Goettsch Partners

Construction is well underway on 1111 South Tryon, the next major phase of Charlotte’s Queensbridge Collective development in the South End neighborhood. Rising 43 stories and more than 540 feet tall, the tower will provide around 356,000 square feet of office space and 346 apartments to one of the city’s fastest growing neighborhoods.

As the second tower within the mixed-use Queensbridge Collective complex, 1111 South Tryon will continue shaping Charlotte’s evolving skyline while creating a more connected, pedestrian-focused urban environment. Scheduled for completion in 2028, 1111 South Tryon represents another significant investment in the future of South End and the broader Charlotte community.

GP is pleased to announce staff promotions worldwide. Based on a combination of their skills and talent, as well as in recognition of their ongoing contributions to the firm, the following seven professionals have been promoted:

To Associate Principal
- Michael Wagenbach, LEED AP – Chicago

To Senior Associate
- Xiao Ma, LEED AP – Chicago
- Al Ochsner – Chicago
- Haiping Yu, Class 1 Registered Architect – Shanghai

To Associate
- Ryan Hergott, AIA, LEED Green Associate – Chicago
- Maria Miller – Chicago
- Vincent Zheng – Chicago

Congratulations to all!

GP’s COFCO Qianhai Innovation Center has received a Special Mention honor in this year’s Architizer A+Awards for the Office - High Rise (16+ Floors) category. Selected from entries across more 70 countries, this recognition highlights work that demonstrates exceptional design achievement.

Located in Shenzhen’s rapidly evolving Qianhai district, the headquarters and multi-tenant office complex features two nearly identical towers, each crowned with a large, glass-enclosed atrium. The design fosters visual and physical connections to the surrounding district, reinforcing the site's role in Shenzhen’s growing urban network. Its accessible, multi-level layout invites both workers and the public into an inclusive, human-scaled environment within a high-density context.

The Architizer A+Awards is the largest awards program focused on promoting and celebrating the year’s best architecture. Its mission is to nurture the appreciation of meaningful design in the world and champion its potential for a positive impact on everyday life.

Watch for more updates as the A+Awards gallery launches in June.