Construction sites in your city/town - Page 503

Chadillaccc · #**10041** Posted **Jul 10, 2019, 5:32 PM**

Calgary Cancer Centre - 67 meters - 12 storeys

Wpg_Guy · #**10042** Posted **Jul 10, 2019, 5:41 PM**

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411 Church Wraps Up Construction in The Village
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411 Church (L) and The Stanley (R), image by Forum contributor steveve

Base of 411 Church captured in June, image by Forum contributor Benito

Amenity terrace at 411 Church, image by Forum contributor steveve

i really enjoy this buildings aesthetics, looks really good!

MonkeyRonin · #**10043** Posted **Jul 15, 2019, 3:53 PM**

Small project, but Avenue 151 by Teeple is turning out pretty nicely:

https://urbantoronto.ca/news/2019/07/colourful-details-appear-dash-developments-avenue-151

This is one of those rare occurrences where the finished(ish) product is actually better than the render!

TorontoDrew · #**10044** Posted **Jul 15, 2019, 4:39 PM**

It's nice but I have to disagree with your assessment. It looks like mistakes were made when manufacturing the slanted vertical connections. The precast bevels don't line up, it's a shame really. If this was a 2 storey private home the home owner would have the builder fix it. Seeing as this is a multi unit structure these flaws will be left as is.

Chadillaccc · #**10045** Posted **Jul 15, 2019, 6:59 PM**

Wow yeah, that one is fantastic. Send a few of those our way!

One of my favourite towers underway in the country right now:

MacKimmie Tower - University of Calgary - 16 storeys - 60 meters

By me

LeftCoaster · #**10046** Posted **Jul 15, 2019, 7:38 PM**

^^^ MacKimmie is turning out simply fantastic.

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Originally Posted by TorontoDrew

It's nice but I have to disagree with your assessment. It looks like mistakes were made when manufacturing the slanted vertical connections. The precast bevels don't line up, it's a shame really. If this was a 2 storey private home the home owner would have the builder fix it. Seeing as this is a multi unit structure these flaws will be left as is.

Agreed. While the finished is good I think the render was a bit more polished (as they tend to be).

WhipperSnapper · #**10047** Posted **Jul 16, 2019, 3:57 AM**

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Originally Posted by TorontoDrew

It's nice but I have to disagree with your assessment. It looks like mistakes were made when manufacturing the slanted vertical connections. The precast bevels don't line up, it's a shame really. If this was a 2 storey private home the home owner would have the builder fix it. Seeing as this is a multi unit structure these flaws will be left as is.

I agree.

The angled precast columns facing south is surrounded by spandre glass. It's a solid wall from the inside. What's the point? This building doesn't live up to its design.

osirisboy · #**10048** Posted **Jul 16, 2019, 4:26 AM**

Where's the spandrel on mackimmie tower to reduce solar gain?! Or is that just a Vancouver thing. Lol

MonkeyRonin · #**10049** Posted **Jul 16, 2019, 1:47 PM**

Love the corner detail on the MacKimmie Tower.

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Originally Posted by TorontoDrew

It's nice but I have to disagree with your assessment. It looks like mistakes were made when manufacturing the slanted vertical connections. The precast bevels don't line up, it's a shame really. If this was a 2 storey private home the home owner would have the builder fix it. Seeing as this is a multi unit structure these flaws will be left as is.

True, didn't notice that at first. In contrast to MacKimmie, not so great detailing on this one. Still, I'm a fan of the rounded concrete corners and the gold mullions & railings are a nice touch - and appear a lot more vibrant than the renders suggested.

WhipperSnapper · #**10050** Posted **Jul 16, 2019, 2:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by osirisboy

Where's the spandrel on mackimmie tower to reduce solar gain?! Or is that just a Vancouver thing. Lol

Lol. This is a double skin facade. It is far, far, far beyond the minimum code for 60% spandrel with window wall.

Wpg_Guy · #**10051** Posted **Jul 18, 2019, 2:48 AM**

Chadillaccc · #**10052** Posted **Jul 18, 2019, 2:52 AM**

It feels like it's taking 300 Main forever to really get going. It's been months since the core started to rise and the first level of steel isn't even complete yet. Is this normal?

Wpg_Guy · #**10053** Posted **Jul 18, 2019, 2:57 AM**

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Originally Posted by Chadillaccc

It feels like it's taking 300 Main forever to really get going. It's been months since the core started to rise and the first level of steel isn't even complete yet. Is this normal?

There were some delays as reported by Drew, it should start to go alot quicker now that the steal is going up.

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The are probably at or near the limit that the core can freestand and are likely waiting for the floor structure to start getting installed.

I have heard that the major delay on this project is suppliers. They are dealing with supplier bankruptcies that occurred post-tender for hollowcore and structural steel.

GeneralLea · #**10054** Posted **Jul 18, 2019, 3:50 AM**

Today, Lilian Park;

DSC_0640 by Draulerin Photographics, on Flickr

DSC_0641 by Draulerin Photographics, on Flickr

DSC_0636 by Draulerin Photographics, on Flickr
And Empire's two tower project is starting soon...unfortunately;

DSC_0632 by Draulerin Photographics, on Flickr

TorontoDrew · #**10055** Posted **Jul 18, 2019, 2:41 PM**

Those things are new?

niwell · #**10056** Posted **Jul 18, 2019, 3:01 PM**

IIRC it's two infill towers on an existing tower in the park site. They are almost good but ruined by the cream coloured spandrel in between what's otherwise decent cladding. Ground level is actually pretty interesting given the site context.

GeneralLea · #**10057** Posted **Jul 18, 2019, 4:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by niwell

IIRC it's two infill towers on an existing tower in the park site. They are almost good but ruined by the cream coloured spandrel in between what's otherwise decent cladding. Ground level is actually pretty interesting given the site context.

I agree, I do like the inclusion of a day care centre as well, and seemingly an extended park to the one on the southwest corner. The building height's are perfect as well...I'd almost find them too overbearing if they went a bit higher. Empire's project next door will be an eyesore I'm sure.

WhipperSnapper · #**10058** Posted **Jul 18, 2019, 6:00 PM**

The spandrel colour choice makes me want to scream. Maybe they now plan on painting the precast red or charcoal?

WhipperSnapper · #**10059** Posted **Jul 18, 2019, 6:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by GeneralLeeTPHLS

I agree, I do like the inclusion of a day care centre as well, and seemingly an extended park to the one on the southwest corner. The building height's are perfect as well...I'd almost find them too overbearing if they went a bit higher. Empire's project next door will be an eyesore I'm sure.

For sure. There's another tower planned on Broadway that will be attached to an existing mid rise slab building.

GeneralLea · #**10060** Posted **Jul 18, 2019, 6:07 PM**

That addition looks ridiculous, although even after they value engineer it it'll still be a strange addition. Broadway will be a much different street in a few years...along with many others in the area of course.