The Beckett [192 Bronson Ave] | 61m | 19 fl | Completed - Page 7

RogueNacho · #**121** Posted **May 7, 2020, 4:13 PM**

Has there been any indication what type of business will utilize the ground floor retail space? Seems poised for a coffee shop of some kind given the little landscaped alleyway next to the building.

J.OT13 · #**122** Posted **May 7, 2020, 5:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by RogueNacho

Has there been any indication what type of business will utilize the ground floor retail space? Seems poised for a coffee shop of some kind given the little landscaped alleyway next to the building.

Early on they were talking about a grocery store, but that seems to be the case with every building (W/E (Hull), SoHo, Nuovo) and it rarely materializes.

vainmaclean · #**123** Posted **Jun 10, 2020, 11:18 AM**

does anyone know who is handling the rentals for this property? Or when they will be announced? I currently live at 570 Laurier and have been watching the building over the past year grow to what it is today but I haven't been able to find any information on who is handling the rentals for this property.

rocketphish · #**124** Posted **Jun 10, 2020, 11:47 AM**

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Originally Posted by vainmaclean

does anyone know who is handling the rentals for this property? Or when they will be announced? I currently live at 570 Laurier and have been watching the building over the past year grow to what it is today but I haven't been able to find any information on who is handling the rentals for this property.

Sorry, I don't have an answer for you, but hopefully somebody will. Welcome to the forum!

Obstructed · #**125** Posted **Jun 10, 2020, 10:20 PM**

Hello again!

I have a question - is it normal for debris to fly off construction sites every time the wind picks up? An incredible amount of stuff blows off this site. I once watched one of their huge orange tarps let go - which is SO dangerous considering the traffic below. I have video of some of the smaller debris being blown off. Is this normal and allowed?

Thanks!

Glenlivet Ave · #**126** Posted **Jun 11, 2020, 11:33 AM**

Hey, debris should not be flying off buildings because it can hurt pedestrians or cause damage to adjacent buildings. It can also be a sign of poor health and safety practices.

You can try calling the Ministry of Labour.

Health and Safety Contact Centre

Toll-free: 1-877-202-0008
TTY: 1-855-653-9260
Report incidents, critical injuries or fatalities.

https://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english...nstruction.php

OTownandDown · #**127** Posted **Jun 11, 2020, 2:17 PM**

...ironic given that it's the site of the headquarters for the Ottawa Construction Association.

Catenary · #**128** Posted **Jun 12, 2020, 2:39 AM**

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...ironic given that it's the site of the headquarters for the Ottawa Construction Association.

The OCA moved down to Antares after they sold this property.

Glenlivet Ave · #**129** Posted **Jun 15, 2020, 11:32 AM**

This one's coming along nicely.

Glenlivet Ave · #**130** Posted **Aug 3, 2020, 6:52 PM**

This one is topped out now and looking good.

J.OT13 · #**131** Posted **Jan 18, 2021, 7:20 PM**

From January. Bonus, re-clad of Bronson Towers.

https://twitter.com/mchkzn/status/1348337354373791746

Harley613 · #**132** Posted **Jan 18, 2021, 7:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by J.OT13

From January. Bonus, re-clad of Bronson Towers.

https://twitter.com/mchkzn/status/1348337354373791746

What a nice surprise. Looking at you now Queen Elizabeth Towers!!!

RogueNacho · #**133** Posted **Jan 18, 2021, 8:03 PM**

What is the purpose of the blue paint over top of the original concrete exterior?

rocketphish · #**134** Posted **Jan 18, 2021, 9:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by RogueNacho

What is the purpose of the blue paint over top of the original concrete exterior?

I doubt that it's paint. A waterproofing membrane of some sort maybe?

YOWflier · #**135** Posted **Jan 18, 2021, 10:33 PM**

My guess is commercial grade air/weather barrier.

Beatrix · #**136** Posted **Jan 19, 2021, 9:40 PM**

What materials are they planning to use for the Bronson Towers reclad?

J.OT13 · #**137** Posted **Jan 19, 2021, 9:54 PM**

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What materials are they planning to use for the Bronson Towers reclad?

This.

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Originally Posted by UrbOttawa

Envie 3.0?

One vertical strip has this pattern and the other is solid grey metal panels

Urbanarchit · #**138** Posted **Jan 20, 2021, 1:06 AM**

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This.

Oof. I don't care for composite architectural panels and insulated metal panels, all of which are the rage these days for cheap architects and developers. I think concrete would look a lot better.

Cases in point, this reclad building at Charlotte and Rideau, which was mostly fine save for the ground floor which really needed to be redone.

Or this red-brick building by the Canal reclad with grey EIFS: both a depressing colour and a worse material.

Harley613 · #**139** Posted **Jan 20, 2021, 1:26 AM**

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Oof. I don't care for composite architectural panels and insulated metal panels, all of which are the rage these days for cheap architects and developers. I think concrete would look a lot better.

Cases in point, this reclad building at Charlotte and Rideau, which was mostly fine save for the ground floor which really needed to be redone.

Or this red-brick building by the Canal reclad with grey EIFS: both a depressing colour and a worse material.

Fully agree with you here. The one on the canal is a travesty. It went from nondescript and subtle to Brutalist gore with the reclad. I hope Bronson Place is at least a lateral change, or a slight upgrade, but the progress pic doesn't give me much hope.

k.evans · #**140** Posted **Jan 20, 2021, 3:23 AM**

Walked by and noticed new signs up behind the tarps. The Beckett. Rentals starting in Summer 2021.

https://thebeckettottawa.com