36 replies to this topic

[Mike K.]

Cielo's at it again, this time with "heritage styled" townhomes in James Bay.

http://cieloproperties.ca/redstone

[Doc Sage]

Oh, please tell me that this is a converted building. I like it.

Doc Sage

[Holden West]

That's that old horse stable, right? Someone here has a picture of it.

[zingzamzoom]

mmmm....very nice. i like it too!

Aaron

[VicHockeyFan]

Sweet.

[djp]

I really like that look...Victoria needs more of these kinds of developments.

And the upside is, the heritage people (theoretically) shouldn't have a problem with it.

[Ms. B. Havin]

I know there's a brick building right on that street, and although I might be confused, that must be the one under development, right? If so, what I find striking about the photo is how the setback is actually made to look like part of the building, which has the effect (visually & psychologically) of bringing the building closer to the sidewalk.

The "front yard" or setback is enclosed by low brick walls that look identical (in terms of type of brick, colour, etc.) to the building's brick. (I can't completely "picture" the building as it was, so I'm not sure if those walls are new -- but I think they are...) This makes what could be a no-man's land (think Regent's Place setback/ landscaping) into something more intimate & personal. It looks inviting, even though it's not public space.

Insofar as I can mentally invite myself into this space (even though I won't actually go there uninvited), it looks "human scaled" to me -- and that would apply even if there was a tower there instead of just a little building.

[Caramia]

Gorgeous

[gumgum]

Yep. This is a conversion from a pre-existing building.
Used to walk by it everyday and imagined it converted to something like a t/h complex.
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[Holden West]

Cielo Properties is pleased to announce the introduction of Redstone,
a heritage building conversion in Victoria's James Bay.
This exclusive building is a masterpiece of architecutral design, featuring the perfect blend of historic brick and today's finest modern conveniences in just nine homes. Designed by the prestigeous firm of Hillel Architecture Inc., Redstone features over-height ceilings, courtyards, rooftop deck and Juliet balconies. No expense has been spared to bring you the finest interior appointments, gleaming quartz counters, hardwood floors, radiant heated tile, and gorgeous windows.

We cordially invite you to visit the Presentation Centre
at 938 Fort Street
for our Grand Opening Sales Event Saturday November 18, 2006
12-5 pm.
There are only nine of these wonderfull homes available so act fast!

For more information visit http://www.cieloproperties.ca.
Phone 250-592-8171 or toll-free 1-888-592-8178

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Taken today:

[gumgum]

Today:

[D.L.]

There's something else under construction up the street. I wonder what it is.

[gumgum]

Assisted living for seniors.

[Holden West]

The other project is the infamous Parry Street assisted seniors living proposal.

According to this .pdf, the Redstone building was put on the market for $1,050,000.

[Galvanized]

Today:

Too bad they had to plug up those windows.

[Holden West]

Looks like the back end of those Dragon Alley condos in Chinatown.

[gumgum]

I was wondering if they did that, or if that was done years earlier.
edit: Nevermind. All I had to do was scroll up the page to look at the earlier pics.

[G-Man]

If you spend any time watching those do-ir yourself shows on HGTV bricked in windows are very easy to remove if you want to.

[gumgum]

Not too much has changed since the last time I was here: