The putty-like hues and the wrought iron… looks like thee condos on Blackburn, just west or Orlando, are also taking on a faux Mediterranean vibe. When I posted about them previously, there was still so much possibility for some actual design and architecture, but it seems it will not be so. The new edifice is going down a similar generic path as the Sweetzer apartments, with the added bonus to its neighbors of being several levels taller than the rest. I’m sure they’re thrilled.
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1 alex the sea turtle // Mar 10, 2008 at 11:23 am
I don’t think these look as bad as the sweetzer apartments. However, it’s insane how much taller they are then the ajoining properties.
2 Anonymous // Mar 10, 2008 at 4:34 pm
It looks like they did try alittle, so I give them credit for that. It does look ackward compared to the neighbors heightwise. I am surprised though to see so many tear downs in the neighborhood south of this. I guess the R.E. market must be picking up. I used to be a proponent of tear downs but now after seeing so many poorly designed homes I finally agree with Alex.
3 Brady Westwater // Mar 10, 2008 at 9:44 pm
Now imagine how much bigger this would be under SB 1818 or any other kind of inclusionary zoning.
4 alex the sea turtle // Mar 11, 2008 at 8:17 am
Yes it is amazing how many homes have been torn down in the last 12 months in my hood.
On my block we have 2 news homes that are nearing completion. Fortunately I have a few nieghbors whom in the last year have purchased the homes on adjoining lots and started to restore them. Thus saving them from being torn down. I hope that I don’t have to face that dilema with any of my adjoining neighbors.
5 AMS // Mar 12, 2008 at 10:28 am
As a developer I am saddened by the way other cheap ass developers try to save a few dollars by replacing real architectural treatments with color and cheap plaster…soo sad!
6 geri // Mar 12, 2008 at 11:08 am
ummm i seriously need to move!
7 alex the sea turtle // Mar 13, 2008 at 10:26 am
Oh Brady I am not scared of SB1818. If they had put in a few units at below market rate instead of strictly selling them all at 1 million or 900k then it would be worth it.
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