SAN DIEGO | Boom Rundown, Vol. 2 - Page 359

Derek · #**7161** Posted **May 31, 2012, 3:47 PM**

lolwut? What is that?

mello · #**7162** Posted **May 31, 2012, 10:53 PM**

I'm down but the scale looks off in this rendering I don't think that is how this development would truly appear.

Lipani · #**7163** Posted **May 31, 2012, 11:07 PM**

Hideous. It belongs in a cheesy 80's sci-fi movie.

Derek · #**7164** Posted **Jun 1, 2012, 3:16 AM**

I like it because it's different. But it's way too ugly.

It's kind of like my cousin's cat. It's so ugly, it's cute. But it's cute for the right reasons. That building isn't cute.

HurricaneHugo · #**7165** Posted **Jun 1, 2012, 6:12 AM**

Hideous.

Reminds me of the favelas in Brazil.

gmsalpha · #**7166** Posted **Jun 1, 2012, 1:04 PM**

Wow. I didn't know San Diego was trying to be the new Bombay. That's one of the ugliest buildings I've seen in a long time. Different, for sure. But holy guacamole!

SDfan · #**7167** Posted **Jun 2, 2012, 7:27 AM**

I don't know, I kind of like it. Not a rectangle with bulky balconies. To note, if one actually looks at favelas or Bombay architecture, there are acute differences between them.

Is that something you designed at the Newschool, kpexpress?

Illithid Dude · #**7168** Posted **Jun 2, 2012, 8:21 AM**

Is that a serious proposal?

spoonman · #**7169** Posted **Jun 2, 2012, 2:50 PM**

Another grocery store for downtown, and this time a locally based one.

Read about it here

http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/jun/01/horton-plazas-new-grocery-store/

LosAngelesDreamin · #**7170** Posted **Jun 2, 2012, 4:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by kpexpress

I like it.... the problem with most people on here is that they want what only appeals to them.. or want the same boxy, balcony looking buildings that only look slightly different because of color.

You people really need to step out of your comfort zone about architecture. Think of unbuilt or parking areas as a canvas.. and the architecture is the architect's artwork of course.... theres a reason why they did this and that to a building.. u know what i mean??

Plus, its different.. it'll stand out and ppl will take pics of it.. sooner or later it'll be a must see cuz it looks odd.

Derek · #**7171** Posted **Jun 2, 2012, 6:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by spoonman

Another grocery store for downtown, and this time a locally based one.

Read about it here

http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/jun/01/horton-plazas-new-grocery-store/

Out of all the places to put a grocery store, they picked Horton Plaza?

mello · #**7172** Posted **Jun 3, 2012, 6:27 AM**

^^^ I agree I love Jimbo's I frequent the Leucadia and Escondido locations but I just don't see this being a very convenient in and out for people. Maybe it will fit in well with the whole redo of Horton though, especially after the demolition of the Sam Goody building.

When is that supposed to happen btw?

LosAngelesDreamin · #**7173** Posted **Jun 4, 2012, 7:15 AM**

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Originally Posted by mello

^^^ I agree I love Jimbo's I frequent the Leucadia and Escondido locations but I just don't see this being a very convenient in and out for people. Maybe it will fit in well with the whole redo of Horton though, especially after the demolition of the Sam Goody building.

When is that supposed to happen btw?

wasn't it suppose to happen earlier this year?? i wanna watch it go BOOM!!!

HurricaneHugo · #**7174** Posted **Jun 5, 2012, 1:30 AM**

Any recommendations/opinions for tomorrow's Primary Election?

202_Cyclist · #**7175** Posted **Jun 5, 2012, 2:21 AM**

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Originally Posted by HurricaneHugo

Any recommendations/opinions for tomorrow's Primary Election?

Bob Filner and anyone who can defeat Brian Bilbray this fall in his Congressional district.

sandiego_urban · #**7176** Posted **Jun 5, 2012, 4:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by kpexpress

I'd like it more if it wasn't as tall as it is. It's similar to Habitat 67 in Montreal. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=ha...og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=7DrOT6OlBsLW6gHFz7G5DA

sandiego_urban · #**7177** Posted **Jun 5, 2012, 5:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by mello

^^^ I agree I love Jimbo's I frequent the Leucadia and Escondido locations but I just don't see this being a very convenient in and out for people. Maybe it will fit in well with the whole redo of Horton though, especially after the demolition of the Sam Goody building.

When is that supposed to happen btw?

I don't know, I think Horton is a great place for a market. The Gelson's at Century City mall in LA seems to do fine. Speaking of redo, not sure if anyone has posted this yet:

http://vimeo.com/37195140

spoonman · #**7178** Posted **Jun 6, 2012, 2:18 AM**

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Originally Posted by sandiego_urban

I don't know, I think Horton is a great place for a market. The Gelson's at Century City mall in LA seems to do fine. Speaking of redo, not sure if anyone has posted this yet:

http://vimeo.com/37195140

Looks like Westfield is trying to make Horton Plaza relevant again. Appears they're making a play towards the luxury market dominated by Fash in Mission Valley

LosAngelesDreamin · #**7179** Posted **Jun 6, 2012, 4:11 AM**

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Originally Posted by spoonman

Looks like Westfield is trying to make Horton Plaza relevant again. Appears they're making a play towards the luxury market dominated by Fash in Mission Valley

I love the way it looks more sleek and sophisticated... what i don't like though is how they removed the domes in the architecture.. I think the domes in the mall added beauty to it... maybe they could've replaced the current ones with a more modern and glassy dome? and keep round "balconies" inside the mall rather than making them squarish....other than that i love the clean, fresh, and glassy look of it.. and keeping the maze-y feel in the area

I think Horton Plaza today looks a bit too much because of the cluster fuck of random colors and patterns, kinda hurts my eyes.. i think its ugly =/ just my opinion though.

mello · #**7180** Posted **Jun 6, 2012, 6:21 AM**

So is Westfield definitely going to do this or is it just a proposal? I like it, and the new plaza look great.