Kensington Mixed Use | 20m | 6s | Westrich Pacific | J+S Architect

[Surrealplaces]

A new thread for the Stonebriar residential proposal in Kensington. Two buildings, one 9 storeys, and one at 7 storeys totalling 180 units. A DP and Landuse will be submitted concurrently early in the new year.

 

[Surrealplaces]

Not the full design of course, but if the design ends up being like the concept, could be very nice. I like the massing, layout and general style of this one. This is one of those where materials can make or break. With good materials, it could be a great little project. It's being designed by McKinley Burkart, so I'm feeling confident

 

[H.E.Pennypacker]

Love the concept and scale, perfect for what Kensington needs.

 

[UrbanWarrior]

Say what? Since when!?! This is excellent! Really hope it ends up similar to the concept. 180 units right in the middle of the BRZ! I'll take it!

 

[Silence&Motion]

The rendering of that neighbouring building made me realize that it must be an old railway station (when I saw it in person I assumed it was an old church). Gladstone road used to be a railway, right? I recall reading that somewhere.

 

[AJX]

I like it. It reminds me of an old retro concrete building from the 70's, but with a modern twist. Assuming the building won't be concrete finish. As for the scale and design, it's spot on.

 

[Always_Biking]

The rendering of that neighbouring building made me realize that it must be an old railway station (when I saw it in person I assumed it was an old church). Gladstone road used to be a railway, right? I recall reading that somewhere.

It doesn't ring a bell for me, but that would be cool if that was the case. They could call it Gladstone Station.

 

[UrbanWarrior]

If it was a "railway" I imagine it was just a streetcar line.

 

[DiscoStu]

For the life of me, I can't pin down where this location would be.

 

[AJX]

 

[AJX]

A couple of duplexes and an aging non-descript building will be replaced. Total win! I really hope they get rid of those telephone poles.

 

[CBBarnett]

Here's a link to the streetview of the location. It's right off Gladstone Road.

https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Ke...605ca02d52d31!8m2!3d51.0526142!4d-114.0871084

From my best guess, there are 24 or 32 units in the existing four buildings that this development is replacing. 180 units is a great net gain.

Unfortunately, all the existing buildings are old (1960s) and subsequently quite cheap. In a small, rich neighbourhood like Hillhurst, that represents a sizable loss of affordable housing stock. I still think the extra density is worth it, we just all should be aware that unlike a vacant parking lot development, this one is coming at a cost of affordable housing.

 

[AJX]

Great minds think alike! @CBBarnett

 

[UrbanWarrior]

I didn't realize this one was replacing a sizeable apartment building. That's too bad.

 

[Always_Biking]

I didn't realize this one was replacing a sizeable apartment building. That's too bad.

Are you thinking of the white building in the forefront? It's just a gym