Saskatoon Construction - Page 481

ninipanini · #**9601** Posted **Jan 3, 2011, 12:44 AM**

There are some new 3D renderings of the airport terminal expansion up on the yxe.ca website... it looks really good. You have to download the file so here's a link to their page:

http://www.yxe.ca/ the link is on the bottom of the page.

Looks like we're going to have eight gates, and a new lounge at the airport. I'm really hoping that they can improve how international passengers are handled... the system they have now with the movable wall to separate incoming and outgoing passengers is pretty outdated.

Hawker · #**9602** Posted **Jan 3, 2011, 4:53 AM**

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Originally Posted by ninipanini

There are some new 3D renderings of the airport terminal expansion up on the yxe.ca website... it looks really good. You have to download the file so here's a link to their page:

http://www.yxe.ca/ the link is on the bottom of the page.

Looks like we're going to have eight gates, and a new lounge at the airport. I'm really hoping that they can improve how international passengers are handled... the system they have now with the movable wall to separate incoming and outgoing passengers is pretty outdated.

http://www.yxe.ca/documents/3DRenderings.pdf

1ajs · #**9603** Posted **Jan 3, 2011, 5:21 AM**

anything to do with this peac shown on mac's website?
http://artscouncil.mb.ca/apply-for-a-grant/step-by-step-guide/

kgc087 · #**9604** Posted **Jan 4, 2011, 4:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hawker

http://www.yxe.ca/documents/3DRenderings.pdf

The airport looks pretty swank. Now if only the architect behind this could influence the TRAGIC interiors. I don't understand why colour has to be used as well as polyester/nylon plants and laminate. It makes NO SENSE!

shmakim · #**9605** Posted **Jan 4, 2011, 5:29 PM**

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Originally Posted by kgc087

The airport looks pretty swank. Now if only the architect behind this could influence the TRAGIC interiors. I don't understand why colour has to be used as well as polyester/nylon plants and laminate. It makes NO SENSE!

Yeah, I hate plastic plants, especially when they should be real. It's delightful to go into city hospital's atrium where there are banks of real plants going all the way up. I also stopped by the minigolf course at Market Mall the other day, and delighted in it - that thing is probably as big as the Mendel conservatory! And although the white poinsettia accents were fake, the vast majority of plants in there are real. Front desk lady said "the plant people" come by once a week to tend the gardens. These "plant people" (anybody know who?) should make a pitch to the airport to install real banks of plants, drip lines, the works... how awesome would it be to have a waiting area in an airport double as a conservatory?

There seems to be some awful rule about making airport interiors as impersonal as possible, with furniture that's as uncomfortable as possible. The one exception I've found to this is Calgary's airport. I love that place - it's full of shapes, spaces, variety of colour, texture, and mood, and it makes my layovers enjoyable just by walking from one end to the other. The polar opposite to this is Toronto's Pearson airport, with stretches of white or grey paneling.... christ, how 60's.

If Saskatoon's airport could have stone walls, fountains, lots of plants, and more of a food court, it'd be an incredible improvement. Then again, I consider what we have today, versus what was there in 1995.

How far we've already come..... Anybody remember the rat-infested nameless restaurant, and that red wall tile? <gag>

roccerfeller · #**9606** Posted **Jan 4, 2011, 6:56 PM**

Nice that airport expansion is looking good.

It must be a cozy airport there. I havnt been to Saskatoon's airport that I can remember...do you guys in Sask have a similar problem to Edmonton where they travel to Calgary to fly, i.e. you travel to Regina to fly?

Or do they travel up to Saskatoon to fly?

ninipanini · #**9607** Posted **Jan 4, 2011, 7:04 PM**

I don't think we've got quite the same dynamic with out airports as Calgary and Edmonton have... as far as Westjet, AirCanada, Delta and United go I think the same destinations are offered from both. Maybe for people going to northern Saskatchewan, Saskatoon is better though... not sure. If you look at passenger traffic, Saskatoon was slightly higher than Regina (1.157 million vs. 1.022 million) in 2009.

kgc087 · #**9608** Posted **Jan 5, 2011, 5:02 AM**

I still love Toronto's Pearson. The architecture is magnificent. It really conveys the feeling of aviation. I find it to be personal and high class. I don't like the idea of a food court b/c that means fast food. Perhaps a quick deli or something healthier would be a wise choice for Canada's most obese city. Commercial furniture can be very beautiful it's just that a lot of airports don't have funding for that. The reason Calgary and Toronto's airports are so nice is b/c Air Canada and West Jet both fund parts of them or sponsor. Saskatoon does not have that luxury.

dsim249 · #**9609** Posted **Jan 5, 2011, 6:13 AM**

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Originally Posted by kgc087

I still love Toronto's Pearson. The architecture is magnificent. It really conveys the feeling of aviation. I find it to be personal and high class. I don't like the idea of a food court b/c that means fast food. Perhaps a quick deli or something healthier would be a wise choice for Canada's most obese city. Commercial furniture can be very beautiful it's just that a lot of airports don't have funding for that. The reason Calgary and Toronto's airports are so nice is b/c Air Canada and West Jet both fund parts of them or sponsor. Saskatoon does not have that luxury.

We should really see how many condescending remarks you can make in one week!

You can just as easily have a food court with healthier options. As opposed to a single "quick deli".

Jerry · #**9610** Posted **Jan 5, 2011, 1:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by ninipanini

There are some new 3D renderings of the airport terminal expansion up on the yxe.ca website... it looks really good. You have to download the file so here's a link to their page:

http://www.yxe.ca/ the link is on the bottom of the page.

Looks like we're going to have eight gates, and a new lounge at the airport. I'm really hoping that they can improve how international passengers are handled... the system they have now with the movable wall to separate incoming and outgoing passengers is pretty outdated.

I took the liberty to post the renderings and yes this is certainly looking good. A welcome change to our airport.

Image Source

Jerry · #**9611** Posted **Jan 5, 2011, 1:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by shmakim

..... Anybody remember the rat-infested nameless restaurant, and that red wall tile? <gag>

Yes I remember but I don't want to.

kgc087 · #**9612** Posted **Jan 5, 2011, 3:45 PM**

I don't think I'm negative, just realistic

. Anyway I think the expansion is fantastic! It really shows the economic integrity of the city.

Temperance · #**9613** Posted **Jan 5, 2011, 10:08 PM**

Just spent a month back in Saskatoon (living overseas right now) and once again I'm amazed at how much the city is changing. The second airport expansion in just five or so years is one indication of this. It felt like for many years the city stayed the same and now it is really changing rapidly.

I just spent 12 hours in Calgary airport (don't ask) and I do appreciate the non-sterility of the place. I like the use of wood and rock and the water features. Dubai airport is another place that has great water features with small zen gardens. It really makes the place less institutional and more serene. I'm not at all a fan of Pearson to be honest, nor am I of Heathrow. The airports in Montreal are pretty run down as is much of the infrastructure in Quebec (sorry to say but it's true). In Canada I think the new Ottawa airport is pretty decent. I hope that as the Saskatoon airport grows there is some attempt to make more human and natural spaces. The inclusion of gardens is a great idea.

A4Regina · #**9614** Posted **Jan 5, 2011, 10:16 PM**

Im not too familiar with the airport in Saskatoon, which part of the terminal is the expansion?? Either way, it's looking good. Judging from the pics on wiki (here), I agree that the decor inside is pretty out dated.. it looks like a mall from the 80's or 90's. Hopefully with the terminal expansion, they will update the interior as well.

roccerfeller · #**9615** Posted **Jan 6, 2011, 12:12 AM**

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Originally Posted by ninipanini

I don't think we've got quite the same dynamic with out airports as Calgary and Edmonton have... as far as Westjet, AirCanada, Delta and United go I think the same destinations are offered from both. Maybe for people going to northern Saskatchewan, Saskatoon is better though... not sure. If you look at passenger traffic, Saskatoon was slightly higher than Regina (1.157 million vs. 1.022 million) in 2009.

Yeah, you guys certainly fly out a lot

(over 1.1 million passengers in a 250k city?? wow!)

Must be all the disposable income in Saskatchewan I keep hearing about (seriously, I'm hearing good things about cash money cream. I'm not too privy to Saskatchewan to be honest...I do know its a hot bed for economic investment now, and its growing really fast, but I am very very interested in Regina and Saskatoon. I have great childhood memories in Saskatoon, had family friends/relatives through inlaws there we would visit.)

Anyways, the exterior of the airport looks much nicer than the interior, I have to agree with A4Regina.

But its still better than our current terminal (I'm one of the few who is not a fan of our current terminal in Winnipeg)

Reading the FAQ though, it seems that to indicate or suggest the interior will be re-done in line with the expansion.

One day, and I hope soon, I will come to Saskatoon!

What's the culture like there? What's the arts scene like (music scene, students)?

kiwi4life · #**9616** Posted **Jan 6, 2011, 1:25 AM**

yup im pretty impressed with the renderings of the saskatoon airport, its amazing saskatoons growth, we definately need an airport expansion, and i can not wait, till we see construction start

Hawker · #**9617** Posted **Jan 6, 2011, 2:32 AM**

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Originally Posted by A4Regina

Im not too familiar with the airport in Saskatoon, which part of the terminal is the expansion?? Either way, it's looking good. Judging from the pics on wiki (here), I agree that the decor inside is pretty out dated.. it looks like a mall from the 80's or 90's. Hopefully with the terminal expansion, they will update the interior as well.

The arm that extends out ending in the circular pod is the expansion part...almost all of the expansion is after security, where there are little if any amenities...greatly expanded food service and a VIP lounge are amongst the improvements planned.
There are preliminary blueprints at the yxe site giving more detail.

Jerry · #**9618** Posted **Jan 6, 2011, 2:33 PM**

Here are a few more renderings and of course larger ones are on the site. Just follow the links below the images.

Also a few quick links to our airport.
Saskatoon Airport Authority
YXE Web Cam
The Saskatoon Airport Authority - Newsletter - Spring 10

^^ Main Floor Plan - Image Source

^^ 2nd Floor Plan - Image Source

prairieguy · #**9619** Posted **Jan 6, 2011, 5:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by roccerfeller

....One day, and I hope soon, I will come to Saskatoon!

What's the culture like there? What's the arts scene like (music scene, students)?

Saskatoon has a surprisingly vibrant cultural scene, with lots of galleries, indie music, live theatre and clubs. Our downtown core is one of the few that is not deserted at night! I think having a mid to large size university adds to the energy of the city, and of course a strong economy.

A good source for you to get an idea is a local indie paper, called Planet S. Here is a link: http://www.planetsmag.com/

Hope that helps and hope you get to visit our fair city soon!

roccerfeller · #**9620** Posted **Jan 6, 2011, 6:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by prairieguy

Saskatoon has a surprisingly vibrant cultural scene, with lots of galleries, indie music, live theatre and clubs. Our downtown core is one of the few that is not deserted at night! I think having a mid to large size university adds to the energy of the city, and of course a strong economy.

A good source for you to get an idea is a local indie paper, called Planet S. Here is a link: http://www.planetsmag.com/

Hope that helps and hope you get to visit our fair city soon!

awesome, thanks man!

Appreciate it...and looking forward to it