1047 Richmond Rd | 112+121m | 36+38f | U/C

[AuxTown]

Wow, that's a big dig! Gonna be nice to add a couple modern towers to that 70's slabfest.

Is this still the current design?:

[rocketphish]

Originally Posted by AuxTown

Wow, that's a big dig! Gonna be nice to add a couple modern towers to that 70's slabfest.

Is this still the current design?:

No, not even close... that was the bait before the switch. It was Approved on Sept 22, 2025 with this devolved design, a modern take on the slab that fits right in, unfortunately:













http://webcast.ottawa.ca/plan/All_Im...12-24-0104.PDF

[Harley613]

Not as bad as the Trinity 'Story of Mediocrity and Bean Counting' fiasco on Rideau, but close.

[ponyboycurtis]

It's funny because I really like the plain and repetitious older tower next door.

Give me some white/very light grey aluminum panelling and some light blue tinted glass and this could work.

Or is there a material list on the DevApps for this current iteration?

[Uhuniau]

Originally Posted by Harley613

Not as bad as the Trinity 'Story of Mediocrity and Bean Counting' fiasco on Rideau, but close.

What's the imaginary problem this time?

[ponyboycurtis]

Originally Posted by Uhuniau

What's the imaginary problem this time?

The serious dumbing down of the project compared to the renders of the approval is what I assume Harley is referring too.

The original proposal for Story was a glassed out tower with vertical details etc. Would look right in place in the middle of Toronto. Not that I am saying we should emulate Toronto.

Bait and switch is the crux of the issue I think.

[Harley613]

Originally Posted by Uhuniau

What's the imaginary problem this time?

TIL that my problems are imaginary

[J.OT13]

The first proposal was very nice, but a bit too office complex looking for me, so I'm not too disappointed.

I really like that second iteration, but I don't think it was ever official.

What's currently u/c could be bad, but could also be great. It's very hard to tell with the renderings provided. I just really hope they don't screw up, especially the podium, like Riverain.

Overall, I'm far more upset with the changes to the Curling Club proposal even though the new proposal is nicer than this (probably).

[ponyboycurtis]

Originally Posted by J.OT13

The first proposal was very nice, but a bit too office complex looking for me, so I'm not too disappointed.

I really like that second iteration, but I don't think it was ever official.

What's currently u/c could be bad, but could also be great. It's very hard to tell with the renderings provided. I just really hope they don't screw up, especially the podium, like Riverain.

Overall, I'm far more upset with the changes to the Curling Club proposal even though the new proposal is nicer than this (probably).

The current rendering shows a very light panelling and a reflective blue glass.

Despite the simple design, as usual the material can make or break a project.

[J.OT13]

Originally Posted by ponyboycurtis

The current rendering shows a very light panelling and a reflective blue glass.

Despite the simple design, as usual the material can make or break a project.

For sure. Could end up being a striking modern addition, or look like a cheap re-clad of a 70s slab.

[Davis137]

Wow, those are big towers...what are the chances that this gets approved?

[SL123]

Originally Posted by Davis137

Wow, those are big towers...what are the chances that this gets approved?

Already approved and under construction!