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Tacheguy · #**3561** Posted **Nov 16, 2017, 8:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by Biff

^You better be right....not about the building stuff. That's not important. About the weather. As I have aged I find I don't like cold weather anymore.

yup. one good thing about condo living is the underground parking. makes a helluva difference over a long winter.

Biff · #**3562** Posted **Nov 16, 2017, 9:41 PM**

From Stefano Grande Twitter
https://twitter.com/stefanogrande/st...72731710115840

Biff · #**3563** Posted **Nov 16, 2017, 9:42 PM**

Woah, that's a big sucker. If anyone wants to resize it, be my guest.

The Jabroni · #**3564** Posted **Nov 16, 2017, 11:21 PM**

You're slipping, Biff!!

OverUnder · #**3565** Posted **Nov 17, 2017, 3:42 AM**

From that angle, some of those floors definitely have “unique” dimensions. Never noticed that before.

bomberjet · #**3566** Posted **Nov 20, 2017, 5:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by OverUnder

From that angle, some of those floors definitely have “unique” dimensions. Never noticed that before.

Which building? They both have varying dimensions. Specifically the office tower facing the square.

bomberjet · #**3567** Posted **Nov 21, 2017, 7:18 PM**

Getting pretty close to topping out on tower 1. I think the roof slab is complete as of yesterday and they're pouring the elevator core above the roof now.

Roger Strong · #**3568** Posted **Nov 21, 2017, 7:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by bomberjet

I think the roof slab is complete as of yesterday and they're pouring the elevator core above the roof now.

It looks like they're putting a second story on that elevator rooftop shack, making it tall enough to have the elevator to open onto the roof. (Much like the Holiday Towers to the south, with the rooftop pool.)

What's the black (girder?) construction to the right of the elevator shack? so far it reminds me of a helipad.

BigG · #**3569** Posted **Nov 21, 2017, 8:16 PM**

^^Could it be a mechanical room?

bomberjet · #**3570** Posted **Nov 21, 2017, 9:33 PM**

Some kind of mechanical I would presume in the steel shack. Or maybe just a rooftop indoor area??

But you're right, the elevator will likely go up one more storey or so.

peg · #**3571** Posted **Nov 23, 2017, 4:46 AM**

Interesting view of TNS from parkade on St. Mary ave.

bomberjet · #**3572** Posted **Nov 23, 2017, 4:14 PM**

Some photos from today. Roof is done, working on the elevator core as we discussed yesterday. Glazing work is ongoing.

esquire · #**3573** Posted **Nov 23, 2017, 4:15 PM**

^ Love it!

BigG · #**3574** Posted **Nov 23, 2017, 4:18 PM**

^^Thanks for the photo updates.

goldenboi · #**3575** Posted **Nov 23, 2017, 4:27 PM**

Hydro Building + True North Square are going to compliment each other so well. I just wish the the actual square part was turned 90 degrees so that it would lead into the public space across the street below the Hydro building. But I understand that they chose the current orientation because of wind/sun considerations.

On a side note, has anyone seen that old two-story seventies building on St. Mary and Edmonton that is being renovated with new floor-to-ceiling windows? I wish I had pics to show. But it's nice to see TNS not only spurring new construction, but also the improvement of existing buildings in the area.

esquire · #**3576** Posted **Nov 23, 2017, 4:29 PM**

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Originally Posted by goldenboi

On a side note, has anyone seen that old two-story seventies building on St. Mary and Edmonton that is being renovated with new floor-to-ceiling windows? I wish I had pics to show. But it's nice to see TNS not only spurring new construction, but also the improvement of existing buildings in the area.

That building actually goes back to the 1950s, it's one of the better mid-century modern buildings in downtown Winnipeg:

http://www.winnipegarchitecture.ca/385-st-mary-avenue/

It's nice to see it getting some much needed TLC from its new owner.

buzzg · #**3577** Posted **Nov 23, 2017, 4:29 PM**

Looks great - I love the striping patterns. Curious to see how the finishings on the elevator shafts/stairwells turn out, rendering looks like vinyl siding but that is obviously not what it'll be. Hahaha

drew · #**3578** Posted **Nov 23, 2017, 5:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by esquire

That building actually goes back to the 1950s, it's one of the better mid-century modern buildings in downtown Winnipeg:

http://www.winnipegarchitecture.ca/385-st-mary-avenue/

It's nice to see it getting some much needed TLC from its new owner.

Republic Architecture.

Biff · #**3579** Posted **Nov 23, 2017, 6:46 PM**

I know it sounds like complaining, but it would have made a magnificent 40ish storey building.

Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love what we are getting but...

Andy6 · #**3580** Posted **Nov 23, 2017, 7:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by Biff

I know it sounds like complaining, but it would have made a magnificent 40ish storey building.

Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love what we are getting but...

Occupied by which tenants?