Winnipeg Construction X

[esquire]

^ Holy blast from the past. Thanks!

OK, looks like the legion site was just going to be part of the entry plaza, but it was definitely part of Longboat's proposal as we can see.

[LilZebra]

Originally Posted by pegcityfan

Anyone know if this is a thing? 280 St Mary Ave (At Smith & St Mary). In Between Place Louis Riel & Carbone.

https://www.bouwen.ca/projecdata:image/jpeg;base64,/9j/4AAQSkZJts-1

Company logo shows on that page, but aside from that, it's blank. Using Firefox with NoScript Lite.


The Legion across from the Library closed in 1984 or later? Time to redevelop that eyesore.

[1ajs]

Originally Posted by buzzg

I like the way they left some of the smaller windows in, makes it a bit more visually interesting than if it was all just the same big squares. I'd imagine those are likely the bathrooms.

i would agree plus the 2 floors part way up like that gives it some visusal interest actualy looks good vs bleh

[esquire]

Originally Posted by LilZebra

Company logo shows on that page, but aside from that, it's blank. Using Firefox with NoScript Lite.


The Legion across from the Library closed in 1984 or later? Time to redevelop that eyesore.

I'm pretty sure that legion lasted until sometime into this century.

[CoryB]

Originally Posted by esquire

^ If it's that, I'd expect something a little closer to the RWB itself, like maybe on Edmonton St.?

Keep in mind the RWB residence relocation might also include a relocation of the school/administration space next door. That could free up another nice parcel of land for True North/Longboat to develop. Especially if the Holy Names House of Peace is included in the deal. Remember that proposal for the cathedral site that people keep wondering where funding is coming from...

[Jack1983]

That property was sold around a year ago. I recall hearing that it is going to be torn down and turned into a parkade to support the project next door on smith.

I think I heard that on here somewhere...

[buzzg]

RWB students will be moved into two floors of 242 Hargrave for at least a few years, they're already reserved for them. Then the exposed parkade portion of RWB building will be torn down. Not sure what will be going in its place, if it will be a new building containing a residence or something else and they'll stay in 242.

[trueviking]

Originally Posted by CoryB

Keep in mind the RWB residence relocation might also include a relocation of the school/administration space next door. That could free up another nice parcel of land for True North/Longboat to develop. Especially if the Holy Names House of Peace is included in the deal. Remember that proposal for the cathedral site that people keep wondering where funding is coming from...

Wait. I thought the pope was paying for it.

[wardlow]

Originally Posted by trueviking

Wait. I thought the pope was paying for it.

Obviously RWB is moving out so that Holy Names House of Peace (a catholic organization) can build a new development funded by the Chipmans (catholic) and the Vatican (also catholic).

Wake up and smell the incense, people!

[CoryB]

Originally Posted by wardlow

Obviously RWB is moving out so that Holy Names House of Peace (a catholic organization) can build a new development funded by the Chipmans (catholic) and the Vatican (also catholic).

Wake up and smell the incense, people!

Considering the Catholic church has started turning the rest of the block into settlement based programming for new immigrants you might be on to something.

[trueviking]

The best architect in Winnipeg passed away last night. David Penner. He was a friend and an inspiration to me. Heartbreaking.

[Wpg_Guy]

Originally Posted by trueviking

The best architect in Winnipeg passed away last night. David Penner. He was a friend and an inspiration to me. Heartbreaking.

Do we know what happened?

[Biff]

That is too bad. I always found him very nice and easy to talk with.

[DonaldSmith]

From Private Pension Partners:

Private Pension Partners is pleased to announce the 100% acquisition of the raw land development site located at 634 Portage Avenue in Winnipeg, MB.

P3’s vision for this site is to develop an urban-infused, purpose-built high-rise apartment tower in a trade area longing for a higher rental standard.

Given the site’s location on the edge of Winnipeg’s core, 634 Portage will act as a new architectural gateway to downtown Winnipeg when approaching from the west and will be a valuable addition to the city’s skyline. Initial design considerations for the building include a durable, community focus with utilitarian stacking and scale to maximize affordability and operational performance.

[esquire]

^ Very positive news. That stretch of Portage is pretty tired looking apart from UW's building, so having something new go up will improve the appearance of this downtown gateway. I'm not quite sure what to make of this description, though: "durable, community focus with utilitarian stacking and scale "

[esquire]

Also, not quite as interesting but I see signs are up just off Bishop Grandin at River Road for a proposed apartment complex where a couple of houses currently stand. Seems like a logical corner for a little more density.

[drew]

Originally Posted by esquire

^ Very positive news. That stretch of Portage is pretty tired looking apart from UW's building, so having something new go up will improve the appearance of this downtown gateway. I'm not quite sure what to make of this description, though: "durable, community focus with utilitarian stacking and scale "

I think it's their attempt to make "we will be building as cheaply as the Building Code and local City Bylaws will allow" sound sexy.

This is an odd developer. Generally extremely frugal and penny pinching. But in other developments (though in a location not anywhere remotely "urban") they are throwing money at high quality finishes.

I have given up trying to understand.

[wardlow]

Originally Posted by drew

I think it's their attempt to make "we will be building as cheaply as the Building Code and local City Bylaws will allow" sound sexy.

This is an odd developer. Generally extremely frugal and penny pinching. But in other developments (though in a location not anywhere remotely "urban") they are throwing money at high quality finishes.

I have given up trying to understand.

I don't think it's going to win any architecture awards, but based on the version of the proposal I've seen for this, it works well for the urban context: podium with CRUs right up to Portage Avenue, townhouses set back a bit on the Young Street side, above-ground parking totally hidden from the street.

[drew]

Originally Posted by wardlow

I don't think it's going to win any architecture awards, but based on the version of the proposal I've seen for this, it works well for the urban context: podium with CRUs right up to Portage Avenue, townhouses set back a bit on the Young Street side, above-ground parking totally hidden from the street.

It is what it is. But I wouldn't expect anything that will blow the doors down. My expectations are more Greenheart Housing Cooperative than Sherbrook Flats if you know what I mean.

Now if only someone could wrestle the ownership away from whomever owns the buildings at the northeast corner of Portage and Sherbrook... Just wasted potential.

[esquire]

Originally Posted by drew

I think it's their attempt to make "we will be building as cheaply as the Building Code and local City Bylaws will allow" sound sexy.

Hasn't that been every project since Hydro and CMHR??!?!