Claridge Royale [245 Rideau St] | 62/84/84m | 18/26/27f | U/C - Page 6

Catenary · #**101** Posted **Apr 11, 2015, 6:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by 1overcosc

Rereading this thread and I noticed many people complaining about not having any electronics stores on Rideau. Well, there is one: Canada Computers at Rideau/Friel. It's great, much better prices and service than Best Buy.

Current News/Rumor is that Canada Computers is going to close the Rideau location.

http://www.reddit.com/r/ottawa/comments/30p7fo/canada_computers_to_close_rideau_location/

11a2b3 · #**102** Posted **Apr 11, 2015, 10:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by Catenary

Current News/Rumor is that Canada Computers is going to close the Rideau location.

http://www.reddit.com/r/ottawa/comments/30p7fo/canada_computers_to_close_rideau_location/

A shame, only decent store downtown to buy computer parts or electronics.

Harley613 · #**103** Posted **Apr 12, 2015, 2:07 AM**

The dark coloured banding really terrifies me after what has happened at the Union of Canada site. The banding there looks so cheap and tacky. I am happy they are going with different cladding on the different buildings but the cladding they chose seems random and disjointed.

What I DO like is that it's a different style than their other projects. I also like the height variation and what looks like a substantial amount of retail.

loga0082 · #**104** Posted **Apr 12, 2015, 2:39 AM**

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I agree. I do not like the dark brown colour of one of the buildings. I find that it does not go well with the gray. Hopefully, they come up with a better colour than that. When are they going to start construction? Are they also going to include a hotel? Are condos expensive to live in?
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Harley613 · #**105** Posted **Apr 12, 2015, 3:39 AM**

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Originally Posted by Catenary

Current News/Rumor is that Canada Computers is going to close the Rideau location.

http://www.reddit.com/r/ottawa/comments/30p7fo/canada_computers_to_close_rideau_location/

I talked to the guys in there a couple of months ago, they are opening a much larger location on Bank if I remember correctly...pretty sure it's Bank...

1overcosc · #**106** Posted **Apr 12, 2015, 3:50 AM**

^ They really could use a bigger store. But is there anywhere on Bank that's bigger? Large stores are hard to get in the inner city.

They do have a marked preference for urban storefront locations, in many smaller cities (like Kingston) they have one, and it's in the core.

Uhuniau · #**107** Posted **Apr 12, 2015, 5:17 AM**

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Originally Posted by 11a2b3

A shame, only decent store downtown to buy computer parts or electronics.

It's bizarre how downtown is getting totally gutted of computer and office-supply outfits.

Uhuniau · #**108** Posted **Apr 12, 2015, 5:18 AM**

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Originally Posted by c_speed3108

I actually don't hate this. The table-top is gone and there is variety and the buildings have a top!

There is probably some tweaking styling wise and maybe with colours, and as someone said materials matter, but I think it is an improvement.

Me three. I can't figure out for the life of me what is offending so many people about this one.

AuxTown · #**109** Posted **Apr 12, 2015, 2:09 PM**

Height variety, new designs (not just another CP 1-4), and interesting roof feature....I'm all for it. Let's see how they can screw this one up though.

movebyleap · #**110** Posted **Apr 12, 2015, 2:48 PM**

What is disappointing is the general mediocrity of the entire project. Just another couple of boxes on Rideau Street. And that red brick....

Cre47 · #**111** Posted **Apr 12, 2015, 3:16 PM**

The L-shape building definitely is hideous with the two different colors with the section backing onto Georges been the worst (shades of the Pinnacle).

Rob64 · #**112** Posted **Apr 12, 2015, 3:24 PM**

I love this building at ground level - there's two stories of retail and bright/vibrant storefront. Great pedestrian space. As for the design itself of the buildings... I can't even call this mediocre. The clashing colours hurt my eyes - the black on red brick building is almost repulsive.

Walking through this intersection, this is what we'll have to look at for the rest of our lives. lol.

ServiceGuy · #**113** Posted **Apr 12, 2015, 5:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by Cre47

(shades of the Pinnacle).

That is funny. I actually really liked the Northern exposure of Pinacle as viewed from Lyon. Goes to show we all have different likes and tastes I suppose.

1overcosc · #**114** Posted **Apr 12, 2015, 5:21 PM**

If the podium is actually built as rendered, it will look nice from street level. It's kinda rare for Claridge to put that much thought into street level. CP has a functional podium (retail right up on the sidewalk), but it's not very pretty.

ServiceGuy · #**115** Posted **Apr 12, 2015, 5:29 PM**

Based on the second to last render it also seems there will be an increased set back over the current Metro.

11a2b3 · #**116** Posted **Apr 12, 2015, 6:36 PM**

The L-shape must be a favorite for Claridge. Down the street, they're proposing this blob, with a similar foot print.

http://www.ottawasun.com/2013/09/11/claridge-gets-all-clear-for-boutique-hotel

11a2b3 · #**117** Posted **Apr 12, 2015, 7:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by Uhuniau

It's bizarre how downtown is getting totally gutted of computer and office-supply outfits.

Same for general stores that sell basic, everyday items. Giant Tiger and Dollarama aren't renowned for quality products.

1overcosc · #**118** Posted **Apr 13, 2015, 1:40 AM**

Retail is concentrating on the ends. Low cost retail like Dollarama & Walmart is growing, and so is high cost retail like Nordstorm. Stuff in the middle, like Sears, is collapsing.

loga0082 · #**119** Posted **Apr 13, 2015, 1:56 AM**

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Originally Posted by 11a2b3

The L-shape must be a favorite for Claridge. Down the street, they're proposing this blob, with a similar foot print.

http://www.ottawasun.com/2013/09/11/claridge-gets-all-clear-for-boutique-hotel

The white condo towers look nice, but I feel that the square brown buildings do not match well with the two white condo towers. These architects should have better taste than that, when it comes to choosing colours.

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waterloowarrior · #**120** Posted **Apr 13, 2015, 2:07 AM**

They are proposing one retail unit about 75k square feet (including storage/warehouse space), another unit just under 40k... definitely would be able to fit a replacement Metro and another major retailer.