Winnipeg | James Avenue Pumping Station | ?M | 6F - 4F | Phase 1 | U/C

[buzzg]

Ok, that's awesome.

PS they're framing in the retail area on the north side – appears to be subdivided in two units, glassed to the pumps inside.

[Wpg_Guy]

Originally Posted by buzzg

Ok, that's awesome.

PS they're framing in the retail area on the north side – appears to be subdivided in two units, glassed to the pumps inside.

Here is the retail layout

[Riverman]

Great video, thanks!

[buzzg]

Originally Posted by Wpg_Guy

Here is the retail layout

Do you know the orientation and floor level of this layout? It appears that the left is west based on the entrances, however there are definitely retail areas already framed out on the west side.

EDIT: Thinking about it and looking closer – this appears to show the lower level plan, which is why al the machinery is there. That retail area (east) looks to be off the sunken plaza, below grade. The retail area on the west side is at ground level, so likely why it's not on this floorplan.

[headhorse]

there's a new render here: http://alstonproperties.com/wp-conte...-rendering.jpg

[buzzg]

Originally Posted by headhorse

there's a new render here: http://alstonproperties.com/wp-conte...-rendering.jpg

Looks great from that angle, however you can tell they chose an angle that doesn't show all the aspects people have complained about such as the giant black tin wall and sunken plaza.

[esquire]

I like that rendering, although yes, I also wonder if it's mainly because of an improved rendering. But then again, if the rendering accurately reflects what's planned, then that's a good thing.

[buzzg]

I think the design looks exactly like the originals, just better quality rendering. We don't see as much of the black tin, walkway, and plaza.

[headhorse]

^ wasn't the sunken plaza nixed?

[Jeff]

that rendering makes me think umbrella sales are about to take off in that area of town!

[bomberjet]

Some kind of weird perspective in the rendering. The new build looks way to big for the site, or the pumphouse was shrunk.

Looks cool though.

[Wpg_Guy]

I really dont like the outside stairwells.

[h0twired]

Those fire exits still look dumb IMO.

[Wpg_Guy]

Id imagine there is an internal stairwell too?

[bomberjet]

There needs to be an elevator somewhere. So there must be stairs too. looks like it's right in the centre of the building.

[headhorse]

^I think the stairs are overtop of the city sidewalk to maximize coverage. they're probably interior on the upper floors but it probably frees up a few 100 sq ft on the first couple floors.

who knows, maybe they're just supposed to function as a semi-private balcony/fire escape combo? more common on older apartments...

I like it either way.

[oftheMoon]

Not sure how it will look when standing on James looking at the building. Having said that, I think it looks awesome on the front Waterfront side other than the disappointment with no wow factor on the southeast "plaza" corner. Just looks like a space to get out of the rain...

[Labroco]

Originally Posted by Wpg_Guy

Here is the retail layout

The area outlined in red is on the East side of the building facing the river in the lower level.

[scryer]

This project is going straight to the Ugly Canada thread when it's finished being constructed.

[optimusREIM]

I actually like it...