Calgary Construction XXVI - Page 145

SteveP · #**2881** Posted **Dec 14, 2018, 1:25 AM**

Nice pics Daemon! Telus Sky looks like it;s topping off.

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and speaking of pic. Telus Sky!

SteveP · #**2882** Posted **Dec 14, 2018, 1:26 AM**

If I'm not mistaken, this is the same building company doing the other mansion that's to replace two houses.

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Today I discovered something new. Another house has the purple sign in front. Is this possible another house to get demolished and another larger one is built?

Bad Grizzly · #**2883** Posted **Dec 14, 2018, 2:46 AM**

Any guesses on what the finish will be?

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smaller mansion it has been built so quickly. It's so much faster than the other mansion.

Big mansion

suburbia · #**2884** Posted **Dec 14, 2018, 5:21 AM**

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What does contextual mean, in this way?

They don't want it larger or looking too different from the existing houses.

ST1 · #**2885** Posted **Dec 14, 2018, 5:36 AM**

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Apple Auto is gone now, it’s a Vietnamese restaurant now.

You're right. I don't get over that way often enough.

ST1 · #**2886** Posted **Dec 14, 2018, 5:37 AM**

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Any guesses on what the finish will be?

The first one will be stucco.

Bad Grizzly · #**2887** Posted **Dec 14, 2018, 5:44 AM**

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The first one will be stucco.

Sorry, I meant the second one.

thegoodlife · #**2888** Posted **Dec 14, 2018, 5:46 AM**

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Originally Posted by Daemon

smaller mansion it has been built so quickly. It's so much faster than the other mansion.

Big mansion

My god, I'm so envious of that sunny blue sky you guys have.

Bad Grizzly · #**2889** Posted **Dec 14, 2018, 5:49 AM**

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My god, I'm so envious of that sunny blue sky you guys have.

Its great when it’s warm, but not so much when it’s -20C

thegoodlife · #**2890** Posted **Dec 14, 2018, 6:20 AM**

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Its great when it’s warm, but not so much when it’s -20C

I'm not a fan of -20C, but I can take a bit of cold so long as it's sunny. I'm looking down the barrel of this for the next 5 days.

It'll be nice to be back.

Corndogger · #**2891** Posted **Dec 14, 2018, 9:48 AM**

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I'm not a fan of -20C, but I can take a bit of cold so long as it's sunny. I'm looking down the barrel of this for the next 5 days.

It'll be nice to be back.

It's fairly nice in Calgary right now. It's supposed to get to 9C later today but it is windy.

YYCguys · #**2892** Posted **Dec 14, 2018, 3:10 PM**

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They don't want it larger or looking too different from the existing houses.

Hmm so knocking down two already large houses to build one twice the size is contextual? I’m confused!

Deepstar · #**2893** Posted **Dec 14, 2018, 3:34 PM**

I feel your pain.

I lived in Vancouver for a couple of years. Beautiful place at times, but not so great other times. I never did get used to the cloudiness and rain.

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I'm not a fan of -20C, but I can take a bit of cold so long as it's sunny. I'm looking down the barrel of this for the next 5 days.

It'll be nice to be back.

Deepstar · #**2894** Posted **Dec 14, 2018, 3:38 PM**

I hate to rub it in, but here in cowtown,

suburbia · #**2895** Posted **Dec 14, 2018, 3:52 PM**

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Hmm so knocking down two already large houses to build one twice the size is contextual? I’m confused!

I think you're confused about what lot was being discussed by MonctonGoldenFlames, where he mentioned the history of the lot and the first mention of the "contextual semi-detached". I do not believe this to have been two large houses. Here is the pertinent post, including with image.
http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showpost.php?p=8407292&postcount=2924

Let me know if you require more guidance.

SteveP · #**2896** Posted **Dec 14, 2018, 4:25 PM**

That kind of weather can be a downer. I spent a few months in London one winter and it was similar. Not as much rain I don't think, but nothing but gray. Calgary's climate isn't actually that bad. Outside of the odd cold snap, most of the year it's decent, and you can always expect sunshine.

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Originally Posted by thegoodlife

I'm not a fan of -20C, but I can take a bit of cold so long as it's sunny. I'm looking down the barrel of this for the next 5 days.

It'll be nice to be back.

MonctonGoldenFlames · #**2897** Posted **Dec 14, 2018, 4:28 PM**

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Any guesses on what the finish will be?

the paper and wire pretty much guarantee a stucco finish.

MonctonGoldenFlames · #**2898** Posted **Dec 14, 2018, 4:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by suburbia

I think you're confused about what lot was being discussed by MonctonGoldenFlames, where he mentioned the history of the lot and the first mention of the "contextual semi-detached". I do not believe this to have been two large houses. Here is the pertinent post, including with image.
http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showpost.php?p=8407292&postcount=2924

Let me know if you require more guidance.

also, when referring to a contextual development, it means that it is a more restrictive permit process and rules are a little tighter, but if you meet the rules, you get the permit and no opportunity for the community or neighbours to file any appeals.

dg66 · #**2899** Posted **Dec 14, 2018, 5:43 PM**

Thanks for the updates Daemon

As for the exterior materials. I'm thinking stucco.

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Big mansion

dg66 · #**2900** Posted **Dec 14, 2018, 5:45 PM**

Apparently Mailot homes is bullish on Crescent Heights

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Today I discovered something new. Another house has the purple sign in front. Is this possible another house to get demolished and another larger one is built?