The Talisman [1376 Carling Ave Travelodge] | up to 72m | 8/8/20/20/22f | U/C - Page 3

rocketphish · #41 Posted **Mar 19, 2021, 1:18 AM**

I did find a more recent siteplan (from December 2018):

Architect: Geiger Huot Architects

http://ottwatch.ca/devapps/D07-12-17-0041

AuxTown · #42 Posted **Apr 27, 2021, 6:41 PM**

I think the snow finally melted and they have removed all of the old foundation. I assume digging will start soon.

AuxTown · #43 Posted **May 19, 2021, 5:09 PM**

Finally, some serious action on site. Boring some large holes and pounding in some large i beams around the periphery of the site.

Harley613 · #44 Posted **May 19, 2021, 10:24 PM**

This Geiger Huot Architecture firm is like the Roderick Lahey of MTL. More uninspired copy paste drivel.

AuxTown · #45 Posted **Jun 2, 2021, 5:33 PM**

Lots of digging and drilling. Why all the water? Does this continue to be a problem as they drill down or is it just the type of soil we are dealing with on the surface?

RideauRat · #46 Posted **Jun 26, 2021, 3:24 AM**

Can’t find the thread for this but the tower crane is up

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Originally Posted by AuxTown

Starting to look pretty imposing!

Bonus shot of Travelodge. Lots of activity over there the last couple weeks after a few years of stagnation.

RideauRat · #47 Posted **Jun 26, 2021, 2:36 PM**

crane is up for this

Ott902 · #48 Posted **Jun 30, 2021, 1:42 AM**

rocketphish · #49 Posted **Jul 9, 2021, 10:18 PM**

The Phase 2 plans have been submitted.

Architect: Geiger Huot Architects

Development application:
https://devapps.ottawa.ca/en/applica...1-0092/details

Siteplan:

Renderings:

SL123 · #50 Posted **Jul 10, 2021, 2:27 PM**

Quite nice for the area.

OTSkyline · #51 Posted **Jul 12, 2021, 1:54 PM**

That is some serious density coming to Carling

rocketphish · #52 Posted **Oct 27, 2021, 12:11 AM**

Updated Stage 2 renderings (October 2021)

Development application:
https://devapps.ottawa.ca/en/applica...1-0092/details

Siteplan:

Renderings:

J.OT13 · #53 Posted **Oct 27, 2021, 1:23 PM**

Red brick. Who wants to bet it will end up charcoal?

I like the pavilion that takes cues from the old Travelodge.

rocketphish · #54 Posted **Oct 27, 2021, 4:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by J.OT13

I like the pavilion that takes cues from the old Travelodge.

More than just taking cues from, it will be identical to the original heritage structure:

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Treatment of the Heritage Pavilion

The existing concrete structure of the pavilion is built on the common foundation of the main Hotel which is to be demolished. This demolition would very likely result in structural damage to the pavilion requiring steel reinforcement which would very likely alter the appearance, at least on the inside, quite significantly. Luckily, we are in possession of the original drawings of the building, and because of its simplicity we can recreate it to its original appearance.

The main structure is one of poured concrete columns and beams, and the cladding elements need renovation which in many cases means replacement.

The glass walls for instance are dated and of poor quality, to reach the performance results required by today’s standards replacement is the only option, likewise, for the skylight in the peak of the roof. The roofing material itself has been changed over the years and is no longer reflective of the original construction.

By using the original drawings, we can reconstruct the pavilion to the original look and recreate all the original detailing, some of which has been lost over time.

To salvage the original building means in fact salvaging the 8 concrete columns at the perimeter of the building, as the rest of the building mostly requires replacement to renovate it to the quality it has to be to be part of this complex.

http://webcast.ottawa.ca/plan/All_Im...12-21-0092.PDF

SL123 · #55 Posted **Oct 27, 2021, 5:41 PM**

Why is that Pavilion considered heritage?

AuxTown · #56 Posted **Nov 30, 2021, 2:44 PM**

Love that pavilion and I am glad they are keeping it. It has a real 1950's Japanese-inspired vibe and will make a nice common/community space for the development.

http://webcast.ottawa.ca/plan/All_Im...02-17-0030.PDF

This document outlines some of the heritage aspects of the property.

At ground level along Carling now. This is a HUGE site!

SidetrackedSue · #57 Posted **Nov 30, 2021, 4:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by SL123

Why is that Pavilion considered heritage?

As someone growing up in this area, it was always significant to me because its design was unique in the area.

As a child, I loved that hotel because they would put Christmas trees on most if not all the balconies at this time of year and I would look forward to going by it. It was one of those, "When I grow up, I'm going to stay there" places, which of course, I never did but I did go to the restaurant once.

ponyboycurtis · #58 Posted **Jan 5, 2022, 5:56 AM**

Fully up to the ground floor now for phase 1.

Harley613 · #59 Posted **Mar 27, 2022, 3:44 AM**

Above grade and working on the 2nd floor of the first tower!

20220325_101608 by harley613, on Flickr

Harley613 · #60 Posted **Apr 6, 2022, 10:23 PM**

Today's Progress: