Vista on Sparks [412 Sparks St] | 64m | 18f | U/C - Page 8

Harley613 · #**141** Posted **Aug 17, 2023, 7:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by BlueJay

The front looks much better than the backside. It is horrible looking at the south elevation from my Balcony.

At least the backside isn't as bad as 'Marriot Wish.com' on Rideau. I still can't believe the side facing Parliament and the Byward Market has become one of the greatest offences committed on the public realm in this city's history.

Harley613 · #**142** Posted **Sep 20, 2023, 8:24 PM**

The back actually isn't all that bad as it nears completion, in my opinion.

J.OT13 · #**143** Posted **Sep 20, 2023, 8:35 PM**

Better than the design of quite a few other towers.

rocketphish · #**144** Posted **Sep 29, 2023, 12:59 AM**

A photo from this afternoon. Looking good

Photo by me
Sept 28, 2023

SL123 · #**145** Posted **Jan 1, 2024, 6:36 PM**

They must be focusing on the inside now. Nothings has changed in a few months I feel.

J.OT13 · #**146** Posted **Jan 2, 2024, 7:26 PM**

The ground floor seems very well done. Too bad there's no retail space in this one.

Glenlivet Ave · #**147** Posted **Jan 3, 2024, 1:34 AM**

Looking forward to seeing the front facade finished with that copper trim, I think it’ll look really sharp and will complement the stone and dark window mullions well. Retail would have been nice, maybe even a destination restaurant to attract people to this part of sparks.

ServiceGuy · #**148** Posted **Jan 3, 2024, 1:29 PM**

I can't see that combo given it's a retirement home. It would already have a restaurant built in for the residents and maybe their own little tuck shop.

J.OT13 · #**149** Posted **Jan 3, 2024, 9:54 PM**

Brigil tower at 460 St.Laurent overlooking Notre-Dame Cemetery has the roof top restaurant accessible to the public. Would be great if they could do the same.

J.OT13 · #**150** Posted **Jan 19, 2024, 9:42 PM**

We have a name and website:

https://thevistaonsparks.com/

SL123 · #**151** Posted **May 17, 2024, 12:57 AM**

its taken forever, but we have our first look at the front cladding.

zzptichka · #**152** Posted **May 17, 2024, 2:20 AM**

Looks so different from the other side

J.OT13 · #**153** Posted **May 17, 2024, 1:30 PM**

That finish cladding is not the bronze/copper we were promised, but still looks promising.

True, very different building from the rear. At least it has windows?

ponyboycurtis · #**154** Posted **May 18, 2024, 12:01 AM**

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Originally Posted by J.OT13

That finish cladding is not the bronze/copper we were promised, but still looks promising.

True, very different building from the rear. At least it has windows?

The front is nice but I really like the rear of the building. Very spartan basic look that plays out very well. Less materials is more?

J.OT13 · #**155** Posted **May 18, 2024, 1:41 AM**

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Originally Posted by ponyboycurtis

The front is nice but I really like the rear of the building. Very spartan basic look that plays out very well. Less materials is more?

That's a good way of looking at it.

ServiceGuy · #**156** Posted **May 18, 2024, 4:02 AM**

First photo showing the podium out of alignment with the upper building is quite interesting. Makes it look like the upper section of the building is supposed to turn . Now wouldn't that be cool!