The Vue
The VUE or The VUE Charlotte is a 560-foot (171 m) tall skyscraper in Charlotte, North Carolina. It was completed in 2010 and has 50 stories. A luxury apartment tower, the VUE is the tallest residential building in the state. The leasing center for The Vue is located at the corner of 5th Street and W. Pine.
| The Vue | |
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| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Single-use residential |
| Location | Corner of 5th and Pine Streets in the Fourth Ward |
| Construction started | 2007 |
| Opening | Fall 2010 |
| Cost | $275 million |
| Height | |
| Roof | 560 ft (170 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 50 (no 13th floor; top floor will be 51st)[1] |
| Lifts/elevators | 4 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Lamar Johnson Collaborative |
| Developer | MCL Companies |
| Structural engineer | Fisher and Partners |
| Main contractor | J. E. Dunn Construction Group (formerly RJ Griffin & Co.) |
| References | |
| www.vuecharlotte.com | |
Residences range from studios to penthouses. Some contain private balconies, gourmet kitchens, spa inspired bathrooms, and floor to ceiling glass. The VUE features a 35,000 sq ft (3,300 m2) amenity deck with a heated Jr. Olympic-sized pool, tennis–sport court, pet park, and landscaped courtyard with outdoor kitchen. Other amenities include a 24-hour full service concierge, business center, and 50th floor SKY Lounge. The name "VUE" is an acronym for "Vertical Urban Experience".
The VUE is located in the historic Fourth Ward residential Uptown Charlotte neighborhood. Neighboring sites of interest include Bank of America Stadium, BB&T Ballpark, Romare Bearden Park, Spectrum Center, Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, museum row and many restaurants and bars.
The VUE Charlotte is owned and managed by Northwood Ravin who purchased it in 2010.
See also
References
- Singe, Kerry Hall (2009-09-01). "Griffin: Vue owner 2 months late paying". The Charlotte Observer. Archived from the original on 2012-05-31. Retrieved 2009-10-22.