  Leland_palmer Member Username: Leland_palmer Post Number: 289 Registered: 08-2004 |
I stumbled upon a listing for the penthouse. It's listed at $429,000. There is also a rendering of the building, but it is extremely small. http://www.gg-gmac-realestate. com/real-estate-property_28821 3_31.html#pictures | ||
Rhymeswithrawk Member Username: Rhymeswithrawk Post Number: 656 Registered: 11-2005 |
I've been watching them work on this for months from my girlfriend's balcony (she's in the Carola). They seem to be taking their sweet time on it. | ||
Leland_palmer Member Username: Leland_palmer Post Number: 290 Registered: 08-2004 |
Yeah, compare that to the progress on the Albert Kahn Printshop. | ||
Apbest Member Username: Apbest Post Number: 521 Registered: 03-2006 |
is that rendering up to date? what happened to the crystal penthouses rising out of the building? http://modeldmedia.com/develop mentnews/crystallofts.aspx | ||
Blondy Member Username: Blondy Post Number: 1122 Registered: 10-2003 |
Is the Albert Kahn printshop on the corner of Woodward and Erskine? What are they doing to the place? | ||
Rhymeswithrawk Member Username: Rhymeswithrawk Post Number: 657 Registered: 11-2005 |
Blondy: https://www.atdetroit.net/forum/mes sages/5/97109.html?1174925617 | ||
Llyn Member Username: Llyn Post Number: 1795 Registered: 06-2004 |
My quesion also, apbest... I thought that was the whole reason for calling it the "crystal" lofts... and that the penthouse was, or included, the glass feature on top. | ||
Diesel Member Username: Diesel Post Number: 13 Registered: 01-2007 |
I thinks they are actually moving pretty well on this building since construction started. There is a TON of work being done on the inside. Only a portion of the first floor deck will remain and the remainder is all new steel construction. As far as I know the upper level is still in the game plan. | ||
Leland_palmer Member Username: Leland_palmer Post Number: 291 Registered: 08-2004 |
I think the name Crystal lofts is derived from that fact that it was once the Crystal Ballroom. I'm guessing that the rendering isn't completely accurate . How can you call it a penthouse if it's one the same level as the rest of the condos? | ||
Skulker Member Username: Skulker Post Number: 3754 Registered: 10-2003 |
Um, the Crystal Lofts are called the Crystal Lofts because the building was formerly the Crystal Ballroom. Doesn't take a Sherlock Holmes to figure that out. The original building is two stories. Notice the the rendering is THREE stories with new units on the roof with garden/ patio space for each of the rooftop units. While they are rooftop units with outdoor space, I think calling something 45 feet above the street a penthouse is a bit of a stretch. | ||
Deandub11 Member Username: Deandub11 Post Number: 99 Registered: 05-2006 |
What happened to late summer 06? | ||
Rsa Member Username: Rsa Post Number: 1095 Registered: 10-2003 |
it was 7 months ago... | ||
Dialh4hipster Member Username: Dialh4hipster Post Number: 2030 Registered: 11-2004 |
LOL @ RSA | ||
Apbest Member Username: Apbest Post Number: 522 Registered: 03-2006 |
skulker that in no way answers mine or lyn's question, you dont have to be a dick 100% of the time | ||
Skulker Member Username: Skulker Post Number: 3756 Registered: 10-2003 |
Actually it did. You asked "What happened to the penthouses?" I pointed out that they are pretty obvious in the rendering. I think it is a stretch to call them penthouses, but, well they are there plain as day in the image, so I am confused by the question. The building has been known as the Crystal Ballroom for decades. Not hard to imagine where they got the name. If you don't like the tone of my posts, don't ask simpleton questions.  | ||
Leland_palmer Member Username: Leland_palmer Post Number: 292 Registered: 08-2004 |
Skulker, I believe they were referring to the rendering in the real estate listing that I linked to. In that picture there is no penthouse level visible.  http://www.gg-gmac-realestate.com/real-estate-property_288213_31.html#pictures (Message edited by leland_palmer on April 10, 2007) | ||
Crew Member Username: Crew Post Number: 1208 Registered: 02-2004 |
The penthouse is there. The glass is just really clean | ||
Leland_palmer Member Username: Leland_palmer Post Number: 293 Registered: 08-2004 |
It's like Wonder Woman's invisible jet? Or the Phillip Johnson House. | ||
Apbest Member Username: Apbest Post Number: 523 Registered: 03-2006 |
skulker my question was in regards to the rendering on the original site posted. I posted the model D link as a comparisson and asked which rendering was accurate for such a smart guy you have a problem with simpleton questions | ||
Skulker Member Username: Skulker Post Number: 3759 Registered: 10-2003 |
Actually your question was not clear at all, perhaps you have a problem articulating questions. | ||
Skulker Member Username: Skulker Post Number: 3760 Registered: 10-2003 |
Actually your question was not clear at all, perhaps you have a problem articulating questions. | ||
Detroitrulez Member Username: Detroitrulez Post Number: 214 Registered: 12-2006 |
If you repeat your posts twice perhaps they will be more articulate. Back on topic: Has Gideon Pfeffer put a down payment on any of these so-called penthouses yet? He could corner the market on penthouses pretty quickly. Peace Out. | ||
Eboyer Member Username: Eboyer Post Number: 19 Registered: 01-2007 |
His question was very clear, you just sound like a douchebag... | ||
Detroitrulez Member Username: Detroitrulez Post Number: 216 Registered: 12-2006 |
lot of name-calling for what should be a pretty straightforward thread. makes me wonder what the summer has to offer. I think its time for another "kumbaya" moment. Better yet "KwameYa." Peace out. | ||
Llyn Member Username: Llyn Post Number: 1799 Registered: 06-2004 |
quote: Ahhh... quote: Perhaps if everyone moved into the penthouse, it would all become clearer. <-------[waiting for everyone's gag reflex to kick in] <-------will NOT be here all week And still the question remains - what happend to the pentouse in the real estate company rendering? |
