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‘The Point’ progresses in development

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

DAILY HERALD – Another unveiling, a revised more eco-friendly version of Brandt Andersen’s Lehi Project, was broadcast statewide last week from his Flash Factory in north Lehi.

Dubbed The Point, the Frank Gehry-designed community and commercial center plans for 85 acres south of The Point of the Mountain will begin going through the developing process with Lehi City immediately.

“This name maintains the integrity of [the] area and allows the focus to remain on the architecture,” said Andersen in a Sept. 24 press release. “The Point of the Mountain is recognized not only as the bridge point between Utah and Salt Lake Counties, but also as the center point for the state.”

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Architect Frank Gehry (left) and developer Brandt Andersen discuss the the designs (model in foreground) and the future of their Lehi development project known as “The Point” at a press conference on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008.

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Developer to reveal name, plans for Lehi’s Gehry project

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE – The idea for a $2.1 billion Point of the Mountain development – designed by world-renowned architect Frank Gehry – in Lehi was announced 21 months ago.
There were public hearings in Lehi on the 85-acre residential and commercial development that calls for the state’s tallest building at 450 feet, a wake-boarding lake and sports arena. But there was little public feedback in this northern Utah County city of 37,000 while designs were being drafted.

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Railroad depot serves as museum, historic landmark

Thursday, July 24th, 2008

DAILY HERALD – The Utah Southern Railroad Depot Museum, which lies near the center of Lehi, is an astounding historical landmark. Built in 1872, the depot has a rich past which is deeply ingrained in Lehi City’s History.”The building is the oldest standing structure in Lehi,” said Richard Van Wagoner, caretaker of the museum and member of the Lehi Historical Preservation Commission.

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Developer still keen on Lehi project, Gehry’s role

Sunday, June 8th, 2008

THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE – PROVO – Frank Gehry’s uniquely designed mega-projects have fallen on hard times.
Now, some Utahns chattering on the blogosphere are speculating that a planned Gehry project in Lehi could be next – the victim of credit crunches and tumbling housing prices.
Not so fast, says Brandt Andersen, whose Provo-based G-Code Ventures is still hot to develop a widely anticipated mixed-use, Gehry-designed development being touted as a destination point – the likes of which Utah has never before seen.

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Developer Brandt Andersen and architect Frank Gehry have used plenty of models to hone a design for a mixed-use development in Lehi. (Photo courtesy of G Code Ventures )

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Lehi Legacy pool causing roof issues

Thursday, February 7th, 2008

DAILY HERALD -In 2005, a new aquatics center opened as part of the Legacy Center building in Lehi. But it turns out, the roof doesn’t work for the whole building.

When humidity rises in the water facility — something it does continuously — moisture seeps into the ceiling next door. During cold winter weather, the moisture freezes to the ceiling. During the daytime when it’s warmer, the ice melts and drips down into the insulation and onto the white insulation covers.

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Lehi Project still in planning stage

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

DAILY HERALD – “Silence is golden,” but in the case of the Lehi Project, city staff are wondering when the next phase of Frank Gehry’s planned community will begin.

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Lehi City sets forth architectural design standards

Thursday, January 24th, 2008

DAILY HERALD – Lehi City now has architectural standards for commercial and business buildings within its boundaries specifying exterior building material such as stucco, wood, rockwork, setbacks and varied window dressing to minimize the big box effect of large stores.

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2007 a year of new projects for Lehi City

Friday, January 4th, 2008

 DAILY HERALD – Without a doubt, Lehi’s top 10 stories for 2007 would have to include the Lehi Project, a Frank Gehry Architects sports and entertainment planned commercial and residential community.

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Will Lehi reconsider project?

Thursday, November 8th, 2007

DESERET MORNING NEWS – So now that famed architect Frank Gehry is being sued by MIT for design flaws causing persistent leaks and other issues in a building he designed, will Lehi be reconsidering the approval of the five-star hotel?

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