A big thank you to Gordon R. Beckman of John Portman & Associates in the US for our latest sketch

sketch of the week, Charlotte, North Carolina

Source: Gordon R. Beckman

Thanks to Gordon R. Beckman, principal and design director for John Portman & Associates based in Atlanta, Georgia in the US, for sending this sketch. Accompanying the sketch, called 星空传媒 Top Exploration, was the following description:

The design for One Charlotte was intended to be a striking addition to the Charlotte skyline and a luxury residence, offering 99 homes

鈥淭his was done for a project that ultimately did not get built. The project was One Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina. The design for One Charlotte was intended to be a striking addition to the Charlotte skyline and a luxury residence, offering 99 homes. The modern glass and metal building with its distinctive crown were designed to become a landmark in Charlotte.

鈥淐harlotte, NC is known as 鈥楾he Queen City鈥� and features a crown as the city symbol. Thus, the top (or crown) of the tower was quite important and several design explorations were done. This sketch is one of them.鈥�

This is part of our new series where we want to tap into 星空传媒 readers鈥� drawing talents and publish the best quick doodles that you send in.

To submit your sketches for publication please email building@ubm.com or post via Twitter using the hashtag #buildingdoodle

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