tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7006035116970579216.post6131046778490147582..comments2024-03-23T21:00:09.726-05:00Comments on Vanishing STL: "Pedestrian Friendly" and Flying Saucer are NOT Mutually ExclusiveVanishing STLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08798287914185180625noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7006035116970579216.post-86051222435230211602011-07-01T22:20:25.726-05:002011-07-01T22:20:25.726-05:00There are many ways that the existing building cou...There are many ways that the existing building could be altered, adapted or added to. And yes, if Starbucks moved in, the drive-thru would probably stay, which if the building gets re-used, would be fine with me.Vanishing STLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08798287914185180625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7006035116970579216.post-25170789597369222222011-06-30T10:40:11.177-05:002011-06-30T10:40:11.177-05:00If Starbucks goes in there, that drive through wil...If Starbucks goes in there, that drive through will stay.Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14005541909196590271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7006035116970579216.post-72514567818336278892011-06-29T15:28:44.626-05:002011-06-29T15:28:44.626-05:00I would be tempted to turn your plan 90 degrees wi...I would be tempted to turn your plan 90 degrees with the spaces opening up to Grand-think of Kaldi's in Kirkwood with a large terrace facing Grand. I think both of us are dreaming though, but interesting to see that this building is getting so much attention.DoubleJSTLnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7006035116970579216.post-91916826004276673592011-06-28T18:44:28.581-05:002011-06-28T18:44:28.581-05:00"The height of this would want to be kept low..."The height of this would want to be kept low, allowing the clearestory windows of the original building, which are now painted over, to be retained and re-opened. All of the service functions such as food prep, storage, restrooms etc. could go in the low addition, leaving the spacious sloped ceiling volume of the original building to be opened for seating." <br /><br /><br />Yes. This is what I have been envisioning, and nearly exactly. I visited the site yesterday, got some krinkle cut fries from the drive-thru, and made the same observations. While your diagram seems to state the space planning obvious, it's just this obviousness that is not being mentioned enough when considering adaptation possibilities. I would, however, bring the radius further toward the edge, and reach out to the southeast corner of this intersection. I would provide for a future BRT stop and transit shop, and a walking food vendor for the SLU kids. They all love that New York style pizza.john w.noreply@blogger.com