adamyyc
Active Member
It’s an improvement.
I don't think so, just better integrated...Changes I've noticed so far:
- East side has huge glass area at ground level
- Perforated metal now drops down at the SE end instead of slightly raised
- East and north side has thin vertical windows in the metal paneled area
- Glass at retail in center of the north side is now more open
- New display window at very NW corner
- Some type of window display on NW; east of the main entrance
- New screening on parkade
- Hieroglyphs on NE section
- Upper metal panel above SW entrance no longer bends at the corner
- Upper metal paneling is now vertical
- South wall shows Flames banners
- That mechanical screen fencing on the roof above the rest/retail is gone
Overall, the changes to the design are positive! The changes to the east side are by far the biggest improvement in my opinion. We've gone from 2 blank walls to one with these changes. I think I preferred the way the north wall looked in the previous renderings, but the changes made will be a big improvement to the pedestrian realm. I thought the west side was pretty good to begin with, so any improvements they make is sprinkles on top of the sundae as far as I'm concerned. I like that they removed the mechanical screen fencing, and the projection on the white paneling on the west side could be cool. The new screening on the parkade on the south side is also a big improvement.Changes I've noticed so far:
- East side has huge glass area at ground level - By far the biggest improvement to the design
- Perforated metal now drops down at the SE end instead of slightly raised
- East and north side has thin vertical windows in the metal paneled area - Probably a change that will be most noticeable from inside the building; will be nice to have more views from the concourse
- Glass at retail in center of the north side is now more open
- New display window at very NW corner
- Some type of window display on NW; east of the main entrance
- New screening on parkade - Another big improvement
- Hieroglyphs on NE section
- Upper metal panel above SW entrance no longer bends at the corner
- Upper metal paneling is now vertical
- South wall shows Flames banners
- That mechanical screen fencing on the roof above the rest/retail is gone - I'm glad they made this change
I had the same thought. I don't mind the way it looks in the renders where it is shown as being a lighter colour, although I don't think the lighter colour in those renderings is reflective of the actual colour of the overhang. I also like the way the overhang is lit up in the area with the fins.I like the slight changes. However, I would like it much more if this dark overhang on the top of the west elevation was removed:
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I just think it's unnecessary. We could raise the exterior façade to cover whatever structure/mass is required. If removed from view it would make it a bit lighter, certainly more cohesive, and lend a touch of elegance we're craving.
Small nitpick of course, but that's what I would change.