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Stryfe · #**3221** Posted **Aug 24, 2017, 6:04 PM**

Perspective is a funny thing

esquire · #**3222** Posted **Aug 24, 2017, 6:09 PM**

^ Just for the record, it doesn't really matter all that much as to precisely which building is taller right now. The point is that TNS at 12 storeys is (roughly) the same height as Cityplace at 9.

BigG · #**3223** Posted **Aug 24, 2017, 6:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by Stryfe

Perspective is a funny thing

Indeed it is.

https://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http...UmxoMKHcFAD3UQMwgnKAAwAA&iact=mrc&uact=8

esquire · #**3224** Posted **Aug 24, 2017, 6:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

Looking forward to checking this out in Sept.

It's across from the Convention Centre so you'll have easy access to it (assuming that's where your event is being held).

Any other stuff on your to-do list?

Biff · #**3225** Posted **Aug 24, 2017, 7:55 PM**

The nice thing is Building 2 still has another 22 storeys to go.

Biff · #**3226** Posted **Aug 24, 2017, 7:57 PM**

For the new page....2 in one day...setting new world records before our eyes.

Wolf13 · #**3227** Posted **Aug 24, 2017, 8:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by WhipperSnapper

I got one. The wall is on the lot line so building and fire codes makes it very expensive to put openings like windows in it.

This right here.

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Originally Posted by 1ajs

they built to the lot lone as per fire code u cant have windows has to be fire rated

look at the kensington building on portage or the radission west wall....

Radisson might not apply to our modern code... my guess is Radisson just cheaped out.

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Originally Posted by esquire

Interesting... if you look at the renderings, there was still a gap between TNS and the cathedral's property, and glass all the way up. However, TNS has actually been built mere inches away from cathedral property...so no glass on the south elevation? An interesting change in plans, but I can't see why it would be done if it weren't in anticipation of development on the adjacent site.

That's a very old rendering, an initial one. Notice the curved wall on the apartment tower... now it is straight and only kinks out at the bottom... money saving measure.

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Originally Posted by bomberjet

It just seems like a super cheap solution. It's not even brick, It's steel studs with whatever some type of insulation. We'll see what happens.

But yes, no windows on the property line make sense.

Well, this is a $400M project. I'd guess is has strong financial motivation.

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Originally Posted by robertocarlos

How is it good? It's like bait and switch.

I tweak a little when I here bait and switch... Trizec pulled a bait and switch when they abandones Winnipeg Square with only one tower... this is just trying to make the project feasble, IMO.

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Originally Posted by esquire

^ Just for the record, it doesn't really matter all that much as to precisely which building is taller right now. The point is that TNS at 12 storeys is (roughly) the same height as Cityplace at 9.

Well, it means more revenue for TNS so that's good.

Stryfe · #**3228** Posted **Aug 25, 2017, 7:47 PM**

Looks like pieces to support the facade are going on the south wall today

DowntownBooster · #**3229** Posted **Aug 25, 2017, 8:55 PM**

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Originally Posted by Biff

The nice thing is Building 2 still has another 22 storeys to go.

I thought tower 2 was to have 24 floors in total. It appears like it's already at 6 floors.

Coldrsx · #**3230** Posted **Aug 25, 2017, 10:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by esquire

It's across from the Convention Centre so you'll have easy access to it (assuming that's where your event is being held).

Any other stuff on your to-do list?

Excellent.

5 days in the Peg, so many things on the list from the IDA Conference, to some CANU, searching out great patios, grub, pints and neighbourhoods on my various walks that I will photo-doc and share

As we get closer I will ask for some local tips/tricks and see if anyone wants to meet up for a pint or 3.

1ajs · #**3231** Posted **Aug 26, 2017, 3:56 AM**

^^ sadly im not in town or i would take u on a tour the bike jam is tomarrow night if u wana go for a bike ride of music and such with a party at the end... theyre epic normaly i host the after parties but im up north atm

ps Forth cafe on mcdermot has a nice rooftop padio and a bar at night worth checking out... between main and rorie they also roast their own beans there

buzzg · #**3232** Posted **Aug 26, 2017, 5:50 PM**

Forth is probably the coolest place to show off to people, mostly because of how many things are always going on in there. Cocktail bar, art gallery, cafe, bean roasting, rooftop patio. The second floor is an awesome co-work space that has a few tech startups and single-desk renters, they'll show you if you ask.

Also my favourite cocktail bar in the city is The Roost.

1ajs · #**3233** Posted **Aug 27, 2017, 11:57 PM**

ive been to some cool techno parties at fourth also done some soud light setups in there
even setup a synth petting zoo at forthwith festival in febuary the owner lives in berlin part time and does some cool things

Wolf13 · #**3234** Posted **Aug 28, 2017, 4:40 PM**

Lots of great food options too. Tell us what you like and we'll direct you.

bomberjet · #**3235** Posted **Aug 30, 2017, 10:11 PM**

Same wall type is going in on the 3rd floor along hargrave. Looks like there is curtain wall going in on the first two levels in hargrave. Pictures coming.