The Terraces on King | ? | 11 fl | Completed

SteelTown · #1 Posted **Oct 30, 2007, 12:04 AM**

Rendering.....

The $17.2 million project that will provide 123 units and retail spaces on King Street East in Hamilton.

DC83 · #2 Posted **Oct 30, 2007, 4:31 PM**

here's a good rendering from raisethehammer.org

raisethehammer · #3 Posted **Oct 30, 2007, 5:03 PM**

I've got a huge, full sized version of that good rendering if anyone wants it.
yes, a digital version, not paper.

SteelTown · #4 Posted **Oct 30, 2007, 5:05 PM**

Go ahead and email it to me at work...

aallen@mcmaster.ca

I have nothing better to do at work

haha

SteelTown · #5 Posted **Oct 30, 2007, 5:40 PM**

Thanks!

the dude · #6 Posted **Oct 31, 2007, 9:51 PM**

here's an update from today:

matt602 · #7 Posted **Nov 1, 2007, 5:47 AM**

Looking good

markbarbera · #8 Posted **Nov 13, 2007, 4:35 PM**

Updated photo from yesterday, showing third floor completed (first floor of recessed tower), and portion of fourth floor started.

raisethehammer · #9 Posted **Nov 13, 2007, 4:42 PM**

looking great!

matt602 · #10 Posted **Nov 13, 2007, 9:39 PM**

I love watching this thing go up. It's gonna make a huge difference in the streetwall there, and in the skyline.

the dude · #11 Posted **Nov 13, 2007, 9:42 PM**

you can see how effective the streetwall is already. i'm still concerned with the scale of the project but hopefully it won't be as oppressive as i suspect it might.

raisethehammer · #12 Posted **Nov 13, 2007, 9:57 PM**

the 4th floor setback is a great idea...it helps the building fit in better at street level instead of just shooting straight up 11 floors.

markbarbera · #13 Posted **Nov 13, 2007, 10:32 PM**

It is also more pedestrian friendly as it seriously cuts down on wind shear/downdraft to sidewalk level

DC83 · #14 Posted **Nov 14, 2007, 5:57 PM**

Ya, the setback really does make a difference! Walking down the street infront of a bldg like Effort Trust Tower, it seems really cold/unwelcoming.
With the set back, it makes it seem like it's at pedestrian scale (like the old St Deny's), yet has the height still.

I don't think it'll kill the streetlife at all. Infact, if the streetfront retail in this bldg is any good (ie: a cafe/bistro-esq type of place rather than a Loan Shop) it'll make this side of the street ultra-happening.

Though I don't think there is any patio space outfront?
Does anyone know what type of retail they plan on having in here?

raisethehammer · #15 Posted **Nov 14, 2007, 6:17 PM**

no clue what type of retail yet. I think there might be some small patio space in front of the shops.
The building is set back slightly from the Denningers building. We'll have to see once it's done.

DC83 · #16 Posted **Nov 14, 2007, 6:44 PM**

^^ I wish Deningers would designate a small part of their parking lot to open up their lunch cafe w/ a patio!

I love deningers lunch foods (esp chkn cordon bleu sandwich), but it's always so cramped on the inside.

raisethehammer · #17 Posted **Nov 14, 2007, 7:57 PM**

I wish they would do an entire 'European Square' (piazza) type thing with their parking lot. patio space, huge trees, fountain, benches...it would be awesome.
Maybe that'll happen WAY in the future once Hamilton's core is more livable and less car crazy.

DC83 · #18 Posted **Nov 14, 2007, 8:16 PM**

^^ That would be a GREAT idea!

But firstly, and imo, most importantly they need to convert Jarvis "Square" into an actual SQUARE!!! Not a pkng lot!

I love that the Square has Ti-Cat flags lining it, and I think they should re-do it in a CAR-LESS, Ti-Cat(esq) theme. They could use it for pre-game parties, a pick up for the Ti-Cats Express, etc. Would be amazing for downtown & the Ti-Cats!

the dude · #19 Posted **Dec 3, 2007, 9:56 PM**

taken today:

raisethehammer · #20 Posted **Dec 4, 2007, 12:13 AM**

I love downtown at Christmas time...so nice.