Winnipeg | 300 Main St.- Phase II / 360 Main St. | ~142M | 465 Ft | 42F | U/C

[Kinguni]

Originally Posted by optimusREIM

What's the holdup on getting the pump reinstalled and resuming the last little bit of the core?

They were pumping concrete yesterday.

[WinCitySparky]

Originally Posted by optimusREIM

What's the holdup on getting the pump reinstalled and resuming the last little bit of the core?

The holdup is that this job is an unorganized nightmare with zero foresight whatsoever. Same old.

[OTA in Winnipeg]

[Riverman]

My friend had a new-build 400 sq ft condo in Liberty Village some time ago. Fridge, stove and kitchen counter along the hallway wall, then sofa, coffee table then window. Hardly enough room to walk between either. Tiny loft bedroom above. Seemed kind of inhumane.

[WinCitySparky]

Originally Posted by Riverman

My friend had a new-build 400 sq ft condo in Liberty Village some time ago. Fridge, stove and kitchen counter along the hallway wall, then sofa, coffee table then window. Hardly enough room to walk between either. Tiny loft bedroom above. Seemed kind of inhumane.

This is pretty much exactly how poorly laid out many of these suites are.

[OTA in Winnipeg]

Damn. My master bdrm is almost 200 sq. ft. - not counting the closet. I won't be moving any time soon. Not there anyways.

[rkspec]

Originally Posted by OTA in Winnipeg

Damn. My master bdrm is almost 200 sq. ft. - not counting the closet. I won't be moving any time soon. Not there anyways.

My garage is bigger than the entire condo

[rrskylar]

Originally Posted by Riverman

My friend had a new-build 400 sq ft condo in Liberty Village some time ago. Fridge, stove and kitchen counter along the hallway wall, then sofa, coffee table then window. Hardly enough room to walk between either. Tiny loft bedroom above. Seemed kind of inhumane.

Cell with a kitchen!

[kalabaw]

I have to convert what 400 sqft is in sqm... and it turned out to be 37 sqm. I think that is a good size, especially if you live alone (or maybe even a couple). Of course, that would be challenging for a family of four. As a single person though, I have always lived in smaller condos / apartments since I moved away from parent's home. I enjoy the compactness and simplicity of living in small spaces. I like having everything within reach and the fact that I am forced to not accumulate anything is another incentive.

[pspeid]

Originally Posted by kalabaw

I have to convert what 400 sqft is in sqm... and it turned out to be 37 sqm. I think that is a good size, especially if you live alone (or maybe even a couple). Of course, that would be challenging for a family of four. As a single person though, I have always lived in smaller condos / apartments since I moved away from parent's home. I enjoy the compactness and simplicity of living in small spaces. I like having everything within reach and the fact that I am forced to not accumulate anything is another incentive.

This seems to be the trend for many people. So many of our entertainments are on-line these days; books, movies, etc., that people just don't need as much space for large bookshelves. Ornaments and knick-knacks seem to be a thing of the past, or limited to one or two small items of personal value. People working from home don't need large office-appropriate wardrobes. While it's not for everyone, I feel there's definitely a growing market for smaller places.

[cheswick]

Pretty sure one of those sample small spaces at IKEA is just under 400 sq ft. Yes it's small but its not unlivable. Not everyone needs a 2000 sq ft house.

[esquire]

When I was in university I lived in a 525 sf apartment (with balcony)... I felt very comfortable in there. Shrinking it down to 400 would have been tighter but probably still decent. Two people in a space like that would probably feel cramped, at least by Canadian standards.

[optimusREIM]

Originally Posted by esquire

When I was in university I lived in a 525 sf apartment (with balcony)... I felt very comfortable in there. Shrinking it down to 400 would have been tighter but probably still decent. Two people in a space like that would probably feel cramped, at least by Canadian standards.

I had a roughly 250 sqft dorm in Germany a few years ago to myself. It had a bathroom inside it, two desk/tables, a bed, some storage shelves, and a rather large window. Anyways, the point is that, had it had a kitchenette, the room would have been totally adequate for two to live comfortably. I had a basic setup, but I saw some rooms in the building with more elaborate setups like a sofa/"living room" (based on the exact same floor plan as I had) without looking too cramped. Sure you had to share a kitchen with a few other people but overall it wasn't too bad. I had a good friend there whose place was probably the same floor area as mine except hers had a kitchenette and a more formal living area. I would say that 400 sqft is totally livable depending on your priorities. However, it would feel much less cramped as a studio type unit. I understand some people's need to have privacy, but if it's literally just you, or you and your spouse/SO, there's really no need to have formal partitions. Like be honest, you're not gonna be throwing big get togethers in your tiny apartment anyways.

[kalabaw]

Originally Posted by pspeid

This seems to be the trend for many people. So many of our entertainments are on-line these days; books, movies, etc., that people just don't need as much space for large bookshelves. Ornaments and knick-knacks seem to be a thing of the past, or limited to one or two small items of personal value. People working from home don't need large office-appropriate wardrobes. While it's not for everyone, I feel there's definitely a growing market for smaller places.

I used to buy a lot of things during my younger years especially when I travel. I believe I have outgrown that habit. Actually, I find that I buy less and less these days. Whether it be self-imposed austerity or that I am becoming less materialistic, I don't know. But eventually, my goal is to fit everything into two suitcases so I have the ease and freedom to pack my things up and move from one country to another. Although, that would be hard to do these days due to this pandemic.

[pspeid]

Originally Posted by optimusREIM

Like be honest, you're not gonna be throwing big get togethers in your tiny apartment anyways.

In that building I'm sure people would prefer using the advertised "40th floor sky lounge" or "outdoor common areas with BBQ's" (according to their website) to host a group of their friends.

[Biff]

Steel going up again. Hard to see from the construction cam pics.

[BigG]

The top of the steel beams look like they're almost as tall as the Trizec building. Who calls it that anymore?

[The Jabroni]

Originally Posted by BigG

The top of the steel beams look like they're almost as tall as the Trizec building. Who calls it that anymore?

Nobody. At least they shouldn't anymore.

Although, based on the latest camera angles (the last one especially), I think it's safe to say that it's getting closer to becoming the new tallest in Winnipeg.

I laugh at the people who said "ThEy CaNCelLed hAlF tHe BuIlDInG aNd WiLl bE sHoRt!"

[optimusREIM]

So do they have to finish this round of steel before the last couple of core jackings?

[cllew]

I have been starting work at 6am this week and have noticed how bright the building is at that time with just the construction lights on the floors. It will be interesting to see how it looks at night once the building is trimmed out.