New York Architect Visits Atlanta & Really, Really Likes It (Buckhead: designs, architecture)

[LynnHarris]

Lots of people like to rag on Atlanta — especially Atlantans. Despite being one of the most populous metro areas in the United States, many tend to think of Atlanta as a city of little consequence, paling in comparison to older metropolises like New York and Chicago. But as Atlanta matures and gains notoriety for projects like the Beltline, Ponce City Market and Mercedes-Benz Stadium, is the city becoming something that we should show a bit more pride in? Earlier this week John Fontillas, AIA, a partner at New York City-based H3 Hardy Collaboration Architecture, came to town for a meeting — his fifth visit to the city — and was left reflecting on Atlanta's dynamism and unique urban experience..."

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[ATLTJL]

Atlanta will never equal Chicago or New York, most likely.

But I do think that we have really great architecture. Buckhead has a beautiful skyline, and there's a lots of diversity downtown. I'm a fan of Portman's designs, but there's really something for everyone in Atlanta.