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[Surrealplaces]

The mural colors blend in really well with the buildings materials and the surroundings.

 

[Shaka]

The mural colors blend in really well with the buildings materials and the surroundings.

I didn't even notice the mural the first time, had to flip back after reading your post.

 

[trtcttc]

Calgary’s newest mural will make Sunnyside even more cheerful

Calgarians may be facing challenges keeping their gardens in bloom amid the city's ongoing water main repairs, but there are some new flowers in Sunnyside that will never need watering.

calgary.ctvnews.ca

 

[AK452]

The landscaping is going in. Plus more mural. I think they really hit it out of the park with the mural. Contrast it with the Bucci mural (last image), which just doesn't work. Overall the building is a nice addition to the neighborhood. It's good looking and adds a nice backdrop to the skate park, pedestrian/c-train overpass, and community garden. I can't describe how much better the underside of the overpass looks. It used to be sketchy and dim. Now there are regularly skateboarders hanging out there, and the community garden is sprouting. There are some big bench swings to sit on and watch Memorial Dr go by. (Although two of the swings seem to be missing?)

 

[Stephen Ave]

Great looking building. The level of craftmanship on the exterior side is really tight, and the material is a notch above the usual. Kudos.

 

[DiscoStu]

I didn't really notice it before, but it's nice how they staggered the balconies, increasing the amount of people who have views towards downtown and the river.

 

[Surrealplaces]

I have to say the mural is great, it blends so nicely with the building and the neighbourhood.

 

[AK452]

They did a nice job with the plaza out front. To the right on the first photo, you can see the sidewalk coming down 9A St, and how the building recedes from it to make space. Note that the building lines up with the houses to the south (see the fence), and to the condos to the north (up the sidewalk). There was already a westward jog in the sidewalk to make room for the C-train/pedestrian overpass, so the designers used that to their advantage to work in the plaza. Of the recent mid-rises in the area, I find this the best integration with surroundings.

At the front, looks like there are three double doors (on the left in photo) that can open wide, might be very nice and inviting on warm days. Depends on what the plan is, will that be a common space inside? I can only imagine that working well if rest of building is secured from common area. Otherwise, I fear the double doors will be a nice fantasy, never allowed to open due to random trespassers?

I think it's a nice entrance area, but my one minor criticism is that the front door could be more pronounced. It's to the right of the HIVE sign, could you tell that's the entryway? Delivery drivers will be going to the left first, trying to figure out where the vestibule is.

 

[Surrealplaces]

 

[Albertasaurus]

This project came out so well. The renderings looked ok but really don't do the finished project any justice. It's usually the other way around.

 

[maestro]

I wouldn't say the materials are better. They are better executed in a better design.

Do you have to join a cult to live here?

 

[adamyyc]

Turned out pretty well.

I think it’s time to retire to faux wood looking material on new projects though.

 

[Beltline_B]

Turned out pretty well.

I think it’s time to retire to faux wood looking material on new projects though.

Generally speaking I agree. The faux wood in Hive is better than most though.

 

[Surrealplaces]

 

[adamyyc]

Generally speaking I agree. The faux wood in Hive is better than most though.

You’re right, it definitely is.