The Limelight (16th and Harney)

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Mon Feb 10, 2014 1:15 pm

Windows were going in today.

mcarch · Post by **mcarch** » Mon Feb 10, 2014 10:52 pm

So don't get me wrong. I LOVE what they are doing.... but, lumber? Really?

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Tue Feb 11, 2014 1:29 am

mcarch wrote:So don't get me wrong. I LOVE what they are doing.... but, lumber? Really?

The only thing better about metal framing is its recyclability. Wood is much more workable and versatile even in this day and age.

Seth · Post by **Seth** » Tue Feb 11, 2014 1:08 pm

Busguy2010 wrote:
mcarch wrote:So don't get me wrong. I LOVE what they are doing.... but, lumber? Really?
The only thing better about metal framing is its recyclability. Wood is much more workable and versatile even in this day and age.

And economical. Steel stud construction is generally only used over wood when necessitated by fire code.

When you factor in the carbon life cyle of wood, it's sustainability is actually pretty good.

guy4omaha · Post by **guy4omaha** » Tue Feb 11, 2014 7:47 pm

Did I hear somewhere that one of the reasons they were going with wood was that it was less of a load factor on the existing structure?

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Wed Feb 12, 2014 2:19 pm

Third floor of framing (5th level of the building) is going up today.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 2:54 pm

They had a raising of the last beam ceremony today at the Limelight.

Omaha Chamber Photo:

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 6:23 pm

I'm not sure I have ever seen a celebrity flag embellished last wooden board being hoisted at a construction site before. Have we sunk that low?

guy4omaha · Post by **guy4omaha** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 8:28 pm

I know that if I had invested/borrowed the millions put into this project, I just might want to celebrate the final beam too regardless of whether or not others were impressed.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 8:19 am

Its a great accomplishment. Who cares what the beam is made of. They are overdeveloping a long abandoned old structure on a historic but nearly abandoned street in the heard of the CBD. Good for them!

Post by **Brad** » Wed Feb 26, 2014 3:19 pm

I was down at the Limelight for a little while today. They have the windows in for part of the ground floor retail. They are set in about 10' behind the front of the building along the west side.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Thu Feb 27, 2014 3:00 pm

Brad wrote:I was down at the Limelight for a little while today. They have the windows in for part of the ground floor retail. They are set in about 10' behind the front of the building along the west side.

With some huge supports in front of the windows, kind of hides it from the street.

Post by **Brad** » Thu Feb 27, 2014 9:49 pm

iamjacobm wrote:
Brad wrote:I was down at the Limelight for a little while today. They have the windows in for part of the ground floor retail. They are set in about 10' behind the front of the building along the west side.
With some huge supports in front of the windows, kind of hides it from the street.

Yeah, but I think it will look better than bumping it out like it was before.

Post by **Coyote** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 6:55 pm

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 7:15 pm

I really like your first two pictures...would like to see those views once its completed.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 8:54 pm

Your Making me jealous with all your photo updated! I want to get out and shoot updates so bad. I have a serious case of cabin fever!

I shot a couple shots of this building back on 2/26 and haven't even touched them yet!

Post by **Coyote** » Thu Mar 13, 2014 12:52 am

Brad wrote:Your Making me jealous with all your photo updated! I want to get out and shoot updates so bad. I have a serious case of cabin fever!

I shot a couple shots of this building back on 2/26 and haven't even touched them yet!

I know, warmer weather got me back out shooting again. I think I stopped after the GLM opened and I stopped updating that thread.

BTW, does anyone know it they are going to replace the bottom brick (if that is what it is), it would really update it's look!

Post by **Brad** » Thu Mar 13, 2014 8:45 am

That's tan tile? I am 99.9% sure its staying.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Sun Mar 23, 2014 5:52 pm

http://www.limelightomaha.com/index.html

SeldinCompany · Post by **SeldinCompany** » Thu Mar 27, 2014 10:23 pm

I actually work for Seldin Company, and often see Omaha Forums "pop up" when we are working on our marketing efforts. I couldn't resist becoming a member, and putting in my 2 cents. If you have any questions about any of our projects, don't hesitate to ask. Limelight is going to be a really cool project in downtown Omaha. We are really excited to get construction completed, and start moving residents in. We also recently began leasing the Meyer Raapke Building. Its also a great project that is just wrapping up construction. If you know anyone looking for an apartment send them our way! I will try and post some "insider pictures" time to time. - Brandon

Post by **Coyote** » Thu Mar 27, 2014 10:28 pm

SeldinCompany wrote:I actually work for Seldin Company, and often see Omaha Forums "pop up" when we are working on our marketing efforts. I couldn't resist becoming a member, and putting in my 2 cents. If you have any questions about any of our projects, don't hesitate to ask. Limelight is going to be a really cool project in downtown Omaha. We are really excited to get construction completed, and start moving residents in. We also recently began leasing the Meyer Raapke Building. Its also a great project that is just wrapping up construction. If you know anyone looking for an apartment send them our way! I will try and post some "insider pictures" time to time. - Brandon

Welcome to the forums Brandon. I know a few of us follow your Facebook page to see what is new (congrats on the NAHMA). If you know of any projects coming along let us know, especially if you can get us in on an early tour

Post by **Brad** » Sat Mar 29, 2014 10:53 pm

Photo update. Tough morning shot, but that's all I had time for today.

1.

SeldinCompany · Post by **SeldinCompany** » Sat Apr 05, 2014 4:58 pm

I toured the project this past week and wanted to share some of the pictures.

SeldinCompany · Post by **SeldinCompany** » Sat Apr 05, 2014 5:06 pm

More pictures

SeldinCompany · Post by **SeldinCompany** » Sat Apr 05, 2014 5:08 pm

More pictures

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Sat Apr 05, 2014 6:20 pm

Is that the original safe from the jewelry shop? Awesome nod to the buildings history there.

Post by **Brad** » Sat Apr 05, 2014 7:01 pm

Wow, it's only been like 2 weeks since I have been in there and it's changed a lot.

Post by **Coyote** » Sat Apr 05, 2014 8:24 pm

Thanks Brandon!

Post by **Brad** » Sun Apr 06, 2014 12:23 pm

What's the plan for that safe anyways? I always mean to ask when I am there and then never do. Its a decent size, but I am not really sure what you could do with it.

I really like what Kutak Rock has done with the old vault in the Omaha Building.

Here is a photo I shot a while back. I really wish I had some lights with me to get a better shot inside.

Post by **Brad** » Sun Apr 13, 2014 12:50 am

Photo Update!

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mcarch · Post by **mcarch** » Mon Apr 14, 2014 12:47 am

Seth wrote:
Busguy2010 wrote:
mcarch wrote:So don't get me wrong. I LOVE what they are doing.... but, lumber? Really?
The only thing better about metal framing is its recyclability. Wood is much more workable and versatile even in this day and age.
And economical. Steel stud construction is generally only used over wood when necessitated by fire code.

When you factor in the carbon life cyle of wood, it's sustainability is actually pretty good.

And you bring me to my initial point, which I did not directly come out and state it. When I first wrote the post, there were many fires happening with apartment buildings in and around our wonderful city. I would just assume they would read the newspapers and would have made a wiser decision (concerning fires) about using wood on a building downtown which is higher than the "standard 3 or 4 floor apartment buildings.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Jun 04, 2014 7:03 am

The finishes are going in on the lower floors. I think the second floor (the original building) is way cooler than the 3 new floors on top. Super high clings and a lot of the old building character.

The Apartment entrance is also in now and I didn't eve recognize it. It looks great.

Photos to come later.

Post by **Brad** » Fri Jun 06, 2014 1:06 am

Photo Tour

1. Apartment Entrance

2. Retail Bay

3. Retail Bay

4. Second Floor Hallway

5. One Bedroom Unit on the second floor

6. Another second floor unit the old elevator shaft

7. same unit, different view.

8. Corner Unit

9. Same Corner Unit

10. Check out the widow layout in the studio unit

11. Another one bedroom

12. Exposed brick in the stairwell.

13. Apartment Enterance

14. front corner

15. Recessed enterance.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Fri Jun 06, 2014 11:36 am

You weren't kidding Brad. Those units in the old structure are filled with character. Whatever unit shots 6 and 7 are in look like one of the most unique spaces downtown.

Post by **Brad** » Fri Jun 06, 2014 12:55 pm

Yep, it really amazes me the designs they come up with.

ShawJ · Post by **ShawJ** » Fri Jun 06, 2014 1:14 pm

Awesome shots, Brad. Those are some amazing units.

Here's a neat one from Dicon that was just posted.

NEDodger · Post by **NEDodger** » Fri Jun 06, 2014 3:48 pm

Very cool. I can't say I've ever seen 16th street from that vantage point!

Post by **Brad** » Fri Jun 06, 2014 4:22 pm

NEDodger wrote:Very cool. I can't say I've ever seen 16th street from that vantage point!

I have taken a few. They are posted on previous pages on this thread. I have some showing the King Fong sign and the full FNB tower too.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 6:13 am

ShawJ wrote:Awesome shots, Brad. Those are some amazing units.

Here's a neat one from Dicon that was just posted.

Gorgeous view. But are all of those trees going to stay?

guitarguy · Post by **guitarguy** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 10:37 am

That view looks straight out Manhattan! Beautiful