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Originally Posted by IanWatson
This was designed by IBI Group, the same architects who did the Maple (which was also built by Southwest). Considering the Maple looked dated when it was built back in 2017, I hold out zero hopes for this one being a positive addition to the waterfront.
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The Maple is a mixed bag. The curved spandrel side along Sackville Street did not turn out well. The glassy lower parts are nicer although the exposed concrete of the balconies looks a little cheap.
My impression is that Curve and Pavilion do not suffer from the same problems.
One thing I wonder is how much the improvement in design comes from groups like the DRC demanding changes and how much comes from local architects and developers gaining experience or learning from norms set by other projects. I'd guess that the "improvement by doing" factor is larger than "improvement through regulation".
Of course Halifax builders used to be able to produce amazing masonry buildings up until the 1950's or so, but there was a break in the postwar period.