emphurent
Active Member
With the UT forum expanding its coverage, I think it's time to fill in some of the blanks in Kitchener and region, the midrises.
So far posted projects include mainly highrise buildings, but I will now loop in some of the major midrise buildings currently under construction. Many of these buildings account for much of the rental market being built in the city.
Civic 66 is an under construction rental apartment by Killiam REIT, on the southern most part of what many would call Downtown Kitchener. Located across from The Scott.
Designed by ABA Architects, I'd personally say this is one of the most refined designs to come from the entire firm to this point. Subtle details, and a design that isn't overly chaotic. It's pretty alright for infill, some colour could've helped but I have no design trust left in ABA after their parking podium disaster in Cambridge.
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This project is mainly a precast build, which is becoming more common over the cast in place style seen over the past couple years.
Construction progress photos taken this evening, The Scott in the background with Civic 66 in front:
The patterned precast here is particularly a fun little addition that's nice to see, likely a nod to the cast in concrete design on the building adjacent.
So far posted projects include mainly highrise buildings, but I will now loop in some of the major midrise buildings currently under construction. Many of these buildings account for much of the rental market being built in the city.
Civic 66 is an under construction rental apartment by Killiam REIT, on the southern most part of what many would call Downtown Kitchener. Located across from The Scott.
Designed by ABA Architects, I'd personally say this is one of the most refined designs to come from the entire firm to this point. Subtle details, and a design that isn't overly chaotic. It's pretty alright for infill, some colour could've helped but I have no design trust left in ABA after their parking podium disaster in Cambridge.
(Source)
This project is mainly a precast build, which is becoming more common over the cast in place style seen over the past couple years.
Construction progress photos taken this evening, The Scott in the background with Civic 66 in front:
The patterned precast here is particularly a fun little addition that's nice to see, likely a nod to the cast in concrete design on the building adjacent.
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