Canadian City Proposals - Page 349

FrAnKs · #**6961** Posted **Nov 15, 2016, 2:15 AM**

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Originally Posted by Tone

Oui monsieur!

Can't wait to see that 2.0 sucker. Im also bringing a raincoat for our parade.

What parade ?

ssiguy · #**6962** Posted **Nov 15, 2016, 2:23 AM**

It's no where but uphill from the original proposal. I'm sorry my Quebec friends but I have to be honest and say that was one of the ugliest looking proposals for a high rise I have ever seen.

FrAnKs · #**6963** Posted **Nov 15, 2016, 2:35 AM**

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Originally Posted by ssiguy

It's no where but uphill from the original proposal. I'm sorry my Quebec friends but I have to be honest and say that was one of the ugliest looking proposals for a high rise I have ever seen.

It's indeed hard to make it worse LOL
That why I am really hoping for something better.

GreaterMontréal · #**6964** Posted **Nov 15, 2016, 3:05 AM**

they said, The main tower will be 250m and will be inspired by the "Shanghai World Financial Center"

FrAnKs · #**6965** Posted **Nov 15, 2016, 3:23 AM**

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Originally Posted by GreaterMontréal

they said, The main tower will be 250m and will be inspired by the "Shanghai World Financial Center"

Yeah, if it's really the case, that would be great !

Urbmtl · #**6966** Posted **Nov 15, 2016, 4:29 AM**

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Originally Posted by GreaterMontréal

they said, The main tower will be 250m and will be inspired by the "Shanghai World Financial Center"

Inspired by a 20-years-old design! That's must be great!

FrAnKs · #**6967** Posted **Nov 15, 2016, 4:34 AM**

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Originally Posted by Urbmtl

Inspired by a classic 20-years-old design! That's must be great!

Fixed for you

WhipperSnapper · #**6968** Posted **Nov 15, 2016, 2:42 PM**

inspired by a classic ... scary.

LeTravailleur · #**6969** Posted **Nov 15, 2016, 4:32 PM**

Stunning.

• Video Link

SkahHigh · #**6970** Posted **Nov 15, 2016, 4:32 PM**

Just saw the new design. Looks great IMO.

SkahHigh · #**6971** Posted **Nov 15, 2016, 4:38 PM**

Here we go:

from the Youtube video

Echoes · #**6972** Posted **Nov 15, 2016, 4:41 PM**

Much better.

davidivivid · #**6973** Posted **Nov 15, 2016, 4:50 PM**

http://www.journaldequebec.com/2016/11/15/le-phare-nouvelle-mouture

Martin Mtl · #**6974** Posted **Nov 15, 2016, 4:55 PM**

It's an improvement, that's for sure. Should look spectacular coming into the city from the south shore.

Urbmtl · #**6975** Posted **Nov 15, 2016, 7:47 PM**

Well, Alpha Architecture seems to be more inspired by Foster and partners' projects (Comcast, 425 Park av, Commerzbank, Samba) than KPF's WFC.

Ceci dit, c'est bien mieux.

FrankieFlowerpot · #**6976** Posted **Nov 15, 2016, 8:04 PM**

The cladding on the main tower reminds me of this building in Seoul

lake of the nations · #**6977** Posted **Nov 15, 2016, 8:30 PM**

Incredible. I didn't expect such a drastic transformation... I believe this has the potential to age well and become a true icon for Québec City (whereas the original version could have become infamous, but for the wrong reasons).

giallo · #**6978** Posted **Nov 15, 2016, 9:50 PM**

Um....fantastic development, and a needed redesign. I love the glass treatment, and the public space looks wonderful.

This is one of those projects that can really redefine a district and a city.

kwoldtimer · #**6979** Posted **Nov 15, 2016, 10:25 PM**

It's not the main event, I know, but is it realistic to expect Quebec City to sustain another major concert hall/theatre? It seems a bit of a stretch to me.

WhipperSnapper · #**6980** Posted **Nov 15, 2016, 10:55 PM**

I'm not seeing what others are seeing. It's an improvement but, anything is an improvement over the last design. Inspired for sure. Tries way too hard to be more than it is.