[UtakataNoAnnex]

Well, the design firm is British.

AoD

It needs shrubberies though...

 

[tripwire]

Some (belated) shots from Sunday:

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

Some (belated) shots from Sunday:

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The details could be better - but overall what a magnificent civic project. The scale is perfect.

AoD

 

[smably]

The details could be better - but overall what a magnificent civic project.

Not arguing, just curious — what details do you think could be better?

 

[DSC]

The details could be better - but overall what a magnificent civic project. The scale is perfect.

AoD

Not sure you should give final judgement until it is finished, some of the details may still appear. Of course, what really matters is whether it will 'work' and we will not see that until spring 2024 when the Saturday Market moves 'home'. It will aslo be interested to see how the City uses it on weekdays - they should have a plan for that by now but my sources say they do not!

 

[evandyk]

The space in the bottom floor looks quite cavernous. I think the market will be great in there.

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

Not sure you should give final judgement until it is finished, some of the details may still appear. Of course, what really matters is whether it will 'work' and we will not see that until spring 2024 when the Saturday Market moves 'home'. It will aslo be interested to see how the City uses it on weekdays - they should have a plan for that by now but my sources say they do not!

Oh I think I can - some of the details had been eliminated.

AoD

 

[DSC]

Today they are removing the construction fencing on Front Street and, I think, working on the top 'canopy'. Now to see how the deal with the Front Street sidewalk - it should have trees returned and be done 'properly' - we shall see!

 

[alklay]

Please please please put some cladding on the roof overhangs in the front of the building. Right now it looks like the underside of the cheapest of tin roofs. Attention to detail is everything and the details showing thus far are extremely disappointing.

 

[smably]

The corrugated underside of the roof was always meant to be exposed. That seems very on-brand for RSHP and I think it could look fine if executed well.

Unfortunately, it looks like we've lost the tidy grid of metal supports shown in the renderings and been given a much messier arrangement in its place.

 

[Rascacielo]

The corrugated underside of the roof was always meant to be exposed. That seems very on-brand for RSHP and I think it could look fine if executed well.

Unfortunately, it looks like we've lost the tidy grid of metal supports shown in the renderings and been given a much messier arrangement in its place.
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Also the diagonal cables extending to the corners of the first floor. And those red vents (another RSHP signature).

 

[waterismyhouse]

here is a few example of RSHP work with similar style roof,

Thame reach office

Thames uni - this has been demolished now

Broadwick house:

 

[tripwire]

With the extra diagonal support lines (cables?) it looks a lot more interesting. As it is right now, it does look a bit weak though I'm OK with the exposed under hang right now. It reminds me of the flat Lego bricks.

 

[ProjectEnd]

here is a few example of RSHP work with similar style roof,

Thame reach office

Thames uni - this has been demolished now

Broadwick house:

I wonder what Thames Reach is being used for now. For years (until the completion of 122 Leadenhall) it was the RSHP home base.

 

[waterismyhouse]

I wonder what Thames Reach is being used for now. For years (until the completion of 122 Leadenhall) it was the RSHP home base.

there was a plan to turn the office and the adjacent building into housing, however nothing has come of it yet. I believe they are being used as offices/entertainment venue.