Vantage Pointe Condominium facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Vantage Pointe Condominium |
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| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Residential |
| Location | San Diego, California |
| Coordinates | 32°43′05.61″N 117°09′21.60″W / 32.7182250°N 117.1560000°W |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | None |
| Top floor | 420 ft (130 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 41 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | S2 Architecture |
Vantage Pointe Condominium is a very tall building, called a high-rise, located in San Diego, California. It has 41 floors and is one of the biggest apartment buildings in Downtown San Diego. Construction on this building started in 2006 and was finished in 2008.
In 2009, the people who owned the building decided to give back the money that buyers had paid to reserve apartments there.
About Vantage Pointe
Vantage Pointe is a large residential building in San Diego. It stands between Ninth and Tenth Avenues, and A and B Streets. At 41 stories tall, it is one of the largest buildings in the downtown area. Only the Pinnacle West Tower is taller, by about 60 feet.
What is a Condominium?
A condominium, often called a "condo," is a type of home ownership. When you buy a condo, you own your specific apartment unit. However, you also share ownership of the common areas with other residents. These common areas might include hallways, lobbies, gyms, or swimming pools. Everyone living in the building helps pay for the upkeep of these shared spaces.
Why Was it Criticized?
Some experts who study buildings, called architect critics, had some concerns about Vantage Pointe. They felt the building did not have a "human-scale relationship at street level." This means that the ground floor of the building, where people walk by, did not feel welcoming or friendly. It might have seemed too big or not connected to the street.
Because of this, the San Diego Architectural Foundation gave the building a special award. This award was called the "Grand Onion." It is given to buildings that are considered to have poor design or do not fit well with their surroundings.
