Saskatoon Construction II - Page 5

kgc087 · #81 Posted **Mar 30, 2011, 2:27 AM**

Lets hope those grey squares don't represent stucco panels *fingers crossed* Think of how sexy this building would be with concrete as the grey some sort of stone as the black, perhaps a granite, then all the glass and cedar *drule* now there is a way to welcome someone home!

gopher65 · #82 Posted **Mar 30, 2011, 2:38 AM**

Can someone who has permissions go to the old thread and make one last post there, explaining that this is the new thread, with a linky here? Because I didn't know what was going on.

Crisis · #83 Posted **Mar 30, 2011, 2:45 AM**

So long as the Meewasin Valley Authority has a say in what's going to be built in close proximity of the riverbank, you're unlikely to see a 20 storey tower nestled very close to the top of the riverbank. I'm sure the MVA is much more comfortable with a 3-1/2 storey building in this location.

As with most of their work, I think Kindrachuk has done a pretty nice job on this building. They are really becoming the dominant architect in that area, as Health Sciences E-Wing and J.B. Black Estates are also Kindrachuk designs.
The grey will likely be stucco, as cost will probably kill off any idea of having composite metal panels for those elements, but one can always hope. The third floor units that have the lofts are going to be pretty juicy spaces and will likely go for some major dollars. Can't really tell if the roof area over the loftless 3rd floor units on the north side will be a common deck area or just a roof. It would make a great party area if it was a common deck, though.

Jerry · #84 Posted **Mar 30, 2011, 11:24 AM**

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The StarPhoenix March 29, 2011

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Jerry · #85 Posted **Mar 30, 2011, 3:44 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by gopher65

Can someone who has permissions go to the old thread and make one last post there, explaining that this is the new thread, with a linky here? Because I didn't know what was going on.

I have sent out a distress message.

.......... and it has been answered by 1ajs who has left a link to our new forum.

prairieguy · #86 Posted **Mar 30, 2011, 3:52 PM**

I think this may have been posted on this site before at some point in time(?), but I came across this proposed development by Ehrenburg Homes for Sask Cres right across from Rotary Park. This development would have wonderful river views and also looks across to River Landing. Unfortunately, when I contacted the real estate agent responsible, the response was this is on hold until other Ehrenburg developments are completed. I think they are missing out on an opportunity to capitalize on one of the very few 'river front' pieces of land to be developed.

http://www.ehrenburg.com/homes.php?home=316Saskatchewan

Red914 · #87 Posted **Mar 30, 2011, 5:29 PM**

Check out the http://circledrive.ca/ webcam. Right now they are starting to install the large steel girders.

gowest · #88 Posted **Mar 30, 2011, 5:30 PM**

If you haven't checked the bridge cam today, the first of the steel beams are being lifted in place this morning.
www.circledrive.ca

shmakim · #89 Posted **Mar 30, 2011, 6:41 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by WoodlandCritter

So i thought it was about time i posted a few photos of the John Deere Building that i took last August. I was lucky enough to get permission to wander the building and take photos before the city handed the property over to the university. Enjoy!

Wow, what a righteous old warehouse. Reminds me so much of the old Buy Rite Furniture buildings that used to sit where we have gravel surface parking opposite the Idylwyld fire hall. I used to work at Buy Rite as a teenager and spent time wandering around in spaces that look _just_ like what you posted. What a shame they're gone...

shmakim · #90 Posted **Mar 30, 2011, 6:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by craneSpotter

Churrascaria e rodizio!? Awesome - if you really, really like meat

http://flavorsofbrazil.blogspot.com/...rrascaria.html

I'm in. So in. Saskatoon needs this. W00t!

shmakim · #91 Posted **Mar 30, 2011, 6:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by gowest

That's not a small building and will require alot of trees, lights and power lines moved to get it out of the city.. I know how much some of this costs and it's hard to believe the house is worth that much.

Indeed, currently located at basically the center of the city, how are they going to get it out? Won't they have to go under a bridge somewhere along the way?

(quite a run of posts from me - you can tell I just found the new thread and I'm catching up on a delightful 5 PAGES of backlog)

Wyku · #92 Posted **Mar 30, 2011, 7:42 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by shmakim

Indeed, currently located at basically the center of the city, how are they going to get it out? Won't they have to go under a bridge somewhere along the way?

(quite a run of posts from me - you can tell I just found the new thread and I'm catching up on a delightful 5 PAGES of backlog)

I was thinking the same thing. Will they have to take the traffic lights down all the way down College? How's it going to get past the bridges? Crazy stuff.

gowest · #93 Posted **Mar 30, 2011, 8:11 PM**

They will probably move down College Drive, then it will depend on where they go. If they have to cut trees to get it on the road that is a huge cost. Street lights and traffic lights they can sometime wiggle around but if they have to be moved, big coin. Add to that permits and city crews, Sask power and you have to wonder.
As a matter of interest, houses that come from J & H or Warman Homes in the north that are going to somewhere east of the city are required to go down Highway 7 to Delisle then south to Outlook across the bridge then east to where ever. I feel sorry if anyone lives close to where this one may end up if it's going sit for awhile. Seen that before and awhile can be a long time.

Jerry · #94 Posted **Mar 30, 2011, 9:30 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by prairieguy

I think this may have been posted on this site before at some point in time(?), but I came across this proposed development by Ehrenburg Homes for Sask Cres right across from Rotary Park. This development would have wonderful river views and also looks across to River Landing. Unfortunately, when I contacted the real estate agent responsible, the response was this is on hold until other Ehrenburg developments are completed. I think they are missing out on an opportunity to capitalize on one of the very few 'river front' pieces of land to be developed.

http://www.ehrenburg.com/homes.php?home=316Saskatchewan

Yes another great building site and we have been waiting on this one for some time.

^^ Future home of Copperwynd

kgc087 · #95 Posted **Mar 30, 2011, 9:37 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crisis

So long as the Meewasin Valley Authority has a say in what's going to be built in close proximity of the riverbank, you're unlikely to see a 20 storey tower nestled very close to the top of the riverbank. I'm sure the MVA is much more comfortable with a 3-1/2 storey building in this location.

As with most of their work, I think Kindrachuk has done a pretty nice job on this building. They are really becoming the dominant architect in that area, as Health Sciences E-Wing and J.B. Black Estates are also Kindrachuk designs.
The grey will likely be stucco, as cost will probably kill off any idea of having composite metal panels for those elements, but one can always hope. The third floor units that have the lofts are going to be pretty juicy spaces and will likely go for some major dollars. Can't really tell if the roof area over the loftless 3rd floor units on the north side will be a common deck area or just a roof. It would make a great party area if it was a common deck, though.

I really think it would be a waste of a view if a 20 storey building was built along the river. Lower structures with progressively higher ones behind are ideal, this way views are also created that are more downtown as well.

kgc087 · #96 Posted **Mar 30, 2011, 10:20 PM**

This is a really fun link, all the city needs is a stellar radio tower and some increased density that showcases impeccable architecture and voila! PARIS II!!!

http://ashleighrajala.com/2011/03/18...-the-prairies/

Red914 · #97 Posted **Mar 31, 2011, 2:23 AM**

The official Saskatoon blog has an article and pictures of the steel girders being installed at the south bridge site.

http://www.saskatooncitynews.ca/2011...th-bridge.html

kiwi4life · #98 Posted **Mar 31, 2011, 4:13 AM**

Good to see everybody pitching in and talking about various projects in the city, just what we need, Saskatoon is definately alive, but has anyone heard anymore about that Tonko reality, project?? just wanting to know if there was any word on what contractor got awarded the project. Also River Landing Hotel project..whats going on??. also noticed at the light house a crane base has been put in place, so we will have another tower crane downtown, another red one!!!!

macblaze · #99 Posted **Mar 31, 2011, 6:12 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by shmakim

I'm in. So in. Saskatoon needs this. W00t!

I love Brazilian restaurants there one in Minneapolis called Fogo De Chao http://www.fogodechao.com/ its pretty sweet they give you this card and it green on one side and red on the other and you flip it over to green when you want more meat and they come over and carve the meat right in front of you and they have all types of meat, when you think u have enough on your plate you just flip your card over to red and they stop coming till you flip over to green again its amazing ! I told them they need to come to regina they said if they ever did expand to Canada it would be most likely be Toronto .

boo to that !

Crisis · #**100** Posted **Mar 31, 2011, 2:20 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiwi4life

Good to see everybody pitching in and talking about various projects in the city, just what we need, Saskatoon is definately alive, but has anyone heard anymore about that Tonko reality, project?? just wanting to know if there was any word on what contractor got awarded the project. Also River Landing Hotel project..whats going on??. also noticed at the light house a crane base has been put in place, so we will have another tower crane downtown, another red one!!!!

The Tonko project at the corner of 2nd Avenue & 19th Street is going to be built by Stuart Olson Dominion Construction. Work on site (or at least mobilization to site) is scheduled to begin on May1st. And yes, there will be a tower crane.