KPMB isn't the kind of firm to propose a boring box - they're known for their institutional buildings more than anything, so I'm curious to see detailed plans for this tower. I'm less upset about the tower though, and more upset about the rest of the mid rise buildings getting canned for townhouses.
Either way I'll be interested to see the full set of drawings. Curved and sinuous buildings are very "in" right now so it was only a matter of time before they were proposed in Hamilton. I'd rather see a slow cityzen build with a good end product vs a fast vrancor style one that results in a junky prefab building that looks dated before its open.
KPMB isn't the kind of firm to propose a boring box - they're known for their institutional buildings more than anything, so I'm curious to see detailed plans for this tower. I'm less upset about the tower though, and more upset about the rest of the mid rise buildings getting canned for townhouses.
Either way I'll be interested to see the full set of drawings. Curved and sinuous buildings are very "in" right now so it was only a matter of time before they were proposed in Hamilton. I'd rather see a slow cityzen build with a good end product vs a fast vrancor style one that results in a junky prefab building that looks dated before its open.
Where did you see the info about the mid rise buildings being replaced by townhouses? That's so unfortunate.
Hamilton Design Review Panel to Deliberate on Design Rules for New 45-Storey Waterfront Tower
By Joey Coleman
Hamilton’s Design Review Panel will deliberate Thursday what should be required for Pier 8 developer Waterfront Shores to be allowed to build a 45-storey tall building as Hamilton’s new skyscraper icon. what the City should expect from a 45-storey tall building on the West Harbour, if it is approved by City Council, or even sought by the Pier 8 developer Waterfront Shores.
The best part of the report is the minimal shadow effect since most of the shadow will be along the Harbour.
Looking at the proposal harder, it seems like a circular building. However, the actual structure seems to have a big gap to the balcony. I'm guessing these will have large balconies going all around.
I hope the building doesn't end up the way it's showing in the renders.
The renders give it a very 70's/80's feel. Reminds me of the GM building in Detroit - even without the dark reflective glass.
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On the plus side, the central city can use a bit of "rounding" out Do we even have any buildings in Hamilton, never mind tall-ish ones, with a circular footprint that are not water towers, engineering libraries, nuclear reactors, ageing arenas, storage tanks and siloes, etc....?
I wonder what the materials will be. A metal cladding would be really nice for a supposed "signature" tower.
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I like it, but don't think the location is right for it. This would be suited for one of the empty parking lots downtown, but not right on the waterfront. That should be reserved for low or midrises developments like the rest of the block. Toronto has shown how very tall towers on the water has created an uninviting space.
Toronto has shown how very tall towers on the water has created an uninviting space.
This is a common sentiment, but in reality the city has spent millions of dollars improving green spaces and transit along the waterfront (See the queens quay revitalization) It's literally packed during the summer with city folk and visitors alike. I'd encourage you to take a walk down there during the warmer months and see for yourself.
This is a common sentiment, but in reality the city has spent millions of dollars improving green spaces and transit along the waterfront (See the queens quay revitalization) It's literally packed during the summer with city folk and visitors alike. I'd encourage you to take a walk down there during the warmer months and see for yourself.
Ya I used to live in central Toronto, and that was the last place I would want to be any day of the week. I just find you feel disconnected from the city down there. I think a combination of the tall buildings everywhere and the highway.
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