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[The Familia]

I agree with Maestro. While it has definitely improved since the cladding first went up, it still falls behind expectations. I think there was a lot of exterior cost cutting (less clear glass, the sloped walls removed) and the materials look cheap compared to what was shown in the renderings. It's a very cool building but I don't think it will become a Calgary icon like I hoped. As of now I give it a B+.

 

[Mountain Man]

Bit disappointed that some parts got watered down, but this building does look fantastic!

 

[maestro]

I agree with Maestro. While it has definitely improved since the cladding first went up, it still falls behind expectations. I think there was a lot of exterior cost cutting (less clear glass, the sloped walls removed) and the materials look cheap compared to what was shown in the renderings. It's a very cool building but I don't think it will become a Calgary icon like I hoped. As of now I give it a B+.

That's it. The rendering had a curved glass wall above the entrance that gave the space the appearance of height and oomph.

http://cdn.skyrisecities.com/sites/default/files/images/projects/18147/18147-60692.jpeg

 

[DiscoStu]

In general, still a nice project, but the cost-cutting and pedestrian material choices have led to a result that falls short of being iconic. It doesn't feel as special as NMC.

As some design bum once said, the details are not the details. They make the design.

 

[Meikkhaell]

Please don't tell me they're fully done the wood underside ...
those pictures still show quite a few holes or boards missing or something.
Is it really THAT much more expensive to put a few windows in place of regular walls? I understand curved windows, but just a few more normal ones? I guess it's too late now - but I don't think skimping out on the amount of windows was a good choice whether aesthetically or financially.

 

[haltcatchfire]

There's probably some lights to go in there yet.

Please don't tell me they're fully done the wood underside ...
those pictures still show quite a few holes or boards missing or something.
Is it really THAT much more expensive to put a few windows in place of regular walls? I understand curved windows, but just a few more normal ones? I guess it's too late now - but I don't think skimping out on the amount of windows was a good choice whether aesthetically or financially.

 

[Surrealplaces]

Calgary Public Library by cmanders, on Flickr

 

[googspecial]

Awesome pic ^
I was just thinking the other day that up the parkade would give great angles for the library. Gonna have to get up there myself

 

[Social Justice]

Calgary Public Library by cmanders, on Flickr

When did they take down the crane?

 

[Operater]

Hi All,
Has Anything Started to Go Inside Yet? Just Wondering.
Tnx,
Operater.

 

[Surrealplaces]

I meant to post this the other day, and forgot.

from https://twitter.com/NCLinEV?lang=en

 

[Surrealplaces]

 

[UrbanWarrior]

Wow that's totally awesome. I love how it's sort of a timelapse of 4 buildings too!

 

[Operater]

Hi Alll
Did Anyone Else see the Topic in the Herald on Friday I Believe it was Saying this Project will B Completed ahead of Schedule.
Tnx,
Operater

 

[Surrealplaces]

From Nov 7