The 2 bedroom model home at Luxe in Midtown breaks away from the traditional furnishings used in most condos across Atlanta. I always love the concept that less is more, and that’s exactly what you find upon entering the space – not too much, not too little, just right. The furnishings chosen are classic and modern without being too complicated.  The color pallet is easy on the eyes and the designer makes great use of color in a sophisticated manner. 
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I went to Luxe yesterday to do a walk-through for a buyer and the building is impressive inside and out. I’ll be showing you some highlights from my tour this week, so keep looking for my new posts. Today, I’m going to show you the exterior of the building. There is a ton of activity outside the building as they prepare to welcome their first residents late this month.
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If you read my blog regularly, you know I’m not a huge fan of the W project in downtown. The project sits in a strange location very close to the highway and in a transitional area of Atlanta. While it’s not the best location, Allen Plaza is trying to change the negatives into positives. The 9 block mixed use development on the Northern edge of downtown Atlanta will have 2.5 million square feet of Class A office space, 250,000 square feet of neighborhood retail/restaurants, 2,500 plus residences and 1,100 plus hotel rooms in four hotels. Of course, this is always subject to change. Already, BLT Steak was scheduled to open at the W, but have since pulled out of the project.
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Even with the cancellation of the Baccarat Hotel and “1″ Hotel & Residences being delayed, The Streets of Buckhead project pushes on and continues to land ultra high-end retailers. This week, Ben Carter announced some impressive additions to his growing list of luxury brands.

Van Cleef & Arpels: Whimsical fine jewelry and watches. You can spend $100,000 and up on jaw dropping jewelry if you want to impress that special someone.
Brunello Cucinelli: Luxury Italian cashmere sweaters and fine clothing. $12,000 furs available. Watch out for P.E.T.A. 
Bonpoint: French luxury clothing line for children made from the best fabrics – a true Parisian luxury.
Billy Martin’s: Western and “rock-n-roll” fashions from leather jackets to jewelry. Who knew you could spend upwards of $3,000 on cowboy boots?
Arthur: French sleepwear and fine boxer shorts.  
Equinox: Exclusive gym known for star-sitings in Los Angeles and New York. 
Christofle: A French gift boutique featuring frames, jewelry, a bridal registry and tableware. Think Tiffany, but better.
Le Colonial: French-Vietnamese fine dining restaurant from New York.
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Life at 1010 Midtown is looking really great. There is a ton of activity in and around the first phase of 12th & Midtown. I took a drive around the site last week and the restaurant spaces along Crescent Street are coming along nicely. The sales center is going to move into 1010 in a couple weeks and by mid-November activity in the building will be finished. Residents will be moving in soon to enjoy really spectacular views in an amazing location.

In the rumor mill – I have heard the Kessler Collection will be adding their brand to the third phase of 12th & Midtown.

Below: The pool has been filled and the landscaping is completed. Now all we need is the furniture!

I really love this tower and I’m looking forward to seeing it completed. The glass they are using is so beautiful and it really captures just about everything around it. The glass is nearly up to the residents level.

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