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#121 aastra

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Posted 05 January 2023 - 04:59 PM

^There's also at least one good example in there re: distinctive/interesting windows. In Victoria it often seems like the windows aren't getting any consideration at all.


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#122 Nparker

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Posted 05 January 2023 - 05:03 PM

Perhaps we might see some of this with upcoming projects such as the Spencer Block and the Capital Iron developments.



#123 Mike K.

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Posted 05 January 2023 - 06:05 PM

And Ventana, named window, literally. https://victoria.cit...os/the-ventana/

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#124 Nparker

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Posted 05 January 2023 - 06:21 PM

Is Ventana still on the books?



#125 aastra

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Posted 05 January 2023 - 07:09 PM

I dunno about the Spencer Block. The illustrations suggest the ground level commercial units won't really be differentiated from the floors above, or from one another. Methinks even if only one of the units has a distinctive treatment of the pillars and/or windows and/or doors, it can still have a big impact on the overall vibe of the development. It just helps to make the entire development seem less cookie-cutter and less generically modern, if you get my meaning.



#126 Nparker

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Posted 05 January 2023 - 07:12 PM

There's still time to influence the look of the Spencer Block.



#127 aastra

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Posted 05 January 2023 - 07:18 PM

Actually, on the other side of the block the ground level will be differentiated pretty starkly from the levels above. Kind of a faux-heritage vibe on the ground level with a modern faux-industrial look above.

 

Anyway, I'm not meaning to pick on the Spencer Block. It seems like a pretty decent development. I leave those Portland examples as illustrations of what I'd like to see.



#128 aastra

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Posted 06 February 2023 - 01:51 PM

'Fess up. Which VV forumers are going to be new residents down at King George Terrace/Gonzales Beach? (I imagine all the VV forumers who already live in the area will welcome you with open arms.)

 

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#129 Nparker

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Posted 06 February 2023 - 01:56 PM

Until those lines are moved underground I won't be making any offers on this property.



#130 aastra

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Posted 06 February 2023 - 02:13 PM

Yeah, it's crazy. I even tried to frame and crop to de-emphasize them.


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#131 aastra

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Posted 06 February 2023 - 02:15 PM

But I do like the mix of old and new in that area. I just wish there was more modern stuff that was using brick or terra cotta or other kinds of "natural" cladding.



#132 Nparker

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Posted 06 February 2023 - 02:32 PM

I'd love to see a local Mid-Century Modern revival, as long as it was done accurately and with quality materials.



 



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