Posted Sep 23, 2009, 6:16 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Castleridge, NE Calgary
Posts: 5,892
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On the Rogers Stirk, I recognize that it might be the least like the other proposals, and it's one of the only bridges with a canopy, but to me, it just doesn't feel right. I don't think I want a big canopy over my head in that location. I want to be able to look up to the sky, see lots of the natural surroundings around me, plus the ability to see the skyline. I do think that making the whole thing white (or another single colour) would make the bridge look a little bit better.
As for SPF:a Glide, the materials/ details would really make or break the project. If the whole thing is plain concrete, or all of the same material, it would look terrible. I do think it would require more railings then is shown in the rendering, and the placement/execution of those would make or break the design too. Done right, it could be a gathering place all in it's own, but done poorly, it could really take away from ever making the island a great place. I'd shortlist it to see more details get worked on, but even then, I don't think it would be my favourite.
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