[Halifax] Nova Centre | 65-58-58 m | 16-15-14 fl | Completed - Page 204

ns_kid · #**4061** Posted **Jul 22, 2014, 9:15 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by musicman

Now every convention that comes in will have to pay 10 bucks a foot to cover over the windows so you can use projectors ect.... Dumb dumb dumb idea to move it above ground... But then again it never ceases to amaze me that production details are always the last thing that gets worked out as if it is an afterthought. Hard to do a convention without AV and nobody gives it a thought. Again dumb, dumb, and dumb...

I recently attended an event at the Edmonton's Shaw Conference Centre, whose main exhibition hall has a beautiful floor-to-ceiling view of the North Saskatchewan River. It also has heavy powered drapes to cover the windows when darkness is needed. When it wasn't, the drapes were opened and - voila -- the view returned. And believe me, many delegates commented on how lovely the natural light was when enjoying their meals or engaged in low-tech activities. In truth, even with the drapes open, today's modern video screens are effective even in a bright room. I can also say, having been there many times, that one of the biggest deficiencies the old Ottawa Congress Centre was its lack of natural light. Attending a conference there was like spending the day in a dark cave. So moving the ballroom upstairs was the right decision, IMO.

(And, yes, we can acknowledge that Argyle Street is not the North Saskatchewan River. But the debate over why the HCC is not on the waterfront is long dead.)

bluenoser · #**4062** Posted **Jul 22, 2014, 6:15 PM**

I have to agree. IMO, the above ground space with a view makes it way more attractive and unique (and even classy), not just for conventions but any large upscale events such as fundraiser dinners (or smaller events using partitions). With today's blind technology, the light can easily be dealt with when necessary. And of course, there is still the primary convention space underground (just not ~4-6 stories underground).

And while the location has its pros and cons, I think the ballroom will still have an interesting view from that height.

pblaauw · #**4063** Posted **Jul 23, 2014, 3:01 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluenoser

And while the location has its pros and cons, I think the ballroom will still have an interesting view from that height.

If I was looking for a view while I was at a convention, I'd rather be in Dartmouth. I don't want to see the bar district, or a coastline inhibited by a railroad. (Though, I really enjoy seeing those 40-car-plus trains that stretch from the Woodside ferry terminal to....the Dartmouth water treatment facility.

Jonovision · #**4064** Posted **Jul 25, 2014, 8:50 PM**

The concrete pump is now installed. They were testing it this morning when I took this pic.

Ziobrop · #**4065** Posted **Jul 25, 2014, 10:07 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonovision

The concrete pump is now installed. They were testing it this morning when I took this pic.

Sadly I missed it. I was at home having a drain replaced..
Next week however... Stay tuned for a subtle change in my posts.

Ziobrop · #**4066** Posted **Jul 28, 2014, 7:15 PM**

Today's update is small..

from http://fillingtheholehfx.tumblr.com/

fenwick16 · #**4067** Posted **Jul 28, 2014, 10:59 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ziobrop

Today's update is small..

from http://fillingtheholehfx.tumblr.com/

I noticed that the pictures today appeared to be from within the Nova Centre, or is it from street-level?

Ziobrop · #**4068** Posted **Jul 29, 2014, 12:49 AM**

nope, its from within. that shot is looking towards argyle, from the convention level at the main stairs.

The developers liked my progress shots, and have given me access to continue. I Had the Safety Briefing today, so I only quickly snapped the 2 shots, but expect more like this in the future.

Dmajackson · #**4069** Posted **Jul 29, 2014, 1:33 AM**

^Great to hear. Nova Centre is hands down the most exciting construction project going on right now. It'll be great having the inside scoop.

fenwick16 · #**4070** Posted **Jul 29, 2014, 2:04 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ziobrop

nope, its from within. that shot is looking towards argyle, from the convention level at the main stairs.

The developers liked my progress shots, and have given me access to continue. I Had the Safety Briefing today, so I only quickly snapped the 2 shots, but expect more like this in the future.

Fantastic news. I am looking forward to seeing more interior construction shots

. I like the picture of the bird within the construction area - it makes an interesting shot.

I have a question: The Exhibit level is made up of Exhibit Hall A (about 30 foot floor to ceiling height upon completion) and Exhibit Hall B (plus a reception area) with approximately 15 foot high ceilings. Does the Exhibit Hall B area appear to have sufficiently high ceilings (i.e. does it appear cramped or spacious?).

The reason that I am interested in the exhibit area is that it appears as though they could set it up for ~ 70,000 square feet of trade show space if the meeting rooms can be reconfigured as exhibit space. They could have some fairly large trade shows with that much space.

Ziobrop · #**4071** Posted **Jul 29, 2014, 4:33 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by fenwick16

Fantastic news. I am looking forward to seeing more interior construction shots

. I like the picture of the bird within the construction area - it makes an interesting shot.

I have a question: The Exhibit level is made up of Exhibit Hall A (about 30 foot floor to ceiling height upon completion) and Exhibit Hall B (plus a reception area) with approximately 15 foot high ceilings. Does the Exhibit Hall B area appear to have sufficiently high ceilings (i.e. does it appear cramped or spacious?).

The reason that I am interested in the exhibit area is that it appears as though they could set it up for ~ 70,000 square feet of trade show space if the meeting rooms can be reconfigured as exhibit space. They could have some fairly large trade shows with that much space.

The space is still occupied by the flying forms, and is poorly lit, by temporary lighting. I don't think it feels cramped - head height is not an issue.

JET · #**4072** Posted **Jul 29, 2014, 6:55 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ziobrop

nope, its from within. that shot is looking towards argyle, from the convention level at the main stairs.

The developers liked my progress shots, and have given me access to continue. I Had the Safety Briefing today, so I only quickly snapped the 2 shots, but expect more like this in the future.

KUDOS

Ziobrop · #**4073** Posted **Jul 30, 2014, 1:02 PM**

having hit street level now, I must declare the hole filled.
as such, the blog is no longer called FillingTheHole, and can now be found at http://NovaCenter.BuiltHalifax.ca

the old url still works. filling the hole was really a bad choice of name. Quite frankly, this has growen way more then I ever thought it would. - Pageviews yesterday were pretty close to my much more established http://blog.halifaxshippingnews.ca/

originally i thought it would just be fourm people paying attention. Guess not.
thanks guys.

portapetey · #**4074** Posted **Jul 30, 2014, 2:14 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ziobrop

having hit street level now, I must declare the hole filled.
as such, the blog is no longer called FillingTheHole, and can now be found at http://NovaCenter.BuiltHalifax.ca

the old url still works. filling the hole was really a bad choice of name. Quite frankly, this has growen way more then I ever thought it would. - Pageviews yesterday were pretty close to my much more established http://blog.halifaxshippingnews.ca/

originally i thought it would just be fourm people paying attention. Guess not.
thanks guys.

I was always afraid to click it under the old name. Wasn't sure if it would be NSFW!

Thanks for the great updates.

Dmajackson · #**4075** Posted **Jul 30, 2014, 5:54 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ziobrop

originally i thought it would just be fourm people paying attention. Guess not.
thanks guys.

I find its the same thing with my blog. SSP seems to provide a nice amount of traffic but wow that first day I unveiled it traffic increased big time.

I can't even imagine how much traffic your blogs must get! In terms of attention grabbing nothing gets close to Nova Centre.

pblaauw · #**4076** Posted **Jul 30, 2014, 11:07 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ziobrop

having hit street level now, I must declare the hole filled.
as such, the blog is no longer called FillingTheHole, and can now be found at http://NovaCenter.BuiltHalifax.ca

the old url still works. filling the hole was really a bad choice of name. Quite frankly, this has growen way more then I ever thought it would. - Pageviews yesterday were pretty close to my much more established http://blog.halifaxshippingnews.ca/

originally i thought it would just be fourm people paying attention. Guess not.
thanks guys.

I think Filling The Hole was a great name. I used to love going by there and seeing the pickup trucks at the bottom. That was the only way I could get a sense of the size of the hole, thanks to a really "lazy" left eye.

Ziobrop · #**4077** Posted **Aug 6, 2014, 1:18 AM**

placing arm was used for the first time today. it was connected to a pump truck though to clear the fence.

Now from http://novacenter.builthalifax.ca/

Also got this shot today:

mcmcclassic · #**4078** Posted **Aug 8, 2014, 2:55 AM**

I read an article tonight that was quite a similar debate to our convention center. The convention center in Christchurch (New Zealand) got destroyed by the big earthquake in 2011 and was just approved to be rebuilt. Total value of the project is in the $500 million range and taxpayers there are on the hook for $284 million of that.

What's also interesting is that Christchurch is the largest city in the area (at ~400,000 people) and is the largest city on the South Island (Wellington is 8+hrs away). Food for thought for the STV crowd...

Article link: http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/busines.../Convention-centre-will-cost-500-million

Rendering:

IMO: Their CC looks a lot worse than ours and will be just as costly.

beyeas · #**4079** Posted **Aug 10, 2014, 4:22 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcmcclassic

Rendering:

Reminds me a lot of the congress hall in Milan. Similar style.
http://www.micomilano.it/Home_en.html

counterfactual · #**4080** Posted **Aug 10, 2014, 9:33 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcmcclassic

I read an article tonight that was quite a similar debate to our convention center. The convention center in Christchurch (New Zealand) got destroyed by the big earthquake in 2011 and was just approved to be rebuilt. Total value of the project is in the $500 million range and taxpayers there are on the hook for $284 million of that.

What's also interesting is that Christchurch is the largest city in the area (at ~400,000 people) and is the largest city on the South Island (Wellington is 8+hrs away). Food for thought for the STV crowd...

Article link: http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/busines.../Convention-centre-will-cost-500-million

Rendering:

IMO: Their CC looks a lot worse than ours and will be just as costly.

Well, I actually don't mind the different architecture proposed for this. It looks like something Gehry might propose. It's risky. Different. Not a boring ugly box.

Also, I like that there is ample allowance for people-- a large multi-faceted public square in front.

LOL @ the gondola though...