Does Halifax need an iconic tower?

[Empire]

Originally Posted by OldDartmouthMark

I was thinking how cool it would be to build an iconic tower on the Cogswell lands that mimics the Pentagon building that was torn down in the early 1960s, but this one would be the Pentagon on steroids. Minimum 30 storeys with larger podium reducing to a tower of similar footprint to the original building, in shape and character.

Just a thought...







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When I first heard of the Cogswell lands being redeveloped, I immediately thought this is an excellent opportunity to right some wrongs from the past and recreate a building that was demolished to allow for the interchange. At the top of my list was the Pentagon building. I agree that this could be a signature building blending the past with the future. I would like to see the building form represented as close as practical to the original.
• 38 storeys
• Restaurant and observation at the top
• Quality materials and flatiron appearance
• Perhaps it could be developed by the province and amalgamate provincial offices
• Maybe U/G transit hub connected

[OldDartmouthMark]

I like that idea!

Now, how do we get the ball rolling to convince the govt that it needs to be done?

[Empire]

Originally Posted by OldDartmouthMark

I like that idea!

Now, how do we get the ball rolling to convince the govt that it needs to be done?

There must be a way...

[Empire]

Here's a good reference...flatiron building 5th Ave. NYC

https://www.google.com/maps/@40.7413...7i16384!8i8192

[Arrdeeharharharbour]

When I saw this thread title I immediately thought CN Tower, Space Needle, etc. and where it could be located for maximum effect. I didn't at all think extra tall office or residential building. But, of course, there are many examples of iconic tall buildings....Crysler, Empire State, etc. etc. Are any CN type towers being built anywhere around the world nowadays? If Halifax were to build a CN type tower I'd like to see it built in the Dartmouth canal district.