Canada's 10 Tallest U/C - Page 62

Coldrsx · #**1221** Posted **Dec 5, 2014, 5:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by TorontoDrew

I have to agree. I know many people will run to it's defense but I think it's one of the most dreary examples of International architecture in the country. It's side profile is ok but the whole design is awkward. The podium is horrific and doesn't meet the tower very well. I doubt it will even be taken down though as it was Edmonton's first skyscraper.

Podium sucks, but the subtle concave design on each side is magnificent.

Coldrsx · #**1222** Posted **Dec 5, 2014, 6:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by caltrane74

Never thought I would see Edmonton on this list...

Our of curiosity, why?

vanman · #**1223** Posted **Dec 5, 2014, 6:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by SkahHigh

The CN Building is soooooo ugly... Stantec is going to be a nice addition.

What??? The CN building is awesome. Podium and all. Epcor is the fugly one from that pic.

TorontoDrew · #**1224** Posted **Dec 5, 2014, 6:20 PM**

I don't see anything nice in that picture. This new build can't come soon enough.

Coldrsx · #**1225** Posted **Dec 5, 2014, 6:35 PM**

http://diserio.com

GreenSPACE · #**1226** Posted **Dec 5, 2014, 6:42 PM**

^iconic. Representative of its time. Soon to be surrounded by new development.

Daveography · #**1227** Posted **Dec 5, 2014, 7:08 PM**

I used to not like the CN Tower much, but it really grew on me as I learned to appreciate modernism and the little details that make it special.

The Core by Daveography.ca, on Flickr

Cranes w/ CN Tower by Daveography.ca, on Flickr

Crane w/ CN Tower by Daveography.ca, on Flickr

CN Tower Shinyness by Daveography.ca, on Flickr

CN Tower by Daveography.ca, on Flickr

caltrane74 · #**1228** Posted **Dec 5, 2014, 7:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

Our of curiosity, why?

I dunno?

hmmmmm.....

Coldrsx · #**1229** Posted **Dec 5, 2014, 7:55 PM**

Another classic 'it is Edmonton?'?

We are a VERY different city than of that of even 5-7 yrs ago.

TorontoDrew · #**1230** Posted **Dec 5, 2014, 8:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by Daveography

I used to not like the CN Tower much, but it really grew on me as I learned to appreciate modernism and the little details that make it special.

Ya those pictures just reinforce how I feel about that building.

CanadianCentaur · #**1231** Posted **Dec 5, 2014, 9:06 PM**

There's one thing about the CN Tower in Edmonton - you either love it or you hate it. In addition to those who love it, there are probably quite a few Edmontonians who don't like it.

Frankly, I've always quite liked the CN Tower. Actually a bit better than the Epcor tower, which, while modern, looks squat and fat (you can thank the NAVCAN overlay when it was built for that).

Black Star · #**1232** Posted **Dec 5, 2014, 11:28 PM**

I love it.....

Worked for a glass company years ago. Had the contract for glazing replacement for CN tower and a hand full of other towers downtown. It was awesome to be in that building and on a swing stage.

Chadillaccc · #**1233** Posted **Dec 6, 2014, 1:12 AM**

Wow, three cities on this list now? I must have been gone a long time. I don't know if there's been three cities in this country with towers over 200 meters UC at the same time in the last decade or more even. Looking forward to seeing Telus Sky being added to the list in short order.

caltrane74 · #**1234** Posted **Dec 6, 2014, 1:31 AM**

With Eau Du Soliel, Telus Sky, and 45 Bay this list is gonna get considerably taller.

GreenSPACE · #**1235** Posted **Dec 6, 2014, 5:43 PM**

Hearing Stantec height has increased to 70 stories/252m, plus crown.

Coldrsx · #**1236** Posted **Dec 6, 2014, 5:58 PM**

Delta also u/c and rumoured to be 55 now 62 so say 210-225 or so I'd guess.

Ramako · #**1237** Posted **Dec 6, 2014, 6:50 PM**

What amazes me about both these Edmonton projects is how out-of-the-blue they seem. Most 200+ metre projects go through years of design, planning and sales before starting construction. I was aware that there were large towers planned around the arena district but I hadn't heard any details about their design or heights up until a few months ago, and now they're already digging.

Black Star · #**1238** Posted **Dec 6, 2014, 6:56 PM**

Yeah true.

Its like David Copperfield has performed an Illusion.

Katz is a go getter. To bad he doesn't have the same skill in building a hockey team!! Sorry wrong thread

Coldrsx · #**1239** Posted **Dec 6, 2014, 7:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by Ramako

What amazes me about both these Edmonton projects is how out-of-the-blue they seem. Most 200+ metre projects go through years of design, planning and sales before starting construction. I was aware that there were large towers planned around the arena district but I hadn't heard any details about their design or heights up until a few months ago, and now they're already digging.

This was ^in planning for a while now, just not nailed down as to what who where. Additionally, they need to dig a 4-5 storey city block squared ug parkade which means a footings and foundation permit only so far. Over the next year designs, plans, approvals, design committee, consultations will be done. Just a different process, not all that overnight.

caltrane74 · #**1240** Posted **Dec 6, 2014, 7:48 PM**

One Bloor - Heading down to Southcore now to catch some of the other bad boys on this list

One Bloor at the Halfway Mark!