Winnipeg's Exchange District | East/West | Development - Page 239

drew · #**4761** Posted **Aug 24, 2020, 7:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by borkborkbork

also, a city with higher standards would have required masonry instead of that corrugated metal siding.

Perhaps. But in this city, that requirement would have killed this development.

As it was, it was a long term empty building that was repurposed using wood frame construction sheathed in OSB. So, if that's what it took to get the lights back on in this building, a full height brick veneer isn't even in the conversation.

IMO, putting a modern brick veneer on this sort of addition wouldn't have matched up well to the existing, and would probably have been less attractive than IMP

borkborkbork · #**4762** Posted **Aug 24, 2020, 7:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by Kris22

The backs of buildings don't have to be up to the same standard as sides that face the street.

i'd agree if this was a side visible only from an alleyway. but it faces onto a permanent gap in the streetscape created by the double-wide ramp to the underground parking. it will be forever visible from the street on Bannatyne, even if at some point that parking lot next door is filled in.

borkborkbork · #**4763** Posted **Aug 24, 2020, 7:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by drew

IMO, putting a modern brick veneer on this sort of addition wouldn't have matched up well to the existing, and would probably have been less attractive than IMP

even if they had used flat IMPs, it would have looked so much better

i blame 546 for the seacan-ification of buildings in this city

borkborkbork · #**4764** Posted **Aug 24, 2020, 9:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by borkborkbork

even if they had used flat IMPs, it would have looked so much better

i blame 546 for the seacan-ification of buildings in this city

Bdog · #**4765** Posted **Aug 25, 2020, 12:01 AM**

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Gravity Wins · #**4766** Posted **Aug 25, 2020, 12:50 AM**

Okay, that's a solid Winnipeg meme right there

buzzg · #**4767** Posted **Aug 25, 2020, 1:52 AM**

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Originally Posted by borkborkbork

i'd agree if this was a side visible only from an alleyway. but it faces onto a permanent gap in the streetscape created by the double-wide ramp to the underground parking. it will be forever visible from the street on Bannatyne, even if at some point that parking lot next door is filled in.

Wouldn’t be so sure about permanent. My friend lives in Fairchild (facing Princess) and the building manager sent out letters letting the tenants know that there was likely going to be a building going up behind them on Adelaide soon. West facing tenants are pissed and talking about suing the developer, as like so many clueless people before they feel like they have some right to a “view” they don’t own.

bomberjet · #**4768** Posted **Aug 25, 2020, 11:37 AM**

The glorious view of a parking lot.

esquire · #**4769** Posted **Aug 25, 2020, 12:58 PM**

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The glorious view of a parking lot.

In fairness they probably get nice sunset views to the west that will now be blocked by a building casting evening shadows. I admit I'd probably be a little grumpy too, but of course they understand that they can't stop a development because it takes away their evening sun.

Labroco · #**4770** Posted **Aug 25, 2020, 7:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by buzzg

Wouldn’t be so sure about permanent. My friend lives in Fairchild (facing Princess) and the building manager sent out letters letting the tenants know that there was likely going to be a building going up behind them on Adelaide soon. West facing tenants are pissed and talking about suing the developer, as like so many clueless people before they feel like they have some right to a “view” they don’t own.

As I mentioned some time ago ... the new building beside the Fairchild included the parking lot behind. The challenge was the surface lot is obligated to the owners / tenants of Fairchild. By building up and over similar to what has happened on Waterfront, a very interesting structure may occur with no parking.

A good solution for the developer and area. More rental units on the way...

dam_well · #**4771** Posted **Aug 25, 2020, 10:59 PM**

The architects for FortWhyte have been doing some wacky seacan stuff also. I hope the final result is not this.

http://www.mont-arc.com/projects/dis...ssing-revamped

I really like what appears to be the original design for the new buffalo crossing...

http://www.mont-arc.com/projects/dis...ffalo-crossing

1ajs · #**4772** Posted **Aug 26, 2020, 4:04 AM**

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Originally Posted by borkborkbork

Is that a unit with ground-floor patio doors in the exchange? that seems... brave?

also, a city with higher standards would have required masonry instead of that corrugated metal siding.

plays to some of the heritage of the building useing some modern industrial materials, i dont mind it if done right will last a long time and keep the eliments out

also way better looking then stuco................

and those are solid 2x6 floors they built in that addition

Hecate · #**4773** Posted **Aug 26, 2020, 1:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by dam_well

The architects for FortWhyte have been doing some wacky seacan stuff also. I hope the final result is not this.

http://www.mont-arc.com/projects/dis...ssing-revamped

I really like what appears to be the original design for the new buffalo crossing...

http://www.mont-arc.com/projects/dis...ffalo-crossing

Please for the love of god no!!!! They are responsible for the god awful monstrosity in BHP at the folk festival site... la cuisina or whatever the hell they call it... arguably one of the ugliest buildings in human history. When you see it outside of the festival context it’s even worse. Terrible architecture, a blight on the natural landscapes of the park.

dmacc · #**4774** Posted **Aug 26, 2020, 1:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hecate

Please for the love of god no!!!! They are responsible for the god awful monstrosity in BHP at the folk festival site... la cuisina or whatever the hell they call it... arguably one of the ugliest buildings in human history. When you see it outside of the festival context it’s even worse. Terrible architecture, a blight on the natural landscapes of the park.

Agreed, if this is built they should be tried for crimes against humanity

dmacc · #**4775** Posted **Aug 26, 2020, 1:26 PM**

I mean it's a nature preserve and this shipping container just plays to the idea that humans come in and impose their unnatural world where it doesn't belong. Something more sympathetic to the natural world would be much more appealing to me.

buzzg · #**4776** Posted **Sep 4, 2020, 11:23 PM**

433 Main reclad has really picked up steam in the last week or two. Must be pushing to get the new windows in the commercial and 3 penthouse floors (the ones supposed to be ready for Feb) before winter. It’s gonna make such a big difference, can’t wait.

Wpg_Guy · #**4777** Posted **Sep 5, 2020, 4:50 AM**

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Situated in the center of Winnipeg’s historic Exchange District, 89 Arthur is a heritage building that has been reimagined and redesigned to fit its traditional context. The building houses two modern rental apartments, each of which is ideal for a live/work environment or a full residence, and a commercial basement suite. Across from Old Market Square, the surrounding neighbourhood is a hub of year round activity and offers a unique urban lifestyle to residents.

http://mapliv.com/rent/property.php?...+MB+R3B+Canada

Peggerino · #**4778** Posted **Sep 5, 2020, 11:00 AM**

Seems like a lot of wasted space in the apartment shown

drew · #**4779** Posted **Sep 5, 2020, 2:07 PM**

What's holding up that front wall now that the floor has been removed? Structural ducting?

Andy6 · #**4780** Posted **Sep 5, 2020, 2:14 PM**

Duct tape and a dollop of Prairie optimism!