[Coldrsx]

Originally Posted by mick

cold - in what way did you think it was vancouverism dropped on Edmonton? Proposed built form, architectural style?

Other BNIM, the plans were what I would expect from teams of this calibre: well researched, full of themes/metaphors, and inclusive of the latest sustainable technology (some might say fads) and design aesthetics. All in all, I think they have paid a lot of attention to Edmonton and done quite a good job of integrating a contemporary mixed use community into a site that has, by design, been isolated from the city.

bingo... much of this i have 'already seen' and was hoping for more imaginative design. Dont get me wrong though, the systems and sustainability components are 1st class, but the designs and renderings leave me wanting more.