It may be unassuming, but the two-story office building on 131 Ponce was built by famed architect I.M. Pei. In fact, it's believed to be the first solo effort of Pei's career.
And it's likely to meet the wrecking ball.
Now, developers want to bring a large mixed-use complex to the site, complete with two midrise towers and ground-level retail, raising concerns about the Pei building's future.
'Cause you can never have enough mixed-use developments. Welcome to Atlanta, the city too busy to care about anything of historic value.
(Photo courtesy of AJC)
Yay, more shit retail and flimsy condos. woohoo!
Posted by: Some Other Mike | 2007.06.23 at 05:02 PM
I'd love to keep interesting buildings, but this one isn't all that interesting. Even Pei himself has said it should go.
Now, if it were a fight to preserve the former State Archives building, I'd be right there.
Posted by: Chris | 2008.02.19 at 02:59 PM