Augusta - 165 James St S, 14 and 26 Augusta St | ? | 6, 8 & 8 fl | Under Construction - Page 19

King&James · #**361** Posted **Feb 24, 2023, 4:07 AM**

I do think they have the final surface lot to the east of the Medical Arts.

TheHonestMaple · #**362** Posted **Feb 24, 2023, 7:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by King&James

I do think they have the final surface lot to the east of the Medical Arts.

Can't seem to find any record of that though

craftbeerdad · #**363** Posted **Feb 24, 2023, 9:22 PM**

Would be great if they own or acquire said lot. Would round out the parcel of land with some visual symmetry and efficiency.

TheHonestMaple · #**364** Posted **Feb 24, 2023, 9:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by craftbeerdad

Would be great if they own or acquire said lot. Would round out the parcel of land with some visual symmetry and efficiency.

Would also be great to see some restaurants and bars on Hughson.

craftbeerdad · #**365** Posted **Feb 24, 2023, 10:21 PM**

There use to be a restaurant, Undermount Bar & Grill, then Cubas but that one didn't last long (you can still see the awnings on the bottom level of the apartment building on Young with a patio and everything).

So extending some retail to Hughson and Young would be a great addition.

TheRitsman · #**366** Posted **Feb 25, 2023, 2:25 AM**

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Originally Posted by craftbeerdad

There use to be a restaurant, Undermount Bar & Grill, then Cubas but that one didn't last long (you can still see the awnings on the bottom level of the apartment building on Young with a patio and everything).

So extending some retail to Hughson and Young would be a great addition.

Appreciate the info, we were waiting for our pizza at Flora (highly recommend) and we were wondering about this because I think it closed before we moved downtown.

TheHonestMaple · #**367** Posted **Feb 25, 2023, 4:38 AM**

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Appreciate the info, we were waiting for our pizza at Flora (highly recommend) and we were wondering about this because I think it closed before we moved downtown.

They were doing some renovations this past summer on that building, almost looked like the bar was going to open again at some point. Then it stopped. Not sure what happened.

TheRitsman · #**368** Posted **Mar 8, 2023, 11:16 PM**

From Core Urban:

TheHonestMaple · #**369** Posted **Mar 8, 2023, 11:23 PM**

Once the other building topped out this thing absolutely flew up.

johnnyhamont · #**370** Posted **Mar 14, 2023, 5:55 PM**

From Reimar. Slab 7 being poured.

PaperSun · #**371** Posted **Mar 14, 2023, 6:01 PM**

Interesting, doesn't look like they were heating up the floor before pouring. Any concrete expert to explain ?

Chronamut · #**372** Posted **Mar 15, 2023, 6:31 AM**

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Interesting, doesn't look like they were heating up the floor before pouring. Any concrete expert to explain ?

Concrete doesn't require heat - it can literally cure underwater due to a chemical reaction. Hence how they pour bridge foundations.

TheRitsman · #**373** Posted **Mar 15, 2023, 1:28 PM**

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Concrete doesn't require heat - it can literally cure underwater due to a chemical reaction. Hence how they pour bridge foundations.

While cement curing is an exothermic reaction, I do believe a minimum temperature is required. I suspect that the mild temperatures have made heating the concrete not required or as required.

Also when bridge foundations are done they're usually within a dry form or a shored space with water held back. Too much water in most concrete mixes affect the end strength. I

think there are special concrete mixes that can accept more water or less heat, but those are likely specialized types that are more costly. That's why the McMaster grad building and others have huge heaters going all night while pouring concrete in winter overnight.

Chronamut · #**374** Posted **Mar 15, 2023, 4:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by TheRitsman

While cement curing is an exothermic reaction, I do believe a minimum temperature is required. I suspect that the mild temperatures have made heating the concrete not required or as required.

Also when bridge foundations are done they're usually within a dry form or a shored space with water held back. Too much water in most concrete mixes affect the end strength. I

think there are special concrete mixes that can accept more water or less heat, but those are likely specialized types that are more costly. That's why the McMaster grad building and others have huge heaters going all night while pouring concrete in winter overnight.

Well said! Thanks for the supplementary info!

johnnyhamont · #**375** Posted **Mar 15, 2023, 5:25 PM**

Joe

Chronamut · #**376** Posted **Mar 16, 2023, 2:58 AM**

Can't wait for the front hoarding to be removed so we can see the full thing.

TheRitsman · #**377** Posted **Mar 20, 2023, 2:55 PM**

Video posted by Core Urban about the James St S building: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CqA5m...d=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

TheHonestMaple · #**378** Posted **Mar 20, 2023, 3:05 PM**

Rooftop terrace?

King&James · #**379** Posted **Mar 20, 2023, 4:24 PM**

Just saw the same on Instagram, very exciting to see that rooftop terrace. Great building overall, will be interesting to see who they get on ground level.

TheRitsman · #**380** Posted **Mar 21, 2023, 7:40 PM**

Slab for 8 looks to be nearly complete:

From Core Urban: