husky
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In a weird way I don't mind it because it kind of matches the nearby Hardwood Plaza and Canterra Hotel buildings. If they actually use brick as the exterior material it could look decent, similar to how the Edward turned out.
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Barnaby
Senior Member
I don't understand why the balcony obsession for new mid-rise buildings. I'd much rather live in something like the McLeod building.
archited
Senior Member
They are looking for a new definition of "Fugly", architecturally speaking
IanO
Superstar
Right! Usage rates of balconies are ridiculously low, but the market and feedback suggests that without them your leasing/sales will suffer.
I'd rather have a common rooftop commercial BBQ and social area than my own balcony or a nice sunroom or slightly larger unit.
95% of the time I'd rather head down to a park or establishment's patio than use my 100sqft patio.
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SarcasticMarmot
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Balconies to condos are what garages are to the suburbs. Everyone feels they need them but noone uses them for the intended purpose, instead we use them to store our excess junk.
IanO
Superstar
Tru dat. They cost a lot to include, often at the cost of a better envelope and as we have seen 'the world over', are simply not required to enjoy urban living. That said, having options and some units with is nice.
Offworld
Active Member
I remember that I once used to have a positive outlook for the future, but honestly. What developer and/or architect could say they support this and still have a soul?
This looks like a cartoon or, at best, satire.
Glenco
Senior Member
Stick build six story walk up is good enough for Downtown Edmonton right IanO?
HappyJazzz
Active Member
Passable design, but laughable in that location.
The city or province should be annexing that lot for the HSR project.
The city or province should be annexing that lot for the HSR project.
constance_chlore
Active Member
Wait, so which of the two renders is the more recent one?
Offworld
Active Member
I'm guessing that one render is the street frontage side, the other image being the rear (in more ways than one).
constance_chlore
Active Member
Oh! In that case, as someone said elsewhere: "peaked or flat roof line, pick one." (And not the first one.)
archited
Senior Member
^ Pickings on this project are "slim" as the sage on the mountain has opined -- best to kill this one while it is still in the egg; if it is hatched it will certainly "cluck" quite loudly.
Barnaby
Senior Member
The choice of brick (veneer) is great. Replacing the balconies with the juliette balconies for airflow, while allowing for more livable floor space would be ideal.
Keeping the Jasper facing facade more uniform and flat would also be an improvement.
Borrowing from another Jasper Ave building, Starkman Bldg, the window trim could be black.
Alternately, there are modern examples of integrating a juliette balcony into a building like this. A brick or stone lintel can go a long way in enhancing the appearance. Some tasteful glazing is also a good option.
The bar is so low with mid-rise buildings, that I believe any of these options would be an improvement.
Keeping the Jasper facing facade more uniform and flat would also be an improvement.
Borrowing from another Jasper Ave building, Starkman Bldg, the window trim could be black.
Alternately, there are modern examples of integrating a juliette balcony into a building like this. A brick or stone lintel can go a long way in enhancing the appearance. Some tasteful glazing is also a good option.
The bar is so low with mid-rise buildings, that I believe any of these options would be an improvement.
archited
Senior Member
Larger windows would help too -- an overall new design is called for.