707 Fifth Street | 124.35m | 27s | Manulife Real Estate | SOM
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Patrick.1980
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It's a beautiful building. I know it's been said before but geez too bad this wasn't taller!
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October
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Does anyone know whats up with the wood on the side of the tower?
Oddball
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Seems to me like it's a medieval castle toilet. That's my opinion as an analyst.
I wonder if they had some issues with that section and have to repair some mullions?
Always_Biking
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It has to be some kind of issue with the glass panels or the mullions. I can't think of any other reason to have wood panels there.
Patrick.1980
Active Member
Every time I see this building in person, I like it even more. I hope Calgary keeps getting designs of this type of quality.
RyLucky
Active Member
I agree, but what exactly is it about this building that everyone likes so much? Is it simply the curves? For me that's a big part of it, and I love the way the curved glass reflects the city.
For me it's the curves, and the glazing. It's a very good building, but I think if it was 20 floors more it would be stunning.
Patrick.1980
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It's the curves. The materials are very well above average, but the curves are definitely unique to Calgary and even to a lot of other cities. I saw the building the other day that sunset and the colours on The curved glass looked fantastic.
Marcanadian
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The footprint is pretty unique. I can't recall many buildings with a similar rounded V-shaped indentation.
AJX
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Fantastic building!