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Greco Roman · #**501** Posted **Mar 29, 2007, 4:04 AM**

I like the tower design, something similar to what you would see in Vancouver. I think it would be a great fit in Winnipeg

drew · #**502** Posted **Mar 29, 2007, 4:33 AM**

^ maybe we are looking at a different tower - but the one I saw didn't look a thing like the "skyscraper-lite" Vancouver style.

The one I saw looked bulky, squat, and flat. So basically it looks like any other 25+ storey structure in Winnipeg...

1ajs · #**503** Posted **Mar 29, 2007, 4:48 AM**

hmm maybe theres a reason why its called tower 2... cause its been redesigned ...

Greco Roman · #**504** Posted **Mar 29, 2007, 1:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by drew

^ maybe we are looking at a different tower - but the one I saw didn't look a thing like the "skyscraper-lite" Vancouver style.

The one I saw looked bulky, squat, and flat. So basically it looks like any other 25+ storey structure in Winnipeg...

It reminded me of that cylindrical skyscraper around Robson St. in Vancouver. The other, squareish glass building also looked Vancouveresque, but in a Hong Kong sort of style. This new one doesn't at all, IMO. Looks more North American.

c vist · #**505** Posted **Mar 29, 2007, 3:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by P&M40BELOW

You can add one more...Unless something has changed, the Northwest Company was looking for a new headquarters. Currently they are right across the street, and need more space than the current building will hold.

No they are not looking any longer and have committed to renovating their existing building. They will stay right across the street for some time.

LilZebra · #**506** Posted **Mar 29, 2007, 3:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by wags_in_the_peg

Wawaneesa is looking for a building...but i heard they are going to Sport Manitoba building at 200 main

Yes, this coming July.

c vist · #**507** Posted **Mar 29, 2007, 3:33 PM**

I did a cylindrical office tower (& Hotel tower next to it) for downtown a few years ago for a First Nations client (St. Mary b/w Smith & Garry) ... it will probably never come to be now that Governance House is being built near Polo Park. The design was inspired by a vision of 3 towers by the Chief ... the 3rd tower is implied by the landscaping kiddie-corner to the library.

Only The Lonely.. · #**508** Posted **Mar 29, 2007, 4:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by c vist

I did a cylindrical office tower (& Hotel tower next to it) for downtown a few years ago for a First Nations client (St. Mary b/w Smith & Garry) ... it will probably never come to be now that Governance House is being built near Polo Park. The design was inspired by a vision of 3 towers by the Chief ... the 3rd tower is implied by the landscaping kiddie-corner to the library.

I like it a lot C Visit..

Why did they move the Governance House proposal to Polo Park?

It would seem logical to me to have such an office either downtown close to other provincial / federal agencies or along North Main as part of a revitalization effort; where a large Aboriginal population can be found.

Do you know if Governance House still going to happen?

Biff · #**509** Posted **Mar 29, 2007, 5:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by Only The Lonely..

I like it a lot C Visit..

Why did they move the Governance House proposal to Polo Park?

It would seem logical to me to have such an office either downtown close to other provincial / federal agencies or along North Main as part of a revitalization effort; where a large Aboriginal population can be found.

Do you know if Governance House still going to happen?

Ahhh, C Vist...you're the one who did that proposal from a few years back. It would have looked nice in that location.

Governance House is still progressing. I think it is in the $30-$40 million range and Number 10 is designing.

trueviking · #**510** Posted **Mar 29, 2007, 9:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by Biff

Ahhh, C Vist...you're the one who did that proposal from a few years back. It would have looked nice in that location.

Governance House is still progressing. I think it is in the $30-$40 million range and Number 10 is designing.

number ten will have new web site launched in a day or two...it will have images of the AMC project...i will post them then....it is a nice design in a terrible location.

they moved out there because hydro gave them the land for free....

Boreal · #**511** Posted **Mar 29, 2007, 10:39 PM**

I agree, I am extremely disappointed with the location. However, although likely not very close in proximity, it will (kind of) keep the Blue Cross building company in the realm of good design.

Just out of curiosity, how many workers is it supposed to hold, roughly?

1ajs · #**512** Posted **Mar 30, 2007, 1:33 AM**

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Originally Posted by c vist

I did a cylindrical office tower (& Hotel tower next to it) for downtown a few years ago for a First Nations client (St. Mary b/w Smith & Garry) ... it will probably never come to be now that Governance House is being built near Polo Park. The design was inspired by a vision of 3 towers by the Chief ... the 3rd tower is implied by the landscaping kiddie-corner to the library.

only thing i did not like about these towers cvist did is the ground area seemed so sterial and suburban... otherwise i love them

wonder what the woul look like as a 40 30 twins in our skyline?

newflyer · #**513** Posted **Mar 30, 2007, 5:55 AM**

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Originally Posted by 1ajs

only thing i did not like about these towers cvist did is the ground area seemed so sterial and suburban... otherwise i love them

wonder what the woul look like as a 40 30 twins in our skyline?

They are only models.

1ajs · #**514** Posted **Mar 30, 2007, 6:32 AM**

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Originally Posted by newflyer

They are only models.

aww i know..........

c vist · #**515** Posted **Mar 30, 2007, 1:57 PM**

^ The guy who did the rendering was really good but only had the weekend to do a model that was based on my sketches, so I thought it pretty good for the time that was spent on it. He was based in Regina but passed away last year.

1ajs · #**516** Posted **Mar 30, 2007, 8:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by c vist

^ The guy who did the rendering was really good but only had the weekend to do a model that was based on my sketches, so I thought it pretty good for the time that was spent on it. He was based in Regina but passed away last year.

not bad for a weekends worth of work for a render. to bad he passed away though

newflyer · #**517** Posted **Mar 30, 2007, 9:54 PM**

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Originally Posted by 1ajs

not bad for a weekends worth of work for a render. to bad he passed away though

Very impressive for the short time indeed.

viperred88 · #**518** Posted **Mar 31, 2007, 12:32 AM**

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Originally Posted by trueviking

number ten will have new web site launched in a day or two...it will have images of the AMC project...i will post them then....it is a nice design in a terrible location.

they moved out there because hydro gave them the land for free....

Its never too late, they haven't stuck the shovels in the ground just yet so why don't an agressive developer lure them downtown with the cvist design. I am sure our abundants of parkings downtown can make a great site for this or better yet build it on main by higgins. I am the sure the land is cheap there.

trueviking · #**519** Posted **Mar 31, 2007, 5:31 AM**

the urban reserve process is well down the path....it isnt just about the building.

and they actually like the location.

Archiseek · #**520** Posted **Mar 31, 2007, 6:12 PM**

I'm sure retailers in the area are ecstatic too....