by Raleigh Magazine | Oct 31, 2018 | Buzz, November 2018
Five Horizons Development has proposed building 1 million square feet of office space, 300,00 square feet of retail, 382 hotel rooms and 975 apartments south of Western Boulevard, between South Saunders and South Dawson Streets. The three-phase project will include a 12-story, 18-story and 20-story building, but first, the developer must persuade the city council to rezone the property to allow for the additional height.
Kane Realty Corp. wants to build a 20-story tower on the parcel located just across the railroad tracks from The Dillon. If the six acres (two blocks) on Cabarrus Street near Union Station is rezoned, Kane will buy it from construction company Clancy & Theys. The project would consist of three sections, with separate buildings on each. Plans are subject to change, but the first section near the railroad tracks would include the 20-story tower with 350,000 square feet of office space, 500 residential units and 50,000 of retail space.
Heritage Properties will build Tower II next to the One Glenwood office tower at the corner of Glenwood and Hillsborough Streets. The plan is to create a hub of office space and entertainment, with retail and restaurants. Renderings show the new 10-story office building with a courtyard in between the towers with a concert stage, turf lawn for yoga and a coffee shop created in a shipping container. Construction is set to begin in the second quarter of next year.
Plans for the second phase of the Peace & West development known as Smokey Hollow are moving ahead. Kane Realty Corp. and Williams Realty & Building Co. are planning a 10-story office tower, plus 280 residential units with 40,000 square feet of ground floor restaurant and retail space with a courtyard. Construction is set to begin summer 2019.
Summit Hospitality Group purchased land at the corner of Glenwood Avenue and Willard Place for a new, seven-story AC Hotel with 190 rooms.
The Raymond Group from Wisconsin is buying property next to Nash Square, with plans to build a nine-story hotel at the corner of West Martin and South Dawson Streets.
The former Rex Hospital property on Wade Avenue is going to be sold for development. The 16-acre site is currently home to the state’s Employment Security Commission, which will have to move out first. The land is located on the edge of the Hayes Barton neighborhood, within walking distance of Cameron Village.
by Raleigh Magazine | Sep 30, 2018 | October 2018, Retreat, Stuff
If you’re building or remodeling a home and looking for ideas, there’s no better resource than The Parade of Homes. Each October, the Home Builders Association of Raleigh–Wake County hosts a free tour of 250 of the newest homes in the newest local communities. This year’s tour features homes from Apex to Wendell, with more than 50 homes open to visitors in Raleigh. We asked Stefanie Bell, the vice president of sales and marketing and a director for The Jim Allen Group, and Laura Siegmund of Midtown Custom Builders, to tell us about some of this year’s most exciting trends.
Sliding glass doors that slide into the wall and are hidden, along with tandem screens that slide up and down or side to side. This makes it possible for more indoor-outdoor living spaces. Arthur Rutenberg Homes/Monterey Bay Homes
Working Pantry. Since open floor plans with large kitchen islands continue to be popular, homeowners are beefing up their pantries to include prep space, with sinks and outlets for countertop appliances. This allows homeowners to entertain in their kitchens, without the counter clutter. Some builders are even matching pantry doors to the cabinet doors, so the new spaces are completely disguised or hidden. Stellar Blu Construction
Freestanding claw tubs and frameless walk-in showers with modern rainfall shower systems. Homestead Building Company
The linear style fireplace, meaning the fireplace itself is more rectangular shaped than square. Stellar Blu Construction
Instead of built-in bookcases, builders are using floating shelves. The shelves are designed with wider/thicker wood, offering a clean, more modern look. Homestead Building Company.
Tile. Have fun with it, experiment with mixing different sizes, colors and textures. Midtown Custom Builders
by Raleigh Magazine | Sep 30, 2018 | October 2018, Polish, Stuff
This year’s fall fashion trends don’t have to come from expensive New York or LA designers. Explore this season’s bold patterns in plaid, floral and animal prints, fuzzy sweaters and statement-making shoes from some of our favorite Raleigh clothing stores, which we’ve assembled into stylish go-to outfits to keep in rotation all autumn long.
by Raleigh Magazine | Sep 21, 2018 | Retreat, September 2018, Stuff
An inviting entryway is essential for welcoming guests into your home, which means the perfect paint color is key. A sunny yellow creates a cheerful environment to come home to and instantly puts your visitors in a good mood, while neutral tones in off-white shades exude a crisp and sophisticated atmosphere that makes for the perfect backdrop to any additional design elements or decorations.
I love the reflective quality of this off-white color for a foyer and, while it “leans” beige, it is not boring. Maritime White blends well into other material choices (wood or wallpaper) and would not detract from a feature or statement wall. It also allows for easy flow from the foyer into other rooms with more vivid color.
—Carole Marcotte, Form & Function
There’s nothing better than sunny yellow to welcome you home on a dreary day, or to give you a cheerful outlook first thing in the morning. Benjamin Moore’s Banan-Appeal is my personal favorite entryway color, donning the foyer of my previous home and never ceasing to lift my spirits!
—Sally Williams, Colorful Concepts Interior Design
When designing a foyer, I usually opt for classic, neutral colors. I love using soft white colors which get along well with practically any other shade. Elegant and sophisticated, white hues can be used to open up spaces and act as a backdrop to any room that requires a crisp, clean, well-designed look. My go-to foyer color is Benjamin Moore Cloud White OC 130….it is a soft white with a hint of grey.
—Tula Summerford, Design by Tula
by Raleigh Magazine | Sep 14, 2018 | Do, September 2018
Every year, Raleigh’s bravest citizens take the plunge 30 stories over the edge of the Wells Fargo Capitol Center building in order to support Special Olympics. In rappelling down the skyscraper, participants mirror the courage that Special Olympics athletes must also show when facing challenges on the field, in the pool and on the court. The following Raleighites share why they chose to participate in the challenge or what surprised them the most after taking their own valiant leap of faith.
Rachel Lamm, 20, Student
“I have been a volunteer with Special Olympics since middle school. These athletes show bravery and determination every day, so I figured I might as well brave 30 stories! I actually felt extremely calm during the process- everyone made me feel very safe and secure.”
Gina V. Hawkins, 50, Chief of Police, Fayetteville NC
“How nervous I was to take the first leap; after that I enjoyed myself. This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I will never forget.”
Ken Smith, WRAL Anchor
“At the time, I was an SONC board member and was asked to participate. I was hesitant at first because I am deathly afraid of heights, but I decided “why not.” I was ok until it came time for me to step up on the ledge of the Wells Fargo Building 30 stories up. The Over the Edge crew was amazing in calming me down. It took me about 20 minutes to get down the building but I made it. I felt such a sense of accomplishment, not just for myself but for this organization that means so much to me. Keith Fishburne and his staff run one of the most successful non-profits in this state, and I am proud to be affiliated with SONC.”
Kristine Hughes, 46, Athlete Leadership Manager at Special Olympics North Carolina
“Come join us at Over the Edge and face your fears. I know that you will walk away feeling courageous and confident in facing any challenge in front of you. After my first time, I felt so confident. I felt like I was on top of the world that day. “
Alica D’Anna, 41, School Receptionist
“What we didn’t expect was the excitement of meeting SONC athletes. Meeting people with physical and mental challenges who had faith and excitement and confidence in U.S. I appreciate every person that I have met. I look forward to seeing my Over the Edge, SONC this September…and every September to follow!”
Robin Callaway, 32, Harris Teeter Bagger & Bonefish Grill Kitchen Staff
“The biggest surprise was the height of the building. Looking at it from the street, it looks tall but when you’re on the very top it’s a lot taller than you expect.”
