St. Charles Market [135 Barrette St] | 8 f | Completed - Page 8

OTSkyline · #**141** Posted **Jul 7, 2022, 7:00 PM**

I second that opinion. The design to me isn't that great and the integration with the church is pretty poor. There's a pretty big contrast between both and the building just squeezes it from 2 sides.

movebyleap · #**142** Posted **Jul 7, 2022, 8:54 PM**

Very strange project. I've driven past it many times and it simply doesn't do anything for me. The new building and the old church are a complete mismatch!

J.OT13 · #**143** Posted **Jul 8, 2022, 6:33 PM**

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Its a nice little development but this one doesn't really "wow" me, especially considering how much the units are going for. I like the red/orange facade and the modern windows but I find it doesn't flow well with the old brown brick church. Maybe the landscaping might eventually change my mind but right now it almost reminds me of a high-school.

Yeah. It's like a nice public building (university?), not a residential project. There's something off.

Still happy with it. They went above and beyond in preserving the Church, which is great. Just think that red brick and glass might have meshed better with St. Charles.

jchamoun79 · #**144** Posted **Jul 10, 2022, 2:26 AM**

Does anyone know what the old church will be used for?

Harley613 · #**145** Posted **Jul 10, 2022, 2:43 AM**

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Does anyone know what the old church will be used for?

It will be retail. They are hoping to attract a couple of restaurant/cafe tenants and a couple of eclectic artsy type stores. I know this because I almost rented one of the units to open a store for my pre-pandemic employer. Those meetings were at least three years ago and they claimed it would all be 'open very soon'.

Harley613 · #**146** Posted **Jul 10, 2022, 2:45 AM**

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Originally Posted by movebyleap

Very strange project. I've driven past it many times and it simply doesn't do anything for me. The new building and the old church are a complete mismatch!

I think it's a cool juxtaposition! I welcome this project for it's uniqueness in a city that hates uniqueness.

jchamoun79 · #**147** Posted **Jul 10, 2022, 7:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by Harley613

It will be retail. They are hoping to attract a couple of restaurant/cafe tenants and a couple of eclectic artsy type stores. I know this because I almost rented one of the units to open a store for my pre-pandemic employer. Those meetings were at least three years ago and they claimed it would all be 'open very soon'.

Cool, thanks for the info! I'll be moving to the Beechwood area at the end of summer and look forward to seeing what they eventually do with that space.

RogueNacho · #**148** Posted **Jul 24, 2023, 8:47 PM**

Taken July 24.

kwoldtimer · #**149** Posted **Jul 24, 2023, 8:49 PM**

Is there anything happening yet in the former church?

ponyboycurtis · #**150** Posted **Jul 25, 2023, 4:40 AM**

What would the space in the last photo be used for? Or could be used for?

It just looks like a deadzone to me as it stands now.

J.OT13 · #**151** Posted **Jul 25, 2023, 1:11 PM**

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What would the space in the last photo be used for? Or could be used for?

It just looks like a deadzone to me as it stands now.

I think the idea is to host farmers markets. Would be nice to have a central water feature, or at least an art piece or statue.

OTownandDown · #**152** Posted **Jul 25, 2023, 1:13 PM**

Space for 12 farmers' market stalls and a restaurant patio.

Now we just need community to come together to make the farmers' market happen.

ponyboycurtis · #**153** Posted **Jul 25, 2023, 9:09 PM**

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Originally Posted by OTownandDown

Space for 12 farmers' market stalls and a restaurant patio.

Now we just need community to come together to make the farmers' market happen.

That's awesome. Glad to hear! thanks for the info sir.

kwoldtimer · #**154** Posted **Jul 26, 2023, 2:39 AM**

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Originally Posted by OTownandDown

Space for 12 farmers' market stalls and a restaurant patio.

Now we just need community to come together to make the farmers' market happen.

Isn't there already a weekly market in Beechwood?

bartlebooth · #**155** Posted **Jul 26, 2023, 3:05 AM**

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Isn't there already a weekly market in Beechwood?

Yup. Happens every summer and fall. Right now in New Edinburgh park, formerly on the Vanier side close to St Charles. And there’s an online shop you use in winter with pickup in nearby parks.

OTownandDown · #**156** Posted **Jul 26, 2023, 1:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by kwoldtimer

Isn't there already a weekly market in Beechwood?

Why ask too many questions? lol

J.OT13 · #**157** Posted **Jul 26, 2023, 2:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by bartlebooth

Yup. Happens every summer and fall. Right now in New Edinburgh park, formerly on the Vanier side close to St Charles. And there’s an online shop you use in winter with pickup in nearby parks.

Thanks for the info. Looking to move the Market to St. Charles, or start up a new Market?

YukonLlama · #**158** Posted **Jul 27, 2023, 8:56 PM**

There's been a few live music sessions there as well when i've passed by. I think they're going for a "town square" feel for the area, which i welcome

Davis137 · #**159** Posted **Jul 31, 2023, 4:04 PM**

It looks Scandinavian...not a bad thing, just a very high contrast to the other buildings in the neighborhood...

GeoNerd · #**160** Posted **Jul 31, 2023, 5:07 PM**

I applaud them for thinking outside the box and not using charcoal brick, but this has to be one of the UGLIEST new buildings in Ottawa. Completely botched the use of materials and colours. The lines are all off, the glazing is brutal, the scales are out of whack. Just horrific design here. It’s like the designer had no comprehension whatsoever and was way over their head. But again, kudos for trying something different.