Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)

[mrsticka]

Why don't they just put the street car route on Dodge and Douglas? That way, they can put the tower in that empty lot and people can still have easy access to the streetcar.

[Night Train]

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Those look great, buildomaha!

I’ve gotta admit that I think the skyline looks more symmetrical with the MoO tower on the UP lot. Granted from other angles presented here so far it looks just fine on the library spot too. I was at the GLM the other day looking at the head of the park where the tower would sit and while I would be more than happy to have the tower there it just feels slightly off. I think looking up at our skyline from that angle the MoO tower (while slightly hiding behind the UP building) would almost be more imposing or “towering” on the UP lot in a good way. Also it maybe wouldn’t cast a large shadow on the park later in the day as well. Again I still think the library spot is fine and am happy the tower will be there.

Frankly I’m just happy that after years of waiting we are finally talking about Omaha’s next skyscraper!

[ita]

Why don't they just put the street car route on Dodge and Douglas? That way, they can put the tower in that empty lot and people can still have easy access to the streetcar.

Farnam and Harney have many more adjacent properties that can be redeveloped and it goes through the hearts of almost every major neighborhood/district in the urban core. Plus Dodge and Douglas already have ORBT and Dodge is significantly less pedestrian friendly.

[Garrett]

Why don't they just put the street car route on Dodge and Douglas? That way, they can put the tower in that empty lot and people can still have easy access to the streetcar.

I think the mayor mentioned the route wouldn't be feasible, though I missed the exact reasoning. Farnam/Harney is better anyway for connecting to the med center and through Blackstone to the Old Market.

[Busguy2010]

Why don't they just put the street car route on Dodge and Douglas? That way, they can put the tower in that empty lot and people can still have easy access to the streetcar.

I think the mayor mentioned the route wouldn't be feasible, though I missed the exact reasoning. Farnam/Harney is better anyway for connecting to the med center and through Blackstone to the Old Market.

Dodge is too fast-paced, a US highway, a streetcar would interact with that street poorly. Farnam is slower and more neighborly, with many more developable parcels. Realize this streetcar is less a transportation solution than it is a development tool, so Farnam it is.

[Globochem]

Dodge and Douglas aren’t only not pedestrian friendly, they’re downright hostile. There isn’t a single storefront on Dodge from 10th to 40th. Why on Earth would you put a streetcar along a corridor that has nothing to offer the pedestrian? By contrast, Farnam has tremendous potential. Already a much more urban stretch with plenty to do once you step off the train.

[Busguy2010]

That is a little bit dubious, though... If its entirely privately funded, then how could the city have any grounds to say "Re-routing the streetcar to 1416 Dodge would be too expensive"? Hmm...

[S.O.Boy]

That is a little bit dubious, though... If its entirely privately funded, then how could the city have any grounds to say "Re-routing the streetcar to 1416 Dodge would be too expensive"? Hmm...

With infrastructure for a streetcar, the city has the power to approve or deny the building permits. I think?

[PWL73316]

It's not privately funded. It's funded with the existing tax structure. Completely different.

[omahahawk]

Just going back and reviewing the renderings in this thread. I really loved the design of this building from the outset and the more I look at it the more I appreciate some of the details. One of the coolest things is the latice work that rounds out the top. If you notice around the top corners there is this kind of webbed structure that appears to be ornamental but really make this building pop. It's a classic great look and unique to anything else downtown. Also love the way the sides have movement with the slight curves but overall clean lines. It really is a beautiful building and I truly hope it is built to the scale depicted. One thing I am wondering about unrelated to Mutual itself is the size of the trees in the park. Not sure what types of trees they are planting but I'm guessing it will probably be a while before they look quite like that.

[nebport5]

Just going back and reviewing the renderings in this thread. I really loved the design of this building from the outset and the more I look at it the more I appreciate some of the details. One of the coolest things is the latice work that rounds out the top. If you notice around the top corners there is this kind of webbed structure that appears to be ornamental but really make this building pop. It's a classic great look and unique to anything else downtown. Also love the way the sides have movement with the slight curves but overall clean lines. It really is a beautiful building and I truly hope it is built to the scale depicted. One thing I am wondering about unrelated to Mutual itself is the size of the trees in the park. Not sure what types of trees they are planting but I'm guessing it will probably be a while before they look quite like that.

I agree, particularly about the top. I'm sure it'll make it pop. I imagine they'll be able to play with the lighting color/scheme too a la FNC.

I'll comment on the trees in that thread.

[Omaha Cowboy]

Just going back and reviewing the renderings in this thread. I really loved the design of this building from the outset and the more I look at it the more I appreciate some of the details. One of the coolest things is the latice work that rounds out the top. If you notice around the top corners there is this kind of webbed structure that appears to be ornamental but really make this building pop. It's a classic great look and unique to anything else downtown. Also love the way the sides have movement with the slight curves but overall clean lines. It really is a beautiful building and I truly hope it is built to the scale depicted. One thing I am wondering about unrelated to Mutual itself is the size of the trees in the park. Not sure what types of trees they are planting but I'm guessing it will probably be a while before they look quite like that.

I agree, particularly about the top. I'm sure it'll make it pop. I imagine they'll be able to play with the lighting color/scheme too a la FNC.

I'll comment on the trees in that thread.

I too, like the initial rendering..and hope the final design does not deviate much from the size/scope of what we have seen..

I know several here, and on other city development forums, have indicated this tower proposal looks very similar to the Devon Tower in Oklahoma City..I don’t think that’s a bad thing-and I believe the Mutual logo/design at the top can and will differentiate this Mutual Tower from The Devon…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[PotatoeEatsFish]

Just going back and reviewing the renderings in this thread. I really loved the design of this building from the outset and the more I look at it the more I appreciate some of the details. One of the coolest things is the latice work that rounds out the top. If you notice around the top corners there is this kind of webbed structure that appears to be ornamental but really make this building pop. It's a classic great look and unique to anything else downtown. Also love the way the sides have movement with the slight curves but overall clean lines. It really is a beautiful building and I truly hope it is built to the scale depicted. One thing I am wondering about unrelated to Mutual itself is the size of the trees in the park. Not sure what types of trees they are planting but I'm guessing it will probably be a while before they look quite like that.

I agree, particularly about the top. I'm sure it'll make it pop. I imagine they'll be able to play with the lighting color/scheme too a la FNC.

I'll comment on the trees in that thread.

I too, like the initial rendering..and hope the final design does not deviate much from the size/scope of what we have seen..

I know several here, and on other city development forums, have indicated this tower proposal looks very similar to the Devon Tower in Oklahoma City..I don’t think that’s a bad thing-and I believe the Mutual logo/design at the top can and will differentiate this Mutual Tower from The Devon…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

I think it's only being compared to the Devon because it's in OKC I only see vague similarities. To me it shares much more similarities to the Salesforce tower in shape and design, the only thing it really shares with the Devon is the color.

[ita]

Just going back and reviewing the renderings in this thread. I really loved the design of this building from the outset and the more I look at it the more I appreciate some of the details. One of the coolest things is the latice work that rounds out the top. If you notice around the top corners there is this kind of webbed structure that appears to be ornamental but really make this building pop. It's a classic great look and unique to anything else downtown. Also love the way the sides have movement with the slight curves but overall clean lines. It really is a beautiful building and I truly hope it is built to the scale depicted. One thing I am wondering about unrelated to Mutual itself is the size of the trees in the park. Not sure what types of trees they are planting but I'm guessing it will probably be a while before they look quite like that.

I agree, particularly about the top. I'm sure it'll make it pop. I imagine they'll be able to play with the lighting color/scheme too a la FNC.

I'll comment on the trees in that thread.

I too, like the initial rendering..and hope the final design does not deviate much from the size/scope of what we have seen..

I know several here, and on other city development forums, have indicated this tower proposal looks very similar to the Devon Tower in Oklahoma City..I don’t think that’s a bad thing-and I believe the Mutual logo/design at the top can and will differentiate this Mutual Tower from The Devon…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

I think it's only being compared to the Devon because it's in OKC I only see vague similarities. To me it shares much more similarities to the Salesforce tower in shape and design, the only thing it really shares with the Devon is the color.

I am not familiar with Devon Tower, but one difference that stands out to me is that Devon Tower is part of, essentially, a sprawling four block campus. Its parking garage takes up, what looks like, a whole city block. MoO is fitting their HQ, garage and all, within one city block. They could have easily had a super block layout like Kiewit did with their garage, but thankfully, they are sparing the lot adjacent to GLM for future development. This is a huge positive for the proposed project.

[Vitruvius]

Just going back and reviewing the renderings in this thread. I really loved the design of this building from the outset and the more I look at it the more I appreciate some of the details. One of the coolest things is the latice work that rounds out the top. If you notice around the top corners there is this kind of webbed structure that appears to be ornamental but really make this building pop. It's a classic great look and unique to anything else downtown. Also love the way the sides have movement with the slight curves but overall clean lines. It really is a beautiful building and I truly hope it is built to the scale depicted. One thing I am wondering about unrelated to Mutual itself is the size of the trees in the park. Not sure what types of trees they are planting but I'm guessing it will probably be a while before they look quite like that.

I agree, particularly about the top. I'm sure it'll make it pop. I imagine they'll be able to play with the lighting color/scheme too a la FNC.

I'll comment on the trees in that thread.

I too, like the initial rendering..and hope the final design does not deviate much from the size/scope of what we have seen..

I know several here, and on other city development forums, have indicated this tower proposal looks very similar to the Devon Tower in Oklahoma City..I don’t think that’s a bad thing-and I believe the Mutual logo/design at the top can and will differentiate this Mutual Tower from The Devon…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

I think it's only being compared to the Devon because it's in OKC I only see vague similarities. To me it shares much more similarities to the Salesforce tower in shape and design, the only thing it really shares with the Devon is the color.

I am not familiar with Devon Tower, but one difference that stands out to me is that Devon Tower is part of, essentially, a sprawling four block campus. Its parking garage takes up, what looks like, a whole city block. MoO is fitting their HQ, garage and all, within one city block. They could have easily had a super block layout like Kiewit did with their garage, but thankfully, they are sparing the lot adjacent to GLM for future development. This is a huge positive for the proposed project.

It's an exact copy of 1180 Peachtree, only the wings at the top have been clipped off. You can see the white girder-like structure at the top in both Peachtree and the MoM rendering.

[Omaha Cowboy]

Just going back and reviewing the renderings in this thread. I really loved the design of this building from the outset and the more I look at it the more I appreciate some of the details. One of the coolest things is the latice work that rounds out the top. If you notice around the top corners there is this kind of webbed structure that appears to be ornamental but really make this building pop. It's a classic great look and unique to anything else downtown. Also love the way the sides have movement with the slight curves but overall clean lines. It really is a beautiful building and I truly hope it is built to the scale depicted. One thing I am wondering about unrelated to Mutual itself is the size of the trees in the park. Not sure what types of trees they are planting but I'm guessing it will probably be a while before they look quite like that.

I agree, particularly about the top. I'm sure it'll make it pop. I imagine they'll be able to play with the lighting color/scheme too a la FNC.

I'll comment on the trees in that thread.

I too, like the initial rendering..and hope the final design does not deviate much from the size/scope of what we have seen..

I know several here, and on other city development forums, have indicated this tower proposal looks very similar to the Devon Tower in Oklahoma City..I don’t think that’s a bad thing-and I believe the Mutual logo/design at the top can and will differentiate this Mutual Tower from The Devon…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

I think it's only being compared to the Devon because it's in OKC I only see vague similarities. To me it shares much more similarities to the Salesforce tower in shape and design, the only thing it really shares with the Devon is the color.

I am not familiar with Devon Tower, but one difference that stands out to me is that Devon Tower is part of, essentially, a sprawling four block campus. Its parking garage takes up, what looks like, a whole city block. MoO is fitting their HQ, garage and all, within one city block. They could have easily had a super block layout like Kiewit did with their garage, but thankfully, they are sparing the lot adjacent to GLM for future development. This is a huge positive for the proposed project.

It's an exact copy of 1180 Peachtree, only the wings at the top have been clipped off. You can see the white girder-like structure at the top in both Peachtree and the MoM rendering.

I can definitely see similarities from both towers..

I hope we don’t see a ton of deviation from this initial tower rendering for Mutual. Especially as it relates to size and scope because everything I’ve been hearing from sources “in the know”, are indicating this will be a 45-50 story tower..If that’s the case, we’re looking at likely 650-700 feet in height and it will become Omaha’s tallest. I’d like to see the final height land at 700 feet..

Fingers crossed for that…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[Vitruvius]

Just going back and reviewing the renderings in this thread. I really loved the design of this building from the outset and the more I look at it the more I appreciate some of the details. One of the coolest things is the latice work that rounds out the top. If you notice around the top corners there is this kind of webbed structure that appears to be ornamental but really make this building pop. It's a classic great look and unique to anything else downtown. Also love the way the sides have movement with the slight curves but overall clean lines. It really is a beautiful building and I truly hope it is built to the scale depicted. One thing I am wondering about unrelated to Mutual itself is the size of the trees in the park. Not sure what types of trees they are planting but I'm guessing it will probably be a while before they look quite like that.

I agree, particularly about the top. I'm sure it'll make it pop. I imagine they'll be able to play with the lighting color/scheme too a la FNC.

I'll comment on the trees in that thread.

I too, like the initial rendering..and hope the final design does not deviate much from the size/scope of what we have seen..

I know several here, and on other city development forums, have indicated this tower proposal looks very similar to the Devon Tower in Oklahoma City..I don’t think that’s a bad thing-and I believe the Mutual logo/design at the top can and will differentiate this Mutual Tower from The Devon…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

I think it's only being compared to the Devon because it's in OKC I only see vague similarities. To me it shares much more similarities to the Salesforce tower in shape and design, the only thing it really shares with the Devon is the color.

I am not familiar with Devon Tower, but one difference that stands out to me is that Devon Tower is part of, essentially, a sprawling four block campus. Its parking garage takes up, what looks like, a whole city block. MoO is fitting their HQ, garage and all, within one city block. They could have easily had a super block layout like Kiewit did with their garage, but thankfully, they are sparing the lot adjacent to GLM for future development. This is a huge positive for the proposed project.

It's an exact copy of 1180 Peachtree, only the wings at the top have been clipped off. You can see the white girder-like structure at the top in both Peachtree and the MoM rendering.

I can definitely see similarities from both towers..

I hope we don’t see a ton of deviation from this initial tower rendering for Mutual. Especially as it relates to size and scope because everything I’ve been hearing from sources “in the know”, are indicating this will be a 45-50 story tower..If that’s the case, we’re looking at likely 650-700 feet in height and it will become Omaha’s tallest. I’d like to see the final height land at 700 feet..

Fingers crossed for that…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

The MoM rendering seemed like it was mostly for the presentation. They did say it was just "conceptual". Hopefully the MoM design will be new and original rather than a modified copy of any of these other buildings. Something spire-like at the top, like the Peachtree, would be uplifting and give some visual grace and a nice addition to the skyline.

[NEDodger]

I'm hoping that the camera here is maintained while the Mutual building is under construction Don't really need to move it much from the top camera, really?:

https://burlingtoncapital.com/live/

[Omaha Cowboy]

Just going back and reviewing the renderings in this thread. I really loved the design of this building from the outset and the more I look at it the more I appreciate some of the details. One of the coolest things is the latice work that rounds out the top. If you notice around the top corners there is this kind of webbed structure that appears to be ornamental but really make this building pop. It's a classic great look and unique to anything else downtown. Also love the way the sides have movement with the slight curves but overall clean lines. It really is a beautiful building and I truly hope it is built to the scale depicted. One thing I am wondering about unrelated to Mutual itself is the size of the trees in the park. Not sure what types of trees they are planting but I'm guessing it will probably be a while before they look quite like that.

I agree, particularly about the top. I'm sure it'll make it pop. I imagine they'll be able to play with the lighting color/scheme too a la FNC.

I'll comment on the trees in that thread.

I too, like the initial rendering..and hope the final design does not deviate much from the size/scope of what we have seen..

I know several here, and on other city development forums, have indicated this tower proposal looks very similar to the Devon Tower in Oklahoma City..I don’t think that’s a bad thing-and I believe the Mutual logo/design at the top can and will differentiate this Mutual Tower from The Devon…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

I think it's only being compared to the Devon because it's in OKC I only see vague similarities. To me it shares much more similarities to the Salesforce tower in shape and design, the only thing it really shares with the Devon is the color.

I am not familiar with Devon Tower, but one difference that stands out to me is that Devon Tower is part of, essentially, a sprawling four block campus. Its parking garage takes up, what looks like, a whole city block. MoO is fitting their HQ, garage and all, within one city block. They could have easily had a super block layout like Kiewit did with their garage, but thankfully, they are sparing the lot adjacent to GLM for future development. This is a huge positive for the proposed project.

It's an exact copy of 1180 Peachtree, only the wings at the top have been clipped off. You can see the white girder-like structure at the top in both Peachtree and the MoM rendering.

I can definitely see similarities from both towers..

I hope we don’t see a ton of deviation from this initial tower rendering for Mutual. Especially as it relates to size and scope because everything I’ve been hearing from sources “in the know”, are indicating this will be a 45-50 story tower..If that’s the case, we’re looking at likely 650-700 feet in height and it will become Omaha’s tallest. I’d like to see the final height land at 700 feet..

Fingers crossed for that…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

The MoM rendering seemed like it was mostly for the presentation. They did say it was just "conceptual". Hopefully the MoM design will be new and original rather than a modified copy of any of these other buildings. Something spire-like at the top, like the Peachtree, would be uplifting and give some visual grace and a nice addition to the skyline.

Completely agree …

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[Omaha Cowboy]

I'm hoping that the camera here is maintained while the Mutual building is under construction Don't really need to move it much from the top camera, really?:

https://burlingtoncapital.com/live/

Yes- it looks like it could pretty much stay at that spot…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[Vitruvius]

I'm hoping that the camera here is maintained while the Mutual building is under construction Don't really need to move it much from the top camera, really?:

https://burlingtoncapital.com/live/

Yes- it looks like it could pretty much stay at that spot…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

A camera set up from the Landmark building would be great with the southern light.

[Omaha Cowboy]

I'm hoping that the camera here is maintained while the Mutual building is under construction Don't really need to move it much from the top camera, really?:

https://burlingtoncapital.com/live/

Yes- it looks like it could pretty much stay at that spot…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

A camera set up from the Landmark building would be great with the southern light.

That would be a nice spot too. I’d like to see several cameras set up from different vantage points so we can view construction progress..

I’ll be on those cameras every day- probably continuously if I could swing it, lol…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[Cermak]

Right, they need to keep this camera operational for at least the next 3 years , I check it several times a week. The new tower will be front and center on the west camera, can’t wait for construction to start in 2023.

[Hawkeye]

Mock view from Harrah's....just for kicks.
Original image © Brad Williams Photograhy. All rights reserved.

[Athomsfere]

I keep driving around and thinking about how this building is going to impact the skyline where ever I am.

And these renderings aren't helping!

[Omaha Cowboy]

Mock view from Harrah's....just for kicks.
Original image © Brad Williams Photograhy. All rights reserved.

This tower, as this nicely done photoshop shows, will have a dramatic impact on Omaha’s skyline..

We all just need to keep our fingers crossed that the proposal remains 45-50 stories and close to 700 feet. Hopefully no “scaling down” will occur..

Another “Cowboy Bravo” to ‘OL Hawkeye. Nice job …

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[skinzfan23]

That is a great rendering....I still want to see one from the airport coming into downtown view, it should look great with it getting progressively taller from the Woodmen, First National and then Mutual.

[EastCB]

One of my favorite views of the Omaha's skyline is driving south on I29 between 25th and Ave G in Council Bluffs.

[Hawkeye]

One of my favorite views of the Omaha's skyline is driving south on I29 between 25th and Ave G in Council Bluffs.

That is absolutely one of my favorites too. It looks so clustered and dense and urban and, you know, big-city-like and stuff and junk. Maybe it'll at least somewhat resemble this in a few years. (sorry, I had to blur the MOO tower to match the low-res image I stole...errr.....politely borrowed from the interwebz.)

[WorldStreet]

One of my favorite views of the Omaha's skyline is driving south on I29 between 25th and Ave G in Council Bluffs.

That is absolutely one of my favorites too. [/url]

This view does look extra special. You're pretty good at this.

[Busguy2010]

I'm a little bit disappointed this really won't make any difference at any of the major viewing points in Omaha, such as 40th & Dodge, 90th & Dodge, 150th & Maple, 168th & State. The FNB tower will largely block it out. Pretty much aren't going to know it's there if coming looking from the west. It will look good going north on 16th or 13th, and from CB and the airport.

[skinzfan23]

Love that view from I-29 as well. I think the Marriott hotel is also visible from this view as well. The pedestrian bridge looks nice too from this angle especially at night.

[Erik]

I really like the look of this proposal

[GetUrban]

I'm a little bit disappointed this really won't make any difference at any of the major viewing points in Omaha, such as 40th & Dodge, 90th & Dodge, 150th & Maple, 168th & State. The FNB tower will largely block it out. Pretty much aren't going to know it's there if coming looking from the west. It will look good going north on 16th or 13th, and from CB and the airport.

Oh well. They really only had two sites they were considering anyway. We’ll have to take what we could get. The most impressive view will be up close right in the core, in my opinion.

Hawkeye’s photoshops looks great!

[Busguy2010]

Oh well. They really only had two sites they were considering anyway. We’ll have to take what we could get. The most impressive view will be up close right in the midst of the core, in mu opinion.

I'm definitely in the "take what we can get" boat too. Just mentioning that for the most part, from the most populated vantage points, this really wont have much affect. It'll be a good postcard building.

[GetUrban]

Oh well. They really only had two sites they were considering anyway. We’ll have to take what we could get. The most impressive view will be up close right in the midst of the core, in mu opinion.

I'm definitely in the "take what we can get" boat too. Just mentioning that for the most part, from the most populated vantage points, this really wont have much affect. It'll be a good postcard building.

Once it’s built, we’ll have to post pics from all of the surprising places it is visible poking up above the usual clutter of the skyline.

[Vitruvius]

[Omaha Cowboy]

Very nice …

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[thenewguy]

I've always thought the vantage point from 480 near Martha street gives downtown gives a kind of dense look that you don't get from other angles. From that vantage point, it will also make the core look more interesting

[skinzfan23]

Ask and you shall receive, thank you....looks great!