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[aastra]

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

[Vin]

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. 

[aastra]

 

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.

[tiger11]

Old news now, but this one was acquired by Starlight

[zoomer]

Different perspectives, taken today:

Central Baptist Church - Victoria, BC by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

Quadra and Johnson Street - Victoria BC by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

Quadra Street - Victoria BC by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

[Nparker]

This building pretty much got everything right.

[aastra]

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

[aastra]

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

[Hotel Mike]

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. 

[Vin]

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

[Sebbo]

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.

[Barrrister]

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

[aastra]

Recent picture...

 

Another one...

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

[gstc84]

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?

[Victoria Watcher]

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.

[Nparker]

Hopefully a street drug testing centre.  

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

[Mike K.]

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

[gstc84]

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

CBRE, I believe.

[Mike K.]

10-4.

[boomboombarrie]

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