Saskatoon | Remai Art Gallery of Saskatchewan | Completed

[Stormer]

Originally Posted by Echoes

Coppery finishing being added to the west elevation. Has a glint to it. I thought the burgundy, almost vinyl looking material put in before this was the final finish. This is much nicer.

For $100 million, you'd think it would be higher quality than a back alley garage.

[Echoes]

Originally Posted by Stormer

For $100 million, you'd think it would be higher quality than a back alley garage.

Absolutely. Which is why I'm pleased to see the latest progress.

I'm most excited for the copper slats on the south elevation.

[Scruff Bucket]

Originally Posted by Echoes

Coppery finishing being added to the west elevation. Has a glint to it. I thought the burgundy, almost vinyl looking material put in before this was the final finish. This is much nicer.

Originally Posted by prairieguy

Yes...when the burgundy metal clad siding was going up, I was going to comment on here. ... I thought ... some of the panels looked dented in! ...

I was in Saskatoon to attend one of my professional seminars this past weekend, and drove along the Idylwild right by the Remai in the late afternoon. From that distance, it looks like the copper siding could have been skillfully hammered out by artisans (probably pressed/finished by machine though), and finished with a matted, metallic sheen. It actually looks quite smart -- fitting for an Art venue. I wonder if the copper has been treated to retain that hue and finish, rather than to oxidize and darken/change in colour! If the current finish is resilient, that would be quite nice!

[Scruff Bucket]

Umm ... 'my bad! That siding is not all copper is it? Looks nice anyways!

Love all the construction that is happening in the city: Stonebridge neighbouhood access off Hwy #11, Remai Art Centre, Children's Hospital.

Also, I got to visit the airport. Impressive departure area! Is there any access to upper level for the non-secure side?

Of course, I had to drive over the new South bridge for the first time! I'd been to Saskatoon a few times before this time, after the bridge was completed, but never had the time to cross it!

Besides contending with the Garth Brooks concert fans and traffic this past weekend, I (we) had fun!

[prairieguy]

Yes...when the burgundy metal clad siding was going up, I was going to comment on here. I thought it looked really cheap and in fact some of the panels looked dented in! I was thinking..."holy cow, one good hail storm and that building is going to look a mess"...but then I realized that would probably be justified as an "organic transformation reflective of the prairie environment"....haha

I can't see the copper in the pic you posted, but hope that it does add some needed 'upgrade' to the finish of the gallery. It is still an impressive piece of architecture for our city.

[KoolKool]

when the hell this thing are going to be finish ? take forever for such a small building.

[Arts]

A shot of the gallery from near Nutana Collegiate, photo credit: me.

[Brutopian]

Originally Posted by Arts

A shot of the gallery from near Nutana Collegiate, photo credit: me.

Beautiful shot, Arts. Nice work.

Once the River Landing Towers are built (to the right of the Remai Modern in this photo), that vantage point will become even more striking.

[prairieguy]

Yah...and there also could have been a signature pedestrian/active transportation bridge in that shot that connects the two sides of the river!!

[Arts]

Originally Posted by prairieguy

Yah...and there also could have been a signature pedestrian/active transportation bridge in that shot that connects the two sides of the river!!

Agreed! But since that isn't happening, any bridge at that crossing will be nice, so long as I can walk or ride my bike over it.

[Brutopian]

Originally Posted by Arts

Agreed! But since that isn't happening, any bridge at that crossing will be nice, so long as I can walk or ride my bike over it.

Yes - add in the new bridge, and this will become a standard "postcard shot" of Saskatoon for years to come.

[Stormer]

Originally Posted by Brutopian

Yes - add in the new bridge, and this will become a standard "postcard shot" of Saskatoon for years to come.

Don't you need the Bess in the shot.

[phone]

Originally Posted by Stormer

Don't you need the Bess in the shot.

Not as much as the Reginians of this forum need the McCallum Hill Towers in their display pictures

[Brutopian]

Originally Posted by Stormer

Don't you need the Bess in the shot.

The Bess is certainly an iconic structure in Saskatoon, but I would argue that the Remai Modern will also become a signature building for Saskatoon over time (especially when lit up at night). For that reason, I suspect that some new postcard shots of Saskatoon will surface that just showcase the Remai Modern, waterfront, bridge, and towers on Parcel Y without devolving to a wider vista that includes the Bess.

[Arts]

Originally Posted by Brutopian

Yes - add in the new bridge, and this will become a standard "postcard shot" of Saskatoon for years to come.

this composition just slightly misses the bridge location which is just to the right of the frame, I cropped the photo a little bit because it's a little overexposed and there was too much glare coming off the KPMG sign (also just to the right of the frame).

[Echoes]

Source


IMG_9401 by Echoes Saskatoon, on Flickr


IMG_9407 by Echoes Saskatoon, on Flickr


IMG_9415 by Echoes Saskatoon, on Flickr


IMG_9416 by Echoes Saskatoon, on Flickr

[prairieguy]

So I have noticed the metal grate system is now being overlayed along the exterior of the building. I thought it would be in a contrasting colour to the siding....but it is the exact same metal colour as existing siding. Maybe the play of light and shadows will create interest, but kind of bland to what I expected. I thought a copper or some other affect was going to be used.

Maybe when it is all done, it will have more of a dramatic affect.

[Echoes]

Saskatoon gallery a community-building masterpiece

ANGELA KRYHUL
SASKATOON — Special to The Globe and Mail
Published Tuesday, Sep. 20, 2016 5:00AM EDT
Last updated Tuesday, Sep. 20, 2016 10:32AM EDT

What could the Remai Modern, Saskatoon’s new multimillion-dollar art gallery and home to the world’s most comprehensive collection of Picasso linocuts, possibly have in common with the folksy Saskatoon Farmers’ Market?

Quite a bit, as it happens. Situated along the banks of the South Saskatchewan River, the Remai Modern is a multipurpose facility whose programming and design have been inspired by many of the qualities that make the nearby Farmers’ Market so successful: an inclusive, friendly and authentic community space that offers the tantalizing prospect of discovery, adventure and entertainment.

The Remai Modern hopes to be all of those things. It will certainly be a signature attraction for the Prairie city, the largest art gallery in the province. With an estimated annual gross domestic product impact of $17-million, it will also make a significant contribution to the local economy.

Finishing touches are still being put on the 11,582-square-metre, four-storey building – construction is several months behind schedule because of “delays resulting from drawing corrections and clarifications,” according to a city council report – with the opening slated for sometime in early 2017. “We’re working very closely with the builder, Ellis Don, and the gallery, but we just don’t have a firm date at this time,” says Catherine Gryba, general manager, corporate performance, at the City of Saskatoon.

There will likely be cost overruns, too. Construction is budgeted at just more than $106-million, of which $84.6-million is attributable to the Remai Modern, and the remainder to construction of an underground parkade that will connect the gallery with the adjacent Persephone Theatre. City council expects the project could exceed the budget by $2.5-million to $4.5-million.

The idea for the Remai Modern germinated in 2009, after the city abandoned plans to expand the Mendel Art Gallery. City council instead approved a new purpose-built gallery for River Landing, an ambitious, 30-year project to redevelop a 36-acre parcel in the south downtown area. With private donations and three levels of government pledging funds, council in 2011 approved the design concept put forward by Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg Architects of Toronto (KPMB) in association with Architecture49, the architect of record.


That same year, Saskatoon philanthropist Ellen Remai donated $30-million on behalf of the Frank and Ellen Remai Foundation, with half going toward construction costs and $500,000 annually for 30 years for enhanced exhibition programming. Determined to help forge an international profile for the new gallery, the Foundation in 2012 gifted 405 linocuts by Pablo Picasso, valued at $20-million. Since then, philanthropist Frederick Mulder has donated an additional Picasso linocut as well as 23 ceramic pieces by the famed artist.

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http://www.theglobeandmail.com/repor...11/?cmpid=rss1

[Stormer]

Originally Posted by prairieguy

So I have noticed the metal grate system is now being overlayed along the exterior of the building. I thought it would be in a contrasting colour to the siding....but it is the exact same metal colour as existing siding. Maybe the play of light and shadows will create interest, but kind of bland to what I expected. I thought a copper or some other affect was going to be used.

Maybe when it is all done, it will have more of a dramatic affect.

The original architectural descriptions said the screens were copper and would oxidize like the Bessborough roof or the Leg dome in Regina. I take it from this photo from the article that the completed area facing the River is not screening but rather solid material? Edit: I see from construction photos that that area does not have windows so yes it is solid like the south side. Also the renders show the south and east siding as well as the screen all oxidizing to the same colour. See second photo.

[Echoes]

Remai Modern Art Gallery opening at least eight months away

PHIL TANK, SASKATOON STARPHOENIX
Published on: December 5, 2016 | Last Updated: December 5, 2016 3:18 PM CST

The Remai Modern Art Gallery of Saskatchewan will open no earlier than late summer of 2017, according to a timetable provided to a city council committee.

Gallery officials appeared Monday in front of Saskatoon city council’s finance committee to explain the schedule. According to the timeline, if “substantial completion” of gallery construction reached 99 per cent and the building could be handed over on Jan. 1, 2017, the earliest it would open would be Sept. 1 — eight months later. No date has been scheduled for the so-called “substantial completion” of the gallery, however, according to Remai Modern officials.

According to the schedule provided by gallery officials, it will take four months to install the vault in which artwork will be stored and to establish stable climate readings. Another month would be needed to move staff and artwork into the building. Three more months would be needed to install art, set up exhibitions and train staff.

The Remai Modern Art Gallery of Saskatchewan was originally slated to open this fall, but delays due to corrected drawings pushed back its debut and increased the price. The opening date of the gallery became an issue during budget talks last week. Councillors pushed Remai Modern CEO Gregory Burke for an opening date and had difficulty committing to the gallery’s budget with no set date.

Burke said accepted practice is for galleries to announce an opening date six months ahead of time. Eventually, he identified “mid-year” as the time when the gallery would open to the public. Council ultimately voted to slice $75,000 off the gallery’s $5.19 million contribution from the city in 2017.

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http://thestarphoenix.com/news/local...ht-months-away