What I like about this proposal:
-Some variation in shape, particularly the curved tower portion at the back and shifting from vertical to horizontal lines along the podium.
-The dark brown/black colour. Might look neat in contrast to CP I,II,III,IV across the street.
-It's not CP V, VI, VII.
-I actually find it kinda cool that the proposal architecturally mimics the Pearkes Building (DND HQ).
-While the proposal mirrors what already exists in the area (East Market condos) I think ultimately Claridge can do better. However, Claridge has clearly been listening and responding to popular opinion. Thank you Neil Malhotra!
What is dislike about this proposal:
-A lot of 25-28 storey development concentrated in this area. While I fully appreciate the economics of development, the need to maximize profit, and height restrictive NIMBYism in Ottawa, I think it would look amazing if the tower closest to Rideau on the West side were 15 storeys, with the other two more like 30-33 storeys to compensate. Just break up the canyon/tabletop a little bit. (At least it's not exactly going to be Queen Street.....)
EDIT: I have to say though, the more I look at this one the more it grows on me.