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

[pblaauw]

Originally Posted by hockey157

Does anyone know when or if the iconic tower is scheduled to be built? can't find anything about it

"Fares plans to begin marketing condo units in the planned building in September, and, based on demand, begin construction next summer."

source: the condonova.ca article mentioned above.

[q12]

Great 5 minute video from yesterday about the Harbour Water Taxi by Global News Morning: (Includes a brief skyline tour.)

Video Link: http://globalnews.ca/video/2847706/harbour-water-taxi

http://www.harbourtaxi.ca/

[someone123]

Apparently the developer is now planning to build the 33 storey tower next (and not the pair of ~16 storey towers previously mentioned). It sounds like they have a lot of deposits from potential customers who now get first crack at the units, but that they still have yet to hit the 50% pre-sales target required for financing.

They are also planning to either operate or find somebody to operate a hotel in the lower floors.

No new renderings are available but Rafii Architects are working on the project. Hopefully renderings will be available soon.

[eastcoastal]

Originally Posted by someone123

No new renderings are available but Rafii Architects are working on the project. Hopefully renderings will be available soon.

Apparently, they have renderings which they'll share with you if you make a deposit. LOL.

[Colin May]

Originally Posted by eastcoastal

Apparently, they have renderings which they'll share with you if you make a deposit. LOL.

Is a refund provided if the buildings don't have curb appeal ?

[Jonovision]

20160920_131412 by Jonovision23, on Flickr

[HalifaxRetales]

Press release

"November 28, Halifax – This week Francis Fares has announced the official plans for the next phase in the popular King’s Wharf community – The Maristella. The iconic structure has been in the plans for several years, but now Fares is ready to break ground come the new year.
Inspired by the vast ocean, the dynamic city skyline and the charm of the community in which it resides, The Maristella at King’s Wharf unites contemporary minimalist design with creative living. Each residence combines sophisticated aesthetics and sleek modernism.
“As the in-filling of the peninsula at King’s Wharf continues, plans have been made for what will be the signature building of King’s Wharf and will set the bar for luxury living by the ocean here in the Maritimes,” says Fares.
The building will feature 36 storeys, including two floors of penthouses. There will be an amenities area to rival the best luxury developments in the world, including an indoor pool with views of the stunning Halifax Harbour and city skyline. There will be an exclusive marina, concierge service and electric car shares, two-floors of in-ground parking and many more unique and beautiful details.
Also new for this area, the condominium building will have a hotel at it’s base – utilizing the first 11 floors. The next two floors are for amenities and the residential suites begin on the 14 storey.
“There is nothing like this in this part of the world,” says Fares. “This will be a true destination- the jewel on the Harbour showcasing the beauty of the ocean and the best of modern living.”
Ground breaking is scheduled for fall 2017, with occupancy expected in fall of 2019. Pricing starts at $500k up to $2M.
Attached you will find a package containing detailed floor plans and a list of amenities. Website is still under construction."

http://halifax.retales.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/The-Maristella.pdf

[beyeas]

Not sure that I would have gone with Caravaggio as one of my choices to name a suite after!

[Colin May]

Originally Posted by beyeas

Not sure that I would have gone with Caravaggio as one of my choices to name a suite after!

Haha.
The good news is the moon no longer sets in the SW.
The Anchorage has 32 unsold residential condos.

[counterfactual]

I think it looks great. Could be iconic.

[hokus83]

Looks ugly and bleak as eff with nowhere to walk around. Looks like a spot I would hate to live more than anywhere else in the city

[bluenoser]

Halifax & Dartmouth are getting a lot classier lately!

I was also wondering about the surrounding area; how it will end up looking and connecting to the rest of King's Wharf. I concluded that I'm just happy the building is going ahead, and some of those details may be subject to change / further design as we get closer to completion (Fall 2019).

[DT Hfx]

The tower is tall and slim and looks sharp. The roof-top corner spire extending down the side of the building is simple, classy and suits the design.

[OldDartmouthMark]

I like it. Perched right out on the water would be a pretty amazing place to live, IMHO. Can you imagine the view (is it OK to talk about views here? lol) from the top floors - it would be pretty spectacular, I think.

The only question mark is whether the surrounding neighborhood will rise to meet it. The indications are good as lower Portland St. seems to be undergoing a bit of a metamorphosis recently. There are also some good bits of undeveloped land in the vicinity that could be spurred to growth by the success of this building.

Besides, if you really are Dartmouthphobic, the ferry is only a 2 minute walk away.

[cormiermax]

Tacky as sin. Looks like something from Astana...

[IanWatson]

Originally Posted by bluenoser

I was also wondering about the surrounding area; how it will end up looking and connecting to the rest of King's Wharf.

I think those purple footprints on the rendering will be low-rise buildings. The site plan on page four of the PDF shows them (whether or not you can make it to page four without vomiting from the gratuitous marketing-speak is another matter...)

The building looks good in my opinion, though it really is hard to tell from that vague rendering. The units will be pretty sweet. If you're in the market for a penthouse, those ones seem like they'll be a steal of a deal (as far as a penthouse goes). Only $2 million for what will probably be some of the best views in the city.

I don't think this building is approved under the current DA. Fares is rolling the dice a bit (or is really confident) if he's selling units now without approval.

[JET]

- Heated underground parking with dog wash and car wash bay

[connect2source]

Would love it more if the spire ( I'm assuming it will be illuminated ) was facing out towards the harbour, sort of a welcoming beacon. Make a lot less sense where it is., otherwise not bad, reminds me of some of the new Burnaby proposals we're seeing here in Metro Vancouver.

[eastcoastal]

Always suspicious of materiality when something is rendered at night... this isn't even dusk. It's very hard to get a sense of finishes.

[scryer]

Originally Posted by eastcoastal

Always suspicious of materiality when something is rendered at night... this isn't even dusk. It's very hard to get a sense of finishes.

Same.

I need to see more renderings before placing any judgements. Butmy first impression is definitely a good one .