[Halifax] The Cunard (1475 Lower Water) | 57 m | 19 fl | Completed

[HaliTransplant]

I think the two 3rd and 4th story parking floors look terrible, I hope they do something to make them somewhat aesthetically pleasing.

[Aegon123]

I really want to love this one, but I think it will come down to materials used, at least at street level. Even if the building is not the most appealing building from a distance, if it has good landscaping, and is visually interesting at street level I can make certain concessions.

Although I don’t think this won’t be the most striking building based on the most recent renderings, I think it will certainly have a presence and add a lot of density to an area really needing it (looking at you large parking lots and vacant lots around the Vic). I also don’t doubt it will bring a lot of great shops to the waterfront (I kind of get the feeling that there will be two levels of commercial space on this one).

[Arrdeeharharharbour]

A few snaps from the area:

20220626_143330_HDR by AJ Forsythe, on Flickr

20220626_164105 by AJ Forsythe, on Flickr

20220626_164112 by AJ Forsythe, on Flickr

20220626_164123 by AJ Forsythe, on Flickr

20220626_142939 by AJ Forsythe, on Flickr

[Arrdeeharharharbour]

20220728_140114 by AJ Forsythe, on Flickr

20220728_140541 by AJ Forsythe, on Flickr

20220728_140606 by AJ Forsythe, on Flickr

20220728_144500 by AJ Forsythe, on Flickr

20220728_144846_HDR by AJ Forsythe, on Flickr

20220728_145104_HDR by AJ Forsythe, on Flickr

[Haliguy]

This development seems to be moving very slow!

[someone123]

Originally Posted by Haliguy

This development seems to be moving very slow!

I wonder if above-ground parking levels progress more slowly than residential?

Seems like this crane will need some additional segments as well. It's only at 1/4 of its final height or so.

[Haliguy]

Originally Posted by someone123

I wonder if above-ground parking levels progress more slowly than residential?

Seems like this crane will need some additional segments as well. It's only at 1/4 of its final height or so.

Yes, that's true. I think that is why its moving slowly. Once they get up to the residential floors it should move along at faster rate.

The crane definition needs to be raised too.

[q12]

[bartekci]

A little beach on the waterfront? Yes, I can't wait for our very own custom umbrella controversy!

[Jreeb]

Looks like it will be a "beach" for no more than 4 families. Not sure what the point is... going to be sand everywhere.

[Arrdeeharharharbour]

I seem to recall the winning art gallery proposal as having similiar attributes... ie. outdoor family type recreational opportunities on the harbour as well as a forest area with fire pits and floating trees, etc. Seems redundant for Develop NS to spend on this project. Why not give the budget to the Art Gallery and get that project going?

[MonctonDowntown]

The two small man-made beaches in downtown Toronto called Sugar Beach and HTO provide a really great vibe and energy. Love to see something like those at Cunard.

[Jreeb]

Originally Posted by MonctonDowntown

The two small man-made beaches in downtown Toronto called Sugar Beach and HTO provide a really great vibe and energy. Love to see something like those at Cunard.

Agreed, I'd love to see something of this size but unfortunately the Cunard one looks a little small. Fingers crossed they can find the space to expand it and make it more similar to Sugar/HTO beach!

[Hali87]

Source

[Dmajackson]

Everyone else also forget this project was underway?


Halifax Developments Blog (Photo by David Jackson)

[coastalkid]

[Dartguard]

Originally Posted by coastalkid

Great shots that shout out the changes in that part of Town.

What also jumps out is the clean look of the street due to the absence

of Telephone poles. This clean look should be implemented around Spring

Garden

[Keith P.]

Originally Posted by Dartguard

Great shots that shout out the changes in that part of Town.

What also jumps out is the clean look of the street due to the absence

of Telephone poles. This clean look should be implemented around Spring

Garden

HRM has already wasted far too much tax money on "beautification" of SGR.

[Haliguy]

Originally Posted by Dartguard

Great shots that shout out the changes in that part of Town.

What also jumps out is the clean look of the street due to the absence

of Telephone poles. This clean look should be implemented around Spring

Garden

Agreed, its nice not to have poles on Spring Garden. It would be good to get rid of them on the surrounding streets and on Quinpool.

[Coldrsx]

Walked by this project yesterday and love the massing/design, but holy 🞵🞵🞵🞵 that seafoam, boring burnt orange and useless blue spandrels ruin what could have been something very special.

Blah.