Elyse Buckhead Tower Crane Rises Above the West Paces Ferry Skyline

Posted in JULY 2026

If you’ve driven West Paces Ferry recently, you’ve likely noticed a dramatic addition to the skyline. The first tower crane at Elyse Buckhead is now in place, signaling that one of Buckhead‘s most anticipated luxury residential towers has entered its next phase of construction.

For prospective owners, broker partners, and neighbors watching the progress at 102 W Paces Ferry Road NW, the crane is more than construction equipment. Months of work below grade are becoming visible from West Paces Ferry. Elyse Buckhead has moved from early site preparation into the active foundation work that supports the tower’s next phase of vertical construction.

The latest construction update offers an on-site look at the work currently underway and what comes next as construction continues.

The First Visible Sign of Vertical Progress

Last weekend, Integra Construction mobilized and assembled the first of two tower cranes planned for Elyse Buckhead. The equipment will play a vital role as the project advances toward the vertical superstructure, moving materials and supporting the work required to bring the building up from its foundation.

For many following Elyse Buckhead, the crane is the first major construction element visible from the surrounding neighborhood. This gives homebuyers and broker partners a clear reference point and a visible sign of momentum.

Elyse Buckhead is planned as a 20-story, 194-residence condominium tower by development manager Kolter Urban, with delivery scheduled for Q4 2028. The new luxury condominium is adjacent to The St. Regis Atlanta. Its Sales Gallery is located directly across West Paces Ferry Road at 107 W. Paces Ferry Road NW, Suite 200.

Progress Beneath the Surface

While the tower crane is the project’s most visible milestone, much of the most important work is taking place below grade. On the south side of the property, excavation activity is underway where the team has already installed the underground detention system. This system is designed to capture the water contained on the site, an essential component in preparing the property for continued construction.

The update also highlights the area that will become the building’s elevator core. Below that location is approximately 400 cubic yards of concrete forming the mat foundation that will support the structure. To put that volume into perspective, the video compares it to a typical four-foot-wide sidewalk stretching from the Elyse Buckhead site to Chastain Park, a distance of roughly a mile and a half.

That kind of detail gives useful scale to a stage of construction that can be difficult to see from the street. Before a tower rises, the work below it must be carefully sequenced, engineered and executed. At Elyse Buckhead, that process is now well underway.

Deep Foundations Are Underway

The next layer of progress is happening through the project’s deep foundation work. According to the construction update, two full-time crews and heavy equipment are currently dedicated to this scope.

To date, the team has completed 20 of 121 caisson piers. These piers are a significant part of the foundation system, designed to transfer the building’s structural loads into the ground below. While shallow rock encountered early in the work slowed the pace at the front end, the team expects production to improve in the coming days while maintaining the project timeline.

From completed caisson piers and underground infrastructure to foundation concrete and the arrival of the project’s first tower crane, every milestone points to a building steadily advancing toward vertical construction.

Confidence in the Team Behind the Work

Elyse Buckhead represents Kolter Urban’s third residential tower in Buckhead, following Graydon Buckhead and The Dillon. That continuity is meaningful in a neighborhood where buyers value both location and execution. Kolter Urban’s prior successful buildings have established a strong reputation within the Buckhead market, and Elyse Buckhead continues that presence along one of Atlanta’s most recognized residential corridors.

Integra Construction serves as the general contractor for Elyse Buckhead. The firm also delivered The Dillon in Buckhead, bringing local high-rise experience and continuity with Kolter Urban’s expectations for disciplined execution.

“What people see from West Paces Ferry is the crane, but the work that matters most right now is taking place below grade,” says Chris Bryant, Development Executive, Kolter Urban. “Foundation work is progressing exactly as expected, keeping the project on schedule for its next phase of construction.”

That context gives the latest construction update additional weight. The crane, foundation work and active site operations are not isolated milestones. They are part of a measured construction path led by a team with direct experience in the Buckhead market.

For buyers considering Elyse Buckhead, visible progress can help answer one of the most important questions in any pre-construction decision: what is happening now? The latest update provides a clear answer. The site is active, foundation work continues to advance, and the first tower crane now stands above West Paces Ferry—an unmistakable sign that Elyse Buckhead has entered its next chapter.

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Watch the Construction Update

The video above offers a closer look at the latest progress from the Elyse Buckhead site, including the tower crane, foundation activity, underground detention system, and caisson pier work now underway.

Prospective buyers and broker partners are invited to watch the update and connect with the Elyse Buckhead Sales Gallery for current availability and next steps. The Sales Gallery is located directly across the street from the site at 107 W Paces Ferry Road NW, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30305. To speak with the sales team, call 404.777.6259 or visit ElyseBuckhead.com.