Cowtown Senior Member Member Bio Joined Oct 30, 2015 Messages 2,051 Reaction score 14,043 Location Calgary Mar 31, 2026 #286 I like the glass spandrel. It’s better than the paneling that going up on some of the other buildings
I like the glass spandrel. It’s better than the paneling that going up on some of the other buildings
Da_Master Active Member Member Bio Joined May 13, 2017 Messages 240 Reaction score 1,679 Apr 1, 2026 #287 Update from earlier today:
Roaring Flames Senior Member Member Bio Joined Oct 13, 2019 Messages 1,775 Reaction score 7,741 Location North Central Calgary Apr 1, 2026 #288 I wouldn't really call it good looking. It's just overall meh quality.
Mountain Man Senior Member Member Bio Joined Mar 9, 2017 Messages 7,283 Reaction score 22,486 Location Calgary Apr 1, 2026 #289 The glass doesn't look bad, it just looks cheap.
M Makarov Active Member Member Bio Joined Jun 30, 2017 Messages 101 Reaction score 396 Apr 1, 2026 #290 A lot of distortion in the reflection on that glass. Also way too much reflectiveness in general. Both make it look very cheap.
A lot of distortion in the reflection on that glass. Also way too much reflectiveness in general. Both make it look very cheap.
Alex_YYC Senior Member Member Bio Joined Oct 20, 2016 Messages 3,777 Reaction score 60,262 Location Calgary Apr 3, 2026 #291
1875 Senior Member Member Bio Joined Aug 30, 2018 Messages 3,614 Reaction score 42,045 Location Calgary Apr 3, 2026 #292 very 2000s but who cares
Surrealplaces Administrator Staff member Member Bio Joined Sep 24, 2015 Messages 15,497 Reaction score 96,507 Location Calgary Apr 3, 2026 #293 I like it. no random rectangles no cheap oil canning panels
CT_ Active Member Member Bio Joined Jan 7, 2019 Messages 832 Reaction score 10,729 Location Calgary, Alberta, Canada Apr 4, 2026 #294
T The Familia Senior Member Member Bio Joined Feb 1, 2017 Messages 1,176 Reaction score 3,422 Apr 4, 2026 #295 Yeah compared to the cheap ass corrugated panels, hardie board, and all the other junk going up, tbis is a big improvement. I’ll take 2000’s spandrel over the shit they're slapping up on Francesco’s any day of the week.
Yeah compared to the cheap ass corrugated panels, hardie board, and all the other junk going up, tbis is a big improvement. I’ll take 2000’s spandrel over the shit they're slapping up on Francesco’s any day of the week.
U urbanburbs New Member Member Bio Joined Mar 8, 2025 Messages 19 Reaction score 350 Apr 7, 2026 #296
Alex_YYC Senior Member Member Bio Joined Oct 20, 2016 Messages 3,777 Reaction score 60,262 Location Calgary Apr 12, 2026 #297
outoftheice Senior Member Member Bio Joined Aug 19, 2017 Messages 1,024 Reaction score 8,226 Apr 12, 2026 #298 I can't help but think of my old junior high school every time I see updates on this project now....
C CalgaryTiger Senior Member Member Bio Joined Jun 12, 2020 Messages 4,165 Reaction score 20,238 Location Marda Loop Apr 13, 2026 #299 The Blue Spandrel district... thankful for the density but no thank you. At first, I thought there was reflective panels around the whole building.
The Blue Spandrel district... thankful for the density but no thank you. At first, I thought there was reflective panels around the whole building.
A Albertasaurus Senior Member Member Bio Joined Oct 26, 2023 Messages 1,302 Reaction score 7,946 Apr 13, 2026 #300 Looks like they are at the 14th floor, so about 20 more to go.