[waffler]

An interesting detail…this glass will be set within a large panel of tyndal stone…
the glass has a frit pattern on it that replicates the pattern of tyndal stone

http://img61.imageshack.us/img61/2143/27810444vg2.jpg

http://img61.imageshack.us/img61/5612/95021646gs8.jpg

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/4249/60942596tl3.jpg

actually it doesnt i believe its just a protective coating

[1ajs]

actually it doesnt i believe its just a protective coating

ahaha then why don't the other windows have it.......

hydro from this afternoon
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/240/518684304_1b3901ea02_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/197/518718094_8687727ae9_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/207/518718098_b60b76fc82_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/214/518718102_e27627bf9c_o.jpg

http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/4587/tesths3.jpg

[bomberguy]

A few hydro pictures….

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/2880/99255851js3.jpg




http://www.hydro.mb.ca/projects/downtown/downtown_design/images/04_graham_edmonton.jpg

:)

[Only The Lonely..]

The glass on Hydro is sure being put in quickly. I wonder what the hold-up is with the Newport Centre, that building can't decide if it wants to live in the 70's or the 21st century.

[1ajs]

The glass on Hydro is sure being put in quickly. I wonder what the hold-up is with the Newport Centre, that building can't decide if it wants to live in the 70's or the 21st century.

lol i think they just buying the panels one at a time lol

[trueviking]

actually it doesnt i believe its just a protective coating

no...its a frit pattern to replicate tyndal......its permanent....trust me.

[flatlander]

no...its a frit pattern to replicate tyndal......its permanent....trust me.

it seems a little hokey to me. but i guess that's why i went into planning and not architecture.

[RUEHLE-DESIGN]

Are you saying that the NEWPORT CENTER is actually planning on upgrading their siding??? That would be amazing, I absolutely hate how it looks, so worn out, faded, and just plain ugly. If they are throwing on a new and shimmering face I would be very pleased!

[1ajs]

Are you saying that the NEWPORT CENTER is actually planning on upgrading their siding??? That would be amazing, I absolutely hate how it looks, so worn out, faded, and just plain ugly. If they are throwing on a new and shimmering face I would be very pleased!

they been doing it since last summer taking there sweet time.......

taken last fall
http://img290.imageshack.us/img290/2205/26zv5.jpg

[RUEHLE-DESIGN]

OH! VERY IMPRESSIVE........................blahhhhh

I can't believe they are going thru the trouble to redo the glass ( and its the SAME BLOODY STYLE ) I mean nothing new, not like this was a chance for a better upgrade, and as for the slowness, I do recall that when EDM refinished the TD bank they took their sweet time as well. I can only still hope they will do something to the white top and sides to make it seem a little more different!................. but that is only hoping.

[Boreal]

I like the frit pattern... if nothing else, it's different, which is more than can be said for the fenestration of other downtown buildings. Should be a great building.

[Biff]

Are you saying that the NEWPORT CENTER is actually planning on upgrading their siding??? That would be amazing, I absolutely hate how it looks, so worn out, faded, and just plain ugly. If they are throwing on a new and shimmering face I would be very pleased!


They are doing one side at a time. I believe each side cost is around $500,000.

[Jimbo]

no...its a frit pattern to replicate tyndal......its permanent....trust me.

I always thought that was just dirt.

[ILYR]

Looks like they've finnished R.B. Brennan's office.

http://www.ualberta.ca/~drogge/images/office.jpg

I guess it was cheaper than the one at Sals on the Bridge.

[The Jabroni]

^lol

[rrskylar]

Looks like they've finnished R.B. Brennan's office.

http://www.ualberta.ca/~drogge/images/office.jpg

I guess it was cheaper than the one at Sals on the Bridge.



Sadly, I doubt "Boss Hogg" Brennan could even fit in there! After all if a man don't grow, he dies.
-Boss Hogg

[biguc]

OH! VERY IMPRESSIVE........................blahhhhh

I can't believe they are going thru the trouble to redo the glass ( and its the SAME BLOODY STYLE ) I mean nothing new, not like this was a chance for a better upgrade, and as for the slowness, I do recall that when EDM refinished the TD bank they took their sweet time as well. I can only still hope they will do something to the white top and sides to make it seem a little more different!................. but that is only hoping.

MAKE IT IN SHINY CANDY COLORS!!!! YEAH!!!!

Dumbass.


Anyway, newflyer, the gray glass on the Hydro building reminds me of the new glass front on the Inlett building. Anyone else see the resemblance?

[1ajs]

intel building? you mean the one at fort and graham?

[RUEHLE-DESIGN]

[QUOTE=biguc;2869019]MAKE IT IN SHINY CANDY COLORS!!!! YEAH!!!!

Dumbass./QUOTE]



What kinda remark is that?

[RUEHLE-DESIGN]

And out of curiosity what are these candy colors your so thrilled NOT to have?

[biguc]

[QUOTE=biguc;2869019]MAKE IT IN SHINY CANDY COLORS!!!! YEAH!!!!

Dumbass./QUOTE]



What kinda remark is that?

An accurate one. See your above post for evidence supporting it.

[biguc]

intel building? you mean the one at fort and graham?

Osborne and something. It's that small, three floor office building that somebody recently renovated with a plan to include an addition down the road. The renovation involved a new, snappy neo-modern front entrance.

[1ajs]

Osborne and something. It's that small, three floor office building that somebody recently renovated with a plan to include an addition down the road. The renovation involved a new, snappy neo-modern front entrance.

this thing?
http://img277.imageshack.us/img277/7830/226osborne6wh.jpg

[Boreal]

Driving down Portage east bound, some time after passing Sherburn, you can really see how the Hydro Tower is going to fill up a gap in the skyline from the direction. Alas, it's not a view commonly, if ever depicted of downtown Winnipeg, but it is nonetheless one I see most days on my return home trip from work.

[1ajs]

Driving down Portage east bound, some time after passing Sherburn, you can really see how the Hydro Tower is going to fill up a gap in the skyline from the direction. Alas, it's not a view commonly, if ever depicted of downtown Winnipeg, but it is nonetheless one I see most days on my return home trip from work.

yeah i noticed that last night but did not have the camera or i would of posted a pic

anyhow back to eating my borsch

[newflyer]

Its really coming along.

http://img452.imageshack.us/img452/2910/medart512june0307mn1.jpg

http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/4462/aircanjune307lq7.jpg


I am looking forward to when it passes the Newport building.

[1ajs]

http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/8823/hydro2rr1.jpg

[vid]

You should sneak inside and get some pictures from up top. :)

[1ajs]

You should sneak inside and get some pictures from up top. :)
lol i do have a crap load of saftie gear hmm probly more gear then those guys wear...

[vid]

Well there you go. Put them on and just walk in all nonchalant and see if they notice. :) You might get to put something together even! :) It would be your special contribution.

[1ajs]

Well there you go. Put them on and just walk in all nonchalant and see if they notice. :) You might get to put something together even! :) It would be your special contribution.
if i got and talk to the site guy i am guna make sure i have my hard hat steel toe boots saftie gogles coverals ect ect ect
o and theres the paper work.... not realy on my end but their end espeacialy if they are saftie nutz like shell or esso.......

[1ajs]

http://img484.imageshack.us/img484/6443/busne4.jpg

[Brokenhead]

http://img484.imageshack.us/img484/6443/busne4.jpg


Nice! :tup:

Looks like their on 11-12 floor.


Curious question, do people look at you weird when you take pictures on a Transit Bus?? (presuming you are one one).

[1ajs]

Nice! :tup:

Looks like their on 11-12 floor.


Curious question, do people look at you weird when you take pictures on a Transit Bus?? (presuming you are one one).
yea i was on the 16... had just goten on from taking pics with my zorki - 4 of hydro......

no people did not seem to notice me...

i was also coming from a photo club monthly meeting at the downtown pony coral :P

and they're working on the 13th floor now

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1292/531299634_cdff118c71_o.jpg

[bc2mb]

^ nice effect.

i am really excited about this building, it makes a big impact downtown. already you can see it from winnipeg sq., from portage and sherbrooke.. what it isn't in height it makes up for in width... it's massive.

i noticed there are signs up for leasing the ground floor retail already... mind you the signs are small metal street signs affixed to a fence, since the prov. gov't has no idea how to market retail space...

still hopefully some good retail will locate in there...

[drew]

^ pretty sure the royal bank is moving from across the street...

[Archiseek]

and starbucks

[Brokenhead]

June 1st, 2006
http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/4628/002ds4.jpg


June 5th, 2007
http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/366/medart3521cs8.jpg

[jalapano]

man, its looking nice :tup:

It'll be a nice addition to our skyline:cool:

[1ajs]

man, its looking nice :tup:

It'll be a nice addition to our skyline:cool:
it sure is its amazing how many hols its filling also :) from difrent angles :)

[vid]

Curious question, do people look at you weird when you take pictures on a Transit Bus?? (presuming you are one one).

No one ever notices it. That's the magic of the bus. You can do anything, and no one cares. As long as it isn't bothering them. :)

[1ajs]

No one ever notices it. That's the magic of the bus. You can do anything, and no one cares. As long as it isn't bothering them. :)
lol prity much true but then i prity much look like a tourist lol with my chicago shirt on

[bomberguy]

^ Pretty -__-

[Only The Lonely..]

No one ever notices it. That's the magic of the bus. You can do anything, and no one cares. As long as it isn't bothering them. :)



No, the magic of the bus is that you can get pissed drunk, barf all over the floor and walk away from it.

[1ajs]

^ Pretty -__-

txs.... did not know about that one.....

[Andy6]

txs.... did not know about that one.....

Yes, it's very hard to believe that "pretty" rhymes with "pity" rather than with "petty".

[newflyer]

and starbucks

Yeah its going be nice to enjoy a $5 cup of joe without the dregs of Portage Place stinking up the joint.

I hope a few other upperend retailers move into the Hydro Building.. it would be nice to have a building, with a few nice shops. The bank won't hurt either.

I would also expect a flower shop, hair dresser and a news stand.

[Jimbo]

No, the magic of the bus is that you can get pissed drunk, barf all over the floor and walk away from it.


Hahaha, ooh man, I did that last year.

Some man said "disgusting" so me and my friend got off the bus and took the next one, haha.

[trueviking]

one of the coolest views of hydro is going to be from old market square down king.....that solar chimney will soar into the air from this vantage point.

http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/6194/dsc0035ly0.jpg

[Brokenhead]

Manitoba Hydro should passing the Newport Building soon meaning it is almost 67m/220ft tall

Diagram (http://skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?28547144)

[IntotheWest]

^that shot will look nice..is that looking down King?

And that's just past half-way up...can't wait to see this one done.

[trueviking]

^that shot will look nice..is that looking down King?


yes, from the park...

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/1859/dsc0035ly0ll0.jpg

[Archiseek]

Hahaha, ooh man, I did that last year.

Some man said "disgusting" so me and my friend got off the bus and took the next one, haha.

your mom must be so proud....

[Svenn]

How many floors have been built so far?

[1ajs]

14ish 13 full plates

[trueviking]

^really?...i only counted 12 this morning....formwork on 13.

[RUEHLE-DESIGN]

Here is a quick render of the near future !
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o160/ruehledesign/MINIVERSION.jpg

[ILYR]

Here is a quick render of the near future !
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o160/ruehledesign/MINIVERSION.jpg

Great rendering. Yours?
I also like the fact that you can still see the north crane. That really puts into prespective how much higher it will be when it is done.

[1ajs]

^really?...i only counted 12 this morning....formwork on 13.

they got form work for 13 and part of 14...

[1ajs]

Great rendering. Yours?
I also like the fact that you can still see the north crane. That really puts into prespective how much higher it will be when it is done.

sure is masive its guna have a nice veiw from west portage central park transcona garbadge hill the forks its filling in quite nicely

[Boreal]

If Portage Place ever plopped another 8-10 storeys on top of itself for residential, I think that sector of Portage Avenue would look very, very attractive. Hudson's Bay Co., Portage Place mall with the residential tower, Newport Centre, and of course Manitoba Hydro. Nonetheless, it will still look great without the addition on top of Portage Place.

[Greco Roman]

......transcona garbadge hill......

Hey common now. It's called Crocus Hill.

Let's show some respect,eh? ;)

[RUEHLE-DESIGN]

Great rendering. Yours?
I also like the fact that you can still see the north crane. That really puts into prespective how much higher it will be when it is done.


Yep, my rendering, and it still has a ways up to go. It think its gonna be a nice space especially with the park at the back.

[1ajs]

Hey common now. It's called Crocus Hill.

Let's show some respect,eh? ;)

it has a proper name? does not say it on any of my maps..........

[trueviking]

14ish 13 full plates

i count 12 done...

http://www.hydro.mb.ca/webcam/AirCan_352.jpg

[Brokenhead]

Tme-lapse of every month of MB Hydro from north webcam made by me. From December 2005 to today. If you any chance have any better images during some months (mostly Feb. 2007), that will nice if you can post them.

1.15 megabites
Link to Time-Lapse (http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/9848/789te0.gif)

[1ajs]

i count 12 done...

http://www.hydro.mb.ca/webcam/AirCan_352.jpg
weird i count 13plates done with the 14th being framed up still frome that angle

[1ajs]

Tme-lapse of every month of MB Hydro from north webcam made by me. From December 2005 to today. If you any chance have any better images during some months (mostly Feb. 2007), that will nice if you can post them.

1.15 megabites
Link to Time-Lapse (http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/9848/789te0.gif)
nice

[newflyer]

When will they start facing the building above the podeum level?

[Archiseek]

some glazing has appeared on the first floor of the tower.... it's very clear, doesn't have the tint of the podium glazing

[1ajs]

from friday

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1354/805282014_c5358fd2d5_o.jpg

[h0twired]

Wow the Hydro building is coming up slowly.

[1ajs]

2weeks a floor...... all that geo thermal heated floors

[h0twired]

2weeks a floor...... all that geo thermal heated floors

For some reason it feels more like 4-5 weeks per floor.

Are they up to 17 floors yet? I was in Winnipeg in December and the 4th floor was done. At 2 weeks per floor they should be almost topped out.

[Brokenhead]

I think someone mentioned that the floors are taking longing than originally expected due to the complicated floor plan.

[1ajs]

For some reason it feels more like 4-5 weeks per floor.

Are they up to 17 floors yet? I was in Winnipeg in December and the 4th floor was done. At 2 weeks per floor they should be almost topped out.


14/15 floors range.. they have had a bunch of set backs.... strikes weather.... ect

[WpG_GuY]

i should of posted these in here:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1159/834137949_c99dc25ecb_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1177/834137993_bdf3a344e2_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1326/834137963_7599161af8_o.jpg

[1ajs]

i think they may be puting the 5th floor clading on the north wall tomarow...
http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/2669/hydrosi6.jpg

http://img469.imageshack.us/img469/3719/hydro2fg3.jpg

http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/%5BIMG%5Dhttp://img469.imageshack.us/img469/3719/hydro2fg3.jpg%5B/IMG%5D

[Jeff]

if you look closely to the top four floors of the radisson in wpgguy's pics, it looks like there are no curtains in the windows.. are the renovating those floors?

[Jeff]

wait.. did some quick investigating on their website.. www.radisson.com

"Rooms >
Opening summer of 2007, try out the ultimate experience of the new Radisson Club Floors. Featuring secure key floor access, flat screen TV's, CD clock/radios, cordless phones, and access to a personal trainer in the Radisson Fitness Club. With our exclusive Sleep Number® beds, allowing you to adjust the firmness, and topped with quality linens, down pillows and a premium down comforter, it's just one more way that Radisson allows you to Stay Your Own Way."

[Andy6]

wait.. did some quick investigating on their website.. www.radisson.com

"Rooms >
Opening summer of 2007, try out the ultimate experience of the new Radisson Club Floors. Featuring secure key floor access, flat screen TV's, CD clock/radios, cordless phones, and access to a personal trainer in the Radisson Fitness Club. With our exclusive Sleep Number® beds, allowing you to adjust the firmness, and topped with quality linens, down pillows and a premium down comforter, it's just one more way that Radisson allows you to Stay Your Own Way."

All of that and they forgot curtains?

[Brokenhead]

http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/3512/001yy0.jpg
Can see the reflection of the glass better now.

[1ajs]

http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/3512/001yy0.jpg
Can see the reflection of the glass better now.
holy crap.......

[newflyer]

I forgot to post a few Hydro Pics from last week... so here are a few good ones.

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/6615/dsc02330640x480ql8.jpg

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/5827/dsc01444640x480ft8.jpg

http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/1036/dsc01446640x480js4.jpg

I really like the reflection on this one.
http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/5977/dsc01451640x480ya8.jpg

http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/9963/dsc01447640x480zx3.jpg

[newflyer]

How is this project timeline compared to its planned completion date?

[trueviking]

Are they up to 17 floors yet? I was in Winnipeg in December and the 4th floor was done. At 2 weeks per floor they should be almost topped out.

they are framing the 14th floor right now....it is 6 months behind schedule.

the radisson has been undergoing a complete renovation/upgrade....it looks great inside.

[Brokenhead]

Made a construction diagram. I put all glass bright blue.

http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/9333/resizeofmanitobahydro1xx1.jpg

[1ajs]

Made a construction diagram. I put all glass bright blue.

http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/9333/resizeofmanitobahydro1xx1.jpg
aww you missed a spot... lol east wall north east corner 3rd floor...

[Brokenhead]

Are you talking about the cladding?

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/1451/resizeofmanitobahydro1wm1.jpg

It ain't the greatest.

[vid]

It's a start! :) It's better than my building-under-construction diagrams. :)

(I don't have an example, as I was so disgusted by it, I deleted here. Here is an apple instead.)

http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/7553/redapplerg0.jpg

[1ajs]

Are you talking about the cladding?

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/1451/resizeofmanitobahydro1wm1.jpg

It ain't the greatest.
yes

[newflyer]

they are framing the 14th floor right now....it is 6 months behind schedule.

the radisson has been undergoing a complete renovation/upgrade....it looks great inside.

Hopefully the Hydro building is complete by next summer. :yes:

[Archiseek]

one side has glazing up to around the fifth floor now - quite translucent but still has some reflective qualities.

[1ajs]

http://www.hydro.mb.ca/webcam/AirCan_512.jpg

also looks like they finsidhed roofing part of the podiums roof...

[newflyer]

http://www.hydro.mb.ca/webcam/AirCan_512.jpg

also looks like they finsidhed roofing part of the podiums roof...

Its even more impressive from that angle... it sure adds alot to that block!!

[Only The Lonely..]

Yaa it's a nice shot from a density prespective.

[newflyer]

Yaa it's a nice shot from a density prespective.

Big Time!! :tup:

[WpG_GuY]

found this on flickr:

hydro in the skyline:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1143/1046664762_0bab3e16f0_o.jpg


http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1272/1089663662_a1486c27c0_b.jpg

[newflyer]

Some updates on construction... 5 more floors to go (I think...).

http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/1623/winnipegaug15il7.jpg

http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/559/aircan352xr6.jpg

[spiritedenergy]

found this on flickr:

hydro in the skyline:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1143/1046664762_0bab3e16f0_o.jpg


http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1272/1089663662_a1486c27c0_b.jpg

beautiful pictures:yes: