2 hours ago, Ruken said:

Couple of shots of my new view.  This building is absolutely amazing. Now that the lobby and 5th floor amenity space are done, I’d recommend touring it, it’s simply top notch.

 

 

Thanks for the shots! Any pics of lobby?

On 7/21/2020 at 5:25 PM, ASPhotoman said:

 

Thanks for the shots! Any pics of lobby?

Here ya go 

 

Here’s the fifth floor 

 

Thank you!! Great shots. I think that outside terrace is my favorite part of about the building. 

8 hours ago, Ruken said:

Here ya go 

...

 

 

I’m so relieved to see that big OPEN sign in Sittoo’s window across the street. Somehow I was thinking they were a COVID casualty. But, thanks to your picture, I checked and confirmed online that they are still in business. (Perhaps I was thinking of some other fast casual Lebanese place?)

 

And great pix! Thanks so much for sharing. I’m really looking forward to seeing pix from that top floor amenity level when it’s finished. 

Edited July 31, 20204 yr by Boomerang_Brian
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@Boomerang_Brian Sittoos is open. Zaytoon has closed as has Puente Viejo (as far as I know) both on Huron. 

33 minutes ago, Boomerang_Brian said:

 

I’m so relieved to see that big OPEN sign in Sittoo’s window across the street. Somehow I was thinking they were a COVID casualty. But, thanks to your picture, I checked and confirmed online that they are still in business. (Perhaps I was thinking of some other fast casual Lebanese place?)

 

And great pix! Thanks so much for sharing. I’m really looking forward to seeing pix from that top floor amenity level when it’s finished. 

Sitoos is delicious and from what I can tell, it’s been pretty busy.

3 minutes ago, Ruken said:

Sitoos is delicious and from what I can tell, it’s been pretty busy.

Is Sittoo's the place that Al's (from the delicious Al's Deli on 9th and Superior) son operates?

13 minutes ago, Ineffable_Matt said:

Is Sittoo's the place that Al's (from the delicious Al's Deli on 9th and Superior) son operates?

 

Sittoo's is owned by the Aladdin's owners.

 

https://m.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2019/03/27/now-open-sittoos-the-fast-casual-version-of-aladdins-in-playhouse-square

Edited July 31, 20204 yr by jam40jeff

I think the design is very cold and uninviting. 

I love the design

6 minutes ago, jbee1982 said:

I think the design is very cold and uninviting. 

 

"Hoity-Toity-Chic" works well for a hotel, not a living space.

11 minutes ago, ASP1984 said:

 

"Hoity-Toity-Chic" works well for a hotel, not a living space.

The whole point is to feel like you’re living in a hotel.  Understand it’s not for everyone, but my wife and I absolutely love living here.

It does look a bit sterile.  A little more greenery would be nice

5th floor out door space should be a big selling point

Thanks for taking time to snap and share the pics @Ruken  I am sure they are especially appreciated by out of town Clevelanders.

Beautiful building inside and and out. This type of design was much needed in Cleveland. PHS well done.!

Outstanding shots @Ruken!  We could use a few more of these downtown; hopefully Lumen Part II isn't too far away!

I love the red accents against the black, white and gray palette. Lots of class but then again, we should expect nothing less from the PSF.

Edited July 31, 20204 yr by Frmr CLEder

Too shiny/reflective and too much marble (or faux marble? Can't tell) for my taste, but I completely understand how others might love it.  Needless to say, I'm thrilled that this got built no matter the decor.  I'm all for a few more of these being built with a different interior design for each one.  Then all of us will be happy at some point, lol.

On 7/31/2020 at 8:25 AM, Ineffable_Matt said:

Is Sittoo's the place that Al's (from the delicious Al's Deli on 9th and Superior) son operates?

 

No, that was Zaytoon. ?

45 minutes ago, Paul in Cleveland said:

 

No, that was Zaytoon. ?

 

Zaytoon is still open, right?

50 minutes ago, jam40jeff said:

 

Zaytoon is still open, right?

I thought the same thing when I read Paul's response. The Google machine indicates its still open, so maybe?

 

Zaytoon has closed.  They still are going to hold onto the space and possibly rebrand as something else in the future.

https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2020/07/06/zaytoon-lebanese-kitchen-to-close-after-three-years-new-concept-to-follow

1 hour ago, mrclifton88 said:

Zaytoon has closed.  They still are going to hold onto the space and possibly rebrand as something else in the future.

The food at Zaytoon was great.  It's location on Huron was not.  It was just a bit too far from the activity on Euclid.  Sittoo's opening was the beginning of the end for Zaytoon, unfortunately.  Location, location, location -- I don't see much changing here even with a new concept until that section of Huron sees more activity.

4 hours ago, Foraker said:

The food at Zaytoon was great.  It's location on Huron was not.  It was just a bit too far from the activity on Euclid.  Sittoo's opening was the beginning of the end for Zaytoon, unfortunately.  Location, location, location -- I don't see much changing here even with a new concept until that section of Huron sees more activity.

It was always pretty busy during lunch (I'd walk by coming from the county building) it was just an awkward space inside- I think they should've stuck with it as a carryout and outside seating. I think part of the success of Sittoo's not necessarily because of location but more so because it's got a ton of seating and folks seem to camp out there quite a bit. Regardless, it's still a bummer and it isn't really relevant to Lumen so I'll shut up.

i'm so glad to see inside the lumen at last -- looks great -- thanks again rutken.

Courtesy of Aerial Agents.  
?❤️CLE

^Love that shot!
 

Please someone fill in those lots along Prospect. The street has been Ignored for too long.

That picture has so much color I did not realize it was Cleveland at first....   ??

I love this pic!!! Thats my street and neighborhood!!  I love turning onto Huron either in car or walking and going under the Playhouse arch with all the trees and people.  That shot of the Lumen is a game changer!!

4 hours ago, mack34 said:

I love this pic!!! Thats my street and neighborhood!!  I love turning onto Huron either in car or walking and going under the Playhouse arch with all the trees and people.  That shot of the Lumen is a game changer!!

Favorite residential street in Cleveland. Lovely in a winter storm and even prettier when the trees on the streets flowers bloom and are white. Very envious of those that live and will be living in the Lumen but happy to have them. Looking forward to the day PHS is finally open again.

I really like how clean the garage facade is along with the store fronts, can’t wait to see world class billboard Projected on it. 

It does a nice job in looking like a curtain. Nice touch in fitting in with the neighborhood. As a garage facade, A+

Update from this evening. Looks like they almost have all of the garage "curtain" framed! Wraps it up nicely. 

Nice shot @ASPhotoman!  Can’t wait to see it with the signage and the retail in at street level. 

This beauty looking good as more and more lights are going on in her units.  Can’t wait for the bright lights of Broadway to return to Playhouse Square.

The vertical stripes and lighting, for some reason, give off a modernist/international vibe, like some 60s or 70s office tower...which I actually don’t mind at all on its own, but  there is a contrast compared to the the Euclid and west-facing facades. 

A distance shot, to be sure, but shows how The Lumen extends the skyline as viewed from The Hingetown perspective. I’m really appreciating those sometimes debated vertical accent lines that are missing from the western side of the Lumen. Now, let’s get that beautiful Ohio Bell Building reloaded with a hotel and whatever else...,,

Edited September 8, 20204 yr by CleveFan

I noticed this box above the entrance to the State Theater tonight... I’m going to guess this is the projector for the Lumen garage? 

I like this angle.

   

This one too!

 

 

Edited September 17, 20204 yr by Mov2Ohio

1 hour ago, mrclifton88 said:

I noticed this box above the entrance to the State Theater tonight... I’m going to guess this is the projector for the Lumen garage? 

Great sleuthing work! Just have to say those theater marquis lit up  (what’s the plural lol?) look so grand. 

2 hours ago, mrclifton88 said:

I noticed this box above the entrance to the State Theater tonight... I’m going to guess this is the projector for the Lumen garage? 

Correct 

53 out of 318 units accounted for in downtown’s new top-of-the-market luxury building after only opening in mid-July? AND in the midst of the pandemic?

I’d say that’s a very strong start and gives a good sign that downtown’s residential market is still pushing forward. ? 

 

 

That's fantastic!!!  

Bring on ACT 2!!  So when do we get to see renderings?  haha

31 minutes ago, G00pie said:

Bring on ACT 2!!  So when do we get to see renderings?  haha

 

All is quiet. PHS has been slammed by COVID-19. I wouldn't expect to hear anything for years. It's going to take PHS a long time to recover.

It's good the PHSF has diversified their portfolio to include real estate. With the current state of the theater business (look at Broadway in NYC), that decision long ago, may have been their saving grace.

Edited September 19, 20204 yr by Frmr CLEder

Glad we got Act 1 completed before the pandemic... hopefully PHS can recover. It’s up to the limited workers and the residents now to support the restaurants and businesses.