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Deconstructing NML
Floor by floor, the east office building will be deconstructed and the materials recycled. Our photos capture the project's early stages.
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Floor by floor, the east office building will be deconstructed and the materials recycled. Our photos capture the project's early stages. Back to the full article.
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This is an example of good corporate a neighbor. It would be interesting to know how this works out financially. I’m not doubting the goodwill of NML, but does this cost them more than traditional tear down? Does the sale of the recyclables of offset the cost of doing the responsible thing?
To echo the thoughts of Mayor Norquist, re: Grand Avenue, why are we permitting NML to build more “gerbil tubes” and remove people from the street! Is that the “expense” cities must encounter to retain these corporations?
Actually, the renderings of the new tower lack any skywalks at all. It will be interesting to see is NML decides to add some. It appears that architect Jon Pickard isn’t fond of their use.
Regardless, this seems a pretty small “cost” to keep a major corporation downtown.
Herby, what’s the alternative here? Paint that picture for me.
Actually, the renderings show no skywalks attached to the new tower/commons, including the one just constructed over Van Buren. It will be interesting to see if NML decides to add them. Apparently architect Jon Pickard dislikes their use.
Regardless, this seems like a small price to pay to keep a major corporation downtown.