Author Topic: Beachwood: New Eaton Headquarters (Read 63680 times)

Coneybear · « **Reply #350 on:** February 11, 2010, 11:21:08 AM »

I'm sure they could have thought of something just as nice to put downtown...

tedolph · « **Reply #351 on:** February 11, 2010, 11:54:04 AM »

Barf...they can't be serious.

Etheostoma Caeruleum · « **Reply #352 on:** February 11, 2010, 01:04:54 PM »

The land looks nice...But what is that disgusting glass mammoth in the background?

X · « **Reply #353 on:** February 11, 2010, 02:15:19 PM »

Blandtastic.

KJP · « **Reply #354 on:** February 11, 2010, 05:35:38 PM »

Actually I think this design is perfect -- for the National Security Agency or the CIA!

But the design really does suit a bunch of old white men who just want to be left alone.

MayDay · « **Reply #355 on:** February 12, 2010, 12:17:55 AM »

I have some shocking news - I kept looking at the rendering, and I couldn't quite remember the context or the inspiration for the new HQ building; and then I realized it was all part of an insidious - nay, it's a DARTH Sidious plot!!! Look out Gungans, the tradE federATiON is coming for you!!!

Many Bothans died to bring us this information

*For those who don't get it - lots of Star Wars references in this post.

X · « **Reply #356 on:** February 12, 2010, 12:20:38 AM »

I think you should change your title from HBIC to HGIC (Head Geek In Charge).

MayDay · « **Reply #357 on:** February 12, 2010, 12:50:29 AM »

Oh come on, you don't see the resemblance?!?

doctabroccoli · « **Reply #358 on:** February 12, 2010, 01:02:25 AM »

Quote from: MayDay on February 12, 2010, 12:17:55 AM

I have some shocking news - I kept looking at the rendering, and I couldn't quite remember the context or the inspiration for the new HQ building; and then I realized it was all part of an insidious - nay, it's a DARTH Sidious plot!!! Look out Gungans, the tradE federATiON is coming for you!!!

Many Bothans died to bring us this information

*For those who don't get it - lots of Star Wars references in this post.

Hehe, nice. I may be young, but I am Star Wars edumacated!

327 · « **Reply #359 on:** February 12, 2010, 01:40:35 AM »

Awesome on the Star Wars.

I like how they put wings on top of the building's wings. This increases downforce on the back wheels during acceleration, which adds traction and helps prevent fishtailing. Is this an intentional metaphor? I believe Eaton does make rear differentials.

audidave · « **Reply #360 on:** February 12, 2010, 01:48:04 AM »

Well we are missing something in the rendering.... The parking decks.. Didn't they say they were going to build some nice massive parking decks for this?

Or maybe the building is built on top of 3-4 floors of parking deck.. Which could explain why the building is shaped like that

Oldmanladyluck · « **Reply #361 on:** February 12, 2010, 01:49:38 AM »

I LOVE the Star Wars addition to this!

Regarding the original rendering- *BARF*

KJP · « **Reply #362 on:** February 12, 2010, 03:05:48 AM »

Quote from: MayDay on February 12, 2010, 12:17:55 AM

I have some shocking news - I kept looking at the rendering, and I couldn't quite remember the context or the inspiration for the new HQ building; and then I realized it was all part of an insidious - nay, it's a DARTH Sidious plot!!! Look out Gungans, the tradE federATiON is coming for you!!!

Many Bothans died to bring us this information

*For those who don't get it - lots of Star Wars references in this post.

PRESS PLAY........http://www.youtube.com/v/S0YZTYci5yo&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0

freethink · « **Reply #363 on:** February 12, 2010, 10:32:43 AM »

I love how they point out in the article what a great view they will have of downtown. Like that makes everything ok. And as DocBroc pointed out the view they have now is much better. And as far as the rendering...puke

Etheostoma Caeruleum · « **Reply #364 on:** February 12, 2010, 01:11:27 PM »

Quote from: MayDay on February 12, 2010, 12:17:55 AM

I have some shocking news - I kept looking at the rendering, and I couldn't quite remember the context or the inspiration for the new HQ building; and then I realized it was all part of an insidious - nay, it's a DARTH Sidious plot!!! Look out Gungans, the tradE federATiON is coming for you!!!

Many Bothans died to bring us this information
*For those who don't get it - lots of Star Wars references in this post.

OMG! It IS Star Wars!!!... I forgot to mention how pathetic looking the sterile lake looks. I can assure that they will remove all essential pond bank plants/habitats to create a sterile chemically laden lawn look--which ultimately will wreak havoc in them trying to keep that watering hole healthy--as it collects runoff. The sterileness of it perfectly reflects the personalities of all those who were a part of bringing it there and who designed it. I hope the good 'ole folks at eaton are reading this thread.

Coneybear · « **Reply #365 on:** February 14, 2010, 02:30:53 PM »

If they wanted to build an ominous-looking glass building with a giant parking garage, they could have at least done it downtown. Then they wouldn't have to deal with that silly campus, which will rarely be used and be expensive to maintain, and that lake, which will be inevitably rendered lifeless from pesticides. Oh wait, they wanted the campus for some reason...

Cleveland · « **Reply #366 on:** February 15, 2010, 12:13:14 AM »

Come on lets think people. The reason they want to build this thing out in the burbs is because the executives live not downtown they live on the east side. Instead of a 45 min. drive in to work its right in there back yard. Why go through the hassle every morning of all the bullsh!t downtown when they can sneak through the back streets in the burbs and go right to work.

327 · « **Reply #367 on:** February 15, 2010, 01:49:16 AM »

^ Yes. There's no good way to get downtown from there, and it's the primary rich-people area in the county. Thus we have a second "downtown" for corporate HQ purposes along 271 from Harvard to Mayfield. This tide is already beginning to turn, and as time goes by I think we'll see younger executives abandoning Beachwood. All we're waiting on is attrition.

Coneybear · « **Reply #368 on:** February 15, 2010, 01:57:56 AM »

I understand why they moved it there, I'm just not happy about it. I wish they could have just stayed downtown.

KJP · « **Reply #369 on:** February 15, 2010, 02:44:10 AM »

I don't understand why they moved downtown. Eaton is a shrinking, "old economy" manufacturing company. Rosetta software company, part of the "new economy" and has about the same number of employees as Eaton but is moving downtown from the eastern suburbs.

Why is one moving downtown and the other moving out? Because the "Theory Z" executives at Rosetta understand that to be competitive, they have to be attractive to young, creative talent. And those types of people want to be in urban settings. Eaton, by comparison, moved because it's command-and-control executives want to be closer to where they live.

Now, you tell me, if you're a young professional fresh out of college, at which company would you rather work? And if you were investing your money for the long-term, which company's stock would you buy?

tedolph · « **Reply #370 on:** February 16, 2010, 06:00:39 AM »

Eaton is not a shrinking company. It is a massive multinational corporation. They are doing very well (financially). Rossetta has nowhere near as many employees.

Coneybear · « **Reply #371 on:** February 16, 2010, 07:07:29 AM »

Quote from: tedolph on February 16, 2010, 06:00:39 AM

Eaton is not a shrinking company. It is a massive multinational corporation. They are doing very well (financially). Rossetta has nowhere near as many employees.

This is true, but KJP was referring to Eaton's downtown employees, which is around 440. Rosetta is moving about 400 employees downtown.

KJP · « **Reply #372 on:** February 16, 2010, 09:23:38 AM »

Correct.

audidave · « **Reply #373 on:** February 16, 2010, 12:32:57 PM »

With a building that big and purpose-built, it won't be just 400 employees working there. I would bet they are looking at refocusing their IT departments there. With all the companies they've bought it becomes pretty crucial to have more centralized IT.

willyboy · « **Reply #374 on:** February 16, 2010, 03:15:48 PM »

Quote from: audidave on February 16, 2010, 12:32:57 PM

With a building that big and purpose-built, it won't be just 400 employees working there. I would bet they are looking at refocusing their IT departments there. With all the companies they've bought it becomes pretty crucial to have more centralized IT.

Yes, which was indicated in the article when it said 700 employees including ones form downtown.

MorningTheft · « **Reply #375 on:** February 17, 2010, 01:51:05 AM »

They have a building in Highland Hts as well, and I'd assume they would move to the new building.

FrqntFlyr · « **Reply #376 on:** February 17, 2010, 03:49:20 AM »

^Willoughby Hills actually -- unless we're thinking of different buildings

MorningTheft · « **Reply #377 on:** February 17, 2010, 05:28:50 AM »

^Not sure...a buddy of mine works for them. I thought he said he worked in Highland Hts, but I could be wrong.

Hootenany · « **Reply #378 on:** February 17, 2010, 05:48:04 AM »

There's an Eaton training center that is on the Southwest edge of Willoughby Hills near 271. It doesn't employ that many people though (10 or 20 maybe?) and may or may not be moved to the new headquarters. I don't see why it wouldn't move, but it wouldn't account for many of the 300 or so non-headquarters employees slated to move to the new facility.

Avogadro · « **Reply #379 on:** March 17, 2010, 06:55:47 AM »

Beachwood City Council gets glimpse of Eaton plans

BEACHWOOD, Ohio -- Representatives of Eaton Corp. and the Richard E. Jacobs Group showed several images of the manufacturer's planned corporate headquarters during a City Council meeting Monday night.

Eaton will ask Beachwood's planning and zoning commission on March 25 to consider a variance for 1,292 parking spaces for the project, a 53-acre corporate campus on the Chagrin Highlands property. The project will include a 10-story tower, flanked by two four- or five-story wings connected by a glass atrium.

More at http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2010/03/beachwood_city_council_gets_gl.html

Oldmanladyluck · « **Reply #380 on:** March 17, 2010, 07:13:10 AM »

Come one, come all, Rich old white men! Come work here!!

Wow.

jam40jeff · « **Reply #381 on:** March 17, 2010, 07:32:03 AM »

Did you see the first comment on cleveland.com? Haha.

Clevelander17 · « **Reply #382 on:** March 17, 2010, 07:44:52 AM »

Is there going to be any room left for Figgie International's new headquarters?

Seriously though, I find it hilarious that 20 years ago this land was unincorporated Warrensville Township. Somehow, the City of Beachwood got its hands on it and is still luring all kinds of new business there (from other parts of the region, not from outside of the region). As if Beachwood needed any more tax revenue.

McCleveland · « **Reply #383 on:** March 17, 2010, 07:48:43 AM »

Quote from: Clevelander17 on March 17, 2010, 07:44:52 AM

Is there going to be any room left for Figgie International's new headquarters?

Seriously though, I find it hilarious that 20 years ago this land was unincorporated Warrensville Township. Somehow, the City of Beachwood got its hands on it and is still luring all kinds of new business there (from other parts of the region, not from outside of the region). As if Beachwood needed any more tax revenue.

Because the city of Cleveland got it for them to lure corporations from OUTSIDE the region. That is why Cleveland gets 50% of the revenue on this land.

doctabroccoli · « **Reply #384 on:** March 17, 2010, 08:28:33 AM »

I love how they say the campus is gonna be gated....... You all have fun locking yourselves up in your own personal fortress!

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Author Topic: Beachwood: New Eaton Headquarters (Read 63680 times)