Gallery First & Tenth | 60m | 19s | Truman
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UrbanWarrior
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Oh that’s right I remember that rendering. Then why is it within the foot print in those site plans posted yesterday? 
Looking at the permit drawings it appears that small building on 10th will unfortunately be replaced. The building will be completely new as part of the new building but as shown in the rendering that portion will look similar to the one that's there now.
UrbanWarrior
Senior Member
That would be great, I mean as long as it’s still a semi affordable space. That would basically mean three commercial spaces as part of the development. I can live with that.
Regardless, losing the Backlot will be a huge loss to the 2slgbtqia+ community in the city. It’s really the only place that people over 180 lbs can go and not feel like shit for not being pumped full of steroids or diet pills. Plus the various subculture/counterculture events held there. The thought of Twisted being the only option makes me physically nauseous.
Regardless, losing the Backlot will be a huge loss to the 2slgbtqia+ community in the city. It’s really the only place that people over 180 lbs can go and not feel like shit for not being pumped full of steroids or diet pills. Plus the various subculture/counterculture events held there. The thought of Twisted being the only option makes me physically nauseous.
UrbanWarrior
Senior Member
I don't think we've seen these renders here yet….
Habanero
Active Member
It looks great in the renders, but can’t help but wonder what the finished product will look like.
Roaring Flames
Senior Member
Am I the only one who really hates those arched pillars on the bottom two floors?
AJX
Active Member
I like the arched pillar, but they don’t really go with the buildings general design. From a street view standpoint I think they’re great. They have a funky retro look.
maestro
Senior Member
Yeah, the parts are just better than the sum of them. The 2 storey arched commercial building, the 6 story mid rise and, the 12 story high rise would be perfect on their own intensifying 3 different lots around the city
CBBarnett
Senior Member
It just struck me why this proposal's segmented design looked so familiar - opposite corner of 10 Ave & 1 Street SW. Once you see it you can't unsee it 
Of course, that's not to say these buildings are comparable in practice - a run-down 1970s above-grade concrete parking podium is hardly a good urban form compared to a shiny, modern glass residential podium closer to grade - but it's kind of weird on their overall shape is pretty similar and there is such a distinct separation between the segments, and the two buildings will directly across from each other.
The architect much have subconsciously been influenced by the surrounding context
Of course, that's not to say these buildings are comparable in practice - a run-down 1970s above-grade concrete parking podium is hardly a good urban form compared to a shiny, modern glass residential podium closer to grade - but it's kind of weird on their overall shape is pretty similar and there is such a distinct separation between the segments, and the two buildings will directly across from each other.
The architect much have subconsciously been influenced by the surrounding context
Cowtown
Senior Member
Same design, only a more modern version lol.
gsunnyg
Senior Member
I really dislike the podium. 
MissingMiddle
Active Member
That sidewalk is tiny
LloydBraun
Active Member
I think the glow and lighting in all of the renders is doing some pretty heavy lifting to make this project appear fantastic. While I don't mind the arched podium aesthetic, I think the base of the building is missing the fine grain stickiness and human scale details that would actually make it an inviting patio/spill out environment. This image represents it well -- the lack of those inviting details that you'd see from any of the successful restaurant patio spaces or retail on 17th Avenue or 1st street. I don't see those bistro tables playing out or working well in reality.
The expansive glass is nice...and could be engaging, but it just feels corporate and sterile. The density boost is great, but I bemoan the loss of the existing businesses and character of the original building. It would be nice if the podium space was further divided to allow for more CRUs and small shops in the new building.
The expansive glass is nice...and could be engaging, but it just feels corporate and sterile. The density boost is great, but I bemoan the loss of the existing businesses and character of the original building. It would be nice if the podium space was further divided to allow for more CRUs and small shops in the new building.
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haltcatchfire
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Agreed. 18” along side the building wall on a sidewalk isn’t going to be a successful restaurant patio. A mini round metal folding table is fine for a cafe. The building doesn’t have good orientation for a restaurant patio anyway so smaller scale units, even for food service that doesn’t rely on sit down patronage makes more sense.
Such a common rendering add to add life to the design but isn’t even part of the planning. To be fair you don’t typecast the space as a restaurant officially and build in patio space to the buildable area when it could get leased by a furniture store.
Such a common rendering add to add life to the design but isn’t even part of the planning. To be fair you don’t typecast the space as a restaurant officially and build in patio space to the buildable area when it could get leased by a furniture store.