If you were a developer (Just for Fun)

[the905sDW]

I love the optical illusion of these - towers look a skew but the outer frame is straight - makes it look really interesting. Those are huge!!

[Beedok]

I think Hamilton needs to buld up in the 20-30 story range, maybe a few 40s, then try for something exceptionally tall.

[thmx]

My design roughly edited into the skyline:


Source: Original Skyline Photo

[Dr Awesomesauce]

Well, I'm not sure about the scale but...

[the905sDW]

My draft wireframe of the first tower for my concept of Bay York Centre. 60 ish floors. I dont want to go taller. You can see the top view as well showing the footprint from all 4 surrounding side walks and the podium which follows the angle of york blvd.

[thmx]

Looks good so far

[the905sDW]

Originally Posted by MeIsThomas

Looks good so far

Thanks Thomas! Are you on facebook btw?

[thmx]

Originally Posted by the905sDW

Thanks Thomas! Are you on facebook btw?

yeah

[the905sDW]

Originally Posted by MeIsThomas

yeah

www.facebook.com/thedustinw <<< not too sure if the link works - privacy settings dont reflect the visability. Search Dustin William - look for my logo!

[thmx]

Originally Posted by the905sDW

www.facebook.com/thedustinw <<< not too sure if the link works - privacy settings dont reflect the visability. Search Dustin William - look for my logo!

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[the905sDW]

Originally Posted by MeIsThomas

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merci!

[Dr Awesomesauce]

BTW, what's this software you're using? Is it something dib dabs can learn to use or do you have to be an IT genius?

[the905sDW]

Originally Posted by pEte fiSt iN Ur fAce

BTW, what's this software you're using? Is it something dib dabs can learn to use or do you have to be an IT genius?

I use Maxon Cinema 4D - it's like Autodesk. I use it in a broadcast capacity at work so I have alot of experience with it. It can be complex to use because there is alot of new terminology to learn, and a ton of numbers and settings. I learned it, so anyone can! Modeling is fairly straight forward but textures, materials and lighting is incredibly difficult to master and make your scene look realistic.

[Dr Awesomesauce]

Thanks but yeah, it sounds too complicated for me to bother with. Perhaps there's something simpler out there in the techno world.

[the905sDW]

Originally Posted by pEte fiSt iN Ur fAce

Thanks but yeah, it sounds too complicated for me to bother with. Perhaps there's something simpler out there in the techno world.

There has got to be some home remodeling software that is more user friendly and can be used in 3D space to make a building!

[the905sDW]

last update for tonight...

[Dr Awesomesauce]

Originally Posted by SteelTown

Personally I feel it's time the Ellen Fairclough building got a new facade. Most brick facade hi rise across Canada has been replaced.

I guess all you could do is reclad it and perhaps alter its appearance at street-level. It does seem like a fantasy, though.

[the905sDW]

Originally Posted by pEte fiSt iN Ur fAce

I guess all you could do is reclad it and perhaps alter its appearance at street-level. It does seem like a fantasy, though.

It doesnt bother me the look of the brick - that looks in good shape actually - and I like the red color in the skyline. The building has dee-set windows though which look ugly. Perhaps windows could extend tot he face of the building to have a more flat look. The base level could do with a reclad maybe.

[the905sDW]

Hey All, hope you had a good Holiday. I spend a little bit of time on this project. Here is a rough render of that I have so far.

A 2 tower plan. The tall tower are condos, and the shorter is a hotel and entertainment space.

Podium levels house a casino and other entertainment venues.

[thmx]

It looks really good. The podium design is really cool.