Cathedral Hill [428 Sparks St] | 21f | Completed - Page 5

amanfromnowhere · #81 Posted **Sep 1, 2011, 2:04 PM**

their web site is up www.cathedralhill.ca but with old drawing

jitterbug · #82 Posted **Sep 1, 2011, 8:24 PM**

The new design looks very much like the PSAC building in Centretown, which I believe was built in the 1970s. This is hardly contemporary design and will do nothing for that area of downtown, to say nothing of Ottawa's well deserved reputation as a cultural backwater. Shameful.

Ottawan · #83 Posted **Sep 1, 2011, 8:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by jitterbug

The new design looks very much like the PSAC building in Centretown, which I believe was built in the 1970s. This is hardly contemporary design and will do nothing for that area of downtown, to say nothing of Ottawa's well deserved reputation as a cultural backwater. Shameful.

You know, I've been keeping silent on this so far, but feel that I really need to stand up for this poor building. I actually really like the design. I think it's appropriate for the site, which isn't the place for something flashy that would detract from the heritage. I think it has sufficient detailing (the curve, the central 'cut out' that is visible through the glass facade; the way even the sides are designed to look onto the river) to overcome the 'boxishness' that plagues so much of Ottawa.

I am not saying that this is the pinacle of architectural design, but it is definitely a good building, one which will have sweeping views of the river, cover up some of the worse-looking buildings behind it when looking up from the Flats or the river, with a pleasant 'international' style that complements the nearby National Library and Archives building.

I do feel that materials could make or break the ultimate effect of this building, but Windmill did not cheap out on the GCTC building, so I am optimistic about the end result.

amanfromnowhere · #84 Posted **Sep 1, 2011, 10:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by Ottawan

You know, I've been keeping silent on this so far, but feel that I really need to stand up for this poor building. I actually really like the design. I think it's appropriate for the site, which isn't the place for something flashy that would detract from the heritage. I think it has sufficient detailing (the curve, the central 'cut out' that is visible through the glass facade; the way even the sides are designed to look onto the river) to overcome the 'boxishness' that plagues so much of Ottawa.

I am not saying that this is the pinacle of architectural design, but it is definitely a good building, one which will have sweeping views of the river, cover up some of the worse-looking buildings behind it when looking up from the Flats or the river, with a pleasant 'international' style that complements the nearby National Library and Archives building.

I do feel that materials could make or break the ultimate effect of this building, but Windmill did not cheap out on the GCTC building, so I am optimistic about the end result.

I do agree with you... Looking at other Windmill's projects (Dockside Green
in Victoria for example) I am pretty sure that this project will be excellent addition for this area keeping overall balance

Uhuniau · #85 Posted **Sep 1, 2011, 10:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by jitterbug

The new design looks very much like the PSAC building in Centretown, which I believe was built in the 1970s. This is hardly contemporary design and will do nothing for that area of downtown, to say nothing of Ottawa's well deserved reputation as a cultural backwater. Shameful.

I am trying, and failing, to see the similarity to the PSAC building.

What is the similarity? Some rounded edges?

Jamaican-Phoenix · #86 Posted **Sep 2, 2011, 1:26 AM**

Dear Lord, why do these designs just get uglier?!

Screw it, let's give this one to Charlesfort; something tells me they'd do well on this project.

m0nkyman · #87 Posted **Sep 2, 2011, 4:59 AM**

I too am willing to give the benefit of the doubt to Windmill, something I wouldn't do if this was Claridge....

Badlands · #88 Posted **Sep 6, 2011, 3:29 AM**

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Originally Posted by Jamaican-Phoenix

Dear Lord, why do these designs just get uglier?!

I thought all skyscrapers were pretty. Why is this one uglier?

waterloowarrior · #89 Posted **Oct 1, 2011, 4:27 PM**

website's been updated
http://www.cathedralhill.ca

rakerman · #90 Posted **Oct 1, 2011, 9:10 PM**

It's interesting they've done a map showing walking distances (or if you prefer the trendy term "walksheds")

http://www.cathedralhill.ca/_pdfs/ca...cation-map.pdf

Uhuniau · #91 Posted **Oct 1, 2011, 10:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by rakerman

It's interesting they've done a map showing walking distances (or if you prefer the trendy term "walksheds")

http://www.cathedralhill.ca/_pdfs/ca...cation-map.pdf

Walk radiuses. True walking distances or "sheds" are done with a ruler, not a compass.

McC · #92 Posted **Oct 1, 2011, 10:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by Uhuniau

Walk radiuses. True walking distances or "sheds" are done with a ruler, not a compass.

"radii" if you're correcting people.

Uhuniau · #93 Posted **Oct 2, 2011, 5:32 AM**

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Originally Posted by McC

"radii" if you're correcting people.

Meh. Only if you'd also rather have a Pepsus rather than a Coke.

kwoldtimer · #94 Posted **Oct 2, 2011, 1:01 PM**

Shouldn't that be "rather have Pepses than Cokes"?

Uhuniau · #95 Posted **Oct 2, 2011, 3:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by kwoldtimer

Shouldn't that be "rather have Pepses than Cokes"?

Second declension:

Singular

n. Pepsus
g. Pepsi
d. Pepso
a. Pepsum
ab. Pepso
l. Pepsi
v. Pepse

Plural

n. Pepsi
g. Pepsorum
d. Pepsis
a. Pepsos
ab. Pepsis
l. Pepsis
v. Pepsi

Ottawan · #96 Posted **Oct 3, 2011, 12:07 AM**

Whoever drew those radii is a VERY slow walker.

citizen j · #97 Posted **Oct 3, 2011, 2:09 AM**

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Originally Posted by Uhuniau

Second declension:

Singular

n. Pepsus
g. Pepsi
d. Pepso
a. Pepsum
ab. Pepso
l. Pepsi
v. Pepse

Plural

n. Pepsi
g. Pepsorum
d. Pepsis
a. Pepsos
ab. Pepsis
l. Pepsis
v. Pepsi

O Pepse, o mores.
What were we talking about? Oh yeah, the map. It certainly reveals who they think their target market is, given the prominence of the OC Transpo and cycling icons. Although, I'm curious to know what transit route it is they're highlighting; the Transitway seems to split at -- what? Churchill? Do they have some inside info about the route of the Western LRT extension?

Uhuniau · #98 Posted **Oct 3, 2011, 3:04 AM**

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Originally Posted by Ottawan

Whoever drew those radii is a VERY slow walker.

Really though! Either that, or they have to put up with a lot of sidewalk-blocking waddling idiots.

rodionx · #99 Posted **Oct 3, 2011, 3:44 AM**

Not to sound accusative, but I'd rather have a pepsum.

As for the walking times, I would call them leisurely, but not totally unreasonable. Add some ice and snow, and they aren't far off the mark.

amanfromnowhere · #**100** Posted **Oct 3, 2011, 1:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by waterloowarrior

website's been updated
http://www.cathedralhill.ca

according to their web site they raised the building to 21 floors with occupancy Fall 2013... probably it's just me but I really like this building (not the office one), it's much nicer than its neighbours from the west (LeBreton)