If you were a developer (Just for Fun) - Page 6

thmx · #1 Posted **Mar 29, 2013, 4:47 AM**

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thanks!!!

So now that I've made concepts for 2 towers, RBC Tower and Westin Tower, I'm wondering what ya'll would like to see next. I'm up for a challenge. Maybe something different! let me know!

What about twin towers? I'd love it if the Oxford Place proposal from Toronto moved to Hamilton. Toronto already has the CN Tower which is a major icon for the city, and Hamilton won't likely beat the CN Tower's height anytime soon. Twin towers would be great because they wouldn't have to beat the CN Tower for height or many of the other tallest buildings in the country, they could be the tallest twin towers in the country and become an instant icon for Hamilton.

the905sDW · #2 Posted **Mar 29, 2013, 4:56 AM**

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What about twin towers? I'd love it if the Oxford Place proposal from Toronto moved to Hamilton. Toronto already has the CN Tower which is a major icon for the city, and Hamilton won't likely beat the CN Tower's height anytime soon. Twin towers would be great because they wouldn't have to beat the CN Tower for height or many of the other tallest buildings in the country, they could be the tallest twin towers in the country and become an instant icon for Hamilton.

Well I do like twins vs a single when it comes to unique buildings. That would definitely be a good challenge for me! Where did you think these twin towers should go? In replace of the Ellen Fairclough building? or some other location?

the905sDW · #3 Posted **Mar 29, 2013, 5:02 AM**

Something I forgot to ask everyone, who reads these forums besides us enthusiastic people? Do any developers, mp's mayors, other city officials?

I'm curious to know!

thmx · #4 Posted **Mar 29, 2013, 5:12 AM**

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Well I do like twins vs a single when it comes to unique buildings. That would definitely be a good challenge for me! Where did you think these twin towers should go? In replace of the Ellen Fairclough building? or some other location?

How about this location? Two mostly empty lots right next to each other and are big enough for 2 80+ floor towers.

Blue Outline = Tower Locations
Red Outline = Property lines/Podiums

SteelTown · #5 Posted **Mar 29, 2013, 9:13 PM**

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Well I do like twins vs a single when it comes to unique buildings. That would definitely be a good challenge for me! Where did you think these twin towers should go? In replace of the Ellen Fairclough building? or some other location?

Personally I feel it's time the Ellen Fairclough building got a new facade. Most brick facade hi rise across Canada has been replaced.

SteelTown · #6 Posted **Mar 29, 2013, 4:35 AM**

How about a new Convention Centre or renovating the current Convention Centre.

the905sDW · #7 Posted **Mar 29, 2013, 4:42 AM**

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How about a new Convention Centre or renovating the current Convention Centre.

I could definitely do that! that whole building looks somewhat dated.

Dr Awesomesauce · #8 Posted **Mar 29, 2013, 5:06 AM**

^Yeah, I'd like to see that, too.

I've got a pretty big project for you. This is my 'plan' for a new market square.

Imagine Jackson Square plaza being at street level and not raised above the street as it is now.

The blue lines denote through streets - Market street running east-west and Park street running north-south. The red hash lines denote pedestrian streets running from King into the square.

The part of Jackson Square located directly under Stelco Tower, Thomson, the Sheraton, etc. would be gutted-out and redesigned to be accessible from the street - Market street and King street in this case.

There would be a large square located behind the library/ market, with residential located along Park beside Copps and anywhere else it can be jammed in.

It might be hard for others to conceptualise. Imagine something vaguely similar to Quincy Market in Boston...but new.

the905sDW · #9 Posted **Mar 29, 2013, 5:20 AM**

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^Yeah, I'd like to see that, too.

I've got a pretty big project for you. This is my 'plan' for a new market square.

Imagine Jackson Square plaza being at street level and not raised above the street as it is now.

The blue lines denote through streets - Market street running east-west and Park street running north-south. The red hash lines denote pedestrian streets running from King into the square.

The part of Jackson Square located directly under Stelco Tower, Thomson, the Sheraton, etc. would be gutted-out and redesigned to be accessible from the street - Market street and King street in this case.

There would be a large square located behind the library/ market, with residential located along Park beside Copps and anywhere else it can be jammed in.

It might be hard for others to conceptualise. Imagine something vaguely similar to Quincy Market in Boston...but new.

Pete, this is a great plan! It would certainly change the core of the city. I love the idea of making that area more street level and open to street level. like a small community of it's own. I'd love to tackle a concept for this. It will take come time to sketch some ideas of the site and placement of buildings and features. I'll try to make a paper sketch of some ideas. Thanks for your map! I like the streets and pedestrian walks.

Beedok · #10 Posted **Mar 29, 2013, 8:50 PM**

Trying to get a full downtown render for future use.

Still have while to go.

thmx · #11 Posted **Mar 29, 2013, 8:54 PM**

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Trying to get a full downtown render for future use.

Still have while to go.

There is some way that you can download all of the Google Earth models that have already been made so you don't have to make them all yourself, but none of the Hamilton models are downloadable for me for some reason. You should try to do that before you spend all the time making all the buildings and if you figure it out let me know how you did it, haha.

Beedok · #12 Posted **Mar 29, 2013, 9:01 PM**

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There is some way that you can download all of the Google Earth models that have already been made so you don't have to make them all yourself, but none of the Hamilton models are downloadable for me for some reason. You should try to do that before you spend all the time making all the buildings and if you figure it out let me know how you did it, haha.

Well there's only some of them that are done, I don't think any of the ones I've modelled are present. I should check though. . .

thmx · #13 Posted **Mar 29, 2013, 9:03 PM**

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Beedok · #14 Posted **Mar 30, 2013, 1:25 AM**

I think Hamilton needs to buld up in the 20-30 story range, maybe a few 40s, then try for something exceptionally tall.

thmx · #15 Posted **Mar 30, 2013, 1:55 AM**

My design roughly edited into the skyline:

Source: Original Skyline Photo

Dr Awesomesauce · #16 Posted **Mar 30, 2013, 2:23 AM**

Well, I'm not sure about the scale but...

the905sDW · #17 Posted **Mar 30, 2013, 3:41 AM**

My draft wireframe of the first tower for my concept of Bay York Centre. 60 ish floors. I dont want to go taller. You can see the top view as well showing the footprint from all 4 surrounding side walks and the podium which follows the angle of york blvd.

thmx · #18 Posted **Mar 30, 2013, 3:47 AM**

Looks good so far

Beedok · #19 Posted **Apr 2, 2013, 12:41 AM**

That would definitely be the tallest in town for quite some time.

the905sDW · #20 Posted **Apr 2, 2013, 1:37 AM**

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That would definitely be the tallest in town for quite some time.

It would be for sure! The camera angle I used does accentuate it's height though. It is 60 something floors. So yes a clear standout in the sky, but not too tall. the top will have a light feature as well to be seen from far away.