Though one Brevard City Council member criticized the design -- which has been blasted on social media -- most members enthusiastically supported the 120-room project.
Yes, I think the stand-alone pic of hotel and parking lot might give an incomplete perception of how it fits in with its surroundings. But I also think the developer could have really helped himself by presenting this view and his vision, especially because he has talked so much about wanting to be a part of the community.
I appreciate Dinkins’s comments about the design. I’m disappointed. When I read “boutique hotel” I assumed (my problem, right there) that this hotel would work to fit with the aesthetic of our historic, turn of the century buildings downtown, like the courthouse and the Aethelwold, etc. Somewhat like a boutique hotel like The Bohemian did to fit into the aesthetic of Biltmore village. Our ancient mountains define us; their lines are soft. A building like this should have some grace and character to it: an attempt at least, not a hard-lined trend towards a style which in 50 years may look like a compound on the moon. This is my opinion, of course, and I do not mean to denigrate the architect in the least… but I’m just surprised. Especially because this is the very heart of our downtown.
Good to know. Landscaping can make a huge difference. I appreciate the proposed style, just not the historical aesthetic. I'll be hopeful (or will try). Thank you for your good work.
In my mind a boutique hotel is not intended to look like a stack of shoe boxes. The design is ok for suburban Asheville or any interstate corridor location. It does nothing to enhance the downtown Brevard ambiance.
what an massive travesty for the gateway to downtown Brevard! This design is not at all in keeping with what was promised by the developers. Why the city Council went along with this is beyond comprehension, unless we were just talking about money. Many thanks to council member Dinkins for her efforts to bring this in inadequate and inappropriate project to light. we may only assume that our city Council has no interest whatsoever in public input.
I find this design a very poor choice for our downtown area. Billed as a unique boutique hotel…..makes me wonder what the heck the council was looking at and how they view our town. It was an opportunity sadly wasted. Maybe someone could explain what part of this design says Brevard?
I just looked at he photos and I do not like the design. I also thought it was going to be a "small, boutique hotel," not something so large. I am sorry it is what it is, but will hope good thoughts that my concerns are unfounded. Thank you Geraldine for speaking up.
There were actually close to 200 negative comments on Facebook about the hotel's design. I don't see how the hotel as shown in those pictures represents anything in Brevard or fits into what we have downtown. Having customer parking across a very busy street doesn't sound safe. But as pointed out in Dan's article, this design meets the current requirements of the city so perhaps they had no choice. Maybe we need a new downtown master plan.
That is the ugliest building I've seen. It reminds me of the modernist buildings in England following the war. Most of which have now been torn down. Nasty! Why is there no resemblance to fitting into the brick structures that make the town a place people like to visit?
LOL, " The stormwater management plan has not been finalized, he said, but it is expected to exceed the requirement to contain rainfall from 2- and 10-year storms."
Meanwhile, the last two years have seen 25 and 50 year floods in the region. We get a 10 year storm a few times annually now and every few years a 25 or 50 year storm. Shortsighted....
Yes, I think the stand-alone pic of hotel and parking lot might give an incomplete perception of how it fits in with its surroundings. But I also think the developer could have really helped himself by presenting this view and his vision, especially because he has talked so much about wanting to be a part of the community.
I appreciate Dinkins’s comments about the design. I’m disappointed. When I read “boutique hotel” I assumed (my problem, right there) that this hotel would work to fit with the aesthetic of our historic, turn of the century buildings downtown, like the courthouse and the Aethelwold, etc. Somewhat like a boutique hotel like The Bohemian did to fit into the aesthetic of Biltmore village. Our ancient mountains define us; their lines are soft. A building like this should have some grace and character to it: an attempt at least, not a hard-lined trend towards a style which in 50 years may look like a compound on the moon. This is my opinion, of course, and I do not mean to denigrate the architect in the least… but I’m just surprised. Especially because this is the very heart of our downtown.
I appreciate what you're saying but am hopeful. Landscaping is very extensive and the architect has done some.good work.
Good to know. Landscaping can make a huge difference. I appreciate the proposed style, just not the historical aesthetic. I'll be hopeful (or will try). Thank you for your good work.
In my mind a boutique hotel is not intended to look like a stack of shoe boxes. The design is ok for suburban Asheville or any interstate corridor location. It does nothing to enhance the downtown Brevard ambiance.
what an massive travesty for the gateway to downtown Brevard! This design is not at all in keeping with what was promised by the developers. Why the city Council went along with this is beyond comprehension, unless we were just talking about money. Many thanks to council member Dinkins for her efforts to bring this in inadequate and inappropriate project to light. we may only assume that our city Council has no interest whatsoever in public input.
I find this design a very poor choice for our downtown area. Billed as a unique boutique hotel…..makes me wonder what the heck the council was looking at and how they view our town. It was an opportunity sadly wasted. Maybe someone could explain what part of this design says Brevard?
I agree with Geraldine Dinkins.
I just looked at he photos and I do not like the design. I also thought it was going to be a "small, boutique hotel," not something so large. I am sorry it is what it is, but will hope good thoughts that my concerns are unfounded. Thank you Geraldine for speaking up.
There were actually close to 200 negative comments on Facebook about the hotel's design. I don't see how the hotel as shown in those pictures represents anything in Brevard or fits into what we have downtown. Having customer parking across a very busy street doesn't sound safe. But as pointed out in Dan's article, this design meets the current requirements of the city so perhaps they had no choice. Maybe we need a new downtown master plan.
That is the ugliest building I've seen. It reminds me of the modernist buildings in England following the war. Most of which have now been torn down. Nasty! Why is there no resemblance to fitting into the brick structures that make the town a place people like to visit?
Looks a lot like a Red Roof Inn. Not an upscale hotel with a spa.
LOL, " The stormwater management plan has not been finalized, he said, but it is expected to exceed the requirement to contain rainfall from 2- and 10-year storms."
Meanwhile, the last two years have seen 25 and 50 year floods in the region. We get a 10 year storm a few times annually now and every few years a 25 or 50 year storm. Shortsighted....