emphurent
Active Member
Was originally gonna make a post about this development to showcase some more of the infill rental apartments being built in the region, but the scope of the project just got a lot larger. This intersection is unique as taking either road will take you to Uptown Waterloo or Downtown Kitchener so while it may seem secluded on a map, it's well connected for bus routes.
Phase One is an eight storey rental apartment that is currently topped out. The exterior uses precast in a very handsome subtle way that I think deserves credit for adding to the design without doing too much. A great example of a simple idea going a long way without being cluttered.
(From Vive)
This photo taken last week shows the precast structure, still awaiting windows and balcony guards. The two tone precast makes a statement on an otherwise simple box.
As of this week, the scope of the development became a lot larger with new applications to the city, now looking to build 863 units across multiple towers much larger than anything in the immediate area, as a continuation of what is already in progress. While the first phase may be under construction, I imagine these next phases may be far off as not only will it likely be a fight with the city and residents, but there is also heritage involved.
I see this as a positive to the area, though the transit access and retail needs to be better for this to succeed.
The currently under construction building is closest to the front in this diagram.
(From the city development portal)
Building A is the one currently U/C.
Phase One is an eight storey rental apartment that is currently topped out. The exterior uses precast in a very handsome subtle way that I think deserves credit for adding to the design without doing too much. A great example of a simple idea going a long way without being cluttered.
(From Vive)
This photo taken last week shows the precast structure, still awaiting windows and balcony guards. The two tone precast makes a statement on an otherwise simple box.
As of this week, the scope of the development became a lot larger with new applications to the city, now looking to build 863 units across multiple towers much larger than anything in the immediate area, as a continuation of what is already in progress. While the first phase may be under construction, I imagine these next phases may be far off as not only will it likely be a fight with the city and residents, but there is also heritage involved.
I see this as a positive to the area, though the transit access and retail needs to be better for this to succeed.
The currently under construction building is closest to the front in this diagram.
(From the city development portal)
Building A is the one currently U/C.
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