Winnipeg Construction XI - Page 61

Labroco · #**1201** Posted **Jan 13, 2026, 4:26 AM**

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Originally Posted by neutroniks

I thought the east facade was just missing panels because originally there was supposed to be another building on that surface lot covering that side of the building anyway?

Well I’ve owned that parking lot for almost 20 years and this is the first time I heard I was suppose to build on it! Interesting idea…

Parking lot humour aside, I do recall seeing a twinned tower study for the site during our due diligence. It was originally developed by a European Syndicate. We acquired it from them.

neutroniks · #**1202** Posted **Jan 13, 2026, 2:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by Labroco

Well I’ve owned that parking lot for almost 20 years and this is the first time I heard I was suppose to build on it! Interesting idea…

Parking lot humour aside, I do recall seeing a twinned tower study for the site during our due diligence. It was originally developed by a European Syndicate. We acquired it from them.

Oh no, not as in anything recently. I mean, in general building design, a side of a building will be more or less bare because originally there were plans for something to erect beside it, however many decades it was ago, like how the sides of the confederate building are bare because I'm sure they were certain that others would build beside them haha.

That's interesting! Any chance you still have the study for that twin tower for history's sake?

Biff · #**1203** Posted **Jan 13, 2026, 2:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by Labroco

Parking lot humour aside, I do recall seeing a twinned tower study for the site during our due diligence. It was originally developed by a European Syndicate. We acquired it from them.

Could it be that you were remembering this proposal for the new Hydro Headquarters that was where the building that houses Club 200 on Gary.

bomberjet · #**1204** Posted **Jan 13, 2026, 7:30 PM**

It would be neat to have another triangle building there to complete the square, with the back lane splitting the two. But as Labroco said he's never going to build anything so it doesn't mater.

Mr Tall Forehead · #**1205** Posted **Jan 13, 2026, 8:00 PM**

No money to build, but plenty of money to buy up half the surface parking lots downtown.

Winnipeg Grump · #**1206** Posted **Jan 13, 2026, 8:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by Biff

Could it be that you were remembering this proposal for the new Hydro Headquarters that was where the building that houses Club 200 on Gary.

Damn, that is Fugly!

pspeid · #**1207** Posted **Jan 13, 2026, 8:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by Winnipeg Grump

Damn, that is Fugly!

Really? I thought it looked kind of like a mini Avengers headquarters.

Biff · #**1208** Posted **Jan 13, 2026, 8:29 PM**

I got a Jetsons vibe from that proposal.

Winnipeg Grump · #**1209** Posted **Jan 13, 2026, 8:44 PM**

I mean if Hydro was building a new headquarters in 1958 then sure, I guess?

trueviking · #**1210** Posted **Jan 13, 2026, 8:51 PM**

^ i was thinking more like 1993.

it would actually be pretty cool if that was standing there today, though.

WestEndWander · #**1211** Posted **Jan 13, 2026, 8:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by Labroco

Well I’ve owned that parking lot for almost 20 years and this is the first time I heard I was suppose to build on it! Interesting idea…

Parking lot humour aside, I do recall seeing a twinned tower study for the site during our due diligence. It was originally developed by a European Syndicate. We acquired it from them.

A prime example of why parking lots should be taxed (after a 3-5 year period upon acquisition) as if there is existing residential/commercial development on the site.

bon_vivant · #**1212** Posted **Jan 13, 2026, 9:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by WestEndWander

A prime example of why parking lots should be taxed (after a 3-5 year period upon acquisition) as if there is existing residential/commercial development on the site.

Agreed. Surface parking lots are a blight on downtown. I'm in favour of any measure that discourages their prolonged existence.

1ajs · #**1213** Posted **Jan 14, 2026, 5:07 AM**

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Originally Posted by trueviking

^ i was thinking more like 1993.

it would actually be pretty cool if that was standing there today, though.

Wasn't it Donovan's or something that designed that recall it was one of us

The Jabroni · #**1214** Posted **Jan 14, 2026, 6:37 AM**

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Originally Posted by Biff

Could it be that you were remembering this proposal for the new Hydro Headquarters that was where the building that houses Club 200 on Gary.

This seems more like something you would find in Miami in 1995.

Labroco · #**1215** Posted **Jan 14, 2026, 8:02 AM**

I’ll see if I can dig up the proposal in our architectural files…

1ajs · #**1216** Posted **Jan 14, 2026, 1:58 PM**

Wonder how long the manwin will sit are a burn pile after this fire

Biff · #**1217** Posted **Jan 14, 2026, 2:19 PM**

That proposal was a design from FT3 Architecture.

bomberjet · #**1218** Posted **Jan 14, 2026, 2:59 PM**

Manwin burnt down, how convenient. It's odd or ironic as I was driving by yesterday. Wondered what that area could look if either Manwin completely reno'd or demolished and re-developed. Looks like the latter.

neutroniks · #**1219** Posted **Jan 14, 2026, 4:39 PM**

The question is, how long will it stay demolished like that. I know we've let North Main go, but this is south of Higgins. I wonder if it's squatters or insurance fraud as the owner was forced to close it earlier this year.

Fingers crossed it gets redeveloped sooner rather than later, or maybe Main St Project can expand their renovations and add to their facility.

bomberjet · #**1220** Posted **Jan 14, 2026, 4:44 PM**

The Manwin owner will take the money and run. Land will go up for sale. Is my assumption.