Aloft Hotel

[skanaly]

The renderings don't look that urban at all..

[mcca7596]

The renderings don't look that urban at all..

It goes right up next to the street and is surrounding by a neighborhood. It's just modern urbanity.

[betts]

The renderings don't look that urban at all..

I think it's currently difficult to tell. When it goes up another 5 stories and is finished out, I suspect it will look completely different.

[BoulderSooner]

The renderings don't look that urban at all..

how so?

[skanaly]

how so?

Depending on which rendering I'm looking at, it just doesn't look like it fits under the "urban title". But, we have to start somewhere (as in making more modern buildings).

[dankrutka]

Depending on which rendering I'm looking at, it just doesn't look like it fits under the "urban title". But, we have to start somewhere (as in making more modern buildings).

Huh? It's a multilevel building with street interaction (e.g., coffee shop, restaurant) that goes out to the curb. Again, how is this not "urban?"

[OKCisOK4me]

The overgrowth of trees to the south of the property, where the parking garage is going to be, needs to be trimmed back.

[betts]

The overgrowth of trees to the south of the property, where the parking garage is going to be, needs to be trimmed back.

That's where all our neighborhood birds roost. I'd hate to see it too manicured.

[BoulderSooner]

Huh? It's a multilevel building with street interaction (e.g., coffee shop, restaurant) that goes out to the curb. Again, how is this not "urban?"

this

[Spartan]

Depending on which rendering I'm looking at, it just doesn't look like it fits under the "urban title". But, we have to start somewhere (as in making more modern buildings).

I am also confused by this.

[skanaly]

Let's start with this: There are 2 renderings of the Aloft in this thread, which one is correct? I simply think one is urban, and the other one is not.

[dankrutka]

Well, the design with the white aLoft is what is being built... The problem with your analysis remains. Both designs were urban, but I could see how you could be mistaken by the first design because it did not clearly show the location of the building to the street. While there are two designs, they were functionally the same.

[Spartan]

This is the old rendering. The new rendering is based on this, but with some slight revisions and improvements made. Most people think the new design is more tasteful.

[Spartan]

I found detailed schematics on the web and have attempted to illustrate the main components below.

It's a bit disappointing that the main bar / lounge will be on the east side on the first and second floors, as here won't be any type of view from there. The terrace shown on the 6th floor is part of the meeting space.






GROUND LEVEL


EAST END OF SECOND LEVEL (the rest of this floor is guest rooms)


WEST END OF 6TH LEVEL


EAST END OF 6TH LEVEL

These are the new renderings.

[dankrutka]

I concur. I like the changes made in the new rendering. It's going to be a great addition to an urban neighborhood (it feels good to say that).

[Spartan]

Yeah, doesn't happen very often..

[Pete]

From Metro:

[BillyOcean]

is it me, or is this project moving really slow?

[HangryHippo]

This. I understand that it's an insanely tedious process to get a project started, but damn... They are moving at an absurdly slow pace.

[Pete]

For not being huge, this is a pretty complicated project.

I suspect they will start to pick up the pace now that most the foundation work is in place.

[lasomeday]

is it me, or is this project moving really slow?

Billy, Good things take time. Also the building is on a slope and the foundations will be split level, so that adds some complexity to it. Level wasn't as tall, so it didn't have to add as much support infrustructure.

[betts]

Level was entirely stick built, with the exception of the parking garage. This is all poured concrete and rebar. And, if you actually look at the structure as it stands, it's not just four walls and level, as noted above. They're working there every day.

[Lazio85]

I thought I would offer some insight from a civil engineering educational background, hope this answers some previous questions about the pace of the building's construction. I referenced the University of Memphis Department of Civil Engineering below:



During the first week to 10 days of curing it is important that the concrete not be permitted to freeze or dry out because either of these, occurrences would be very detrimental to the strength development of the concrete. Theoretically, if kept in a moist environment, concrete will gain strength forever, however, in practical terms, about 90% of its strength is gained in the first 28 days.

Aloft's foundation was placed in the beginning of November 2011. Depending upon the time line of construction events they may be a little behind, but not by a considerable amount.

[Rover]

On most of my projects in Vegas, once the podium was poured, they were pouring one to one and a half floors per week.

[Spartan]

On most of my projects in Vegas, once the podium was poured, they were pouring one to one and a half floors per week.

Isn't membrane curing more routine in LV, rather than water curing?