Carter+Burgess Plaza Renamed 777 Main
#1
Posted 12 April 2012 - 08:26 AM
Below is the link to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram article:
http://www.star-tele...e-building.html
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#2
Posted 12 April 2012 - 10:00 AM
Speaking of the Carter Burgess Building (I mean 777 Main) the outdoor area in the Petroleum Club has been a bit of a disappointment to me. As I am coming home from work every night down Belknap from Haltom City, I look over at the building. Even though I know the deal, I always am a bit shocked when I see the cut-out. It looks like storm damage to me. "Oh my, they have lost some windows." I think they need to frame the hole, like in some bright color. Go ahead and call attention to such a nifty feature. I have not been in the Petroleum Club since they made that outdoor patio, but it must be the best view in town.
#3
Posted 12 April 2012 - 03:44 PM
#4
Posted 12 April 2012 - 06:43 PM
#5
Posted 12 April 2012 - 07:13 PM
#6
Posted 12 April 2012 - 07:51 PM
I would have called it 7 East 7th St. ...... so much more Manhattan.
#7
Posted 13 April 2012 - 07:25 AM
And it took a Dallas marketing agency to come up with 777 Main Street..geez
I would have called it 7 East 7th St. ...... so much more Manhattan.
I've spent a lot of time trying to name things in the past for myself and for clients, usually start-up companies. Over time I've come to believe that the name is almost immaterial. I definitely wouldn't spend any marketing money on it. I know some people that paid a NY Marketing company $250K to name their fledgling auto finance company "6th Gear". For $100 I could have given them ten names just as good (Overdrive, Accelerate Finance, Clutch Financial, Headlight Financial, Skidmark Funding...).
IF you think about how many company names are just plain silly anyway (Chick-fil-a, Dairy Queen, Kodak, Accenture...) or names with no real meaning anymore (GE, AT&T, Xerox, IBM) or just peoples' names (Dell, McDonalds, DuPont, Hewlett-Packard, Johnson & Johnson, JP Morgan, Pfizer, etc.) you have to wonder if makes any difference at all. Especially on a building.
I guess I can imagine someone could look at the space and say "I love the space and the rent, but I hate that the building is named Chuck's Big Skyscraper Place."
#8
Posted 13 April 2012 - 07:34 AM
I kinda like it!
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#9
Posted 27 April 2012 - 09:44 AM
#11
Posted 18 January 2013 - 01:30 AM
Soooo.. is that the best they can do. How about something like
http://www.streetdir...stech_building/
You know what nevermind
#12
Posted 18 January 2013 - 04:29 PM
The new signage is up:
777 Main by dangr.dave, on Flickr
Lame and misleading. Is it farfetched to confused the 7's for the letter M for Main?
#13
Posted 18 January 2013 - 04:42 PM
This town really likes things with the number 7 on them.
#15
Posted 18 January 2013 - 11:00 PM
I would like to make a comment on the sign. It appears that the craftsmanship on it is absolutely terrible. The tops of the sevens seem incredibly rough.
#16
Posted 18 January 2013 - 11:06 PM
I would like to make a comment on the sign. It appears that the craftsmanship on it is absolutely terrible. The tops of the sevens seem incredibly rough.
I want to say that is snow on it.
#17
Posted 19 January 2013 - 12:06 AM
I would like to make a comment on the sign. It appears that the craftsmanship on it is absolutely terrible. The tops of the sevens seem incredibly rough.
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Your remark is tooooo funny John, wow.
#18
Posted 19 January 2013 - 10:14 AM
Oh yeah, sorry - I should have mentioned that I took that photo on the day that it snowed...that is indeed snow on the top of the 7's.
#19
Posted 19 January 2013 - 10:40 PM
I should have realized it was snow on top of the sevens. I just didn't think, or maybe I need new glasses. Ron, architects look for things like that when getting a project ready for occupancy. If I had been next to it, I would have been able to see that it was snow.
#20
Posted 20 January 2013 - 01:12 AM
It's not like anyone would really expect snow to be in Fort Worth right?
Jerriat-That's a good point you made with that picture
#21
Posted 24 January 2013 - 09:17 AM
John you have connections, can you convince the owners of this building to allow you to redo this signage? PLEASE!
#23
Posted 25 January 2013 - 11:52 AM
Anyone give thought to the idea that the owner took the low cost approach because this rename is likely temporary until a tenant moves in that wants their name on the building?
#24
Posted 25 January 2013 - 01:03 PM
But it lights up!
That is no excuse
Anyone give thought to the idea that the owner took the low cost approach because this rename is likely temporary until a tenant moves in that wants their name on the building?
777 Main is sweet name for this building. Hollywood could create a show from the name alone. John T. Roberts please do us that favor, please...
#25
Posted 09 February 2013 - 10:42 PM
Ok obviously I am asking for to much here...
#26
Posted 29 July 2013 - 07:08 PM
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#27
Posted 29 July 2013 - 08:47 PM
Can we please get some new lighting on this building?
#28
Posted 29 July 2013 - 09:42 PM
^What's wrong with the lighting? I think it's the best lit of the "big 6"
I noticed yesterday it looked like there was scaffolding or something the lobby. Any idea what was going on?
#29
Posted 30 July 2013 - 07:00 PM
^What's wrong with the lighting? I think it's the best lit of the "big 6"
I noticed yesterday it looked like there was scaffolding or something the lobby. Any idea what was going on?
I have no idea, but I'm tired of the "Christmas lights".
#30
Posted 31 July 2013 - 08:17 AM
^What's wrong with the lighting? I think it's the best lit of the "big 6"
I noticed yesterday it looked like there was scaffolding or something the lobby. Any idea what was going on?
I have no idea, but I'm tired of the "Christmas lights".
Me too. Mainly because most of the buildings that have them, don't maintain them. Downtown Fort Worth has so much going for it. But these ridiculously outdated, poorly maintained yellow Christmas lights make it look cheap and uninviting from a distance. Fix 'em or nix 'em used to be my thought. Since too many of the buildings won't fix 'em, I say tear them off like bad siding.
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#31
Posted 31 July 2013 - 05:19 PM
^What's wrong with the lighting? I think it's the best lit of the "big 6"
Look no further then our own backyard for ideas:
http://www.fortworth...-01-05-dusk.jpg
#32
Posted 31 July 2013 - 09:36 PM
^What's wrong with the lighting? I think it's the best lit of the "big 6"
Look no further than our own backyard for ideas:
http://www.fortworth...-01-05-dusk.jpg
Really don't even have to go that far to find better lighting. You've got The Tower basically just right around the corner.
I keep saying, the acceptable Christmas Lights on skyscrapers should be on the Bass Towers and that's ONLY because they're a major part of Sundance Square and the way they're shaped.
#34
Posted 31 July 2013 - 10:50 PM
So are you guys looking for something similar to say, BOA Dallas's former solid line lights (for those not aware, the argon was removed recently and is being replaced by LED's, but I'm not sure what the new stuff is gonna look like)? On 777 and Burnett? I think that'd look best.
I don't know if anyone remembers but I photoshopped a light scheme I liked onto the Omni not long ago.
I think that it's also important to consider that Fdub is actually one of the best lit downtowns as far as the skyscrapers. We have some form of decorative lighting on our 7 tallest buildings, especially the 5 of those that are office's.
#35
Posted 31 July 2013 - 11:16 PM
So are you guys looking for something similar to say, BOA Dallas's former solid line lights (for those not aware, the argon was removed recently and is being replaced by LED's.....
Perhaps the similar that I am looking for is "the attempt by BOA Dallas to do something to update an old image" being done similarly here. My guess is that BOA and the Bass Towers are about the same age.
#36
Posted 01 August 2013 - 01:16 AM
So are you guys looking for something similar to say, BOA Dallas's former solid line lights (for those not aware, the argon was removed recently and is being replaced by LED's, but I'm not sure what the new stuff is gonna look like)? On 777 and Burnett? I think that'd look best.
I don't know if anyone remembers but I photoshopped a light scheme I liked onto the Omni not long ago.
I think that it's also important to consider that Fdub is actually one of the best lit downtowns as far as the skyscrapers. We have some form of decorative lighting on our 7 tallest buildings, especially the 5 of those that are office's.
For me, it's this:
- Burnett Plaza - some kind of crown like the Chesapeake, get rid of the faulty, 1/4 lit Christmas bulbs around it.
- 777 Main - flood lighting on top... or a solid lining on top.
- Bass Towers - leave as is, but be able to change colors. I know they were testing that not too long ago.
#37
Posted 02 October 2014 - 06:36 AM
For Sale-http://fwbusinesspre...the-market.aspx
Maybe the new owners could bring some changes, like better lighting, retail on streets other than Main, or maybe a cool observatory on top (I can dream right?).
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#38
Posted 17 December 2014 - 09:48 AM
The building is now being sold. Here's a short story in the Business Press:
http://fwbusinesspre...Fort-Worth.aspx
#39
Posted 26 January 2015 - 09:02 AM
Here's a bit more from the FWBP talking about the building sale and some more about general office demand. 777 Main is getting new elvators as part of improvments.
#40
Posted 12 February 2015 - 02:06 PM
The Sundance Square kid behind this?
#41
Posted 12 February 2015 - 02:43 PM
Yeah, FWPD tweeted about a bank robbery at 777 Main. Waiting for details.
#42
Posted 15 January 2016 - 09:33 PM
Last night, I was out in my front yard and during the winter, I can see the skyline through the trees. I noted that 777 Main looked a little brighter and Brian Luenser has confirmed through his Facebook page that the lighting has been replaced with energy efficient LED lamps.
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#43
Posted 16 January 2016 - 02:38 AM
It looks about as bright as Burnett does now, love to see little things like this. Really make the city look better.
On the downside. the Citycenter towers are almost unnoticeable from a distance now. They are just dim. The Tower, Burnett, 777 and Pier 1 dominate the night skyline for sure.
#44
Posted 16 January 2016 - 11:55 AM
Yes, the City Center Towers appear dim, now. I can still see them at night from my front yard. My view of the skyline in the winter is everything from the top of the Bank of America Building (500 W. 7th) and up. I guess this means that next winter, I should be able to see the top of the new Frost Tower. I can see the crown of the Omni Hotel, but I do think the whole building needs some kind of a lighting change.
#45
Posted 17 January 2016 - 03:24 PM
Yes, the City Center Towers appear dim, now. I can still see them at night from my front yard. My view of the skyline in the winter is everything from the top of the Bank of America Building (500 W. 7th) and up. I guess this means that next winter, I should be able to see the top of the new Frost Tower. I can see the crown of the Omni Hotel, but I do think the whole building needs some kind of a lighting change.
Which "whole building" needs some kind of a lighting change"?
#46
Posted 17 January 2016 - 05:53 PM
#47
Posted 25 January 2016 - 05:04 PM
777 Main stands out really well with the new lighting. Not sure what happened to Burnett Plaza on this evening
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#48
Posted 25 January 2016 - 05:54 PM
Will the new lighting have the capability at times of displaying different colors?
#49
Posted 29 January 2016 - 03:54 PM
I'd still prefer a different type of lighting instead of outlining the whole building... but this is significantly better than the "Christmas lights".
#50
Posted 03 February 2016 - 03:02 PM
I wish the DDRB would have required the Omni to have some sort of silhouette lighting to keep the theme going.
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