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1400 Quadra Street
Uses: rental, commercial
Address: 1400-1412 Quadra Street
Municipality: Victoria
Region: Downtown Victoria
Storeys: 14
1400-1412 Quadra Street is a 14-storey purpose-built rental complex on Quadra Street at Johnson Street in down... (view full profile)
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[Downtown Victoria] 1400 Quadra Street | Rentals, retail | 14-storeys | Under construction


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#561 aastra

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Posted 18 September 2021 - 01:20 PM

Scaper's photostream is engrossing. That's where I spend most of my time.


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#562 Vin

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Posted 27 September 2021 - 02:33 PM

Pic by thegreatscaper or possibly somebody else on flickr.com.

 

I nominate this building for VV's prestigious "That turned out way better than I thought it would" award. The early images were not flattering, and the design change was such a severe departure from the original concept it almost seemed like they were just struggling to do anything that would get approval. But it turned out well and it's actually quite original. I'm starting to think the premise that every new residential building in Victoria looks exactly the same might be a bit of a misrepresentation. A tad exaggerated.

 

I feel that you can't go that wrong incorporating some Old Town elements prominently into a new building. In this case, it works wonders. Imagine if the podium section were to look like the top, then this would be another disaster: like Vivid and quite a few other ones. 


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#563 aastra

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Posted 28 September 2021 - 10:00 AM

 

I feel that you can't go that wrong incorporating some Old Town elements prominently into a new building...

 

I'm sure at some point I was worried that it might end up looking too much so, considering its Harris Green setting. But it really does work.


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#564 tiger11

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Posted 28 September 2021 - 08:54 PM

Old news now, but this one was acquired by Starlight



#565 zoomer

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Posted 07 October 2021 - 08:47 PM

Different perspectives, taken today:

51564680910_94bf041dbd_h.jpgCentral Baptist Church - Victoria, BC by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

51563997693_5e3aa0f596_h.jpgQuadra and Johnson Street - Victoria BC by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

51564443544_0a166f47ea_h.jpgQuadra Street - Victoria BC by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr
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#566 Nparker

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Posted 07 October 2021 - 08:59 PM

This building pretty much got everything right.


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#567 aastra

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Posted 08 October 2021 - 07:52 AM

Before too long I predict I'll be wishing the tower portion of HP2 was more like 1400 Quadra and less like HP2.


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#568 aastra

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Posted 08 October 2021 - 07:54 AM

Mainly because of the brick and the size/shape of the windows.


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#569 Hotel Mike

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Posted 08 October 2021 - 09:11 AM

This structure breaks up the sameness of the buildings along this stretch. I was stuck in traffic the other day on Yates, looking at the profiles of the condos. It struck me that we may end up with a canyon of look-alike buildings, and wonder what went wrong. 


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Don't be so sure.:cool:

#570 Vin

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Posted 08 October 2021 - 12:20 PM

Heritage elements, well-coordinated and consistent facade design, and a lack of protruding balconies make this a clear winner compared to what's around.


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#571 Sebbo

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Posted 09 October 2021 - 11:07 PM

I’ll get some pictures up in the next few days, but we’ve had a great intro to living in the building. No major issues, good management so far, and the units were finished brilliantly. We also lucked out with one of the “top of the podium” balconies which has been fantastic.
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#572 Barrrister

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Posted 10 October 2021 - 06:36 AM

Compared to what is around it this building actually looks pretty good. 



#573 aastra

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Posted 24 November 2021 - 03:22 PM

Recent picture...

 

Another one...


Edited by aastra, 24 November 2021 - 03:25 PM.

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#574 gstc84

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Posted 13 January 2023 - 09:47 AM

I noticed the other day that the ground floor commercial/retail space right on the corner of Johnson and Quadra has finally been leased. Anyone have scoop on what might be moving in?

#575 Victoria Watcher

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Posted 13 January 2023 - 09:51 AM

I noticed the other day that the ground floor commercial/retail space right on the corner of Johnson and Quadra has finally been leased. Anyone have scoop on what might be moving in?

 

Hopefully a street drug testing centre.  


Edited by Victoria Watcher, 13 January 2023 - 09:52 AM.

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#576 Nparker

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Posted 13 January 2023 - 09:56 AM

Hopefully a street drug testing centre.  

Perhaps it will be Victoria's first (of many) legal retailer of "small quantities" of narcotics.

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#577 Mike K.

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Posted 13 January 2023 - 10:07 AM

I can ask around. What is the leasing agency for that unit?

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#578 gstc84

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Posted 13 January 2023 - 10:11 AM

I can ask around. What is the leasing agency for that unit?


CBRE, I believe.

#579 Mike K.

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Posted 13 January 2023 - 10:12 AM

10-4.

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#580 boomboombarrie

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Posted 13 January 2023 - 11:40 AM

Clarity Cannabis is moving its location across the street into it: U:\Commercial Files\2018\C2018-0226 Forbes Leaseholds\BC\Vancouver\Richards Street\C2018-0226 Victoria 1400 Quadra Feb 11 2020.pdf


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