[St. John's] The Official Project Thread

[SignalHillHiker]

October 5, 2012


New Developments in Pleasantville by SignalHillHiker, on Flickr


New Developments in Pleasantville by SignalHillHiker, on Flickr


St. John's Skyline at Night from Signal Hill by SignalHillHiker, on Flickr


Sparkling St. John's by SignalHillHiker, on Flickr


351 Water Street and Murray Premises by SignalHillHiker, on Flickr


St. John's Skyline at Night from Signal Hill by SignalHillHiker, on Flickr


Johnson Geo Centre and Southcott Hall by SignalHillHiker, on Flickr


Old St. John's at Night by SignalHillHiker, on Flickr


East End at Night by SignalHillHiker, on Flickr

[Townie709]

Alot of my favourite shots of the city are taken at night. What beautiful pictures!

I was actually up on Signal Hill tonight, something I don't do as often as I should! It was beautiful! It's just something about those city lights. Clear skies, perfect weather. I LOVE those pictures you took tonight! If you don't mind me asking, what time were you up there? We might have been there about the same time!

I just might have to buy these photos from you

[SignalHillHiker]

I was there just before 9 p.m. Red Civic. I was up by Cabot Tower with my tripod, my better half was in the car growing gradually more annoyed and listening to music.

[Townie709]

Originally Posted by SignalHillHiker

I was there just before 9 p.m. Red Civic. I was up by Cabot Tower with my tripod, my better half was in the car growing gradually more annoyed and listening to music.

I was up around 8, so I guess we missed eachother! Although i'm not up there very often, I always find myself looking around to see if you're there! xD

[SignalHillHiker]

Ha! I do the same thing. Not for anyone in particular, but just everyone I see... is he from SSP...? lol

[Architype]

Great night shots. I think more things in St. John's should be flood lit, and it would be nice if some of the buildings, especially new ones, had special cool lighting features.

[Townie709]

Originally Posted by Architype

Great night shots. I think more things in St. John's should be flood lit, and it would be nice if some of the buildings, especially new ones, had special cool lighting features.

Yeah, kind of like the bascillica and the rooms.

[SignalHillHiker]

Looks like next floor of 351 is started. I'll get a few shots to make aure when I can.

[Townie709]

Originally Posted by SignalHillHiker

Looks like next floor of 351 is started. I'll get a few shots to make aure when I can.

Awesome! 351 will be topped out in no time! So they're still working on it even though it's a holiday weekend? That's great!

[SignalHillHiker]

October 6, 2012

Take note... it looks like they're starting the next two floors at once, ha! YYYAAAYYY!!!


351 Water Street by SignalHillHiker, on Flickr


Fortis Place by SignalHillHiker, on Flickr


Development in Pleasantville by SignalHillHiker, on Flickr


Omnipresent Cabot Tower on Signal Hill by SignalHillHiker, on Flickr


Tiffany Towers Site by SignalHillHiker, on Flickr


Fortis Place by SignalHillHiker, on Flickr


351 Water Street by SignalHillHiker, on Flickr


Old and New St. John's by SignalHillHiker, on Flickr


Old St. John's by SignalHillHiker, on Flickr


The Keg and the Murray Premises by SignalHillHiker, on Flickr


Fortis Place and 351 Water Street by SignalHillHiker, on Flickr


St. John's Harbourfront by SignalHillHiker, on Flickr


One Historic Hill by SignalHillHiker, on Flickr

[Townie709]

Yay! we can finally see how tall 351 is going to be! From that angle, Fortis looks alot taller than it does on ground level

I don't know how you find all the amazing angles but you do! I can't wait for the snow to come!

Also just wondering if you happened to see if any more panels had been put on the TD building??

Great Pics, as usual!

[Architype]

Great photos again Signal.

Looks like technically they are working on the top or 12th floor of 351, even including part of the penthouse (~46 meters), and Fortis is progressing to the 7th floor (~25 meters).


Just wondering, did anyone have anything they didn't have a chance to add to the CBC discussion?

[SignalHillHiker]

The more the buildings come together, the more I LOVE Fortis and tolerate 351 Water Street. 351 is too short for its style, which we all know is not the developers fault. But the ratio of building to parkade is not enough. Fortis is perfectly proportioned for its height.

And thanks for the compliments!

I checked TD Building for you, Townie, and there was no change on the side I could see (Water Street and the southwest side).

And lots we could have added to the CBC discussion. But we got out A LOT. All of this is very basic for us, but it is brand new for most people in St. John's. Hopefully we open up a few hearts/minds.

[Townie709]

Originally Posted by Architype

Great night shots. I think more things in St. John's should be flood lit, and it would be nice if some of the buildings, especially new ones, had special cool lighting features.

Just noticed that your wish might come true for fortis place at least. If you look at the render you can notice flood lights pointing up the side of the building. I wonder if 351 will be flood lit. They could easily light up the upper office portion from the roof of the parking garage but if not, at least Fortis will stand out at night!

You may have already noticed this but thought I would point it out anyway!

Originally Posted by SignalHillHiker

I checked TD Building for you, Townie, and there was no change on the side I could see (Water Street and the southwest side)

Thanks! I would say that project will really pick up steam starting next week when the crane goes in. Lets hope it doesnt look too bad!

[SignalHillHiker]

St. Patrick's Hall, the Cathedral, the Masonic Temple, the Supreme Court... all of those should be lit at night, at minimum. And in beautiful ways that compliment the architecture, not necessarily just flood lights.

[Townie709]

Originally Posted by SignalHillHiker

St. Patrick's Hall, the Cathedral, the Masonic Temple, the Supreme Court... all of those should be lit at night, at minimum. And in beautiful ways that compliment the architecture, not necessarily just flood lights.

I agree, if the buildings are going to be lit they should be done in a way that compliments the architecture not just a quick trip to Canadian tire and some extension cords xD

[codyLawrenceDylan14]

I wish Deacon Investments will soon start.. it's getting pretty late.

[Architype]

Originally Posted by SignalHillHiker

The more the buildings come together, the more I LOVE Fortis and tolerate 351 Water Street. 351 is too short for its style, which we all know is not the developers fault. But the ratio of building to parkade is not enough. Fortis is perfectly proportioned for its height.
. . .
And lots we could have added to the CBC discussion. But we got out A LOT. All of this is very basic for us, but it is brand new for most people in St. John's. Hopefully we open up a few hearts/minds.

There is still a lot to be added to the lower section of 351, there will be quite a bit of glass and screening. But proportionally of course, a taller tower would have balanced it out better. However, they will have more than adequately large floorplates.

Re CBC discussion: there wasn't much time to go into detail.

Originally Posted by Townie709

Just noticed that your wish might come true for fortis place at least. If you look at the render you can notice flood lights pointing up the side of the building. I wonder if 351 will be flood lit. They could easily light up the upper office portion from the roof of the parking garage but if not, at least Fortis will stand out at night!

You may have already noticed this but thought I would point it out anyway!

There will be a lighting feature, a strip that is lit up where you see the light colour trim on top of the rounded 10th floor, maybe Led lighting which is popular now. Flood lighting is great for historic buildings, and the newer type (LEDs?) is often used in creative ways on new buildings, sometimes with lighting features that are computerised and change colours and patterns, especially in places like Asia, and even here in Canada.

Originally Posted by codyLawrenceDylan14

I wish Deacon Investments will soon start.. it's getting pretty late.

There hasn't been anything new on this one AFAIK.

[SignalHillHiker]

October 7, 2012


Eat End Skyline by SignalHillHiker, on Flickr


Old St. John's by SignalHillHiker, on Flickr


351 Water Street by SignalHillHiker, on Flickr


Fortis Place and 351 Water Street by SignalHillHiker, on Flickr


351 Water Street and Fortis Place by SignalHillHiker, on Flickr


Rowboat at Sunset by SignalHillHiker, on Flickr


Downtown St. John's at Sunset by SignalHillHiker, on Flickr


The Basilica by SignalHillHiker, on Flickr


The Battery at Night by SignalHillHiker, on Flickr

[Architype]

^ Nice photos.

Interestingly, the first one sort of looks like the Eiffel Tower, the third with the seagulls looks like they could be part of a great mural !