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Originally Posted by cormiermax
What a shame, the re-design looks so sub par compared to what was originally proposed. The new design looks so dull and dated.
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Well as I expected Valmond went with a more economical design (those original renderings seemed more like "
ideas" than real proposals...judging from how many options were presented).
That said I do like the design overall, its not close to the glass oval design, but in and of its self it will be clad with high quality materials, plenty of glass and stone...it will have a nice glassed in street front...and it will have a significant impact on the density of that area. Now Chateau Moncton will have a buddy
It will serve to clean up a large block of vacant land right on Main street which has been an eyesore for years. And hopefully will spur on the development of the surrounding lots. This is a great addition to the "growing up" of east main...first Chateau Moncton, then the Marriott, the new CIBC and now this.
At the end of the day it will be a 10 story addition to downtown...something Moncton (and for that matter NB) hasn't seen for many years...and for that I applaud Mr. Robichaud!