archited
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You know this how?
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erudyk_29
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It would be funny if they kept the weird boxes falling out the third floor of the building art. Also the big "We Sell Boxes" sign
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Tropical
Active Member
I love this idea
Vacs
Active Member
Because the historical portion will be the most expensive part of the exterior
archited
Senior Member
I highly doubt that plus it could also be the biggest source of revenue on a square-foot basis thereby justifying any larger expense in retrofit. The building appears to be sound, structurally speaking, and the brick seems to be in good shape. I don't see the basis for your speculation.
David A
Senior Member
Just build something across the street first, before tearing down the larger more historical building.
archited
Senior Member
There is no need to tear the building down and I highly doubt that is even under consideration by Westrich -- the remainder of the site that contains the warehouse building is actually larger in size than the other site south of 103rd Avenue. Richie alluded to an "exciting proposition" for the warehouse building that they are going to publish in the coming months -- "stay tuned" they say. Again, I see a micro hotel possibility with high-end suites that can cater to and compete with the Marriott-type clientele on a basis that sees a direct connection to the ICE district structures and the pedway system. I have no confirming information other than what we have all seen; just a well-considered educated guess stemming from real possibilities.
IanO
Superstar
And yet hundreds of thousands of sqft, likely millions, were preserved and are amazing spaces.
_urbanite
Senior Member
Maybe we can start a "building art museum" on the south facade to compliment the Neon Sign Museum
jason403
Active Member
I'd be thrilled of they tore this place down. Complete demolition would really open up potential design for the new towers. Incorporating warehouses is pretty laughable.
Gronk!
Senior Member
I can see an Alt Hotel in these plans!
IanO
Superstar
I'd love to see an Alt there, but that's not really their (WP's) MO and the overall hotel market is rather limited for new product, but I would hope that YEGDT could absorb an ALT with 90-120 rooms and see a 'flight to quality' from one of the many underwhelming ones in current inventory.
erudyk_29
Active Member
It's called the Warehouse District for a reason!
jason403
Active Member
I just prefer the demolition of old buildings that don't have overly characteristic features other then being old. A warehouse by nature is an ugly yet functional space before it becomes old and run down. Probably best to stop wasting money to keep mediocre items of the past instead of building something new. Edmonton deserves better.
Just because you don't agree with someone doesn't mean you all need to join in. I've cleaned up the comments. Continue to pile on and you will be banned for a couple weeks to touch some grass or I guess now snow.