[Halifax] The Pearl (1903 Gottingen) | 28 m | 8 fl | Completed - Page 2

ILoveHalifax · #21 Posted **Nov 12, 2013, 2:58 PM**

The patio in front could make great restaurant out door space.

beyeas · #22 Posted **Nov 12, 2013, 4:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by eastcoastal

... it's okaaaaay, I'll wait to see what it looks like built. I don't think it's a disaster, and I think that a healthy city needs a good number of background buildings.... but, I get the sense that the developer thinks this is a marquee building worthy of surrounding the very significant citadel/commons heart of the city (and, it should be), but it's not. At least, I don't think it is.

It should have at least hugged the sidewalk, and dealt with the grade change. The elevated, empty plinth in front does nothing for it, or for the street. If the design review committee does its job, they should require better interaction with the public realm.

That setback from the street is indeed awkward. Not sure how to solve it, but it is definitely my biggest beef (aside from the fact I wish it was taller). The colour scheme is a touch odd, but on balance I do like that they are striving for some colour given that end of town is awash in beige brick.

teddifax · #23 Posted **Nov 12, 2013, 6:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by fenwick16

A couple of renderings from the Citadel Hill perspective are given in the document. I think this is a fine looking building that should improve the view from the Citadel Hill.

Wow, this is amazing. Can this be done with all development sites?

IanWatson · #24 Posted **Nov 13, 2013, 10:45 PM**

I really like this building. Yeah, the front is a little awkward, but how do you deal with a grade change like that? The Citadel Hotel isn't doing it any better.

Dmajackson · #25 Posted **Feb 7, 2014, 6:52 PM**

The Design Review Committee will decide the fate of this project on Thursday February 13th, 2014. Staff is recommending approval.

Substantial Site Plan Approval - Case 19079

MPotter · #26 Posted **Feb 10, 2014, 10:39 PM**

Looks like some other newer buildings around town:

Staggered windows like the new Dal mixed use building on LeMarchant
Coloured glass like the Vic
And a slanted roof like the Vic and the taller brick building near the Macdonald Bridge

Dmajackson · #27 Posted **Feb 14, 2014, 3:58 AM**

Did anyone make it to the DRC meeting? Neither of the business news sources mentioned if this was approved/rejected/deferred.

someone123 · #28 Posted **Feb 25, 2014, 4:48 AM**

This one's approved. Site prep is set to start soon, and construction will be in full swing by the summer.

Dmajackson · #29 Posted **Feb 25, 2014, 7:25 PM**

^Good to hear. This will start construction just in time to keep an active construction site on the block for at least another year.

halifaxboyns · #30 Posted **Feb 26, 2014, 5:20 AM**

Excellent - may only be a mid-rise, but mid is better than none in my books.

someone123 · #31 Posted **Feb 26, 2014, 5:48 AM**

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Originally Posted by halifaxboyns

Excellent - may only be a mid-rise, but mid is better than none in my books.

It's going to be a night-and-day difference for this area over the next couple of years with all the new buildings and the new retail spaces for the apartments on Brunswick. It's great because this was a particularly bleak stretch and it ties together Cogswell and Gottingen. I think downtown Halifax will be healthier and more interesting if the pedestrian-friendly parts extend all the way from Spring Garden Road through Barrington and north to Gottingen.

Hopefully it won't be too long before we hear something about the lot behind Staples on the corner of Brunswick and Cogswell. This was delayed for Fenwick, but now Fenwick is behind schedule..

mcmcclassic · #32 Posted **Jul 24, 2014, 5:13 PM**

Site work seems to be underway here.

Dmajackson · #33 Posted **Jul 24, 2014, 7:23 PM**

Consider this blogged.

All photos I take of this project will be tagged with #5445Rainnie and will be available via The Halifax Developments Blog. For site specific photos click here.

Photo by Dmajackson. Hosted via Urban_Halifax on flickr.com.

Jonovision · #34 Posted **Jul 25, 2014, 8:52 PM**

I think that might just be storage for all the work happening on Rainie Dr right now. Hopefully though that work will lead to a start on this project.

Waye Mason · #35 Posted **Jul 25, 2014, 8:58 PM**

Updated renderings of this AND the Zellers building hopefully coming in the next month. Exciting developments both.

terrynorthend · #36 Posted **Jul 25, 2014, 9:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by Waye Mason

Updated renderings of this AND the Zellers building hopefully coming in the next month. Exciting developments both.

What is the Zellers building development, Waye?

Dmajackson · #37 Posted **Jul 25, 2014, 10:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by terrynorthend

What is the Zellers building development, Waye?

It's better known as 1595 Barrington (the Discovery Centre building).

Development Agreement (2011 edition) & Thread

Dmajackson · #38 Posted **Aug 19, 2014, 5:59 PM**

Just to clarify Jonovision was correct and the current work on site is related to the municipal project on Rannie Drive. That said though an unnamed source has stated construction on this project is imminent and they are currently working on the R.O.W. permits.

Dmajackson · #39 Posted **Oct 24, 2014, 8:33 PM**

The construction permit has been issued for this project!

For regular updates please follow; Halifax Developments Blog - 5445 Rainnie

kph06 · #40 Posted **Oct 24, 2014, 8:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by Dmajackson

The construction permit has been issued for this project!

For regular updates please follow; Halifax Developments Blog - 5445 Rainnie

Have there been any new renderings? I recall Waye mentioning a new design would be coming out soon.