 12 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 70.230.13.2 |
I really like the screws as trees! | ||
Broken_main Member Username: Broken_main Post Number: 815 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 69.222.11.226 |
yeah, me too..I thought they were push pins myself | ||
Easydoesit Member Username: Easydoesit Post Number: 2 Registered: 02-2006 Posted From: 69.246.122.172 |
at Futurecity: it was just an assumption that it would be a future project, jackass. | ||
Royce Member Username: Royce Post Number: 1474 Registered: 07-2004 Posted From: 70.236.187.104 |
Welcome to the forum, Easydoesit. We here at the forum are an eclectic bunch. Try not to take anything that's thrown at you too personal. You have folks on here that can't wait to tear into fresh meat. Well, Easydoesit, you are fresh meat. At any rate, the plans you have provided us do appear to be an architect student's thesis. I do appreciate the links you have provided us, and the work itself is thought provoking. I think the student did an excellent job presenting his or her thesis. Personally, I like the structure of the buildings presented in the main concept. Ironically, among the four concepts presented, it's not one of them. (Out of those I prefer concept #4). I don't, however, care for the river jutting into the property in the main concept. There's enough river where the river is. No need to bring it any closer to the people. I have long envisioned a neighborhood look to that part of the riverfront with low-rise brownstones/townhomes facing the river, and a one-way street paralleling the Riverwalk. The brownstones/townhomes would only encompass four units per building as to provide space between the buildings to still provide views of the river from West Jefferson. These spaces would be side streets for visitors to park on. Given how much space is left, there might be room for a second row of brownstones facing West Jefferson. This project would never happen because it wouldn't be dense enough for a developer, but it would surely be great for the folks who could afford living in such a manner. | ||
Mbr Member Username: Mbr Post Number: 34 Registered: 03-2005 Posted From: 69.246.43.231 |
Royce, I disagree with your assessment of the river diverting into the property. I think Detroit should divert parts of the river into that area. A nice winding river would be more intimate and manageable for recreation than the large river with boats and waves. Part of it could also be like what they have in Munich, a constant wave to surf on. http://www.juicemagazine.com/M UNICHSURFOPENRIVERSURF.html | ||
Futurecity Member Username: Futurecity Post Number: 235 Registered: 05-2005 Posted From: 69.220.233.52 |
Easydumbit: No, you posted it like it was a real project. Is it your project? (funny how it was your first post). Are you looking for attention? Are you a senior at LTU? Why not post it as it is - as a thesis project. Lots of us would like to take a look at it. And jackass yourself, punk. | ||
Royce Member Username: Royce Post Number: 1480 Registered: 07-2004 Posted From: 70.236.187.104 |
"I don't know if these renderings are just proposals or if they are really going to happen..." - Easydoesit 2-22-06 Futurecity, this sounds like Easydoesit wasn't absolutely sure if this was real or not. Why you wanted to attack a first-time poster is beyond me? However, remember you started with the name calling first. So, don't get upset that Easydoesit responded the way he/she did. You deserved it, but now it's time to be an adult and move on. | ||
Dove7 Member Username: Dove7 Post Number: 2016 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 24.5.195.127 |
who gives a fuck if it is his project or isn't. you are taking shit like that serious? gotta be kidding me. this site aint owned by you and he's not obligated to you nor does he or she have to explain. | ||
Steelworker Member Username: Steelworker Post Number: 590 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 70.233.4.107 |
too many people on hear are complete asses. if its real sure its good if it not its a great fantasy. but why must everyone be a dick | ||
Genesyxx Member Username: Genesyxx Post Number: 443 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 12.2.196.17 |
It is some sharp designing though. Very modern and such. | ||
Crew Member Username: Crew Post Number: 844 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 146.9.52.21 |
Steelworker, you crack me up  | ||
56packman Member Username: 56packman Post Number: 64 Registered: 12-2005 Posted From: 129.9.163.105 |
Do you really want to block the vista of the riverfront, and Windsor with that phalanx of buildings?. That has been a huge criticism of many Detroit projects, and has finally been addressed with the E. riverwalk project. | ||
Steelworker Member Username: Steelworker Post Number: 591 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 70.233.4.107 |
thanks im great at post when i just get home from the bar. |
