Eau-Claire Market Re-Development

Spring2008 · #1 Posted **Dec 17, 2013, 1:40 AM**

Seeing as this is likely a billion dollar project, and scheduled to begin in fall 2014, I think it deserves its own thread.

2.5Million sq. feet - 550,000 sq ft of retail, 1,000 residential units, 800,000sq ft office, hotel

This video shows it well:

• Video Link

http://www.canadianarchitect.com/new...806160/?&er=NA

http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/ca...452/story.html

http://globalnews.ca/news/980340/gal...ic-eau-claire/

O-tacular · #2 Posted **Dec 17, 2013, 4:20 AM**

What's with the water fall and the steps? Seems to be outside the proposed development site. Or are they also revamping the river front going west? Looks cool.

Spring2008 · #3 Posted **Dec 17, 2013, 4:40 AM**

Those are part of the plaza that extends all the way into the island. I believe the city is funding part of the plaza and the final design details are being worked out. Lots of potential here. This along with the 7 tower development and all the other Eau-Claire projects underway will make this another huge mixed-use hub within the CBD along with the Stephen Ave/Core Mall area.

lineman · #4 Posted **Dec 17, 2013, 4:57 AM**

It'll be interesting to see if those fold up windows make it into the final design.

Calgarian · #5 Posted **Dec 17, 2013, 5:03 AM**

Great to see the level of design improving! the best part is that it is not all twins while maintaining a similar style.

nick.flood · #6 Posted **Dec 17, 2013, 5:12 AM**

delete

Spring2008 · #7 Posted **Dec 17, 2013, 2:34 PM**

oh no!!!!

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Originally Posted by lineman

It'll be interesting to see if those fold up windows make it into the final design.

I'd assume the atrium and plaza areas will be used a lot as day and/or night time markets throughout the year

TallBob · #8 Posted **Dec 17, 2013, 5:17 PM**

Looks like I'm the "Lone Ranger" again.... LOL!

Chadillaccc · #9 Posted **Dec 17, 2013, 6:20 PM**

This development has the potential to change the dynamic of our entire downtown core, and our image on the national stage, if not the international stage (architecturally, skyline-wise).

Spring2008 · #10 Posted **Dec 17, 2013, 7:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by TallBob

Looks like I'm the "Lone Ranger" again.... LOL!

Should have included a build it taller, taller, taller option for u lol

Design-mind · #11 Posted **Dec 18, 2013, 3:38 AM**

I think even since my lurking on the forum days till now has there been such a landslide of positive votes. It is still early but it seems to be a winner. Had it been taller we could of got one more vote

H.E.Pennypacker · #12 Posted **Dec 18, 2013, 4:46 AM**

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Originally Posted by Spring2008

Should have included a build it taller, taller, taller option for u lol

Nah, it's got to be the "Obligatory TallBob wanting it taller vote"

Overwhelming positivity though, excited for it to get going

Govertical · #13 Posted **Dec 18, 2013, 5:24 AM**

Definitely excited for this one! Another piece that will only make the skyline more dynamic!

RyLucky · #14 Posted **Dec 18, 2013, 6:22 AM**

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Originally Posted by TallBob

Looks like I'm the "Lone Ranger" again.... LOL!

They literally are building to the shadow maximum! Exactly to the max! 42 stories is nothing to scoff at. Unless, of course, there is a factor besides height that you consider...

Personally, if completed I think it will be one of the best projects Calgary has ever seen.

TallBob · #15 Posted **Dec 18, 2013, 7:18 AM**

Sorry guys it's not it's height I don't like! The width/bulkiness of the taller 3 buildings, and once again there are 3-4 buildings that have the same design. A couple of slender twins would work better for my taste.... but that's me.... I did say I was probably alone on this one!

WhipperSnapper · #16 Posted **Dec 18, 2013, 3:49 PM**

I understand they are maxing density while working with shadow restriction but, the three main towers lined up in a row with nearly identical massing of varying heights distracts from the design of the individual towers. The one retail image looks good but , at the same time, the CRUs could be better differentiated.

RyLucky · #17 Posted **Dec 18, 2013, 4:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by TallBob

Sorry guys it's not it's height I don't like! The width/bulkiness of the taller 3 buildings, and once again there are 3-4 buildings that have the same design. A couple of slender twins would work better for my taste.... but that's me.... I did say I was probably alone on this one!

Oh ok. That's a valid critique. Now that I think of it, it sort of looks like an ARP conceptual rendering where everything is the same style. That said, each building is fairly unique - yet they share a similar crystalline aesthetic. Actually, the retail and plaza parts are starting to remind me of the Miami harborfront - sterile, modern, overdesigned, exclusive, expensive - which makes me like it less.

O-tacular · #18 Posted **Dec 18, 2013, 7:19 PM**

I don't know what you guys are talking about. I freaking love it! The buildings work very well as a whole while each staying interesting.

Calgarian · #19 Posted **Dec 18, 2013, 7:31 PM**

I don't think the similarity of the buildings takes anything away from the design of the individual buildings, this project looks great!

Spring2008 · #20 Posted **Dec 18, 2013, 7:35 PM**

I guess we are really are spoiled here. Oh well. Maybe the haters will like the 7 tower proposal better??