[Halifax] The Alexander | 65 m | 24 fl | Completed

[OldDartmouthMark]

I dunno... sure it could have been better, but considering what else was being built in Halifax at the time, I don't think Bishop's Landing is so bad.

It's actually quite a vibrant spot on the evenings and weekends, with all the shops and restaurants there. When the Alexander is finished, it will only be more so... so what's the problem??

[Drybrain]

Originally Posted by OldDartmouthMark

I dunno... sure it could have been better, but considering what else was being built in Halifax at the time, I don't think Bishop's Landing is so bad.

It's actually quite a vibrant spot on the evenings and weekends, with all the shops and restaurants there. When the Alexander is finished, it will only be more so... so what's the problem??

I don't think it's bad either. It created a decent public realm, a reasonably vibrant retail area, and the quality of the materials/finishes is decent, especially for that era. There is a slight faux-quaint quality to it, but it's not overwhelming.

I wouldn't be very excited to see something similar built today, but in retrospect it turned out fine.

[fenwick16]

Originally Posted by OldDartmouthMark

I dunno... sure it could have been better, but considering what else was being built in Halifax at the time, I don't think Bishop's Landing is so bad.

It's actually quite a vibrant spot on the evenings and weekends, with all the shops and restaurants there. When the Alexander is finished, it will only be more so... so what's the problem??

I think it looks great also. I first saw it from the water on a sailboat and it stood out to me as a great looking development.

[Keith P.]

I guess you guys like vertical-seam metal siding/roofing. It reminds me of that Best Western in Burnside.

[OldDartmouthMark]

The roofing materials are not typically something I would focus on when I'm there, although maybe the guy on Google street view was looking up at the roof just before he fell...

https://www.google.ca/maps/@44.64373...7i13312!8i6656

As mentioned before, it's not perfect, I recall it seemed like a step up from the norm when it was built. The ground-level materials and the layout aren't bad, and certainly the level of activity that it has brought to the area is a plus.

So... I don't really see a problem here.

[Empire]

Originally Posted by Keith P.

I guess you guys like vertical-seam metal siding/roofing. It reminds me of that Best Western in Burnside.

I can't believe I agree with Keith. I like the layout and ambiance that Bishop's has created but I don't like the design or construction materials...concrete block tin roof etc.

The tower is boring as it is just a blown up version of the cheap materials used in the rest of the complex. We can do better but we don't have to.

Cheap materials:
https://www.google.ca/maps/@44.64294...7i13312!8i6656

[OldDartmouthMark]

I respect all of the opinions expressed here, but I can't agree that it looks as bad as stated, especially in the context of when it was built.

Just my opinion, of course, and you all know what they say about opinions!

[someone123]

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[musicman]

The collar was back onsite today... I think they are going to be lifting this crane up again.

[RoshanMcG]

Views from the Alexander:

[fenwick16]

Originally Posted by RoshanMcG

Views from the Alexander:

Beautiful shot . Thanks for posting.

[Dmajackson]

Halifax Developments Blog (Photo by David Jackson)

[Duff]

[Jonovision]

20170703_165437 by Jonovision23, on Flickr

20170703_165509_HDR by Jonovision23, on Flickr

[eastcoastal]

Originally Posted by Jonovision

20170703_165437 by Jonovision23, on Flickr

I like the view with the tree blocking off the tower. So far, it feels like the interface with the street and relationships with adjacent heritage buildings is pretty good. I'm hoping for improvement on aesthetics for the tower once it is further along... the panelized exterior looks unfinished or rushed or something. Can't put my finger on it.

[Keith P.]

Originally Posted by eastcoastal

I like the view with the tree blocking off the tower. So far, it feels like the interface with the street and relationships with adjacent heritage buildings is pretty good. I'm hoping for improvement on aesthetics for the tower once it is further along... the panelized exterior looks unfinished or rushed or something. Can't put my finger on it.

It sure makes the building on the opposite corner look insignificant and rather shabby. Sad thing is that building is not all that old, from the 1990s or early 2000s IIRC. A waste of a prime site.

[DT Hfx]

Alexander 2017-6-25 by DwN~toWN Halifax, on Flickr

Looks like only the crown left for this to top out.

[Jonovision]

20170706_200118_HDR by Jonovision23, on Flickr

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20170711_204849 by Jonovision23, on Flickr

20170711_210542_HDR by Jonovision23, on Flickr

20170711_210902 by Jonovision23, on Flickr

[someone123]

Not sure about the detailing but the massing looks good.


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