ATLANTA (Feb. 24, 2009) - Tishman Speyer unveiled an updated Midtown Plaza during a party Thursday night that attracted 200 members of Atlanta commercial real estate industry.
The New York developer/owner funded some major upgrades at the 23-year-old, two-building Class A office complex at Peachtree and 17th streets. The most-noticeable is the new airy, white lobby of One Midtown Plaza, where the party was held. A striking piece of artwork hangs from the ceiling and marks Tishman Speyer's commitment to the visual arts.
The celebration, as Tishman Speyer called the event, was a nice respite from the litany of bad economic and real estate news. Several Tishman Speyer executives were in attendance, as were dozens of top tenant reps, some architects and a Wall Street Journal reporter on assignment from New York. Attendees in the photo below are, from left, Allison Bittel, Cushman & Wakefield; John Flack, CresaPartners; Leslie Claxton, Tishman Speyer; Gina DeRaffele, Ackerman & Co.; and Irving Jacobson, Shumacher Group. (Thanks to Rob Claxton for the photos.)
Claxton of provided this list of upgrades to Midtown Plaza, which was part of a five-building, 3.5 million square-foot portfolio Tishman Speyer acquired in 2006. The redevelopment includes: the gallery entrance from the parking deck, a bright new lobby (finishes include white terrazzo floors, spandrel glass walls and stainless accents), a new promenade (walkway with screenwall between the 2 buildings), an activity center, which is a brand-new amenity, elevator modernization in both buildings, the renovation of lobby and mezzanine levels in Two Midtown Plaza, an upgraded conference center and upgraded restrooms.
Mack ScogginMerrill Elam Architects designed the renovated space, and Brasfield & Gorriewas the contractor.
Several lucky attendees won prices such as a new Wii, and everyone got a digital frame. Didn't try the Midtown Moonshine, but a couple people who hung out at the bar seemed to enjoy them.
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