What is your reaction to the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) comments about the Highwoods building?
The current plans being developed will better comply with the Plaza Plan and better complement the architecture of the Plaza, which where two key points in the AIA memo. Our Kansas City based architects, 360 Architecture, are now working with Highwoods and their architects to assist in this process. We hope the City and the AIA have a favorable response when they consider the final proposal. (Published August 26, 2010) Highwoods Properties presented the second rendering to the City Council August 26. How is the updated rendering different than the first? You will notice an immediate difference in the second rendering. We encouraged Highwoods to retain the look and feel of the 47th Street Balcony Building and to integrate the existing structure into the new office building behind the shops. As Highwoods Properties Attorney Spencer Thomson told the Council, “We listened and we are listening.” We are pleased with the changes Highwoods has made. The second rendering saves the Balcony Build
What is your reaction to the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) comments about the Highwoods building?