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[Austin55]

The City Center Towers, now under separate management than the rest of Sundance Square, have their own website, complete with a new logo.

 

https://citycenterfw.com/

[John T Roberts]

Yes, we were just informed today to change all of the title blocks on our drawings for them to the new logo, name, etc. For those of you who do not know, my firm does work in both the towers and the square.

 

I will update Architecture in Fort Worth to make my part official.

[renamerusk]

It begs the question, "what are the ends to this separation?"  This is most curious.

[roverone]

When this information first came about in November, I tried to express what a big deal this is.

 

But we won't really know how it turns out for a while...

[johnfwd]

The website is well done, very professional looking.  I hope this attracts future businesses to become tenants in these fabulous office towers.  I note the City Club ad, and I like City Club.  With apologies to the chef, but you need to serve a more imaginative cuisine for professional luncheons--the  last one I attended the meat slices were a bit tough, but the sliced cake dessert was magnifique!

[Austin55]

On loopnet the towers are the highest advertised place, they are trying hard to market them it seems.

 

https://www.loopnet....d92201c85a1&e=u

[renamerusk]

I'll say it again, this is most curious.  What is up with SS?

[John T Roberts]

Several of the interiors that my office designed are featured on their new website.

[eastfwther]

These buildings are still looking good, but I think they really need to update the lobby/first floor entrances. They look really dark and cave-like.  In order to compete with newer product, they've got to brighten and open those spaces up.  Not to be catty, but lucky for them, they have little competition in this town. 

[renamerusk]

....Not to be catty, but lucky for them, they have little competition in this town. 

 

Its not really being catty to point out some economic reality.  There is competition now and there is going to be more competition coming. There are independent blocks in Downtown that out side investors will be pursuing for projects to come.

 

The way to out do the competition is to deliver something brand new.; and I continue to believe that this will be their redemption.

[Austin55]

I think it's interesting to note that 12 years back the buildings were for sale. I had forgotten about that. 

 

http://www.fortworth...+center +towers

[Austin55]

The last few nights the exterior decorative lights have not been on. Anyone know how long theyve been off or why?

[John T Roberts]

Austin, I don't know.  I have noticed that every so often they are turned off for a period for window washing and maintenance.

[Austin55]

An interesting behind-the-scenes at the Towers

 

[Urbndwlr]

These buildings are still looking good, but I think they really need to update the lobby/first floor entrances. They look really dark and cave-like.  In order to compete with newer product, they've got to brighten and open those spaces up.  Not to be catty, but lucky for them, they have little competition in this town. 

The granite floors are original in each lobby, right?

IMO the challenge with buildings like that are to update without undoing the essence and appeal of the original design.  I think the glass and steel/chrome have aged well, in part because designed so well to begin with. 

 

I've personally always thought the Texas granite seems like it was a concession to use regional materials, but the pink color never really fit with the otherwise gray/silver color/material palette.  I dont know if they've updated it but the c-store and cafe at lobby level of Tower 2 always seemed like an oversight of the buildings - not in keeping with the otherwise careful design.  Maybe they've been updated/changed in recent years.

 

I think the restroom updates a few years ago were unsuccessful aesthetically.  They went with porcelain tile that IMO looks really generic and lacking the design discipline as the rest of the buildings. 

[Stadtplan]

https://citycenterfw...al-tower-climb/

 

 

City Center Security & City Center Management are hosting a tower climb in honor of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

 

During the City Center climb, participants will climb or walk 36 floors, 3 times in the Bank of America tower in downtown Fort Worth, which is nearly the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center. There will be various tributes to memorialize the fallen first responders including a local bugler playing TAPS, A Bugler’s Cry, a dedicated moment of silence recognizing the timeline that unfolded on September 11, 2001, and each of today’s heroes – our local first responders – will carry a name and photo of a hero who responded to the World Trade Centers.

 

Additional Event Details:

Please note: This event is open to First Responders only (Fire/Police/EMS, etc.).

There will be an opening ceremony beginning at 8:25 am.

Please arrive a minimum of 30 minutes prior to allow time to check in and participate in the ceremony prior to the climb.

Registration will open at 7:00 am at the base of the Bank of America Tower.

NOTE: Participants will be divided into two groups - North and South - as this will indicate which stairway each participant will run. The lanyards worn will also indicate which stairway you're assigned to. Volunteers will assist with questions about accessing the stairways.

A full list of event FAQs are available on our website: www.citycenterfw.com.

[Doohickie]

What could go wrong?

[JBB]

You tell us.

[Doohickie]

Let's wait and see.

[JBB]

Okay, I'm confused.  What is it you think might go so wrong with this?

[elpingüino]

These memorial stair climb events have become common across the country. https://www.firehero...1-stair-climbs/

[Austin55]

Burnett Plaza also hosts one: https://www.facebook...imbforacalling/

[JBB]

Even in Dallas and Fort Worth.  There's been one in Burnett Plaza for a few years and there's a regular one in the BOA building in Dallas.

 

Edit: Austin beat me to it.

[Austin55]

Edit: Austin beat me to it.

 

Loser!

[JBB]

Always a bridesmaid...