Proposed Hotel Gets a Facelift
The Biz Buzz is reporting that the owners of the proposed Heidelberg Brewery hotel are rethinking the design. After a lukewarm reception at the Preservation Commission we heard all about what you thought. Now, they’ve brought in architect Don Johnson to modify the initial design to make it more compatible with the nearby Union Station Historic District.
We’ll see what comes out of this round.
Link to the Biz Buzz
Previously on Exit133
7 comments
J John Moltz February 5, 2008
I’m still skeptical. I don’t think his work’s been the same since he divorced Melanie Griffith.
D drizell February 5, 2008
I hope the previous discussion about this issue spurred people to write down their concerns and send them to the LPC. Posting something on a blog is one thing, but actually getting involved with the government process is something else. Judging from some of the changes now being considered by the developer, it appears that at least some of us did write letters.
Keep it up, Tacoma, and you will eventually get the quality architecture you so desire.
A Andrew February 5, 2008
Brick is great. But as long as there are spawling surface parking lots taking up a bunch of land this is a poor long term decision.
E Eric February 5, 2008
This is going to be a long-term fight to define an architectural identity of downtown Tacoma. If no one speaks up all the buildings of significance will be town down and replaced by strip malls. If you care… speak out and let your voice be heard.
G grubedoo February 5, 2008
IF the Don Johnson is the one at www.j-arch.com there’s still hope left. If it’s the miami vice one we’re screwed.
G grubedoo February 6, 2008
Shit.
A altered chords February 6, 2008
grubedoo – I’m with you. A double helix pedestrian bridge would have been cool. Wouldn’t matter if it didn’t go anywhere.