[trtcttc]

The signage sticking out and the black clading gives an old theatre style vibe. This seems part of the overall design rather than just making the original cladding black. Being an Autograph, it makes sense it’s trying to bring some Stampede, old Western style in the hotel.

 

[haltcatchfire]

For comparison without having to flip.

 

[Albertasaurus]

Overall I prefer the revised design. Would have preferred “not black” - I think red brick or sandstone would work better with the retro sign - but other than that I’m a fan.

 

[Roaring Flames]

The Mustache Pool survived. The pool deck is either smaller or more of It's blacked out in this version. Included the previous for comparison.
New:

Old:

There's also a new pool up on the rooftop terrace:

 

[Surrealplaces]

I still prefer the original design, but this new design is solid. Especially given the black portion appears to be brick which ends my fear of cheap black paneling oil canning after 6 months.

 

[Roaring Flames]

The base looks mostly brick. The tower portion is curtain wall and charcoal porcelain tiles

 

[Surrealplaces]

Interesting, I'm wondering if separate tiles, or pre-fab panels? I would assume pre-fab panels but I guess we'll see.

Either way, it looks good.

 

[O-tac]

It may be a bit trendier but I actually prefer the new design.

 

[haltcatchfire]

This feels like one of those where the reality looks better than the render, purely because they've overshot the glazing reflection.

 

[outoftheice]

Wish they had kept the old mustache pool design with the bar. It would have made for some epic Stampede parties with the views of the fireworks and the grounds. The new design is more or less just a pool.

 

[whatchyyc]

There's still a bar, but it is smaller

 

[Calgcouver]

Hope the brick is more brown than grey, the BMO being charcoal could make the streetscape a bit monotonous if the brick is too similar on this. Nice though

 

[Urb]

Agreed, red brick is the way to go here.

 

[crisp]

Design switched from Vegas to Gastown.

 

[O-tac]

Agreed, red brick is the way to go here.

I have ptsd from the 00’s red brick stampitecture in that area. I’m happy with this or a brown brick.