[Dartmouth] King's Wharf (16 Kings Wharf Place) | 85 & 49 m | 27 & 15 fl | U/C

[kwajo]

It's looking really good so far, I can't wait until my next return to Halifax to go check it out in person

[worldlyhaligonian]

Yeah, this glass is super nice... a good indication for the iconic tower!

[cormiermax]

Love how these two are turning out. I only with they used the same quality cladding for the Trillium.

[Haliguy]

I'm quite impressed so far on this...they are turning out very nice. Hopefully this will be an example for other developments in Halifax.

[kph06]

A few photos by me from today, they are working on the 3rd side of precast for the apartment, the side facing Dartmouth has some very large window cut outs, at least twice the size of the ones on the Halifax side.

[cormiermax]

These things are turning out great.

[Dmajackson]

Some from yesterday (photos from Urban_Halifax @ Flickr.com)

[kph06]

Looks great! Its amazing how much better the precast looks in white.

I looked at the King's Wharf website (not updated too often) and found they now have a page for the next condo, the Aqua Vista. It is interesting to note that they identify Michael Napier as the architect, Lydon Lynch had the previous designs. This makes me wonder if it will have a different look than the Keelson. The website says: "This European-inspired condo building is recognized for its distinctive architecture and astounding views of the Halifax Harbour"

[someone123]

Originally Posted by kph06

Looks great! Its amazing how much better the precast looks in white.

This is one of many examples why faux historic is a bad idea. Projects seem to come out much better when the architect embraces the materials and building techniques available rather than trying to recreate other materials. I have seen many nice buildings with some precast but I've never seen a building where precast was used convincingly to stand in for brick or stone.

[Aya_Akai]

Originally Posted by Dmajackson

They really do look very nice, and am super thankful they're coming along at the clip they are. But now looking at them, I'm not sure if anyone else feels the same way, but I wish they were taller, lol.

[Jonovision]

The Anchorage is turning into a very handsome building with all the new precast on its front. And for once it's looking almost identical to the rendering.

[kph06]

Here's a photo by me from Halifax today:

[David1gray]

love the way these are turning out.

Here is an article on the developement:
http://thechronicleherald.ca/business/62...g-s-wharf-will-spur-downtown-renaissance

[Jstaleness]

A few from my cell today.

[Aya_Akai]

Originally Posted by Jstaleness

That angle in particular does WONDERS showing how well that this is all going to fit into the area. That curved facade is really quite attractive, I was kinda "meh" about it initially, but I think it's going to pull that entire neighbourhood and the entrance to the whole place together nicely.

[cormiermax]

This is such a fantastic development, such quality, it's something that was rare in Halifax 10 years ago, but now its becoming the norm. I really hope this is built to its full extent as its planned now.

[halifaxboyns]

(from the CH online)

The ingredients are there for downtown Dartmouth to become a vibrant waterside destination and the King’s Wharf development will bring the all-important last piece of the puzzle — the people.

"This project has become the catalyst in the downtown for future development," said Tim Olive, executive director of the Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission.

"We’ve been wallowing in the past with possible projects but now there is plenty of action and interest from other developers and business owners who see the timing is right to start developing. We’ve been saying change is coming for eight years. Now it’s finally coming."

The first phase of the $500-million King’s Wharf project has begun with the first two residential towers set to open in September and December. By project’s end, 12 buildings, 300,000 square feet of office and commercial space, a 200-room hotel and a convention centre will be built over 2.6 hectares along the Dartmouth waterfront.

The project’s signature building will be 33 storeys tall and will contain about 180 condominiums, as well as ground-floor commercial space. It should be under construction sometime in 2013.

The game-changing project, led by Fares Real Estate Inc., aims to create a self-contained community complete with boutiques, grocers and everyday services.

The rest of the story is here.

[haligonia]

King's Wharf is, to me, the most exciting development currently happening in HRM, if not all of Atlantic Canada. Those two buildings already look gorgeous lined up against the canal. I can't wait to see the final result.

[RyeJay]

I share your opinion, haligonia.

King's Wharf is, in a sense, helping to integrate downtown Dartmouth and Halifax. A more developed, more exciting Dartmouth will attract more tourists who may just be simply visiting Halifax's waterfront. Dartmouth is 'part 2' of this boardwalk. The harbour ferries will definitely get much more usage.

[resetcbu1]

Originally Posted by RyeJay

I share your opinion, haligonia.

King's Wharf is, in a sense, helping to integrate downtown Dartmouth and Halifax. A more developed, more exciting Dartmouth will attract more tourists who may just be simply visiting Halifax's waterfront. Dartmouth is 'part 2' of this boardwalk. The harbour ferries will definitely get much more usage.

I totally agree with that 100%, it's kind of a shame that that the bridge crossing is not very efficient, nor is the ferry..... but I'm sure the traffic on both will increase. As you said, I like the way it is integrating the two downtowns into one sort of mega downtown.

I think this would have to be one of the most exciting developments and Canada, maybe not as much recognition outside of our region but nonetheless it is huge and of the utmost quality and probably on par with some of the other major developments taking place throughout the country.