[Halifax] Brenton Suites (1452 Brenton) | 49 m | 17 fl | Completed - Page 13

SouthPawLaw · #**241** Posted **Dec 13, 2021, 12:21 PM**

It does fit in that block well and even blends the 5 story beside it naturally. The step backs help make the street not feel loomed over and adds to the verticle experience. But Keith roaches it with a needle, it already looks dated and it isn't even finished yet. Although, for what the building stock around the locale looks like, that isn't so much a bad thing, I guess, as it will look like it's been there all the while.

OldDartmouthMark · #**242** Posted **Dec 13, 2021, 12:52 PM**

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Is it just me, or does this look like a number of "The Doyles" stacked on top of one another...

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coastalkid · #**243** Posted **Feb 16, 2022, 8:31 PM**

Some orange detailing being installed under the overhangs. Looks great in person!

Empire · #**244** Posted **Feb 16, 2022, 11:29 PM**

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Is it just me, or does this look like a number of "The Doyles" stacked on top of one another...

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Not sure you can get much worse than the Doyle, especially in light of what was destroyed to produce it. Time to diplomatically explain to developers what is expected of them.

Dmajackson · #**245** Posted **Feb 22, 2022, 3:29 AM**

According to CBRE's Commercial Leasing PDF four of the six retail units have been leased. Anybody have any insider knowledge on what might be moving into this building?

OldDartmouthMark · #**246** Posted **Feb 23, 2022, 2:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by coastalkid

Some orange detailing being installed under the overhangs. Looks great in person!

Nice to see some underside detailing for a change. Sure beats the stained concrete look that one usually sees on the bottom of balconies.

OldDartmouthMark · #**247** Posted **Feb 23, 2022, 2:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by Empire

Not sure you can get much worse than the Doyle, especially in light of what was destroyed to produce it. Time to diplomatically explain to developers what is expected of them.

I have to agree.

Unfortunately I don't hold any hope that some sort of cessation of 'Maritime Life Building-type of demolitions to be replaced with mediocre developments' is going to happen; and still the quality of architecture/finishes appears to be just hit-and-miss in actuality.

That said, even if "what I want" doesn't happen, I'm glad to see more residential buildings going up. This housing crisis isn't going to fix itself - we need more supply to relax the demand and (hopefully) result in more affordable places to live for everybody.

Kittle · #**248** Posted **Feb 24, 2022, 5:30 AM**

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Originally Posted by Empire

Not sure you can get much worse than the Doyle, especially in light of what was destroyed to produce it. Time to diplomatically explain to developers what is expected of them.

Had to walk past that every day for work as it was being built/when it had just been completed. It took me a while after it had been completed to realize that the exterior wasn't still under construction. The concrete (I think?) blocks covering the exterior make it look as if it's incomplete I find. Always found this one was pretty bad.

coastalkid · #**249** Posted **Jul 6, 2022, 7:28 PM**

Brenton Suites on the left, the Crane on the right.

coastalkid · #**250** Posted **Aug 4, 2022, 8:07 PM**

This looks pretty much done from the street now. Upper levels almost completely cladded. Cute chocolate shop/cafe at street level. I think it turned out very well!

Dmajackson · #**251** Posted **Oct 10, 2022, 10:42 PM**

This looks great!

Halifax Developments Blog (Photo by David Jackson)

kzt79 · #**252** Posted **Oct 11, 2022, 3:06 PM**

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It is interesting to contrast this with its next-door neighbor, the Trillium.The Trillium was initiated and designed in 2007, so not all that long ago. But Brenton Suites makes it look like a 1980s building by comparison, at least when comparing the exteriors and finish choices.

Agree it is remarkable how fast the once modern and luxurious Trillium has aged. And not just the exterior; there are usually a few units listed for sale, wow those (original) kitchens look so dark and dated.

kzt79 · #**253** Posted **Oct 11, 2022, 3:11 PM**

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This looks pretty much done from the street now. Upper levels almost completely cladded. Cute chocolate shop/cafe at street level. I think it turned out very well!

Yes it looks great and that Leonidas chocolate can't be beat. It's SO thick on your ice cream wow!

eastcoastal · #**254** Posted **Oct 11, 2022, 7:41 PM**

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Yes it looks great and that Leonidas chocolate can't be beat. It's SO thick on your ice cream wow!

Chocolate??!! Ice Cream??!! It's been too long since I've been in that area apparently. I'd better get down there. Thanks for the heads-up

Keith P. · #**255** Posted **Oct 12, 2022, 11:29 AM**

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Chocolate??!! Ice Cream??!! It's been too long since I've been in that area apparently. I'd better get down there. Thanks for the heads-up

Unfortunately, unless you live within walking distance HRM has made it near-impossible to get there.

mleblanc · #**256** Posted **Oct 12, 2022, 4:34 PM**

I actually drove down to this area last week and found parking immediately directly outside the Trillium on South Park St. This anti-parking nonsense is getting tiring, Keith. It's clear you don't come downtown and that's fine - just don't pretend you know what you're talking about.

+1 for Leonidas. It's so good, worth the trip.

Drybrain · #**257** Posted **Oct 12, 2022, 4:36 PM**

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I actually drove down to this area last week and found parking immediately directly outside the Trillium on South Park St. This anti-parking nonsense is getting tiring, Keith. It's clear you don't come downtown and that's fine - just don't pretend you know what you're talking about.

+1 for Leonidas. It's so good, worth the trip.

I drove to three different locations downtown on Monday and found parking within a block of each one. It was a holiday Monday, so a little less busy than usual, but far from a ghost town. It's actually remarkable how easy it is to drive and park downtown.

Saul Goode · #**258** Posted **Oct 12, 2022, 4:51 PM**

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I+1 for Leonidas. It's so good, worth the trip.

And those who find driving downtown just too taxing to deal with have an alternative: Leonidas has a location on Cole Harbour Road, too - with free parking, even. It's been open for several years now.

Keith P. · #**259** Posted **Oct 12, 2022, 5:12 PM**

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And those who find driving downtown just too taxing to deal with have an alternative: Leonidas has a location on Cole Harbour Road, too - with free parking, even. It's been open for several years now.

They should try promoting it in that case.

Keith P. · #**260** Posted **Oct 12, 2022, 5:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by mleblanc

I actually drove down to this area last week and found parking immediately directly outside the Trillium on South Park St. This anti-parking nonsense is getting tiring, Keith. It's clear you don't come downtown and that's fine - just don't pretend you know what you're talking about.

I avoid it at all costs because HRM and the councillor for the area hates cars even more than they hate pizza. Between bicycle bollards, curb extensions, speed bumps and assorted "go away" type-signs it is decidedly unfriendly. Why urbanists would suggest otherwise is a bit of a mystery.