[CalgaryTiger]

Three generations of uninspiring apartment towers in one shot (70s, 80s/90s, and 2020s). I think the fact that it does fit in with its surroundings is why people dislike this building - it's new, and so an opportunity to do something better, but instead is just as boring as the rest.

I know why people dislike it, as you say this section of Beltline is a snapshot in mediocrity.

 

[kora]

They are looking for the distressed jeans look

 

[Urban4Lyfe]

The West End of Vancouver is full of ugly buildings.

But the public realm and tree canopy are light years ahead of Calgary.

 

[O-tac]

I've never seen a building look so dirty and old before construction completion. Is the EIFS that terrible and cheap that it sucks up all of the construction dust? Hopefully they power wash the whole building before tenants move in.

 

[Roaring Flames]

The West End of Vancouver is full of ugly buildings.

But the public realm and tree canopy are light years ahead of Calgary.

Sure, but Vancouver also has the climate for the trees. Whereas Calgary was essentially built in a grassland desert.

 

[Surrealplaces]

Sure, but Vancouver also has the climate for the trees. Whereas Calgary was essentially built in a grassland desert.

I think it's a combo of both. Trees are easier to grow in Vancouver for sure, combined with the city of Calgary not making trees a bigger priority for the Beltline area. It's too bad the city doesn't allocate money for trees and shrubbery based on people per sq km. Downtown and the Beltline would be fill of trees.

 

[1875]

While i agree its no mona lisa, after the sony building tower(s) go up hopefully it will somewhat get lost in the forrest.

i dont put this near the same class as the vitros, neueras, discovery pointes that sadly never seem to drop from view.