Azure Westboro [2070 Scott St] | 83.4m | 26f | Completed

[Uhuniau]

Originally Posted by ponyboycurtis

One of my favorite parts of Thailand is the almost standard 1+5 format or however you wish to call it. The shop owners have the option of living in the same building they work out of while implementing a 5 minute neighborhood, never mind 15.

Or the Japanese Rule.

[btap]

I mentioned this in another thread but this building is looking very prominent as you come down Churchill into Westboro. Still 5-ish more floors to go I think but I haven't counted.

[SL123]

Originally Posted by btap

I mentioned this in another thread but this building is looking very prominent as you come down Churchill into Westboro. Still 5-ish more floors to go I think but I haven't counted.

If I'm counting right i think its 8 more floors to go

[J.OT13]

Cross-post:

Originally Posted by Harley613

That Westboro skyline is going to have some really amazing layering and height variation in a few years!

Legend:
Green - U/C
White - Complete
Yellow - Approved
Red - Proposed

[GeoNerd]

[Uhuniau]

Originally Posted by J.OT13

Cross-post:

So many people gonna die from shade. RIP Westboro.

[J.OT13]

Looking forward to seeing some cladding.

Sure the design was dumbed down several times, but it should still look pretty good by the end of it. Nice to see a podium that has a bit of articulation, not just a box.

[Alex613]

From CBC's web site:

"Neighbours fed up with 'unacceptable' concrete splatter from highrise construction
Developer pays to clean, cover cars after construction material speckles.
Matthew Kupfer · CBC News · Posted: Nov 28, 2023

Two photos showing two different angles of a car with brown-grey spots and speckles. On the left, the car is seen from the rear driver-side door. On the right, it's seen from above.
James Hayes took these photos of his car, which was splattered with construction material in the driveway of his home.

Some neighbours of an Ottawa highrise construction site say they've been left to chase the developer over a litany of issues — the latest being when their homes and vehicles were splattered with construction material earlier this month.

They say developers and the city need to do more to mitigate the impact of construction on neighbourhoods where denser and taller buildings are being built.

The Azure Westboro highrise at 2070 Scott St. stands more than 20 storeys tall. Its construction has brought dusty excavation and chaotic traffic to quiet Winona Avenue, with last month's speckled mess proving a "breaking point," residents say.

"It kind of looked like mud on the cars, on windows of our house, on skylights and the explanation that we received was there was a sandblasting operation on the construction site," said James Hayes, who lives three doors down from the site.

Hayes and his neighbour Ken MacInnes also saw more splatter after workers had squeegeed recently-poured concrete on an upper floor during a windy day.

Winona Avenue resident James Hayes stands in front of the 2070 Scott Street high-rise development construction site.

Hayes said he received a car wash voucher from the developer only after complaining.

The two men are concerned the developer hasn't been more proactive about these issues, and they have to complain to receive any compensation for their trouble.

"In my experience, every dealing has been difficult and done with reluctance on the part of the developer," MacInnes said.

"We have to be constantly vigilant every day to protect our homes and property. A work site that is better organized or better regulated would not be causing these sorts of problems."

Hayes is also concerned there's no end in sight as other mid-rise and highrise projects get underway nearby in their quickly intensifying neighbourhood.

Developer provides cleaning, car covers

In a statement, Azure Urban Developments said it has directed site teams to intrude as little as possible and find either practical or financial solutions whenever inconveniences arise.

"We have built carports, provided car covers and paid for cleaning services for houses, cars and yards. In the case of our recent issues with concrete splatter, we were advised by a neighbour on a Saturday and by Monday had engaged with affected residents to arrange clean-up," the statement said.

A collage of three photos of a vertical window, car hood and square windowed with a coating of brown-grey speckles.

The statement notes the founder of Azure, John Thomas, lives blocks away and the company's head office on Winona Avenue has an "open door policy" as a reflection of his connection to the community.

The statement also said the "necessary inconveniences" of construction are a "small price to pay" to build 300 homes in a walkable community close to a future LRT station.

Councillor proposed ombudsman

The Winona Avenue neighbours also said they've been disappointed in the response of area councillor Jeff Leiper. Hayes said he wants the city to make it easier for residents to direct issues to the appropriate authority, given the complexity of the issues.

Leiper said his office is regularly handling complaints and working to resolve issues between residents, builders and developers in his ward of Kitchissippi. Though he admits residents aren't always happy with the result.

"We don't have the powers to deal directly with some things and don't necessarily have the leverage to force the builder to do something," Leiper said.

He called the splatter issue "unacceptable" and exceptionally rare. He said while his office could try to facilitate a resolution, such an issue is ultimately a civil matter. The councillor said he's glad the developer provided cleaning services.

Leiper said his office has worked with the builder, city staff and bylaw to address some traffic and parking issues, as well as sidewalk encroachment issues on Scott Street.

The councillor had raised the idea of an ombudsman to address resident-developer disputes, but he said the city doesn't have the resources or legal powers to create that role — even in areas where infill is most intense.

"Our permit office, our building service office, our bylaw office are all overwhelmed," Leiper said.

"We are having difficulties getting the response from the city that we need on the issues that are entirely within their purview today without adding a concierge function or an arbitrator function or an ombudsman function onto their responsibility."

That leaves the councillor's office trying to fill that role, he added."

[J.OT13]

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/co...ban,for%20houses%2C%20cars%20and%20yards.

At least the developer seems to be cooperating.

[btap]

Some more info on the lobby and wine bar, from a sponsored content article:

The Azure Westboro will be a 26-storey, 254-unit tower located at 2070 Scott Street. Designed by renowned architecture firm BDP Quadrangle, the building will sport a charming red brick podium and tall fins that form a unique and stylish silhouette. Built around the idea of community, the wide lobby is designed for co-working, allowing residents and passerby alike to stop in during their daily grind. The lobby opens into an eclectic coffee and wine bar that encourages visitors to stop in for a drink and connect with their neighbours in a fun, sophisticated setting.

[...]

“Westboro is my home, so when we are conceiving buildings in Westboro, I take into consideration the impact our buildings will have on the lives of other Westboro families, and how our buildings can enhance the existing Westboro lifestyle,” he said. “Case in point, Elise and our yet to be named wine bar, both of which arose from what I perceived as a need in our community. It’s amazing the positive reaction I’ve received from my neighbours, so I think we are on the right path.”

https://kitchissippi.com/2023/12/05/westboro-skyline-welcomes-two-new-azure-buildings/

[Har13]

Also some more news. Seems like they sealed their supplier for the exterior windows from a Greek company called Avantechhttps://www.instagram.com/p/C0kIh14NIUL/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

[J.OT13]

Too bad about the splatter issue. Otherwise, it's a good project and the owners seem to care about the community (proven in part by their response to the splatters) by introducing much needed businesses to the area and ensuring a quality end product. Even having the lobby accessible to the public is a great initiative. Wonder if they'll provide public washrooms. Just hope no one abuses.

[Har13]

First windows on the podium going up. Looks really high quality.

[Har13]

https://flic.kr/p/2ptoDqb

[Har13]

https://www.instagram.com/p/C2-n2LtrKcK/?igsh=MXIzc3M0bXk1dThmdA==
Close up of the windows of the tower portion.

[J.OT13]

Originally Posted by Har13

https://www.instagram.com/p/C2-n2LtrKcK/?igsh=MXIzc3M0bXk1dThmdA==
Close up of the windows of the tower portion.

Mullions Ahoy!

Not much spandrel though.

EDIT: right, as per your previous post, black mullions. Should look pretty good.

[J.OT13]

Originally Posted by Har13

https://flic.kr/p/2ptoDqb

Azure westboro Jan 19. Looking southeast. by Houd Arar, on Flickr

[Westbro]

I walked my dog by on the weekend. The windows look really great are are nearly floor to ceiling. Podium only though.

If I remember correctly these are from a Greek company (actually in Greece) so doesn't seem like they went the cheap route.

[Harley613]

Juicy new drone shot on Skyrise Ottawa

https://ottawa.skyrisecities.com/forum/t...-azure-bdp-quadrangle.37158/post-2054750

[SL123]

Originally Posted by Harley613

Juicy new drone shot on Skyrise Ottawa

https://ottawa.skyrisecities.com/forum/t...-azure-bdp-quadrangle.37158/post-2054750

Not bad. Black windows are always a plus in my book! But this one is really gonna come down to the material used and if the "wave" details of the tower portion actually ends up being visible enough.