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Claridge may not be the most popular builder, but hopefully this proposal does well, as it will be great to fill up a parking lot and increase the density of the core! update: artist's conception http://media.canada.com/b022d713-b6c...vation%204.jpg Artist's conception of a proposed high-rise at the corner of Metcalfe and Nepean streets, with a possible site for the National Portrait Gallery at the bottom. Handout from Claridge. http://a123.g.akamai.net/f/123/12465...7f8/aerial.jpg http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/...40d44d&k=65329 edit: Here's the Proposal as of October 2009 Discussion starts at p. 14 Quote:
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No! not Claridge!
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I hope they have renderings soon! Would be nice if they were a bit taller than the Place Bell Canada building just to add some diversity though. When faced with a high-profile project (like 700 Sussex) Claridge has done some pretty nice stuff. Should be an interesting proposal....
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As long as we keep the Portrait Gallery, there's no problem with having Claridge being the developer. Their buildings are not that bad downtown, albeit definitely not perfect.
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This would be a great parking lot to hit the dust. The whole twin tower scheme is starting to get a little old though. Can't wait to see what they come up with.
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Interesting... can't wait to see further details.
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this is big news
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Hopefully this"leading architect"will build a new landmark building.
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So that's the kind of carrot it takes to catch Diane Holmes. I wonder how she'll react if the Portrait Gallery bid fails and Claridge decides to go ahead with the towers?
If this comes true, I hope they turn Metcalfe back into a two-way street. |
Let's see what Claridge proposes. The concept is a very good one.
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So I take it the exhaustive search by the Feds to find a home for the National Portrait Gallery has ended?
[edit] just answered my own question with a re-read of the article. When does Ottawa decide on the winner of the competition? |
Don't worry everybody, if it looks like shit the NCC will chip in to make it look nicer... that's the way things get done around here! But I agree, let's see what they are proposing first. The location is great anyway; another major attraction on Metcalfe would make that street much more attractive.
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Did anyone see Brigil's proposal for the Portrait Gallery in Hull? 12 storeys, glass.. pic is in Le Droit, I'll try to dig it up.
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There's a better picture in the paper than this one.. it's been cut off.
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I really think we should make a statement with this tower(s) and its museum podium. Here are some interesting designs I found on the web that I think would be great for this spot.
http://www.empirepropertyventure.com...tate-Tower.jpg KL, Malaysia http://realestate.theemiratesnetwork...siness_bay.jpg Dubai http://www.estatesdubai.com/uploaded...dua-770311.gif Dubai http://www.dezeen.com/wp-content/upl...exterior-2.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2397/...d9dbba5e_o.jpg Bangkok |
I lived right across this parking lot on Lisgar for a couple years.
This idea is a good one- it would be great to see something go on that lot which is such a waste. However, I hope that they'll follow the Downtown Urban Design Strategy that recommended that a small park be created at the southwest corner of this lot (right at Metcalfe & Lisgar). You can see it on this picture: http://www.ottawa.ca/residents/plann...awa_map_lg.jpg. It's a bit small, but it's just below and to the left of the #31. I'm thinking something like what they did at the Hudson, but a little bigger- maybe a fountain with some benches around it. 100% lot coverage at that location would be a bit much and that part of downtown is really lacking in open space. |
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Which is not to say that it isn't good news that Claridge wants to build condos downtown. |
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In fact, lately, it seems all the feds do is crap on the City of Ottawa. Even the minister representing Ottawa (Baird) seems to enjoy screwing us over. |
Ha Ha!
I actually came here to see how much of an outcry there would be about CLARIDGE being the lone firm wanting to build the gallery! (Not that much, as it seems! Personally I am very skeptical about ANYTHING by Claridge. And, pray tell, who is this "leading architect"? Someone from the Claridge staff, perchance? Finally, to O-Town Hockey: DREAM ON!! (I know I do!) |
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