A rendering of the new Phipps Plaza facade (Courtesy Simon)
A rendering of the new Phipps Plaza facade (Courtesy Simon)

Phipps Plaza in Buckhead is about to get a serious exterior facelift. Work on the new facade is scheduled to be complete in the fall and feature intricately designed metal panels and a backlit glass curtain wall.

The new looks comes on the heels of a big interior makeover last year including upgraded LED lighting, a complete repainting, new wood accents, lounge areas with Wi-Fi connectivity and chargers, upgraded restrooms, and the installation of a hotel-like concierge center.

Also in the works by Simon is an adjacent residential project called Domain at Phipps, a 319-unit mid-rise from Columbus Realty Partners, Ltd. and a joint venture with Noble Investment Group, which will bring the AC Hotels by Marriott brand to Phipps Plaza.

Collin Kelley is the executive editor of Atlanta Intown, Georgia Voice, and the Rough Draft newsletter. He has been a journalist for nearly four decades and is also an award-winning poet and novelist.