EDM: The Oliver - Page 2

Kevin_foster · #21 Posted **Jun 11, 2007, 10:02 PM**

^ oh dude... that tower is trimmed with red, not entirely red.

I don't see the relation, at all

The only problem I have with this tower is its podium. And possible the backside.

Coldrsx · #22 Posted **Jun 11, 2007, 10:10 PM**

this is trimmed with red and includes grey/white verticals and horizontals. It isnt ALL RED.

Edmonchuck · #23 Posted **Jun 11, 2007, 10:11 PM**

I gave it a 7...it has a nice beat but you can't dance to it....

The podium color is my only beef...harsh transition...

Jasper and one o nin · #24 Posted **Jun 11, 2007, 10:16 PM**

If the beige portions matched, or better complimented the podium - or vice versa, I think that would do it.

Hardhatdan · #25 Posted **Jun 11, 2007, 10:59 PM**

Use beige brick, problem solved.

EdmTrekker · #26 Posted **Jun 11, 2007, 11:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jasper and one o nin

If the beige portions matched, or better complimented the podium - or vice versa, I think that would do it.

I agree with Jasper and one o nine - but think the podium colour and materials need to complement the tower and not vice versa. If that happened - I would give it 8.5 assuming good materials. The overall look - I quite like.

m0nkyman · #27 Posted **Jun 11, 2007, 11:28 PM**

Is it a podium if it's basically the same width as the rest of the building? The massing is off for me. I'd be ok with the transition between podium and tower if it was a strong break in scale, but this just looks 'off'.

CMD UW · #28 Posted **Jun 11, 2007, 11:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

walks to find comparables...

This is the tower I was referring to. Thanks cold.

The Chemist · #29 Posted **Jun 11, 2007, 11:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

unlike ICON, ARRIVA, etc...which are doing heritage contrasting podiums, this one is doing it for aesthetic appeal. I dont see what the rhubarb is all about here.

walks to find comparables...

Now THAT is awesome - what is it, and where's it being built?

CMD UW · #30 Posted **Jun 11, 2007, 11:45 PM**

/\ Vancouver

The Chemist · #31 Posted **Jun 11, 2007, 11:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by CMD UW

/\ Vancouver

That's what I thought. It looks very Vancouver-ish.

Xelebes · #32 Posted **Jun 12, 2007, 12:30 AM**

They can always choose to paint the red brick after. The wonders of a little paint.

I like it, given it gets a paintjob.

basilbrush · #33 Posted **Jun 12, 2007, 2:09 AM**

I like the tower and the podium, but they do clash. Once its up I don't think anyone will pay too much attention to the podium. The tower is what will stand out.

Kevin_foster · #34 Posted **Jun 12, 2007, 3:29 AM**

Argh, the more I look at that podium, the more it spoils it for me.

I want to like this building. I take off points for the podium and the fact it would look better with 4 - 5 more stories

WhipperSnapper · #35 Posted **Jun 12, 2007, 4:51 AM**

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im not saying im the architectural demi-god, but anyone who did this should be ashamed of themselves with regards to being on this site:

1 2 7.14%
2 2 7.14%
3 0 0%
4 2 7.14%
5 2 7.14%

I'm sorry but this or the previously posted Vancouver tower is an 8 - The Oliver is a 5 at best . A step in the right direction though

Surrealplaces · #36 Posted **Jun 12, 2007, 5:08 AM**

I gave it a 5, mainly because the podium bites. The tower portion looks decent enough. This is a niocer building than Oscar (the worst I've ever seen), but the mismatch of the podium and the tower does give it an 'oscar' look.

Habanero · #37 Posted **Jun 12, 2007, 6:05 AM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

im not saying im the architectural demi-god, but anyone who did this should be ashamed of themselves with regards to being on this site:

1 2 7.14%
2 2 7.14%
3 0 0%
4 2 7.14%
5 2 7.14%

Same goes for the people who gave it a 9. I mean come on.. I gave it a 6. The podium spoils what would other wise be an 7 or 8.

Wooster · #38 Posted **Jun 12, 2007, 6:08 AM**

I suppose it is a step forward. I echo the sentiments that the ground level treatment could be improved quite a bit. The project reminds me a bit of Grand Haras in Calgary.

It seems like Edmonton is taking small steps forward with each proposal. I hope something spectacular comes out to move the industry a much bigger step forward. My hope is with Procura. I am meeting with the architect of the Calgary project on Wednesday. I am not sure if he is working on both projects. I'll see if I can find out. So far he says it is along the lines of Shaw tower in Vancouver. It is still pretty early.

Habanero · #39 Posted **Jun 12, 2007, 6:13 AM**

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Originally Posted by josh white

I suppose it is a step forward. I echo the sentiments that the ground level treatment could be improved quite a bit. The project reminds me a bit of Grand Haras in Calgary.

It seems like Edmonton is taking small steps forward with each proposal. I hope something spectacular comes out to move the industry a much bigger step forward. My hope is with Procura. I am meeting with the architect of the Calgary project on Wednesday. I am not sure if he is working on both projects. I'll see if I can find out. So far he says it is along the lines of Shaw tower in Vancouver. It is still pretty early.

Slap a brick podium on the Grand Haras, and you've got the Oliver. The tower portion of the Oliver looks good, maybe the podium will be changed before it gets built.

mick · #40 Posted **Jun 12, 2007, 12:55 PM**

Don't forget this proposal has already failed at the EDC hurdle once before.