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[dkuitu]

[Nparker]

The north façade as of 3:15 this afternoon.

[MysticalWarrior]

After seeing it as a concrete structure for so long, it genuinely feels kind of weird to see the exterior finally coming together. 

[Nparker]

Today's update.

[aastra]

I realize that's the "back" side but methinks those cream-coloured sections would have benefited from either a vertical line or a scattering of panels in some other finish/texture.

 

FYI: in my casual conversation I'm now referring to this building as a wedge-idential development. It's very cute and amusing the first time I say it, but it gets progressively more grating from there. No one can say they weren't warned.

[dkuitu]

I wonder what the lowest north unit will look like compared to the highest one?

[Nparker]

I realize that's the "back" side but methinks those cream-coloured sections would have benefited from either a vertical line...

I think the vertical row of relatively narrow windows more-or-less serves this purpose. As you say, this is the back of the building and the soon-to-be-built, 15-storey, "dorm" next door will hide much of the Wedge's north face. 

[BikeLaneLover]

I get that costs need to be cut and budgets, and I’m guessing this build is already waaay behind schedule, but it’s one of the most disappointing so far. Especially when you compare it to 1400 Quadra and how classy the brick looks.

I was excited for the Wedge building shown in the renderings, but this is (so far) not meeting my expectations….I can’t help but think the architect of this building must be embarrassed at how much it’s changed from the original more sculptural look of the scattered window panels, especially on the south side.

Edited by BikeLaneLover, 01 December 2022 - 01:29 AM.

[dkuitu]

[Nparker]

I wonder when the windows for the eastern facade will finally be installed?

[dkuitu]

[Nparker]

Is this standard practice for under pavement drainage or is it in preparation for some other above ground feature?

[GaryOak]

I believe those are tree root boxes so the sidewalk won't compact the soil

[Nparker]

I believe those are tree root boxes so the sidewalk won't compact the soil

OK that makes sense.

[lanforod]

Oh neat. I was looking at these today too, and see lots of conduit running through them as well.

[dkuitu]

Does it also give the tree roots space to grow without pushing up the concrete? That's what I thought they might be for.

[dkuitu]

 

To prevent this kind of thing from happened? I'm guessing they're going to put a slab of something overtop and allow they soil to stay loose? Instead of tamping and then letting the roots grow underneath. I'm not certain what they're going to do I've never seen something like this before.

Edited by dkuitu, 13 December 2022 - 01:53 PM.

[Nparker]

Your weekly Wedge update. NE corner edition.

[aastra]

Give this place some of that Jukebox cladding and it would be the bomb (as Mike K. would say).

[aastra]

I really like these panels on the arena in Las Vegas. Drab panels aren't just about the colour and the finish. The texture is also a big part of it.

 

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