[Halifax] The Alexander | 65 m | 24 fl | Completed - Page 45

Keith P. · #**881** Posted **May 7, 2018, 11:30 AM**

Those top-floor (non-penthouse) balconies will be something if you enjoy harbour views.

Jethro Bodine · #**882** Posted **May 7, 2018, 12:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by Keith P.

Those top-floor (non-penthouse) balconies will be something if you enjoy harbour views.

It's funny but having lived or rented in many buildings and living on higher and lower floors, I've always found that more often than not, the lower flowers have better views. For a downtown such as Halifax (smaller city/buildings than say New York) the lower to mid floors give you a much better view of the surroundings when in your own apartment, if you're fortunate enough to be facing the waterfront, you can see it while sitting in your living room. If you're too high up you pretty much see the sky only unless you get up and go to the windows. The Alexander will be a good example of this, I was sent a video of a unit on the 7th floor facing the waterfront and it's outstanding, you'll be able to enjoy it while sitting on your couch. I doubt you'd be able to have that same view on the 20th floor.

Jonovision · #**883** Posted **May 8, 2018, 9:43 PM**

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Colin May · #**884** Posted **May 9, 2018, 11:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by Keith P.

Those top-floor (non-penthouse) balconies will be something if you enjoy harbour views.

For a few years ....and when the Baptist church is sold a new building will probably be higher and obscure the views. The best views will be at the rear, overlooking the graveyard. The same developer is keen to buy the church.

Takeo · #**885** Posted **May 10, 2018, 12:35 AM**

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Originally Posted by Jethro Bodine

It's funny but having lived or rented in many buildings and living on higher and lower floors, I've always found that more often than not, the lower flowers have better views. For a downtown such as Halifax (smaller city/buildings than say New York) the lower to mid floors give you a much better view of the surroundings when in your own apartment, if you're fortunate enough to be facing the waterfront, you can see it while sitting in your living room. If you're too high up you pretty much see the sky only unless you get up and go to the windows. The Alexander will be a good example of this, I was sent a video of a unit on the 7th floor facing the waterfront and it's outstanding, you'll be able to enjoy it while sitting on your couch. I doubt you'd be able to have that same view on the 20th floor.

Depends on the surrounding topography and the window size. I’m on the 16th on Monaghan facing downtown and I have an incredible view of the entire city from anywhere in my unit... standing in the kitchen... sitting in the living room... even laying down. And the flat topography. If the land sloped down I wouldn’t see as much. The almost floor to ceiling windows are a huge factor as well. That why I still have a view even when laying down on my chaise lounger. By comparison... the Fenwick (South Village?) has small chest height windows. That’s a good example of a build with amazing views but... because of the window size and placement... you wouldn’t see much of it no matter what floor you’re on unless your standing up right in front of a window looking out.

hollistreet · #**886** Posted **May 10, 2018, 11:45 AM**

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Originally Posted by Colin May

For a few years ....and when the Baptist church is sold a new building will probably be higher and obscure the views. The best views will be at the rear, overlooking the graveyard. The same developer is keen to buy the church.

I am confused. what Baptist church are you referring to?

Jstaleness · #**887** Posted **May 10, 2018, 11:54 AM**

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Originally Posted by Jonovision

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From this angle it would be impossible for someone new to Halifax to know that the Alexander wasn't built at the same time as Bishop's Landing. At least the material and finishes complement each other.

Colin May · #**888** Posted **May 10, 2018, 1:30 PM**

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I am confused. what Baptist church are you referring to?

I posted on the wrong thread, I was referring to Lotus Point in Dartmouth.

OldDartmouthMark · #**889** Posted **May 10, 2018, 10:04 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jstaleness

From this angle it would be impossible for someone new to Halifax to know that the Alexander wasn't built at the same time as Bishop's Landing. At least the material and finishes complement each other.

Hmmm... very interesting observation.

Keith P. · #**890** Posted **May 11, 2018, 11:39 AM**

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Originally Posted by Jstaleness

From this angle it would be impossible for someone new to Halifax to know that the Alexander wasn't built at the same time as Bishop's Landing. At least the material and finishes complement each other.

Well, I'm not sure I agree. Does the Alexander use a mishmash of brick and cement block, asphalt shingles and corrugated metal roofing?

Jonovision · #**891** Posted **May 15, 2018, 9:35 PM**

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Jonovision · #**892** Posted **May 19, 2018, 7:31 PM**

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TheGreenBastard · #**893** Posted **May 21, 2018, 9:56 PM**

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What an eyesore.

Jonovision · #**894** Posted **May 26, 2018, 8:49 PM**

The final type of cladding was being added to the front corner this week as well as work on the landscaped area on the roof of the podium.

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TheGreenBastard · #**895** Posted **May 26, 2018, 9:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jonovision

The final type of cladding was being added to the front corner this week as well as work on the landscaped area on the roof of the podium.

20180521_093042 by Jonovision23, on Flickr

20180521_093126 by Jonovision23, on Flickr

Looks like the aluminum (?) cladding is already getting dinged up. Overall I’m disappointed in this building.

Jonovision · #**896** Posted **May 27, 2018, 8:36 PM**

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mleblanc · #**897** Posted **May 28, 2018, 2:38 AM**

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Originally Posted by TheGreenBastard

Looks like the aluminum (?) cladding is already getting dinged up. Overall I’m disappointed in this building.

IIRC, this was the spot during a storm this winter when construction equipment came loose and damaged the building. People were living in the unit where this happened, it made the news.

Otherwise, completely agree. What a mess of a building. Such high hopes when they put in that stone on the podium.

GeneralLeeTPHLS · #**898** Posted **May 28, 2018, 2:44 AM**

The tower will have to reclad sometime in the next thirty years......disappointing quality.

The overall form itself is good, the project is great with it's uses and general plan.

OldDartmouthMark · #**899** Posted **May 28, 2018, 3:45 PM**

I wonder if there's a world record for the number of vastly different finishes on one section of a building...

atbw · #**900** Posted **May 28, 2018, 11:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jonovision

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It looks quite 'cobbled together' from this angle. The light-coloured wood in the renderings looks a lot better than this orangey stuff.