[Halifax] Admiral's Corner Apartments (2828 Gottingen) | 20 m | 7 fl | U/C

[DigitalNinja]

Guess we're getting a new clock tower. https://twitter.com/zwoodford/status...734016/photo/1

[IanWatson]

Well that certainly takes the cake...

[Dmajackson]

Case # 23337: Level II Site Plan Approval Application for 5512 Bilby St. & 2828, 2830, 2832 Gottingen St., Halifax, N.S.

I guess they found a way to make this stand out slightly from the dozen other mid-rise buildings going up in this area.

[Saul Goode]

That hanging clock looks like a doodle added to the rendering by a seven-year-old. It just looks silly as hell.

However, considering the architect, I can't say I'm surprised.

[Kittle]

Originally Posted by Saul Goode

That hanging clock looks like a doodle added to the rendering by a seven-year-old. It just looks silly as hell.

However, considering the architect, I can't say I'm surprised.

I wonder how many (if any) hurricane seasons that survives? The colours of the panels on the balconies also make it look like a seven year old designed it!

[Good Baklava]

Originally Posted by Saul Goode

That hanging clock looks like a doodle added to the rendering by a seven-year-old. It just looks silly as hell.

However, considering the architect, I can't say I'm surprised.

The saddest part is how this clock is considered a “community benefit”.

[Saul Goode]

Originally Posted by Good Baklava

The saddest part is how this clock is considered a “community benefit”.

Amen to that!

Pathetic.

[IanWatson]

Originally Posted by Good Baklava

The saddest part is how this clock is considered a “community benefit”.

I lol'd at the AllNS article where the architect said the hanging clock was, "almost like an art piece" [emphasis added]. Not even in the over-inflated language of architectural marketing could they bring themselves to call it art.

[ScovaNotian]

It'd look alright if they attached it to the third floor balcony instead of the top most one, wouldn't it?

[Saul Goode]

Originally Posted by IanWatson

I lol'd at the AllNS article where the architect said the hanging clock was, "almost like an art piece" [emphasis added]. Not even in the over-inflated language of architectural marketing could they bring themselves to call it art.

Yeah. If it weren't so damn silly it might be truly funny.

[Hadrian Laing]

I was charmed that the DAC challenged the architect on the clock tower - then recommended the design substitute environmental elements for the "artistic community benefit"

I feel we need more environmental buildings- even if that means fewer post-modern art sculptures.

[Keith P.]

Or perhaps we could instead question why the DAC exists at all and what qualifications they bring to the table to enable them to delay proposed projects like this. Surely the processes involving our esteemed Council provide all the delay we need?

[eastcoastal]

Originally Posted by Keith P.

Or perhaps we could instead question... what qualifications they bring to the table to enable them to delay proposed projects like this...

According to the administrative order that acts as its terms of reference, membership of the DAC is "up to twelve" members consisting of:
two architects
two landscape architects
two community planners or urban designers
two engineers
four members at large with experience in "design, environmental, social, cultural, institutional sectors or similar."

I took a look at the current list of members here and noticed that there are three spots vacant at the moment (one architect and two landscape architects): https://www.halifax.ca/city-hall/boa...sory-committee

[Dmajackson]

Demolition fencing is up. Hopefully this keeps the construction pace of Bilby Street going for another couple of years.


Halifax Developments Blog (Photo by David Jackson)

[Dmajackson]

Demolition is complete and the site has been used as a storage lot for the adjacent construction site the last few months.

There is a Construction Management Plan for this project stating excavation work is slated to begin this spring. They will be closing the sidewalks on both streets, and installing a crosswalk at Gottingen & Macara. There is a brief note saying a construction crane will not be used for this project. I imagine this is due to the current one next door and one coming soon for NRTH Condos making space too restricted.

[Arrdeeharharharbour]

This building will have three levels of underground parking and a car elevator. I've never encountered a car elevator and would like to hear, well, anything about them. Are there typically two side by side like people elevators? Fast? If twenty residents arrive home at the same time do they queue up in the street to wait their turn?

[ILoveHalifax]

I remember way back to 1960 and the Simpson's parking garage in downtown Toronto parked every car by elevator - don't think it took any longer than a slight back up to check in or drive out

[kzt79]

Originally Posted by Arrdeeharharharbour

This building will have three levels of underground parking and a car elevator. I've never encountered a car elevator and would like to hear, well, anything about them. Are there typically two side by side like people elevators? Fast? If twenty residents arrive home at the same time do they queue up in the street to wait their turn?

I think the Roy has one. I can imagine a lot of potential problems, but would love to hear from someone with direct experience or knowledge of them.

[Dmajackson]

Barriers are up along the street. Construction should start quick.


Halifax Developments Blog (Photo by David Jackson)

[Dmajackson]

Construction permit has been issued for this project. It's listed as 2828 Gottingen Street / 40 / UNITS / 7 FL / $3.9M.

Note I've changed the thread title to match the construction permit and approved site plan in regards to the civic address.