How about JR'S CAC. Ok maybe not

Its a vet clinic

Its almost as if grass isnt the answer in this city. What about clover?

Bear & Kilt appears to be opening a new location on 17th ave in the old Morgans space

Saw a proposed development sign on this lot on 26 ave yesterday, CTZN architecture is the applicant https://developmentmap.calgary.ca/?find=DP2022-08165

Simple design, good materials, and a pop of colour. I really like it

Not that i agree with the bag thing, but is this the best place for these kind of discussions? Im starting to get Facebook vibes from this forum with all the bitching and moaning. I like this forum because its a place to talk about buildings and development without the BS, lets keep it that way.

The people in charge probably think the building is boring due to having to simplify the design because of cost. So they think "hmm how can we make this boring building more exciting", and decide that adding some random rectangles and different window colours will make it more interesting...

My main criticism is the absurd amount of materials and colour. If all the windows were black and they just stuck with the wood and white/light grey it would be fine. Seems to be a common thing where they are trying to do too much. KISS

Not the type of design you want exposed in the winter 😬

Rode around 20km of singletrack in bowmont park and 12 mile coulee last night, what a beautiful evening

Some pool noodles should do the trick In all seriousness, id assume they will continue with the wood slats along the entire wall

Whenever i pick up visitors from the airport i always take memorial into the city as it showcases some of the best parts of calgary

CRU's maybe? Im envisioning a bar called "off the rails" embracing the location lol

"shiny penny? No, no, no, I never said that, I said shitty penny"

Agreed, all the detail is in the small middle area then the colors are just expanded out to fill the rest. Seems like a a design that was previously created then adjusted to fit the building as opposed to being designed for the canvas. Id much prefer a mural like the Douglas Coupland one in...

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