City Centre I & II | 161.5M - 36 F (Office) & 151 M - 47 F (Mixed Use) | Construction

Thinner6 · #1 Posted **Oct 27, 2006, 10:02 PM**

New rendering:

Dale · #2 Posted **Oct 27, 2006, 10:04 PM**

Looks dee-lish! Like the direction design is headed in Calgary.

GoflamesGo · #3 Posted **Oct 27, 2006, 10:06 PM**

I love the look of both towers, the taller one looks like shards of ice or something like that, very modern. and the second tower looks very sleek and contemporary. They compliment eachother very well. I think this is my favorite design being proposed in calgary so far.

Thinner6 · #4 Posted **Oct 27, 2006, 10:15 PM**

I'm really pleased with it too. It doesn't really come off as overwhelming, but alongside other construction in the core it will definitely compliment the entire downtown, especially the Eau Claire district where it's to be constructed.

skrish · #5 Posted **Oct 27, 2006, 10:34 PM**

That picture looks much better than the original rendering. I can't wait to see this project started.

Wooster · #6 Posted **Oct 27, 2006, 11:08 PM**

This is sort of the 'back side' of this development - the south elevation. Viewed from the north apparently there are shards of glass at various angles. I've heard that it is quite specatcular. The north side facing 2nd ave will also have retail at grade.

The height is no longer accurate according to what we've heard from the developer. Apparently the office tower is now 45 floors. Originally I believe it was proposed at 51. However, because of some shadowing issues of a square and the riverbank which is close, it was reduced slightly in height. The mix used tower would be attractive for a high end hotel like Ritz Carelton or something. I think this one is my favourite new design. Can't wait to see more.

TOBoy · #7 Posted **Oct 27, 2006, 11:14 PM**

I love it. Better than Toronto's office towers going up.

Thinner6 · #8 Posted **Oct 27, 2006, 11:15 PM**

Yeah, I heard about the reduction to 45 stories too, however, until the official numbers have been released I'm just going to go with the old ones.

cityguy · #9 Posted **Oct 28, 2006, 3:34 AM**

Very nice,any idea when construction will start?

calgary34 · #10 Posted **Oct 28, 2006, 4:07 AM**

I dont even know if these have been accepted yet guys. I dont even know if construction is even in the books.

Dale · #11 Posted **Oct 28, 2006, 4:21 AM**

What is meant by 'realeased' ? The design, or released leasing.

canucklehead2 · #12 Posted **Oct 28, 2006, 6:10 AM**

Very nice. Congrats Calgary!

Thinner6 · #13 Posted **Oct 28, 2006, 4:03 PM**

^^The design.

calguyAB · #14 Posted **Oct 28, 2006, 10:12 PM**

Looks great. I love the new developments going up in Calgary. I'm a big fan of these glass clad buildings. Calgary certainly needs more.

tokama · #15 Posted **Oct 29, 2006, 1:07 AM**

The simple lines and height of this rendering do make it look very nice. I would like to see a rendering of the front - esp if as said before this is the "backside" rendering and some closer looks at how the streetscape is handled (esp. along 3rd ave) before I make up my mind though.

Overall very nice addition to the Eau Claire area - more residential is good.

Calgarian · #16 Posted **Oct 29, 2006, 5:46 PM**

Looks good. A clearer rendering would be good. Who is the Architect?

Thinner6 · #17 Posted **Oct 29, 2006, 6:02 PM**

BKDI & Zeidler Partnership

Calgarian · #18 Posted **Oct 29, 2006, 10:52 PM**

I hear BKDI has had some trouble with some of their clients firing them lately LOL! Zeidler has their hands in everything these days.

Bokimon · #19 Posted **Oct 30, 2006, 1:39 AM**

Oh really? Ouch! ^^

I heard that BKDI was to be doing the office tower and Zeidler would be doing the Hotel/Condo tower.

WhipperSnapper · #20 Posted **Oct 30, 2006, 4:37 PM**

very nice indeed - not twins!

could Cadillac Fairview and Ritz Carlton be hooking up once again as I have read rumours of Ritz Carlton entering the Calgary market