The Dale [99 & 121 Parkdale Ave) | 91+105m | 29+33f | U/C

[OTSkyline]

Looks like the design on the first tower changed vs. what was originally proposed.
The front in the render seems to be floor to ceiling glass in almost all of its entirety. However, pictures show a few strategically placed windows now and aluminum panels? Or will that be covered with brick as well?

[TransitZilla]

Originally Posted by Harley613

This project has been rebranded as 'The Dale'. Also the Brigil site calls it a 33 story building, but it is definitely 32. Did they omit the 13th floor on the elevator? Is that even common practice these days?

The Canada Post HQ building at Riverside/Heron is actually a 13 storey building, but the floors are numbered european-style: G, 1, 2, 3, .... 12. I always assumed this was to avoid having the executive offices on the 13th floor!

[J.OT13]

It's strange that they are changing the name when the first tower is near completion. The choice of "The Dale" is even stranger. I keep seeing Dale Gribble.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dale_Gribble

[RogueNacho]

Originally Posted by J.OT13

It's strange that they are changing the name when the first tower is near completion. The choice of "The Dale" is even stranger. I keep seeing Dale Gribble.

Name choices for the second tower:

The Boomhauer
The Propane and Propane Accessories
The Boy Ain't Right
The Dammit Bobby

[J.OT13]

Originally Posted by Shart Simpson

My joke was better

Who's Dale Hancock?

[silvergate]

Maybe it's pronounced Dalé and it was meant to attract Pitbull to Ottawa?

[J.OT13]

Originally Posted by Shart Simpson

“The Cock”

Not your best work Mr. Simpson.

[AuxTown]

Some great shots on Reddit this week, including this one from Pimisi:


https://www.reddit.com/r/ottawa/comments..._source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3

I love the design of this tower, particularly the roof detail. It makes a positive impact from many areas along the parkway. I actually think it is too bad there is going to be a twin as it looks great as a standalone currently.

[Harley613]

Today's progress:

[IMG]_DSC8626 by harley613, on Flickr[/IMG]

[Glenlivet Ave]

Originally Posted by Harley613

Today's progress:

[IMG]_DSC8626 by harley613, on Flickr[/IMG]

Thanks for all the updates - you've been killing it with the pictures lately.

[Harley613]

I'm glad you enjoy

[Marshsparrow]

Will both towers be referred to as "The Dale"? Perhaps tower one could be "The Park" and second tower "The Dale" for Parkdale...

[J.OT13]

Oh, the Park"Dale". Wow, that took me a while.

[HighwayStar]

Originally Posted by J.OT13

Oh, the Park"Dale". Wow, that took me a while.

So now does the Dale Hancock reference above make a little more sense ?

[J.OT13]

Originally Posted by HighwayStar

So now does the Dale Hancock reference above make a little more sense ?

Yup.

[rocketphish]

Originally Posted by Marshsparrow

Will both towers be referred to as "The Dale"? Perhaps tower one could be "The Park" and second tower "The Dale" for Parkdale...

Better that the Chip 'n Dale

[J.OT13]

https://twitter.com/pcplans/status/1354519751356256262

[Harley613]

This building is so plain and inoffensive. It doesn't stand out, it isn't ugly, it is just there. The materials look to be a couple levels up from whatever comes out of the Claridge odds and ends storage. I'd take more of this any day over the Lahey garbage that is sprouting like Purple Loosestrife.

[J.OT13]

Isn't this RLA?

[phil235]

I was out at the Zibi viewing platform this weekend (the falls are amazing at the moment, btw), and this building looks absolutely massive when heading down the parkway from the War Museum. It's not going to win any awards, but there is evidence of some effort to make it distinctive, and it's a solid addition to that area.