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[aastra]

Seriously, I would love to see a modern building like this in Victoria. Strong vertical lines and the suggestion of double-height levels for a legit "old town" feel, and beautiful orange terra-cotta tiles on the exterior. Methinks this is the sort of stuff that could help Douglas Street reclaim some of its former glory.

 

 

More info about the cladding itself:

http://bostonvalley....00-17th-street/ | Close-up of the tiles

 

The actual building is 1200 17th Street in D.C. | gallery |

 

 

pic from http://buildingwithp...ojects-winners/

Edited by aastra, 11 August 2017 - 06:46 PM.

[aastra]

Dare I say it, but a 5- or 6-story version of same might even work deeper within the old town, for example at Northern Junk or on the parking lot on Fort kitty-corner from the Temple Building. Or maybe even (gasp) on one of the Wharf Street parking lots.

 

But aastra, orange terra-cotta doesn't belong in the old town near the Temple Building!

[Cassidy]

 

 

 

Hey now!  That's the other in-call escort agency in town, you do not want them to tear that down.  That'll just drive up prices at the remaining one due to decreased competition.  That's bad for the consumer.

 

The Mint is now a brothel?

... or is it the perigee place?

 

I'm terribly uninformed on this location as a brothel I'm afraid!

[sdwright.vic]

The Mint "for lunch" upstairs portion is now the brothel.

[aastra]

If that awful little building at Pandora and Broad ever gets redeveloped it could be a great opportunity to spiffy up that space in the center of the block. This pic from vintageairphotos.com shows how cool it could be. A truly unique urban space.

 

[Cassidy]

The Mint "for lunch" upstairs portion is now the brothel.

Ahhh, didn't know that.

 

I preferred Mint for Lunch's "Curry Bowl" when they were open, but I suppose there are a few downtown "types" who prefer the new menu.

[Nparker]

In the era of Craigslist where pretty much anything can be had for free, I am wondering how a brother stays in business.

[VicHockeyFan]

The Mint "for lunch" upstairs portion is now the brothel.

 

I'm not sure it is, unless it expanded.  It's been going on for far longer than just since "For Lunch" closed.  I've never been, so I do not know the set-up, but I know the door into it.

[VicHockeyFan]

In the era of Craigslist where pretty much anything can be had for free, I am wondering how a brother stays in business.

 

I think it's like anything, you pay extra for quality, rather than the randomness of CL.  There are websites that rate specific call-girls so you can hear others' experiences before you book.

[Nparker]

I suppose I just like a bargain.

[Mike K.]

That brothel on that block has been in that location for a very long time.

[sdwright.vic]

I think it's like anything, you pay extra for quality, rather than the randomness of CL. There are websites that rate specific call-girls so you can hear others' experiences before you book.

This sounds more like speaking from experience, No?

[Rob Randall]

I am wondering how a brother stays in business.

My man, just keep your mind on your money and your money on your mind.

[LJ]

Here is a drone's eye view of some of the newer architecture in Moscow. It surprised me somewhat as the last time I was in Moscow they had none of these, all just drab huge view towers type buildings that were built after the war and up until the 90's.

 

https://www.youtube....bed/hZaN4jaQT_4

[VicHockeyFan]

^ From 1:41, maybe a treatment suitable for View Towers?

 

[Nparker]

So it's View Towers as interpreted by Jackson Pollock?

[Nparker]

...maybe a treatment suitable for View Towers?

The ONLY suitable treatment for View Towers...

[aastra]

Heritage restoration with new modern construction in Hamilton, ON:

http://skyscraperpag...d.php?p=7436335

 

Victoria should be doing this sort of thing left and right, but especially on that block of Douglas between Johnson and Yates and around the corner on Yates. It could be glorious, really. And for anyone who thinks it can't possibly be done because run-down buildings are surely irredeemable, just try going back and forth in time in Hamilton's street view. There was gold underneath that garbage.

 

 

 

[Nparker]

My spandrel glass search for the Roundhouse thread lead me to all sorts of beautiful structures. How about something like this as a replacement for the parkade at Centennial Square?

In an ideal world it would house a new central library, downtown art gallery and office space to help make it more financially viable.

[VicHockeyFan]

What's wrong with the Central Library?  I'm there quire often I find it just fine.