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  1. 96 University Avenue West
    City of Waterloo
    www.96university.com

    2. #1
    benjaminbach
    04-22-2011 07:25 AM
  2. From Calgary, Alberta | Member Since Jan 2010 | 67 Posts
    #21
    11-17-2011 03:15 PM
    Also there is rendering for the Albert and University development on SRM's Newly updated website http://srmarchitects.ca/
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    Member Since Feb 2010 | 47 Posts
    #22
    11-17-2011 04:42 PM
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  4. metropolis's Avatar
    From Waterloo | Member Since Jan 2010 | 517 Posts
    #23
    11-18-2011 09:42 AM
    It seems it would not be hard to convert some of those windows to doors for small retail. Maybe one day...
  5. Member Since Sep 2011 | 46 Posts
    #24
    11-18-2011 09:49 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Adrian
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    Just a mini version of those stucco monsters... the problem is that this is what city councillors or staff would say is a good example of their new urban design guidelines. Definitely a project as fake, bland, and boring as Waterloo deserves.
  6. From Waterloo | Member Since Feb 2010 | 424 Posts
    #25
    11-18-2011 11:36 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by metropolis
    It seems it would not be hard to convert some of those windows to doors for small retail. Maybe one day...
    That's optimism that I share. One day...
  7. From Calgary, Alberta | Member Since Jan 2010 | 67 Posts
    #26
    11-18-2011 01:45 PM
    I completely agree we need more forward thinking projects in this community. once we have the density there is the possibility that we could have retail on the main floor of many of these buildings and as a result could lead to more market for more density. all and all a good thing.

    I now live in calgary and we have some great projects being proposed that are doing just that. preparing for a future of commercial units on the main floor. They are condos but the main floor is designed with each unit having their own entrance in preparation for the critical mass of development

    http://www.pixelcondos.ca/

    http://www.universitycity.ca/

    http://www.qualexhomes.com/now-selling/luna.html

    http://www.callaliving.com/residences/building.html

    I know these are not exactly student housing but it is the concept of the main floor that I am getting at.

    We need to start looking to other cities for solutions!
  8. UrbanWaterloo's Avatar
    From Kitchener-Waterloo | Member Since Dec 2009 | 5,677 Posts
    #27
    11-30-2011 04:41 PM
    Framing up for another floor in the past 2 weeks...
    223 Albert Street - November 28, 2011

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    From Kitchener-Waterloo | Member Since Dec 2009 | 5,677 Posts
    #28
    12-14-2011 06:13 PM
    Up to the 5th floor now...
    96 University Avenue East - December 12, 2011





  10. Member Since Jul 2010 | 1,317 Posts
    #29
    12-22-2011 09:35 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by UrbanWaterloo
    Up to the 5th floor now...
    96 University Avenue West - December 12, 2011
    We might have to move this one out of the Student Housing Projects Thread as it will have 2, 3 & 5 bedroom units, as per the new "For Rent" sign on the front.
    Last edited by BuildingScout; 12-22-2011 at 09:41 PM.
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    From Kitchener-Waterloo | Member Since Dec 2009 | 5,677 Posts
    #30
    02-02-2012 07:35 AM
    January 31, 2012

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    From Kitchener-Waterloo | Member Since Dec 2009 | 5,677 Posts
    #31
    04-19-2012 12:24 PM
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    From Kitchener-Waterloo | Member Since Dec 2009 | 5,677 Posts
    #32
    05-23-2012 08:11 AM
    May 21, 2012







  14. metropolis's Avatar
    From Waterloo | Member Since Jan 2010 | 517 Posts
    #33
    05-23-2012 09:28 AM
    What architect thought those columns of "stone" between the windows were a good idea?! Can someone please take them out back and have them shot?
  15. Member Since Jul 2010 | 1,317 Posts
    #34
    05-23-2012 09:34 AM
    They are not yet finished. First they will jut out like the yellow ones on the East side, then they will be covered with some material (presumably stone, but we don't know yet), so it would be wise to reserve judgment until then.
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    From Toronto | Member Since Apr 2010 | 298 Posts
    #35
    05-23-2012 03:15 PM
    Reserve judgment? It's already clear what a senseless and stupid exterior design this building has. Ugh I'm getting very de-moralized with this city, given all the crap that's being approved left right and centre. Also there is no need to wait and see what it will look like... anyone with any imagination can look at the construction photos and the rendering together and know exactly how the finished product will look.

    Oh, and yeah, those columns that are extruded from the facade are absolutely mind-blowingly stupid. This building tries more than some of the student projects, but it falls on its face equally as hard.
  17. From Waterloo, ON | Member Since Jan 2010 | 1,973 Posts
    #36
    05-23-2012 04:09 PM
    What the building looks like aside, its bedroom mix is definitely interesting. It has 2, 3, 4, and 5 bedroom units, and all of the 4 and 5 bedroom units look like they could be easily transformed into 3 bedroom units if necessary. I.e. there aren't washrooms and such in each room, and the layouts seem to make it possible.
  18. From Kitchener | Member Since Oct 2010 | 789 Posts
    #37
    05-23-2012 04:53 PM
    I actually kinda like this one.

    Decent colours, doesn't completely ignore the street, and it seems a bit more amenable to having its first floor renovated into retail.
  19. metropolis's Avatar
    From Waterloo | Member Since Jan 2010 | 517 Posts
    #38
    05-24-2012 10:20 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by BuildingScout
    They are not yet finished. First they will jut out like the yellow ones on the East side, then they will be covered with some material (presumably stone, but we don't know yet), so it would be wise to reserve judgment until then.
    I see what you mean with the yellow bits and as mentioned the building addresses the corner it is on nicely with the entrance right there. The architect gets reprieve.
  20. UrbanWaterloo's Avatar
    From Kitchener-Waterloo | Member Since Dec 2009 | 5,677 Posts
    #39
    06-11-2012 11:35 AM
    June 7, 2012

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  22. From Kitchener | Member Since May 2010 | 121 Posts
    #40
    06-11-2012 12:50 PM
    I know that there are a few posters who don't like this project, but after going through some of the latest updates about the buildings on King and Lester that are under construction, this thing looks like it is in a league of its own. Maybe its the lowered expectations, but I still like it.
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