^ ^^@Coprolite I am not arguing for the Architectural aesthetic -- they don't measure up on that plane. The architecture that could envelope these structures on the other hand could be outstanding. The purpose for these two structures would be to create a volume of space that can enable interesting interior environments (similar to what was envisioned for Hangar 11). But the real value overall is in homage to the historical purpose of the one-time North-focused Blatchford Field Airport. There could be a real connection to the Airport Museum further south; the apron in front of two hangars could take the best-of-the-best in terms of historic aircraft types (open-air or in glass elliptical domes) on display as an entry feature -- (e.g. De Havilland Twin Otter as a northern exploration air-type; Sopwith Camel as a WW I Icon; the P-51Mustang and the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress as WW II icons). This could also have Helicopter rides from this location employing the Bell 407 that takes in tours of NAIT, Blatchford-as-it-is-now, Westmount architectural gems, circumnavigation of downtown, and the River Valley. Otherwise -- opportunity missed once again!
 
archited said:
Have you been inside these two buildings? I have and they are much more than skeleton structures unless they have recently been stripped to the bones. Not too late to save them.
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They are in the process of tearing them down I am pretty sure because there was a fairly substantial fire inside at least one of them.
 
thommyjo said:
Love these. They also make me realize how much land we have to fill in still. I honestly think we need to consider substantial completion and density targets for all neighborhoods. Crazy to be sprawling to stony plain and fort sask when we have all this empty dirt to fill. Let’s step it up!
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I wonder what they’re doing to the far north of the site before the Yellowhead. Looked like drainage work but very far from the developments.
 
Friendmonton said:
I wonder what they’re doing to the far north of the site before the Yellowhead. Looked like drainage work but very far from the developments.
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I'm too tired to look into it right now, but I think it's drainage/utility work related to the Yellowhead expansion. I could be wrong though.
 
As for those two hangers, yes they are just metal frames with sheet metal on some sides to them, although a bunch of the siding has already been removed, so much so, that you can see right through to the other side to the buildings.
And for the north side, I do concur that I believe it is ongoing work for the Yellowhead trail and related road work.
 
Edmcowboy11 said:
As for those two hangers, yes they are just metal frames with sheet metal on some sides to them, although a bunch of the siding has already been removed, so much so, that you can see right through to the other side to the buildings.
And for the north side, I do concur that I believe it is ongoing work for the Yellowhead trail and related road work.
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Yes, all the work in the north is Yellowhead-related. To take out the lights at 121 Street and 107 Street, they are putting a wild spaghetti intersection around 115-ish Street that will take up a lot of where there used to be some buildings on the south side of the Yellowhead. You can see the detailed plans here: https://www.edmonton.ca/sites/defau...version-SAT-97St-Roll-Plots.pdf?cb=1688584164
 
archited said:
Have you been inside these two buildings? I have and they are much more than skeleton structures unless they have recently been stripped to the bones. Not too late to save them.
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Oh, they're actually less than I had initially described at this point. I don't recommend going in there without a P100 respirator, and even with that, put a bit of Vaporub under your nostrils because there is a very pronounced scent of excrement and decay. Wear sturdy boots, sturdy gloves, minimize exposed skin, and don't touch things. Shower ASAP afterwards. None of this is telling you to actually go there because it's probably a bad idea and technically trespassing and the police helicopter seems to routinely sweep that area at night when weather permits.

What I had initially assessed to be sheet metal over a steel frame is more properly rust on rust, some of which does have significant scorch marks. The back walls and the side walls facing the space between the hangars has been taken down. The portions of wall that are still up on the main door side and the outer facing sides show a rather cursory construction, though it is actually multiple layers of sheet metal with what was once pink fibreglass insulation but now serves as growth medium for an abundant growth of black mold. The walls never met with anything resembling a foundation, and simply butted against the tarmac. One of the remaining walls has a portion that bulges outwards like a tumour. There is also a gash that you can see exterior light through. The main doors appear to be questionably operable, and it's possible that opening them inflicted significant damage. Any interior fittings have been stripped, save for a stairway to nowhere which probably should not be climbed. There is no evidence of a ventilation system. Electrical seems to have existed at one point but has been stripped. Whether plumbing ever existed is indeterminate. The roof is still up but freely admits rain.
 
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