Great Canadian Skyline Thread II - Page 749

905er · #**14961** Posted **Sep 30, 2020, 1:21 AM**

the building in the foreground (left) in that Edmonton pic is very Tashkent chic!

..but love how Stantec bulks up Edmonton's skyline!

Pavlov · #**14962** Posted **Sep 30, 2020, 1:33 AM**

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Originally Posted by giallo

This is a fantastic photo of Calgary. Maybe my favourite angle of the skyline I've seen to date.

It's definitely an underrated angle (IMO). Calgary's skyline used to be much longer East-West but the development of the Beltline over the past 15 years has really changed that.

Chadillaccc · #**14963** Posted **Sep 30, 2020, 10:11 AM**

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Originally Posted by Pavlov

It's definitely an underrated angle (IMO). Calgary's skyline used to be much longer North-South but the development of the Best ne over the past 15 years has really changed that.

I'm wondering what your actually meaning here, because I know you're educated and in jest of course, but the Calgary skyline has always been considerably longer east-west (3 km x 2 km), and what I'm assuming "the Best" in your comment is an autocorrect from "The Bow", even though that building didn't even contribute to that fact, let alone the opposite. The core is only more balanced now.

Edit: Oh —, or did you mean "the Beltline"? Because yeah that has definitely balanced the core, but certainly hasn't made it wider n/s than it is e/w even still (still nearly 2 km from Eau Claire Ave to 17th X 3.2 km from 14 St SW to 6 St SE). Even including Mission, the n/s direction is only 2.5 km.

Edit: Jesus I need to quit it with the fact checking. You're a good dude, please take no offense. Vyvanse + Beer = not a lazy boy apparently

Pavlov · #**14964** Posted **Sep 30, 2020, 11:03 AM**

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Originally Posted by Chadillaccc

I'm wondering what your actually meaning here, because I know you're educated and in jest of course, but the Calgary skyline has always been considerably longer east-west (3 km x 2 km), and what I'm assuming "the Best" in your comment is an autocorrect from "The Bow", even though that building didn't even contribute to that fact, let alone the opposite. The core is only more balanced now.

Edit: Oh —, or did you mean "the Beltline"? Because yeah that has definitely balanced the core, but certainly hasn't made it wider n/s than it is e/w even still (still nearly 2 km from Eau Claire Ave to 17th X 3.2 km from 14 St SW to 6 St SE). Even including Mission, the n/s direction is only 2.5 km.

Edit: Jesus I need to quit it with the fact checking. You're a good dude, please take no offense. Vyvanse + Beer = not a lazy boy apparently

No, no, you're totally right. Watching the debate last night drove me to drink a bottle of wine, which in turn apparently caused me to forget which direction is which. I fixed my post.

SkahHigh · #**14965** Posted **Sep 30, 2020, 12:41 PM**

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��⚜️ Montréal | Québec by Dave Wong, sur Flickr

Montreal Skyline by Dominic Labbe, sur Flickr

Maldive · #**14966** Posted **Sep 30, 2020, 2:23 PM**

Never seen Stantec from this (less photogenic) angle. Is the orange pre-cast part of an elevator core?

Judith A. Gale

Airboy · #**14967** Posted **Sep 30, 2020, 3:11 PM**

Yes that is the elevator core. Its grey though not orange. That appears to be morning sun light.

esquire · #**14968** Posted **Sep 30, 2020, 3:13 PM**

What is that lowrise building on the right?

HomeInMyShoes · #**14969** Posted **Sep 30, 2020, 3:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by esquire

What is that lowrise building on the right?

Part of the YMCA I believe.

Airboy · #**14970** Posted **Sep 30, 2020, 3:31 PM**

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Originally Posted by esquire

What is that lowrise building on the right?

The one with the yellow is the Boyel street community centre.

To the left is some new social housing. The grey building with the arch is a justice ministry and other legal services for the courts.

Behind the BSCC is fire hall one and EPS headquarters.

Not in the photo but to the right is 2 other affordable living buildings. One was driven by Mike Holmes.

Ramako · #**14971** Posted **Oct 1, 2020, 1:07 AM**

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Originally Posted by someone123

No. It was purchased by a private developer and this is part of the redevelopment. They did a reclad, added a bit onto the tower, and are building some new buildings around the base.

I'd guess that they'll be asked to tone down the lighting effect.

Ah Fenwick... when I lived in Halifax, my girlfriend (now wife) was living in Fenwick the year that renovations where just beginning (over a decade ago). What a dump.