[rocketphish]

Note: While this proposed development has been reported before (http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?p=3549429), there is now more information, and renderings are available, so I thought it should have it's own thread.


Masterpiece proposes to develop a 310-suite retirement residence that will cover a ground surface area of approximately 4,212 sq.m and have a total floor area of 31,645 sq.m. The 13-storey facility is to include a restaurant, pub, fitness centre including a pool and a spa, a clinic and personal services including a hairdresser and pharmacy. The building will have three floors of underground parking with 12 floors above.

The plan also includes the establishment of a passive recreational park in the vicinity of the facility, particularly along the Sawmill Creek edge on the east side of the property. The existing chiropractor’s office will remain.


Development docs:
http://app01.ottawa.ca/postingplans/appDetails.jsf?lang=en&appId=__6727EM
(http://app01.ottawa.ca/postingplans/appDetails.jsf?lang=en&appId=__6727EM)

Masterpiece Hunt Club website:
http://www.masterpieceretirement.com/hunt-club.asp


Siteplan:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2536/3707926500_70fc9b8f49_o_d.jpg


On a map:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2665/3707940204_dc09028bdf_o_d.jpg


Renderings:
(credit: DCYSA Architects (http://www.dcysa.ca))

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2504/3707115991_5e69ee5c84_o_d.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3486/3707116079_f2403d7a7d_o_d.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2611/3707926724_17ef521d0d_o_d.jpg

[Davis137]

Looks kinda fancy, almost out of place for that general area...

[Norman Bates]

That's a tough neighbourhood, but one sweet, New York-esque, looking rendering.

[Mille Sabords]

Yeah, I hope they don't water down the chateau-like architecture. It's about the only redeeming feature this project has going for it.

[Kitchissippi]

What is really unfortunate about this development is its orientation perpendicular to Hunt Club Road. The grand scale is also wasted being behind some unimpressive buildings on the main arterials. For such a fancy looking building the sight lines are really poor.

[osbort]

I love the style of this building.

[sky.high]

Not a bad building. Reminds me of another building a bit... the Chateau Laurier???
Anyway, I am asuming the pricing is going to be to high for that area. Usually people live in those neighbourhoods for a reason. If you know what I mean ;) And I don't think anyone from downtown or the suburbs even would want to move there no matter how fancy the building.
IMO they will have a tough time selling them :whip:

[bradnixon]

Not a bad building. Reminds me of another building a bit... the Chateau Laurier???
Anyway, I am asuming the pricing is going to be to high for that area. Usually people live in those neighbourhoods for a reason. If you know what I mean ;) And I don't think anyone from downtown or the suburbs even would want to move there no matter how fancy the building.
IMO they will have a tough time selling them :whip:

What's wrong with the neighbourhood? South of Hunt Club along Bridle Path, there are some areas of rental properties, but on both sides of the Airport Parkway (Hunt Club, Windsor Park, Greenboro, Upper Hunt Club, etc) there are areas with very nice homes. This project will probably attract seniors from those areas that want to stay in the same end of town.

And the Solera project, between Albion & Cahill (less than 1km away), with some very nice and pricey houses, is selling well: http://www.larcohomes.com/

[harls]

When I first read this title, I immediately thought of...

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_EocnQnbBM1I/SdJ79B2GajI/AAAAAAAABD0/vX7SAe_eEP0/s400/cookie.jpg

[waterloowarrior]

the site is for sale for $6.7 mil
http://www.brentcomrealty.com/flyers/HuntClub-Mountain.pdf

[Proof Sheet]

the site is for sale for $6.7 mil
http://www.brentcomrealty.com/flyers/HuntClub-Mountain.pdf

So much for the plans by the developer...I assume the current slump in the market is hitting projects like this.

[waterloowarrior]

Not too much going on here

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2435/3905098005_896db3dc03_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2554/3905878158_ee01a3e420_b.jpg