The Soleil Center (formerly called the Glentree) will be a privately funded 100 million dollar 47 story, 480 foot glass skyscraper located in Crabtree Valley area of Raleigh, North Carolina approximately 4 miles from the city center. When completed in 2009, it will hold the title of the city's tallest building, surpassing Two Hannover Square (29 Stories, 431 feet) located in downtown Raleigh. Contained within the building will be a Westin Hotel, spa and condominiums. The largest of condos will be available at a entire floor space of 4,700 square feet.

On May 7, 2006, the former Clarion/Shertaon hotel in Raleigh at Crabtree Valley was imploded to make way for the Soleil Center. Click here for the photos and video.

April 26, 2006 - News of an 18 story building adjacent to the Soleil Center, named Soleil II, has been proposed. This building would be primarily office space.

RaleighSkyline.com Simulation:
November 2005- Simulated view

Here is the first of several simulated renderings based off of my interpretation of what the Soleil Center will look like. This is a vantage point at the intersection of Glenwood Avenue and Creedmore Road viewing from Glenwood at dusk.

November 10, 2005

Height Comparison:

November 10, 2005

Preliminary photos:
October 2005 - Models and Renderings

The Soleil Group allowed me to photograph some of the models for this new tower. Here are a few of the "exclusives":

October 28, 2005

October 28, 2005

Small photo estimating the appearance from the mall.

October 28, 2005

The Soleil Center, Raleigh