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Originally Posted by J.OT13
For the first one, I'd pick different materials, but I love the built form and courtyard. Setbacks aren't always good, but it seems well done here.
Truman hotel looks great as well. Is it supposed to replicate something that was there in the past? Only criticism is that it turns its back to the river with that high brick wall. Looks like it's enclosing a spa. Would be better if they had a one floor section over that courtyard with retail/restaurant by the river, and put the spa on the roof.
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If I'm not mistaken it is set to replace a gravel parking lot. Don't mind the front but agree the backside is pretty abysmal. It's tricky though because there is a sizeable homeless / drug addict population in that area due to the Drop in Centre. The Riverwalk is inviting and used by everyday Calgarians though, so I have no idea why they would wall it off like this unless they expect apocalyptic hordes of hobos to descend upon their patio. I mean there's a popular children's playground next door as well. As a guest I would be annoyed having to walk out the front and have to detour to get to the pathway system.