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ScreamingViking

Aug 16, 2016, 1:55 AM

I've got an open mind but from the render I feel it clashes with the original facade. There are often criticisms of faux-historical facade treatments, but in this case I think that may have worked (especially given the height). Or even just having it mostly glass, like the floor added to the old post office when it was reconstructed for the provincial court. We'll see.

Love the super-wide sidewalk on the north side of King. At least the pigeons kept their upper torsos ;)

CaptainKirk

Aug 16, 2016, 3:33 AM

I've got an open mind but from the render I feel it clashes with the original facade.

I see a contrast rather than a clash. Anything would have failed IMO. Trying to copy the old classic look would have clashed IMO. I like the symbolism it evokes: One of renewal, and it's just the right, small amount. The original lines still dominate, especially the old roof line as the addition has a slight setback.

davidcappi

Aug 16, 2016, 4:56 AM

I for one am far more concerned about the dismembered bodies strolling down king street...

Markus83

Aug 16, 2016, 5:05 AM

Heh...yah, though in a way it is a fair representation of society being so mindless, not to over generalize or anything. Funny none the less.

markbarbera

Aug 16, 2016, 1:00 PM

The addition does not fit the building at all. It is too jarring. If they wanted the extra units, they should have gone higher on the new building in the next phase, or the John Street wing of this phase. At the very least, the plop-on floors should have been more set back than they are. If they had done that, the impact would have been much less imposing - and it would have allowed terraces for those units along the roofline, resulting in a higher premium price point for those units and a more fitting profile.

This is another example where the design review panel should have been involved, but wasn't.

davidcappi

Aug 16, 2016, 9:06 PM

I wouldn't have minded if it was clad entirely in glass/spandrel. It would minimize the visual Impact and at least appear somewhat modern. The precast elements make it feel way too heavy considering it's only two extra stories.

thomax

Aug 16, 2016, 11:09 PM

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8430/28927603432_84cd51bac1_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/L5ewFj)
Residences of the Royal Connaught Construction | 8/15/2016 (https://flic.kr/p/L5ewFj) by Joe (https://www.flickr.com/photos/-jm/), on Flickr

Markus83

Aug 17, 2016, 5:46 AM

Is that two separate floors being made for a couple units, one unit per floor? Or perhaps the two floors are being combined into a two level single unit. I'm assuming a single unit with two floors being that it is a penthouse level once completed. It seems a little out of place for sure but the more I look at it, the more I like it.

davidcappi

Aug 26, 2016, 11:11 PM

They were installing architectural up lights on the older portion of the building today.

davidcappi

Sep 2, 2016, 9:03 PM

The boards covering the retail units got ripped off. I'd imagine we'll see glazing go in along the ground floor within a month or so.

https://s18.postimg.org/mqvlq5azt/image.jpg
https://s11.postimg.org/fgac10c2r/image.jpg

thomax

Sep 14, 2016, 6:24 PM

https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8335/29597629921_e15f7e675c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/M6rAda)
Residences of the Royal Connaught Penthouse Beams (https://flic.kr/p/M6rAda) by Joe (https://www.flickr.com/photos/-jm/), on Flickr

davidcappi

Oct 9, 2016, 2:20 AM

https://s11.postimg.org/rvm5jcd3n/IMG_1037.jpg
https://s11.postimg.org/top27nyab/IMG_1036.jpg

davidcappi

Oct 16, 2016, 2:44 AM

https://s12.postimg.org/r9oqigza5/IMG_1054_2.jpg

thomax

Oct 16, 2016, 7:36 PM

https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5832/30363205285_12ab17cede_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Ng6n6p)
Residences of the Royal Connaught Construction | 10/15/2016 (https://flic.kr/p/Ng6n6p) by Joe (https://www.flickr.com/photos/-jm/), on Flickr

https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5329/30066240510_049d55bf88_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MNRkP5)
Residences of the Royal Connaught Construction | 10/15/2016 (https://flic.kr/p/MNRkP5) by Joe (https://www.flickr.com/photos/-jm/), on Flickr

https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5478/29732527654_cbb9e45256_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MimYB9)
Residences of the Royal Connaught Construction | 10/15/2016 (https://flic.kr/p/MimYB9) by Joe (https://www.flickr.com/photos/-jm/), on Flickr

Davis137

Oct 16, 2016, 9:42 PM

This building is going to be pretty decent when it's done

davidcappi

Oct 24, 2016, 1:18 AM

https://s22.postimg.org/tie2phgpt/IMG_1123.jpg

interr0bangr

Oct 24, 2016, 2:19 AM

https://s22.postimg.org/tie2phgpt/IMG_1123.jpg

Is that going to be retail?

davidcappi

Oct 24, 2016, 3:27 AM

Is that going to be retail?

I believe so!

thomax

Nov 8, 2016, 1:09 PM

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5572/30763808441_1ae56c580e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NSuysn)
Original and reinstalled façade at Residences of the Royal Connaught (https://flic.kr/p/NSuysn) by Joe (https://www.flickr.com/photos/-jm/), on Flickr

matt602

Nov 9, 2016, 4:37 PM

Gotta say, they did an excellent job putting the facade back up. Matches up seamlessly with the old one.

king10

Nov 10, 2016, 3:48 PM

Gotta say, they did an excellent job putting the facade back up. Matches up seamlessly with the old one.

they really did. I couldn't tell the difference.

thomax

Nov 23, 2016, 11:22 PM

http://i.imgur.com/YrXiIs5.jpg
Residences of the Royal Connaught Construction | 11/23/2016 (https://www.instagram.com/p/BNKIAXoh59u/) by marinigrams (https://www.instagram.com/marinigrams/), on Instagram

King&James

Nov 24, 2016, 4:32 AM

davidcappi

Nov 24, 2016, 4:39 AM

Thanks for ^^^ pic, interested in the foreground details with the Reimar container (is that at PCL one beside it) and the fencing. Both of those names would suggest large commercial development. Are we that far off of another project start (FW Woolworth building perhaps)

I heard there's going to be movement with the development of the Kresge Building. A sales centre is supposed to be built on that lot from what I gather.

King&James

Nov 25, 2016, 12:47 AM

thank davidcappi. will keep eye on that!

davidcappi

Nov 30, 2016, 6:29 AM

They've been ramping up construction again after what appeared to be a little bit of a slow down on the site. In the past few days tons of glass storefronts have been installed, as well as a bunch of new precast on the addition. They've also ripped up and re-poured the sidewalks on John and King. I can't really tell right now, but it seems like they might be moving forward on their section of Gore Park early. At this point it's hard to tell because there's still a lot of clutter on site. Here's some photos of the precast installations over the past two days.

https://s12.postimg.org/3tpb2ysml/IMG_1199.jpg
https://s12.postimg.org/ibmiayjxp/IMG_1200.jpg

davidcappi

Nov 30, 2016, 4:45 PM

Update from this morning. They should be done installing precast on the addition by next week.

https://s17.postimg.org/b2zycg4vz/IMG_1204.jpg

eatboots

Dec 1, 2016, 5:17 AM

Walked by earlier, they have a big Christmas tree lit up in the lobby but it's still fenced off. Also looks like a few model suites done on low floors, lights were on but no body home.

ScreamingViking

Dec 2, 2016, 4:26 AM

That rooftop addition to the east wing is not looking promising :uhh:

thomax

Dec 2, 2016, 11:43 PM

http://i.imgur.com/sMV5xHm.jpg
12/2/2016 (https://www.instagram.com/p/BNiBpP_gBIp/) by royalconnaught (https://www.instagram.com/royalconnaught/), on Instagram

thomax

Dec 3, 2016, 4:55 PM

http://i.imgur.com/PITeRAH.jpg
12/2/2016 (https://www.instagram.com/p/BNjzIK6AtsT/) by royalconnaught (https://www.instagram.com/royalconnaught/), on Instagram

Dr Awesomesauce

Dec 4, 2016, 6:17 AM

Properly lighting a building is a bit of a science...

HamiltonBoyInToronto

Dec 4, 2016, 7:48 PM

I walked by at night when it was lit up and the glass was installed on the main floor commercial spaces - have to say it looks really nice and is changing the feel of the area drastically

thomax

Dec 7, 2016, 8:43 PM

Here's a new model that shows the new penthouse addition...
http://i.imgur.com/N1bZZGX.jpg
Residences of the Royal Connaught New Model (https://www.instagram.com/p/BNrtSzcga20/) by royalconnaught (https://www.instagram.com/royalconnaught/), on Instagram

Here's the original model for comparison...
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BpUegDFIgAA2YA2.jpg:large
Residences of the Royal Connaught Original Model (https://twitter.com/meredithmacleod/status/474318872120930304/photo/1) by meredithmacleod (https://twitter.com/meredithmacleod), on Twitter

drpgq

Dec 8, 2016, 3:38 PM

Wow that really shows just how much higher the tower beside it will be. Has there been any news about when that project will break ground lately, or will it be in Connolly style purgatory for a good long time?

matt602

Dec 8, 2016, 4:50 PM

If I had to guess I'd imagine it'll get built quick. These guys are pretty on the ball and I've heard from many sources that they're selling quick.

timach

Dec 15, 2016, 2:46 AM

If I had to guess I'd imagine it'll get built quick. These guys are pretty on the ball and I've heard from many sources that they're selling quick.

I heard it's sold out. If they announce the new tower, I'd like to put a down payment on a unit but I want to be on a higher story with more of a view.

davidcappi

Dec 16, 2016, 9:52 PM

More glass going up on the John St. addition, as well as Juliet railings going in on the main structure. These bad boys are going up on every window on the old part of the building, so I'm happy they went with a more ornate design!

https://s30.postimg.org/qtad57exd/IMG_1282.jpg
https://s30.postimg.org/a48x9aic1/IMG_1284.jpg

thomax

Dec 17, 2016, 8:07 PM

http://i.imgur.com/670RDNL.jpg
12/16/16 (https://www.instagram.com/p/BOF9srngU8G/) by royalconnaught (https://www.instagram.com/royalconnaught/), on Instagram

urban_planner

Dec 17, 2016, 8:41 PM

I personally think they are doing a great job. maybe just seeing this old beauty coming back to life it what is really so attractive. especially being on the east side of the core.

Dr Awesomesauce

Dec 17, 2016, 11:27 PM

That 'thing' on the roof is massive. Don't really get it...

davidcappi

Dec 21, 2016, 11:22 PM

Crane came down today.

timach

Dec 22, 2016, 12:44 AM

Crane came down today.

that's a good thing! hopefully nearing completion!?

Wigs

Dec 22, 2016, 4:54 PM

That 'thing' on the roof is massive. Don't really get it...

you mean the penthouse suites with what looks like floor-to-ceiling glass that they'll charge top $ for?
profit motive :D

Dr Awesomesauce

Dec 22, 2016, 11:59 PM

Yeah, I get it. Just not sure the architect does.

Urban recluse

Dec 23, 2016, 2:27 AM

Nice.

ScreamingViking

Dec 23, 2016, 4:19 AM

It's like a handsome elderly gentleman with a face full of character... donning a toupée

thomax

Dec 23, 2016, 2:30 PM

http://i.imgur.com/FKF88IU.jpg
12/22/2016 (https://www.instagram.com/p/BOVzbk9guLB/) by rebuildhamilton (https://www.instagram.com/rebuildhamilton/), on Instagram

Urban recluse

Dec 23, 2016, 3:28 PM

It's like a handsome elderly gentleman with a face full of character... donning a toupée

But not an older woman who has focused so much on a youthful face, but from the neck down is saggy and wrinkled?

urban_planner

Dec 23, 2016, 8:41 PM

I think that addition is blah however if all the phases are built you wont even notice that add on however if they aren't they we are screwed.

Dr Awesomesauce

Dec 24, 2016, 1:00 AM

Notice how the roof top addition on the other building is set back and blends in nicely with what's below. Hmmm...architecture's really hard.

timach

Dec 24, 2016, 6:25 PM

Heard phase 1 is a couple months away from being able to move in. Once that happens phase 3 is going to go on sale.

King&James

Dec 24, 2016, 8:35 PM

which tower is Phase III, King Street Side?

davidcappi

Dec 24, 2016, 9:09 PM

Phase three includes the podium for towers 3-4 but the king st tower will be built first.

King&James

Dec 24, 2016, 10:01 PM

that will really change the look of the streetscape. In my 50+ year lifespan that has always been a parking lot!

thanks @davidcappi for info

king10

Dec 27, 2016, 12:10 AM

how many floors is the king st tower going to be? I think the title of this thread needs updating in terms of floor count.

Rg2016

Dec 28, 2016, 3:14 PM

I wish it was 50 floors :)

Zmonkey

Dec 30, 2016, 8:06 PM

I wish it was 50 floors :)

Too much product for Hamilton to absorb.

I heard from one of the initial sales guys phase 1 is about 50% investor driven as well.

It's interesting though, heard Brad Lamb From Toronto has bought something here for new condo development as well.

Dr Awesomesauce

Dec 31, 2016, 3:00 AM

I wish it was 50 floors :)
Why?

Rg2016

Dec 31, 2016, 3:11 AM

Why?

I mean, why do we have to be stuck on the 25 to 35 floor range? I'm beginning to think the city doesnt want to dwarf out the 44 floor landmark building

eatboots

Dec 31, 2016, 3:55 AM

city doesn't want anything to go higher than the escarpment

Beedok

Dec 31, 2016, 3:56 AM

I mean, why do we have to be stuck on the 25 to 35 floor range? I'm beginning to think the city doesnt want to dwarf out the 44 floor landmark building

Hamilton needs more girth to the skyline. Don't want to look like Niagara Falls.

Once a few more 25-35 floor buildings are done, then we can get a bit more height.

davidcappi

Dec 31, 2016, 4:33 AM

I don't want to see towers that tall in Hamilton because we'll end up with a bunch of cookie cutter tower on a podium spandrel tastic buildings with podiums full of poorly masked above ground parking.

Gimme some New York style blocky density with punched windows and real brick please.

Dr Awesomesauce

Jan 1, 2017, 12:59 AM

All this talk of girth and length... :rolleyes:

This city just doesn't need it. This is Hamilton, not Bangkok.

HamiltonBoyInToronto

Jan 1, 2017, 4:09 PM

All this talk of girth and length... :rolleyes:

This city just doesn't need it. This is Hamilton, not Bangkok.

I love this comment ... reminds me of "This is SPARTA !!!"
but i couldn't disagree more... Hamilton really needs to break its skyline (especially what is seen from the Skyway QEW) we also need more buildings breaking the escarpment horizon and showing the passer-bys that there is a city behind all of those smoke stacks

davidcappi

Jan 1, 2017, 9:57 PM

That's exactly what Toronto did though. Built massive buildings that can be seen for miles away but appear dead and cold up close and at street level, and they've been aggressively changing their policies to keep this from happening in the future. We should be building buildings to be enjoyed by the city, and from the city, not to impress people driving by. Not to mention the skyline is most impressively viewed in a car (in my opinion) when coming down the hill on the 403

Dr Awesomesauce

Jan 2, 2017, 1:51 AM

I love this comment ... reminds me of "This is SPARTA !!!"
but i couldn't disagree more... Hamilton really needs to break its skyline (especially what is seen from the Skyway QEW) we also need more buildings breaking the escarpment horizon and showing the passer-bys that there is a city behind all of those smoke stacks

I think we disagree on the meaning of the word need, mostly. Otherwise we likely agree on a few things there. To me, a building the height and scale of the Connaught is quite satisfactory in that it's visible from a distance but doesn't cause angst or vertigo to those walking past.

As someone who's travelled extensively, particularly in Asia, an impressive skyline does nothing for me. It's what's on the ground that matters and most Asian megacities are severely lacking in that regard. But I digress.

I just feel strongly that cities should be for the people living in it, not those driving by on their way other places. Some of the most fantastic cities I've been to have little to no skyline to speak of.

HamiltonBoyInToronto

Jan 3, 2017, 8:57 AM

I think we disagree on the meaning of the word need, mostly. Otherwise we likely agree on a few things there. To me, a building the height and scale of the Connaught is quite satisfactory in that it's visible from a distance but doesn't cause angst or vertigo to those walking past.

As someone who's travelled extensively, particularly in Asia, an impressive skyline does nothing for me. It's what's on the ground that matters and most Asian megacities are severely lacking in that regard. But I digress.

I just feel strongly that cities should be for the people living in it, not those driving by on their way other places. Some of the most fantastic cities I've been to have little to no skyline to speak of.

I agree and i believe that there can be a happy medium with tall buildings and liveable complete streets ... but I am speaking to the notion that Hamilton is only steel factories and smoke stacks for millions of people that drive through on their way to Toronto - it would be nice for them to see the city beyond and it would be nice for us to have something rise above the Landmark building who has held the title for way too long

Beedok

Jan 3, 2017, 4:57 PM

All this talk of girth and length... :rolleyes:

This city just doesn't need it. This is Hamilton, not Bangkok.

. . . Boys. Sexualising everything. :rolleyes:

I just prefer cityscapes to narrow skylines, and want Hamilton to have more depth and density to the skyline. (And I'd prefer if most buildings stayed shorter than the escaprment... maybe get some viewcone schemes going to protect the key lookouts, but that's likely not an issue for a few decades.)

Chronamut

Jan 7, 2017, 3:43 AM

what gets me is that the artisan is dead in this era. Why does every new building have to be a boring angular block made of steel and covered in glass? What happened to having nice details to a building - like the building on john and main? That's a nice combo of artisan and modern, but it's also been there a long time.

People are like "oh well we just can't afford to build buildings like that anymore" but somehow we were able to build an entire city full of them in the past. If the 80s taught us anything worldwide its that when architects get lazy you get a lot of crappy looking buildings. Hamilton has torn down so many nice beautiful architecture buildings in place for boring angular concrete rectangles.

The new "modern" addition on the top of the connaught bothers me. Why couldn't they duplicate the structure on the other building on top, and have it match the building? They did in the proposed plans in the foyer of the connaught. Every time I see it it just doesn't feel like it fits..

even when they are "restoring" old buildings they are taking things off them that made them unique, or adding elements that just don't fit.. - like the building across from the strip plaza beside the tivoli - all the porticos are generic compared to the detailed part they left which wasn't restored. Everything just feels cheap these days. People want to see actual unique and detailed architecture, not some blank geometric shape they can see in any other city.

At least hamilton didn't demolish their entire downtown like some cities did. Our city predates confederation, and we should be proud of that! I want to see more buildings restored.. if you look at the towntown in say, the 1930s-1960s you wouldn't even recognize half the buildings - they've been so raped at this point, but were so beautiful originally!

I also run a group on facebook where I try to link to all the new developments in the city - check it out and add any that are missing if you so choose :)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/498387653590241/

thomax

Jan 7, 2017, 2:15 PM

http://i.imgur.com/XqpU26t.jpg
4th Floor sky deck construction (https://www.facebook.com/TheResidencesOfRoyalConnaught/photos/a.337914616313664.67648.334398006665325/1015188211919631/?type=3&theater) by TheResidencesOfRoyalConnaught (https://www.facebook.com/TheResidencesOfRoyalConnaught/?fref=nf), on Facebook

http://i.imgur.com/pUKLPI2.jpg
4th Floor sky deck rendering (https://www.facebook.com/TheResidencesOfRoyalConnaught/photos/a.337914616313664.67648.334398006665325/1015188211919631/?type=3&theater) by TheResidencesOfRoyalConnaught (https://www.facebook.com/TheResidencesOfRoyalConnaught/?fref=nf), on Facebook

atnor

Jan 7, 2017, 7:14 PM

Chronamut

Jan 7, 2017, 7:36 PM

Because Joseph Piggott believed in the historical and cultural value a building may hold for future generations. He believed only stone can capture these values. Piggott operated under a different philosophy than developers today. Think city building and cultural value versus quick profit as a motive to build.

the mentality of developers today has been the death of many cultural downtowns.. pigott had it right completely.. only stone can capture those values of being timeless.. look how quickly the 80s buildings started to look dated.. glass only structures do not hold up well to the test of time..

I don't think I have EVER said "lets go check out the architecture of that ultra modern new glass structure" - its the little embellishments on a structure that get me, not the ability to make a quick buck..

Dr Awesomesauce

Jan 8, 2017, 3:28 AM

. . . Boys. Sexualising everything. :rolleyes

It's not me! It's architects who are obsessed with their wieners! ;)

durandy

Jan 8, 2017, 5:06 AM

the mentality of developers today has been the death of many cultural downtowns.. pigott had it right completely.. only stone can capture those values of being timeless.. look how quickly the 80s buildings started to look dated.. glass only structures do not hold up well to the test of time..

I don't think I have EVER said "lets go check out the architecture of that ultra modern new glass structure" - its the little embellishments on a structure that get me, not the ability to make a quick buck..

and let's get rid of reinforced concrete while we're at it. Buildings were never meant to be more than 6 stories. Did you notice the name of these forums is skyscraperpage?

Beedok

Jan 8, 2017, 5:16 PM

the mentality of developers today has been the death of many cultural downtowns.. pigott had it right completely.. only stone can capture those values of being timeless.. look how quickly the 80s buildings started to look dated.. glass only structures do not hold up well to the test of time..

I don't think I have EVER said "lets go check out the architecture of that ultra modern new glass structure" - its the little embellishments on a structure that get me, not the ability to make a quick buck..

It's not stone that makes things look timeless. It's time. In the 1880s they were talking about how tacky homes from the 1850s were (and tossing away furniture from the 1860s for being ugly and outdated).

davidcappi

Jan 11, 2017, 5:12 PM

Windows / balconies progressing on the West side of the building.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C154FniW8AEuaJH.jpg

thomax

Jan 18, 2017, 5:05 PM

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/275/32338104486_6dcc1486e4_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/RgBePC)
Residences of the Royal Connaught Construction | 1/17/2017 (https://flic.kr/p/RgBePC) by Joe (https://www.flickr.com/photos/-jm/), on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/470/32227033432_87c43b632d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/R6MYgs)
Residences of the Royal Connaught Construction | 1/17/2017 (https://flic.kr/p/R6MYgs) by Joe (https://www.flickr.com/photos/-jm/), on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/684/32227000582_3bea8c345e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/R6MNv5)
Residences of the Royal Connaught Construction | 1/17/2017 (https://flic.kr/p/R6MNv5) by Joe (https://www.flickr.com/photos/-jm/), on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/299/32257095941_baa6a14952_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/R9s3Nz)
Residences of the Royal Connaught Construction | 1/17/2017 (https://flic.kr/p/R9s3Nz) by Joe (https://www.flickr.com/photos/-jm/), on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/777/32226945562_afb3479286_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/R6Mw9s)
Residences of the Royal Connaught Construction | 1/17/2017 (https://flic.kr/p/R6Mw9s) by Joe (https://www.flickr.com/photos/-jm/), on Flickr

Dr Awesomesauce

Jan 18, 2017, 11:51 PM

All that glass in the rear looks good.

king10

Jan 19, 2017, 2:06 PM

All that glass in the rear looks good.

agreed.

the boxy edition on the east tower... not so much

ScreamingViking

Jan 20, 2017, 4:58 AM

the boxy edition on the east tower... not so much

The toupée? Still in agreement, open mind closing all the time :D

I don't care much for the beige back wall of the west-wing addition, but they seem to be doing that with the expectation a future tower may rise beside it and that would be just fine with me. :tup:

Chronamut

Jan 21, 2017, 7:02 PM

wait.. are they actually boxing in the old penthouse building on the top with that ugly boxy toupee? That's very.. odd..

also still not a fan of the prefab brick panels.. makes it feel like the building was built out of lego blocks.. and was it too difficult to get it to match the original brown brick colour of the building..?

also I hope someone covers up that blood red graffiti on the smaller building.. sticks out like a sore thumb..

I also noticed they stripped off the metal ornaments above the doors that used to be there, and don't seem to have any intentions of putting them back on.. since when did any sort of ornamentation on a building become a taboo? I like artisanry myself..

NortheastWind

Jan 26, 2017, 7:28 PM

From the Royal Connaught's Twitter feed:

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/357/31696428144_7a06b30cbf_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/QhUtNq)Royal Connaught (https://flic.kr/p/QhUtNq) by Glenn S (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139580364@N05/), on Flickr

davidcappi

Jan 26, 2017, 10:58 PM

Here are some close up shots of the model which shows the phase 3 podium they'll be building next.

https://s29.postimg.org/f7mn7qrrb/IMG_1541.jpg
https://s29.postimg.org/4yyrfnt3b/IMG_1540.jpg
https://s29.postimg.org/d5qr78j5z/IMG_1539.jpg
https://s29.postimg.org/ojdaifton/IMG_1538.jpg
https://s29.postimg.org/tjaqqdzbb/IMG_1537.jpg
https://s29.postimg.org/vcdnepkhz/IMG_1535.jpg

timach

Jan 27, 2017, 12:38 AM

Visited the sales centre today to get some information on their construction timelines. Some interesting details: They'll be constructing the podium of phases 3/4 (which is the red brick building that runs along Catherine) while they're building out phase 2, and they're planning on moving forward with phase 3 (the tower) as depicted in the model. She also said the 5th tower won't be happening. I believe the plan is to continue with 4 of the 5 planned.

Here are some close up shots of the model which shows the phase 3 podium they'll be building next.

https://s29.postimg.org/f7mn7qrrb/IMG_1541.jpg
https://s29.postimg.org/4yyrfnt3b/IMG_1540.jpg
https://s29.postimg.org/d5qr78j5z/IMG_1539.jpg
https://s29.postimg.org/ojdaifton/IMG_1538.jpg
https://s29.postimg.org/tjaqqdzbb/IMG_1537.jpg
https://s29.postimg.org/vcdnepkhz/IMG_1535.jpg

That's amazing news. I wanna buy buy a unit in here but I really wanted it to be in phase 3. Good to hear!

davidcappi

Jan 27, 2017, 12:40 AM

That's amazing news. I wanna buy buy a unit in here but I really wanted it to be in phase 3. Good to hear!

I was told sales will begin in 6-8 months :)

timach

Jan 27, 2017, 12:41 AM

I was told sales will begin in 6-8 months :)

Thanks for the info! That aligns with my saving plan perfectly!

CaptainKirk

Jan 27, 2017, 1:27 AM

I was told sales will begin in 6-8 months :)

I was told the same thing.

Beedok

Jan 27, 2017, 3:49 AM

So, which height is the tower being dropped?

King&James

Jan 27, 2017, 4:17 AM

Phase 2 east view is pretty tight to Phase 3 , and perhaps just model, but podium of 3 west face looks to all brick. Bit of a tough sell.

davidcappi

Jan 31, 2017, 9:17 PM

So, which height is the tower being dropped?

A person from the development has informed me that I was mistaken, and there are still 5 planned phases.

So just go on ahead and ignore me!

hamilton23

Feb 3, 2017, 6:30 PM

A person from the development has informed me that I was mistaken, and there are still 5 planned phases.

So just go on ahead and ignore me!

All Five Phases are being built as planned. This was always the case and never changed :)

davidcappi

Feb 4, 2017, 12:55 AM

edit: deleted

hamilton23

Feb 4, 2017, 1:50 PM

Good PR! Bad QA :gkwillie:

Just so everyone knows on this thread. davidcappi, as he's referred to on this board is banned from this entire development as of this past Thursday. This means all five phases, even when the building residences move in, and this also includes the retailers who would occupy the commercial spaces.

He harassed a sales agent and attempted to assault a member of the Project Management team, who happened to be apart of upper management of the development!. He also made other threats, but I will not discuss them on this board as its currently under investigation by authorities. Police have banned him for life from the development so his opinions are just that!. He also doesn't have a background in construction or any related field...

Beedok

Feb 4, 2017, 1:57 PM

Phase 2 east view is pretty tight to Phase 3 , and perhaps just model, but podium of 3 west face looks to all brick. Bit of a tough sell.

I've seen buildings closer together. If they can put some art in that alley that looks like they'll have it would probably go better. (Or if they can put a cafe with a patio in there to get some foot traffic, that might give people something to look at?)