Southeast’s Top Projects - 20

Phipps Tower Office Building

Project Cost: $77 million

Developers Crescent Resources of Charlotte, N.C., in a joint venture with Manulife Financial of Canada, is proceeding with a $175-million, speculative office building that will link to the adjacent Phipps Plaza.

Brasfield & Gorie of Atlanta began construction on the $77-million construction, 20-story, concrete-frame tower in March 2008. The project includes 500,000 sq ft of speculative office space and a 1,100-car parking deck.

The contemporary building, designed by Little Diversified Architectural Consulting of Charlotte, N.C., will feature a light-colored, floor-to-ceiling glass curtain wall; terraced garden plaza; and lobby restaurant and cafe.

The project team aims for LEED certification. The building will employ energy-efficient air and lighting systems, water and plumbing conservation systems and enhanced air-quality measures

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Key Facts:

Location: Atlanta
Owner: Phipps Tower Associates, a joint venture between Crescent Resources, harlotte, N.C., and Manulife Financial, Canada
Contractor: Bradfield & Gorie, Atlanta
Architect: Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Charlotte, N.C.
Structural Engineer: Uzun & Case, Atlanta
MEP Engineer: Barrett, Woodward & Associates, Atlanta
Civil Engineer: Lowe Engineering, Atlanta
Start Date: March 2008
Completion Date: February 2010