[Daveography]

@thommyjo I don't disagree, but the idea of a walkable 104 Ave was not a consideration when this was planned and built.

That said, if/when that might turn around, and if the tenant(s) of the day wanted to, it would not be difficult to put in more doors at the ground level.

 

[cmd uw]

Am I the only one that really dislikes this project? I guess it was a good use of a weird plot of land. But I find the interaction with the street to be cold and hostile. Doesn't seem to add to what could be a very walkable a beautiful strip of 104 connecting macewan and ice district.

Not sure why you dislike this project. I think it's a very creative way of redeveloping a small parcel of land. Its simple design will prove to be timeless. The clear glazing allows the interior activity(ies) to be visible from the exterior. The only issue I have is the lack of access along 104 Avenue but that can be easily added should the main floor space be demised. From a 'developers' perspective this building isn't cheap and the overall yield was likely tight, particularly when you factor in the associated risks.

 

[positive1]

Am I the only one that really dislikes this project? I guess it was a good use of a weird plot of land. But I find the interaction with the street to be cold and hostile. Doesn't seem to add to what could be a very walkable a beautiful strip of 104 connecting macewan and ice district.

Quite possibly.

 

[Filip.Nowak]

 

[Edmcowboy11]

Nice shot. Everytime I see that though I say to myself, ain't it great that Mcdonalds restaurants are so serious about training their employees that they have their own college.

 

[itom987]

McDonalds actually has their own college called "Hamburger University".

 

[archited]

I ran across this article in Architectural Record and thought that it was worth a read...

The Edge by Dub Architects

A building in Edmonton, Alberta, emphasizes translucency, linearity, and sustainability.

www.architecturalrecord.com

 

[northlands]

It's such a damn cool building. Every time I drive by I can't help but stare a little.

 

[Greenspace]

There is a custom wedding dress designer on half of the main floor now with a very nice custom metal spiral staircase to the mezzanine. I've been told the owner moved back to Edmonton to open this shop, hop she does well.

 

[David A]

There is a custom wedding dress designer on half of the main floor now with a very nice custom metal spiral staircase to the mezzanine. I've been told the owner moved back to Edmonton to open this shop, hop she does well.

I haven't been inside, but you can see that stair case as you go by. It looks quite impressive.

 

[IanO]

Still kinda wish the top two floors were completed (originally planned) as a couple of amazing two-storey lofts.

 

[archited]

 

[Greenspace]

Specialty Food Service, 53 seats/181m2 application for the lobby, subject to 21 appeal period. (Feb 4)

 

[Avenuer]

Specialty Food Service, 53 seats/181m2 application for the lobby, subject to 21 appeal period. (Feb 4)

It's going to be a cafe.

 

[JNO1]

^ And here it is. Glass Cafe. They take up at least half of the main floor with a spiral staircase to a mezzanine level. I had a refreshing and tasty blackberry soda. I hope they do well. Will definitely be back.