[IanO]

Pot committed? Need to place capital in something ready to go?

Keep in mind that Shift was meant to be condos initially, or at least one of the towers... not to mention where interest rates have gone since then.

 

[BASE]

In contrast to the trepidation by Edgar's adjacent Shift towers, was there something unique at play that made this go-ahead ? Or are we really just talking different decision makers with different options available.

I'm curious why such a big building is going ahead while comments on that thread point to a lack of demand and economics.

So many factors, certainly has to do with what else they have for projects, timing, first in the ground. I do think an argument could me made this project as things stand now is better situated close to 109 street & Jasper amenities.

 

[Edmontonium]

As of today

 

[SMayo]

I've never had so much anticipation to see the cladding on a building in my life. I'm super curious to see what the exterior is going to end up looking like.

 

[MacLac]

Fall of 2024?!

 

[KreationYEG]

I find it odd that some greatly opposed the Falcon's but seam alright with the limited windows and possibly dull (will hold judgment till revealed) exterior.

 

[Clearshades]

The Windows here are fine. The area with limited windows is primarily abutting the other tower's super high podium which is somewhere 13 floors.

As per Falcon, it is a reshaped Icons with slightly better and symmetrical windows; as well as panelings with decorative trims. The dull white material is what is causing the lack of excitement. It is not a disaster but hugely disappointing for such a prominent location.

 

[FriendlyDrunks]

 

[ChazYEG]

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If I'm counting it right, 8 more stories + mechanical to go on this one.
To echo @IanO on the Falcon's thread, first bet of the year: shovels on the ground for the mid-rise in the fall.

 

[IanO]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1746721579722272890

 

[Filip.Nowak]

First bit of cladding is up! Thoughts?

 

[IanO]

Monolithic and disappointing thus far, but I have faith in the podium, impact (people) and future phases tying it all in.

I just pray that they can make the numbers work for phase 2 and 3.

 

[Greenspace]

I need to see in comparison to renderings.

I'm confident phase 2/3 will go ahead if Council approves per door incentive from CRL.

 

[davcocom]

I think it's a bit soon to tell... I'm more curious to see if/how they will proceed with the pattern on the sides. These sides (front and back) are TOTALLY made by the balconies, so far I'm happy with that cladding (it is going in the background anyway )

 

[Avenuer]

I'd say the cladding choice appears to be high quality and it can be done well without curtain wall. The addition of balconies will definitely bring the facade together and this will look more like a high-quality Falcon I.