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The above is a more stylized rendering, but the base model isn't too far off.
The key is that we're building on a smaller lot. This controls for the unremitting monotony of a lot of 5-over-1s today.
With dimensions of 55' x 120', & light on 3 sides the building is scaled down
We deliberately chose a tripartite design (dividing the building into three distinct sections-a base, shaft, and crown).
This is a classical design principle that gives order while still providing intrigue. We've kept the building as one mass, as opposed to articulating it
Because we're on a corner, we decided to chamfer it, or cut away at it, in order to better honor the importance of the site as opposed to unceremoniously continuing straight on
We've formally submitted our plans to the city, and are working hard to try to prove out some of our ideas.
As ever, if there are any questions about this project (or suggestions, or interest in learning more), my DMs and email are always open!
I should also mention, we're lucky to be working with a really talented team to bring this to life!
Architects: Tyler + Kelly
Owner's Rep: Boretto Merrill
Structural: Hedral
Electrical: EDI
Mechanical: Metrics
Dry Utilities: TDUG
Civil: C&S
Beautiful design - one of the best I’ve seen! Please keep us updated
Tiny nitpick: the chamfer on the ground floor left corner makes the building look top-heavy
Keen eye! This was a tricky architectural condition for us to solve for due to certain regulations. On the other side of the rear you'll also see a clearance above the transformer. Ultimately I think it will look elegant, but as with so much in building and land use codes, not as
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Thank you so much!! We’re trying, we’ll see how it all shakes out but really encouraged so far
Heck yea! Looks fantastic. Didn’t realize y’all had already submitted. Awesome.
Thanks man!! We just did, so we'll be navigating the entitlements process for much of 2025 (and hopefully not much longer!)
Yes!
Likely stucco in the mid-section and crown, brick (in a rusticated style, maybe painted?) on the base, and trying to solve for the cornice
Thank you so much!! Still much to be done, but really happy with where we’re at in this stage
This is awesome! Proof that the thing people dislike about 5-over-1s is the articulation required by zoning codes, not the mass itself
That’s my sense as well! And the breadth of it, but with a smaller lot that’s not a big concern
While we're 7 stories, 5-over-1 refers to the construction type, which is wood frame (Type V) over concrete podium (Type I)
Once you have the design figured out how difficult to replicate in other locations?
For anyone who doesn’t know what "5-over-1" is , it’s means five wood framed floors over a concrete podium
Looks nice. You should work with Sebastian Treese in the future, one of the best architects out there when it comes to classical architecture.
Can you tell us about the cladding? This looks fantastic.
In Chicago, a 4+1 is 4 residential level building with parking underground or slightly below ground. Love your design…but does it include parking ?
Beautiful job. How does it compare price-wise to a bog standard steel and glass box?
Do you have double loaded hallways?
Where’s garbage and mechanical rooms?
Can you post a site plan of ground floor?
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This is beautiful. I wish more new construction looked like this. The current architecture designs being built definitely has a place, but the classics just gives that special feeling
How do you stop that awful staining you often see on white render in newer buildings?
Absolutely gorgeous. Love the base & top textures & details. Would love to know more about the automated parking system, reducing the area requirements for cars will help a lot of buildings!
Wild that SD allows a repetitive window pattern that doesn't break up the massing or require a bunch of mixed materials.
Wish other cities allowed designs like this.
It’s beautiful. You should be very proud. Do you have pics of the inside? If it has hardwood floors and crown molding, I’m going to pass out.
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This is probably obvious but what does 5 over 1 mean? Five floors something?
This looks very promising, well done Coby and team! You wrote you were grappling with construction costs, what impact is that having on design details like windows?
I'm extremely impressed at this design! perhaps ornamentation from ? Who's the architect and are they allowing this to be copied/altered in other places?
That's honestly not so bad but why is there so little texture in the center part. The reason why the turquoise corner building got away with that were the shutters. Yours doesn't have any so you need to find a new way to make the space between windows more appealing
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Really nice! Not sure about what market you operate in - so I can’t speak to codes; but what about parking?
totally read this thread thinking it was you… i thought “holy shit, a man of hidden talents, designing buildings now”.
This looks great, upper east side Manhattan 5th Ave has great examples too. They can go up to 10-12 stories high, build before zoning restrictions, no setbacks.
Finally someone trying to build buildings for the city and the people again. It’s a shame how a mix of suburbia and ugly buildings is spreading. Oh, and let’s not forget the starchitects who only build weird shaped stuff that doesn’t integrate into the city grid.
Well done.
If the average 5-over-1 looked like this you’d have less NIMBY’s in America
Sorry, developers want it as cheap as possible. No ornaments. Flat walls and frameless windows is the best we can do 
YOU are what’s been needed for so long. Any neighborhood would feel enriched by your designs.
I have no business in this thread but why does it looked like forced perspective on a Disney Main street?
Is it just me?
Yo, 21st century calling here. You know we can make bigger windows now, right?
Interested to see how you would've designed this if single-stair were legal to this height in your jurisdiction. Great work, nevertheless
Fire barrier or fire wall? In either case, place cont furring walls on both sides of it. You really shouldn't be penetrating it.
The stylized rendering is literally 10x better. The submitted rendering is still a tear down in 20 years. Nothing classic or all that much better about it. Why not give up a fraction of the upside to create something beautiful that will endure? Show some actual courage.
As an architect, I am disgusted at the use of image based AI. Why would you want a robot to do the most human part of the job (art)?
This is awesome. Is there anything other than cost/availability that prevents the use of traditional terracotta cladding?
Very nice PROVIDING it is made of long lasting quality materials and not just for 60 yrs but in truth for 30 yrs
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