The Moderne ( ) is a 30-story

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. It stands at tall, making it the tallest building in the city west of the

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. The tower's ground floor is occupied by Carson's Ribs, with the remaining floors used for apartments, condominiums, and parking.

History

The building was started in 2011 during the

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following the securing of loans from the City of

and the

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. The Moderne remains the tallest building to have ever been constructed west of the

in the State of

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Design and construction

The Moderne was developed by Barrett Lo Visionary Development with RINKA serving as lead architect and J.H. Findorff as the general contractor. Construction began in 2011 and finished in 2013. The tower is located in the Westown neighborhood of

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. Due to its proximity to the now demolished

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and new

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, the building has been home to several members of the

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External links

The Moderne
Official site

References

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History

Design and construction

See also

External links

References