Will the facade remain the same on the 9?

Pic I got last night after the Indians game. Wish It was busier downtown!

Pic I got last night after the Indians game. Wish It was busier downtown!

 

Nice pic, though. Clean lines, etc. There were fewer than 10,000 fans at the game anyway, so that doesn't exactly lend itself to busy streets. Nor does losing in depressing style to division rival Detroit!

Lebron does not have an entire floor in the tower.

 

The façade will remain the same as it can't be modified because of tax credits.

I heard the Manziel rumor too.

 

So there will be some free space in less than two years? Good to know.

Haden has lived in the Pinnacle since he moved to Cleveland.  I always assumed he bought his place there.  If that is the case I'd be surprised if he moved to an apartment after signing a big contract extension.

Haden has lived in the Pinnacle since he moved to Cleveland.  I always assumed he bought his place there.  If that is the case I'd be surprised if he moved to an apartment after signing a big contract extension.

 

Haden moved to Strongsville with his wife after they got married. I THINK his place in pinnacle was taken over by Phil Taylor, because he lives there now (unless he's always lived there).

There were fewer than 10,000 fans at the game anyway

 

Cleveland oughta be ashamed.

*seems* like more than that over here at Prog Field right now 

Haden's unit in the Pinnacle is up for sale for 1.6 million. Phil Taylor has always lived in the building on a lower floor.

 

Will the facade remain the same on the 9?

 

This wins for the most-something question ever posed on UrbanOhio (silliest? dumbest? worst?)

 

Some final(?) polishing of the black granit of the Breuer Twr yesterday evening, before Adega is scheduled to open tomorrow

 

 

Will the facade remain the same on the 9?

 

This wins for the most-something question ever posed on UrbanOhio (silliest? dumbest? worst?)

 

come on clueless, didnt ur mother ever tell you if you dont have something nice or productive to say, then dont say anything at all?

Fred Geis was so excited about the opening today that he was tweeting about it at 4 a.m.! Love the passion of this guy (and his deep-pocketed ability to get things done)!

Here is the latest slideshow

http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2014/09/first_look_at_the_9_project_in.html

Geis Co. bought this complex in February 2013.  The fact that this moved to quickly, efficiently, and successfully is mind blowing.

So, of the whole complex, what exactly will be opening? I know the Heinen's won't be open until spring, but is everything else (hotel, restaurant, vault bar, roof top bar, etc) ready to go?

The hotel, the Adega restaurant, the speakeasy in the vault will all be open fully by Saturday. The rooftop bar next week. Heinen's first quarter 2015.

Unless the hotel is booked solid for the first two weeks, the soonest marriott.com allows me to reserve a room is Sept 15 at $269.00 a night.

 

Adega's facebook page says grand opening Sept 5.

Unless the hotel is booked solid for the first two weeks, the soonest marriott.com allows me to reserve a room is Sept 15 at $269.00 a night.

 

Party with Murray!!! What name will you be booking under?

 

 

Here is the latest slideshow

http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2014/09/first_look_at_the_9_project_in.html

 

"The apartments in the Breuer tower are more than 90 percent leased, Greg Geis said, while the smaller units in the 1010 building are 75 percent leased."

 

I like.

Here is the latest slideshow

http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2014/09/first_look_at_the_9_project_in.html

"The apartments in the Breuer tower are more than 90 percent leased, Greg Geis said, while the smaller units in the 1010 building are 75 percent leased."

 

I like.

Another one bites the dust. There is no signs of a slowdown of pre-leasing.

 

Geis Co. bought this complex in February 2013.  The fact that this moved to quickly, efficiently, and successfully is mind blowing.

 

Well..... don't forget that a lot of the prep work, especially the abatement, had already been done.  And the façade didn't need the restoration work a lot of the adaptive re-uses we have seen in this City recently.  He didn't have to create a blank canvas out of a former office building..... he basically bought one.

Geis Co. bought this complex in February 2013.  The fact that this moved to quickly, efficiently, and successfully is mind blowing.

 

Well..... don't forget that a lot of the prep work, especially the abatement, had already been done.  And the façade didn't need the restoration work a lot of the adaptive re-uses we have seen in this City recently.  He didn't have to create a blank canvas out of a former office building..... he basically bought one.

 

Are you kidding me?  I can't tell you how many men, hours, blood, sweat, and tears went into making this deadline....  I love people who talk out there rear. The abatement was NOT done fully, and lets not forget the county building was under construction at the same time... This building was in crap condition.  You won't find another developer as fast, efficient, and cost effective as Geis in Northeast Ohio period...

^^That's all true,* but it was also nice not to have to suffer through a zillion false starts while the developers lined up their financing, like at FEB, Schofield, and JHB.  And less than two calendar years for a project this big is pretty amazing.

 

(EDIT: *Or maybe not)

I don't live in Cleveland, but I'm very curious.  Does anyone have a snapshot or two of any fresh improvements to the Swetland Building (1010), or any new cleaning that's been done on Post Rotunda?

 

Thanks

Here are a couple pics I took after work today. Putting the finishing touches on the entrance, training the valet guys, and they've added a new "9" logo on the side. Very exciting!

 

 

I don't live in Cleveland, but I'm very curious.  Does anyone have a snapshot or two of any fresh improvements to the Swetland Building (1010), or any new cleaning that's been done on Post Rotunda?

 

Thanks

 

Check out May Day's photo thread from mid-August title "Rebuilding and Rainbow Flags" (I think).  There is one photo of the cornice being rebuilt.

Geis Co. bought this complex in February 2013.  The fact that this moved to quickly, efficiently, and successfully is mind blowing.

 

Well..... don't forget that a lot of the prep work, especially the abatement, had already been done.  And the façade didn't need the restoration work a lot of the adaptive re-uses we have seen in this City recently.  He didn't have to create a blank canvas out of a former office building..... he basically bought one.

 

Are you kidding me?  I can't tell you how many men, hours, blood, sweat, and tears went into making this deadline....  I love people who talk out there rear. The abatement was NOT done fully, and lets not forget the county building was under construction at the same time... This building was in crap condition.  You won't find another developer as fast, efficient, and cost effective as Geis in Northeast Ohio period...

 

^Very true.  Geis & their team opened a lot of eyes with this project.  Prior to this, they were of course a very successful developer, but had been almost exclusive in the suburban, green field, industrial/manufacturing sector.  They bit off a big chunk with this project & learned on the fly and pulled it off.  Good for them, good for the city.

Geis Co. bought this complex in February 2013.  The fact that this moved to quickly, efficiently, and successfully is mind blowing.

 

Well..... don't forget that a lot of the prep work, especially the abatement, had already been done.  And the façade didn't need the restoration work a lot of the adaptive re-uses we have seen in this City recently.  He didn't have to create a blank canvas out of a former office building..... he basically bought one.

 

Are you kidding me?  I can't tell you how many men, hours, blood, sweat, and tears went into making this deadline....  I love people who talk out there rear. The abatement was NOT done fully, and lets not forget the county building was under construction at the same time... This building was in crap condition.  You won't find another developer as fast, efficient, and cost effective as Geis in Northeast Ohio period...

 

^Very true.  Geis & their team opened a lot of eyes with this project.  Prior to this, they were of course a very successful developer, but had been almost exclusive in the suburban, green field, industrial/manufacturing sector.  They bit off a big chunk with this project & learned on the fly and pulled it off.  Good for them, good for the city.

 

The fact that this is much more than just a residential conversion really puts this into perspective. Geis brought in Heinen's. There are some serious high end units that greatly push the market---and they also found room to include some units that are more affordable. And and and. I feel like this entire complex is filled with so many unique things--it is truly amazing that this got done so quickly.

I do think the 9 is the single biggest "game changer" project downtown in this recent spate of development.

http://www.wkyc.com/longform/news/local/cleveland/2014/09/04/the-9-cleveland-newest-icon/15076699/

Geis Co. bought this complex in February 2013.  The fact that this moved to quickly, efficiently, and successfully is mind blowing.

 

Well..... don't forget that a lot of the prep work, especially the abatement, had already been done.  And the façade didn't need the restoration work a lot of the adaptive re-uses we have seen in this City recently.  He didn't have to create a blank canvas out of a former office building..... he basically bought one.

 

Are you kidding me?  I can't tell you how many men, hours, blood, sweat, and tears went into making this deadline....  I love people who talk out there rear. The abatement was NOT done fully, and lets not forget the county building was under construction at the same time... This building was in crap condition.  You won't find another developer as fast, efficient, and cost effective as Geis in Northeast Ohio period...

 

I'm sure their a great company and have done a fantastic job over they're at the 9.  I wasn't trying to hurl any insults there way, whether through my post or my rear.  It was more a comment on any perceived sluggishness of other re-uses we have seen recently, which were mostly all done from buildings in crap condition

Project looks great.

 

^^ The other projects (668, Schofield, etc.) also were/are not bolstered by a government contract. Not that there isn't plenty to celebrate in regard to the work of Geis and others to get this done. We could have all been here years later speaking of this project as the albatross of county corruption, or the Browns of development projects. Thankfully, we're not, and even if the project doesn't deliver on some of it's last promises it's still a positive all around.

I do think the 9 is the single biggest "game changer" project downtown in this recent spate of development.

I believe you are correct.  In my opinion, I think this raises the bar for future development as far as design and amenities goes.  I think it will be Starks NuCLEus that could take us to that next level. 

I love how they repurposed the individual safety deposit box doors on various bars, or as sculptures.

 

I'm also excited to see how the main vault interior has transformed from what it was.

 

I'm sure their a great company and have done a fantastic job over they're at the 9.  I wasn't trying to hurl any insults there way, whether through my post or my rear.  It was more a comment on any perceived sluggishness of other re-uses we have seen recently, which were mostly all done from buildings in crap condition

 

Rehab is the easiest part of these projects. Financing is the hurdle, and no developer has tackled such a complicated deal structure (more than a dozen sources) in a shorter timeframe than Geis.

Rehab is the easiest part of these projects. Financing is the hurdle, and no developer has tackled such a complicated deal structure (more than a dozen sources) in a shorter timeframe than Geis.

 

Because Geis has deep pockets. He's the guy who financed a 100,000 square foot office building on spec in Midtown as the Great Recession was still raging.

This project has got to be the speediest completed large-scale development Cleveland has ever seen.

I do think the 9 is the single biggest "game changer" project downtown in this recent spate of development.

I believe you are correct.  In my opinion, I think this raises the bar for future development as far as design and amenities goes.  I think it will be Starks NuCLEus that could take us to that next level. 

 

Just wait until the May Company project gets underway.  A full city block right across from public square...

Any updates on that project, or just speculation?

Wow. Take a few moments and check out this view. Sometimes I forget just how beautiful Terminal Tower is.

 

http://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/df71e2bbc49d0382acfac16d56729451a5644e73/c=591-0-4928-3262&r=x1443&c=1920x1440/local/-/media/WKYC/WKYC/2014/09/04/1409855584001-DSC_0056.JPG

Does anyone else think that when looking out the windows of the 9, you get an impression that you are on a cruise ship?  Kind of a neat play on the interior when I see those shots. 

I got the same feeling. The rounded, unobstructed windows definitely feel like something you'd find on some sea-going vessel.

Any updates on that project, or just speculation?

 

No hard updates, but it will be moving forward soon.  I expect plans to be announced by the end of the year.

There were times when I thought a miracle could be the only thing that could save the Breuer from 20 years of darkness. It really is amazing what has happened. Can't wait for that whole corner along with the Shofield to be complete. So I wonder what's next for Geis? They don't seem the type to just rest on their laurels.They had a 1 year option on the land near Burke but that could be up by now. Of course they are still pretty much invested in MidTown also.

This should keep Geis busy:

 

"Rains said the developers are working with the Geis Cos. of Streetsboro on a construction plan with an aggressive 14-month renovation schedule. If the May Co. building snags a catalytic project award this year, then construction might start in January or February".

 

http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2014/06/may_co_apartment_revamp_could.html

 

and the timelines in this article align with what gottaplan just mentioned....

 

 

 

Will the facade remain the same on the 9?

 

 

 

This wins for the most-something question ever posed on UrbanOhio (silliest? dumbest? worst?)

 

come on clueless, didnt ur mother ever tell you if you dont have something nice or productive to say, then dont say anything at all?

 

Sorry believeland but this question is unacceptable in the run up  to opening day for this complex. Hating-on the Breuer has got to stop. It is the best example of c.1970 architecture in Cleveland and one of the best in the United States. And 1717 is not far behind in early skyscraper importance. anyway, The Breuer lives on!

 

Youve got the wrong guy when you hope for only 'nice' posts. For years now, i've -- by and large -- only posted construction updates. If forumers (the Chatty Cathys) on this site followed your wishes, at least 50% of the comments would not be posted because much of the ridiculous banter ,arguing and personal hits/"office politics" would be off limits.

 

rant over, off to Johnny's 

Okay folks, take it to PM.

There were times when I thought a miracle could be the only thing that could save the Breuer from 20 years of darkness. It really is amazing what has happened. Can't wait for that whole corner along with the Shofield to be complete. So I wonder what's next for Geis? They don't seem the type to just rest on their laurels.They had a 1 year option on the land near Burke but that could be up by now. Of course they are still pretty much invested in MidTown also.

 

I'm really glad the Breuer could be saved -- and not only saved, put to such an excellent people-friendly/population-generating use.  I always thought it was an attractive tower -- not spectacular-- but attractive.  And I was horrified at thoughts of demolishing it.  Now it's instantly become that high-rise apartment and hotel tower that we've wanted for some time... It's all good!!