[sameg]

Driving past it today, I can't decide if I like it either. Its definitely going to look different

I think it may look really cool at night with interior light coming through the perforated sections.

 

[Mountain Man]

Yeah that part should be neat!

 

[Surrealplaces]

I've already decided I like it, even before the cladding is finished and the tarp is off. I like the fact that it's different, and will be different from other buildings around it. It'll add to the character to Marda Loop.

 

[UrbanWarrior]

I'm mostly nervous about it because of the lack of windows mixed with thee steel... might look sorta megalithic in context.

Has it been confirmed that the panels will be backlit?

 

[haltcatchfire]

So many people are going to hate it...

...and for that reason I like it.

 

[1875]

respect for taking chances, fingers crossed

 

[Mountain Man]

Getting some sea can vibes from that last pic lol.

 

[Surrealplaces]

So many people are going to hate it...

...and for that reason I like it.

Lol, that’s kind of why it like it also. I wouldn’t want to see any more buildings using corrugated metal along 33rd but having one is fine by me.

 

[The Familia]

Not of fan of what I’m seeing so far.

 

[Urb]

I have a feeling this is going to be very polarizing. I have a ton of respect for RNDSQR's risk appetite when it comes to design, but this might end up being an eyesore. It's starting to remind me of the new Edmonton Central Library.

 

[1875]

if it turns out not everyones cup of tea i hope it doesnt have any bearing on arc 33 approval. that look solid.

 

[MissingMiddle]

The detailing will make or break it as a "win." The wood soffiting on street level, trees, mullions, and lighting will help a lot.

Either way, I welcome something significantly different than what we normally see.

 

[haltcatchfire]

The detailing will make or break it as a "win." The wood soffiting on street level, trees, mullions, and lighting will help a lot.

Either way, I welcome something significantly different than what we normally see.

Plus with Lyfe in the background, anything will look amazing against it.

 

[adamyyc]

I’m still trying to hold judgement until this project is complete. I think the corrugated material they selected is cool, but it may have been better suited as an accent. I know buildings don’t always come out looking like their renders, but this is starting to feel like a bait and switch. It feels kind of like Platform, although I’m still holding out hope that project turns around, and they actually source an exterior material that is close to the original vision.

 

[Urban Outdoorsman]

They should have used whatever they put on dominion.