[hoggytime]

 

[pgagnon]

Again, a mismatch of materials. Brown brick, grey metal panels, red glass panels, dark black spandrel?

 

[Ottawacurious]

Not a great photo but a different angle.

 

[Marcus CLS]

Progress photos. The new replicated roof of the old restaurant is being completed

 

[jay2028]

Any idea what will be in the new building?

 

[pgagnon]

Wasn't it supposed to be some Japenese zen garden?

 

[J.OT13]

Some renderings posted by rocketphish on SSP in 2021.

Japanese Zen Garden outside:

Quote from the DevApp:

Treatment of the Heritage Pavilion The existing concrete structure of the pavilion is built on the common foundation of the main Hotel which is to be demolished. This demolition would very likely result in structural damage to the pavilion requiring steel reinforcement which would very likely alter the appearance, at least on the inside, quite significantly. Luckily, we are in possession of the original drawings of the building, and because of its simplicity we can recreate it to its original appearance. The main structure is one of poured concrete columns and beams, and the cladding elements need renovation which in many cases means replacement. The glass walls for instance are dated and of poor quality, to reach the performance results required by today’s standards replacement is the only option, likewise, for the skylight in the peak of the roof. The roofing material itself has been changed over the years and is no longer reflective of the original construction. By using the original drawings, we can reconstruct the pavilion to the original look and recreate all the original detailing, some of which has been lost over time. To salvage the original building means in fact salvaging the 8 concrete columns at the perimeter of the building, as the rest of the building mostly requires replacement to renovate it to the quality it has to be to be part of this complex.

 

[hoggytime]

Pagoda!

 

[J.OT13]

Some decent street level stuff. Feels like a higher density Wateridge.

 

[SweazyCavalry]

Now, where's Carling Higher order transit?

 

[J.OT13]

Now, where's Carling Higher order transit?

Bus lanes are going in five years ago...

They delayed the bus lane project for some bs about safety or something. Who knows when it's coming at this point.

The streetcar was removed from the TMP.

 

[Marcus CLS]

After posting last week's photos forgot to mention one of the retail units in Phase1 is being fit up for a Veterinary Hospitol. There is also an open Nail Salon.

 

[jay2028]

Does anyone know how much retail the whole project has?

 

[J.OT13]

Does anyone know how much retail the whole project has?

Here's the retail brochure. Over 10k square feet, but I can't quite figure everything out. Maybe I'll try tomorrow when I'm on a computer.

https://sleepwellrealty.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Talisman-Commercial-Leases-Brochure-2026-12-17.pdf

 

[J.OT13]

From the PDF I posted. Not super clear, but I think the first image is the first tower, and the second image is phase 2 with the two newest tower and pavilion. Almost looks like the pavilion is part of the retail mix, but I'm not sure that's the case.

Not sure why they made both plans so different, but anyway, seems like they have short of 14k ft2 of space for lease.