Over the last couple of days I decided to rid myself of boredom and try to come up with an idea for Parcel four. So what I have come up with so far, is a plot and part of a design for one of the many buildings.
The plot represents three segments divided by pedestrian roads all meeting at a square, which could have a pond, field or leisure rink. Hot Dog venders would be free to set up shop where ever. Store fronts would line the streets. Buskers would come and go as they please. I have always felt Winnipeg needs a pedestrian strip, so why not create one on Parcel Four? I am not an urban designer nor an architect, so please only constructive criticism rather than straight out insults. So far I only have half the facade of the South East corner finished on one set. Here it is.
The white is unfinished area, and the building is no where near completion, but I thought I might ask for some feedback before going any further. The main floor closest to you is a restaurant with the cantilever overtop an outdoor patio area. There will be multiple storefronts along all sides of all of the buildings. With the second and third floors (closest to you) being condo's. To the south (left) of the Condo's is a second story rooftop patio for another restaurant. I still have a ways to go, but I am trying to include the multipurpose aspect as much as I can. This is only 1 of 3-6 buildings on the plot. I was thinking of putting a tower on top of this as well, however I am not sure. If so I don't know how big or tall it should be.
Also the red is way brighter than I had intended it to be. Maxwell took the materials and really brightened them up, so some editing may be needed there as well.
If the Cantilever is too big (which I am assuming it is) I was thinking of veiling multiple random clone formation posts as a modern piece of artwork for support somewhere in the middle.
Something like this, but round, metal clad, and on a much smaller scale.
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