The Majesty Building is an incomplete 18-story office building in Altamonte Springs, Florida. The 300,000-square-foot (27,871 m2) structure is being constructed by the religious broadcaster Associated Christian Television System, owner of the SuperChannel 55 television station. If completed, it would be the tallest building in Seminole County.[1]
| Majesty Building | |
|---|---|
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  Location within Florida | |
| General information | |
| Type | Office |
| Location | 123 East Central Parkway Altamonte Springs, Florida United States |
| Coordinates | 28°40′19″N 81°23′22″W / 28.6719°N 81.3895°W |
| Owner | Associated Christian Television System |
| Height | |
| Roof | 293 ft (89.3 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 18 |
| Floor area | 300,000 sq ft (27,871 m2) |
Construction of the building began in May 2001 with a planned completion date of February 2003.[2] However, due to funding issues and the owner's desire to avoid debt financing, the building was never fully completed. Construction has continued sporadically, but as of November 2024[update] there is no planned completion date.
Due to its proximity to Interstate 4 and towering appearance, the building is widely known as the I-4 Eyesore[3] or Eyesore on I-4.[4] It has also been nicknamed Doofenshmirtz Evil Incorporated after the building from the Disney Channel show Phineas and Ferb, which it has a passing resemblance to.[5][6]
History
editThe building was commissioned by Claud Bowers, CEO of the religious independent TV station SuperChannel 55 (WACX). The building would hold WACX's headquarters and broadcast studios, as well as leasable office, retail, and conference space. The project was estimated to cost $40 million, which Bowers planned to raise without taking on debt.[2][7]
Construction began in May 2001.[8] However, in October 2002, construction was halted due to a lack of funds. A fundraiser for WACX stated that the building would be continued in stages as more money was raised. At the time, only a 14-story concrete frame had been completed.[9] In 2005, glass panels were installed on the sides of the frame.[10] In 2010, Bowers announced plans to open the tower in 2012, but this did not occur.[11]
Construction resumed in 2018, which led to the completion of the glass shell, the structure's five-story parking garage,[10] and some interior lighting.[12][13]
See also
edit- Construction delay – A situation where construction starts or concludes at a later time than expected
- Development hell – Term for media projects stuck in development
References
edit- ^ Comas, Martin E. (November 23, 2022). "More than two decades after construction started, Majesty building sits uncompleted". Orlando Sentinel. Tribune Publishing. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ a b Snyder, Jack (May 12, 2001). "Tower will be Seminole's tallest building". Orlando Sentinel. Tribune Company. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ Bulit, David. "Majesty Building". Abandoned FL. Abandoned Atlas. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
- ^ Glenn, Caroline (August 24, 2019). "'Eyesore on I-4′ tower still isn't done, in part because of I-4 construction mess". Orlando Sentinel. Tribune Publishing. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
- ^ WDBO [@WDBONews] (November 1, 2018). "SEPARATED AT BIRTH? As heard on Orlando's Morning News with Joe Kelley - side-by-side comparisons of the I-4 Eyesore (the Majesty Building) and Dr. Doofenshirtz's Evil Incorporated from Disney's Phineas and Ferb" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Something from Phineas and Ferb? Or the I4 Eyesore?". Disney Magic Mommy. July 5, 2022.
- ^ Connolly, Kevin P. (January 26, 2001). "Low-rise Seminole heads up". Orlando Sentinel. Tribune Publishing.
- ^ Whitley, David (May 21, 2018). "Could end to 'I-4 Eyesore' construction really be in sight?". orlandosentinel.com.
- ^ Wersinger, Tammie (October 3, 2002). "Work stops on Seminole tower". Orlando Sentinel. Tribune Company. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ a b Comas, Martin E. (November 23, 2022). "More than two decades after construction started, Majesty building sits uncompleted". Orlando Sentinel. Tribune Publishing.
- ^ Shanklin, Mary (November 25, 2010). "Seminole's tallest building almost a decade old — and still not finished". Orlando Sentinel. Tribune Company. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ Fiallo, Josh (July 26, 2018). "The 'I-4 Eyesore' has been under construction since 2001. It's showing glimmers of life". Tampa Bay Times. Times Publishing Company. Retrieved May 12, 2019.
- ^ "'I-4 eyesore' awakens, and social media lights up". Spectrum News 13. Charter Communications. July 26, 2018.
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