75 James Street South | 108 m | 34 fl | Under Construction - Page 4

Innsertnamehere · #1 Posted **Apr 25, 2021, 3:10 AM**

Now the question is if shoring machines will show up after demolition.

Markus83 · #2 Posted **Apr 26, 2021, 3:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by Innsertnamehere

Now the question is if shoring machines will show up after demolition.

Yes, you would think by looking at the heavily fortified perimeter they have erected, that it is permanent, meaning in my opinion anyway that after demo, yes most likely shoring rigs will come in. But when, yes that is the question.

Chronamut · #3 Posted **Apr 26, 2021, 3:17 PM**

one less crappy building along this stretch - now if only the connoly would get in gear..

ShavedParmesanCheese · #4 Posted **Apr 26, 2021, 4:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by Chronamut

one less crappy building along this stretch - now if only the connoly would get in gear..

If I remember right, the current owners stopped paying their bills... maybe that spot really is haunted.

lachlanholmes · #5 Posted **May 17, 2021, 4:52 AM**

They have filled in the basement level - now we wait and see when the shoring machines arrive...

ScreamingViking · #6 Posted **May 17, 2021, 3:49 PM**

Seems like an unnecessary waste of effort, if they're just going to excavate for the new foundation and/or underground levels.

TheRitsman · #7 Posted **May 17, 2021, 4:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by ScreamingViking

Seems like an unnecessary waste of effort, if they're just going to excavate for the new foundation and/or underground levels.

Might required for safety to ensure the walls don't collapse in. I also know that shoring has a lifespan, beyond which it could fail, you typically want the shoring to be done and foundation to hold back dirt done soon after.

Looking at this propertys permitting, it doesn't even look like they have an excavation and shoring permit under review.

LikeHamilton · #8 Posted **May 17, 2021, 8:15 PM**

This work is done by the demolition contractor. He is not doing the excavation for the construction of the new building. He is most likely covering his liabilities by filling in the hole.

urban_planner · #9 Posted **May 27, 2021, 6:26 PM**

The hoarding has been taken down here.

Wigs · #10 Posted **May 29, 2021, 3:47 AM**

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TheRitsman · #11 Posted **May 29, 2021, 4:42 AM**

Honestly, if they're going to do the fake facadism, they could make it like 4 or 5 storeys so it's not so marrying changing from brick to just glass.

Chronamut · #12 Posted **May 29, 2021, 6:38 AM**

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Originally Posted by TheRitsman

Honestly, if they're going to do the fake facadism, they could make it like 4 or 5 storeys so it's not so marrying changing from brick to just glass.

at least the glass seems to be set back enough and they look to have put some effort to the ground floor retail design..

TheHonestMaple · #13 Posted **Jun 24, 2021, 12:59 PM**

I noticed yesterday that a crew was removing the chimney on the west side of the existing LiUNA office, as well as some of the brick facade. I suspect construction is immanent.

johnnyhamont · #14 Posted **Jun 24, 2021, 1:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by TheHonestMaple

I noticed yesterday that a crew was removing the chimney on the west side of the existing LiUNA office, as well as some of the brick facade. I suspect construction is immanent.

I saw those workers too, but the chimney was back to normal by the end of the day. Probably just repairs or replacing a few bricks. Things on site would have looked much more involved if it was the start of actual demo.

TheHonestMaple · #15 Posted **Jun 24, 2021, 2:10 PM**

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I saw those workers too, but the chimney was back to normal by the end of the day. Probably just repairs or replacing a few bricks. Things on site would have looked much more involved if it was the start of actual demo.

Weird! That chimney is not shown in any of the renders of this project, so I thought it was being removed. But I was just walking past, so didn't really get a good look at what they are doing.

TheHonestMaple · #16 Posted **Jun 26, 2021, 7:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by johnnyhamont

I saw those workers too, but the chimney was back to normal by the end of the day. Probably just repairs or replacing a few bricks. Things on site would have looked much more involved if it was the start of actual demo.

I can confirm for sure the chimney has been removed completely in preparation for the construction of the condo tower.

Innsertnamehere · #17 Posted **Jun 24, 2021, 1:26 PM**

Here's hoping! This is a very exciting project for downtown.

Innsertnamehere · #18 Posted **Jul 7, 2021, 3:46 PM**

https://www.thepublicrecord.ca/2021/...-height-limit/

Now proposed at 34 storeys and 111 metres in height. This would become the third tallest building in the City, behind Landmark Place at 121 metres, and The Moderne at 117 metres.

SteelTown · #19 Posted **Jul 7, 2021, 5:44 PM**

This location would be great for a class A office space, something the city needs and has a meager inventory; there's plenty of class B and C office space. This would make a great mixed-used building with the GO Centre next door and a short walk to the future B-Line stop. Doesn't have to be much, maybe just three or five floors of office space.

craftbeerdad · #20 Posted **Jul 7, 2021, 6:58 PM**

We definitely need some Class A LEED certified (regular, Platinum, Gold or Silver) buildings. That would really create some demand. I heard there's a climate emergency in this city....maybe a good idea to build some, I don't know, environmentally friendly office space?