Recent content by Lachlan Holmes

Considering that it's been mentioned earlier in the thread that this site will utilize construction hoists that are contained within the elevator shafts, and keeping in mind that the elevator shafts in the core of the tower don't reach the ground level because of the Definitely Not But Maybe...

Can't speak to the glazing, but for the precast, it basically is a single supplier - Stubbes Precast - who've pretty much cornered the market here in Hamilton, unfortunately. They've also found great commercial success with their 'total precast' solutions, which has conversely resulted in a...

"I've always wanted to live in a bowling alley!" (source: from the architectural plans)

The four (but more like seven) storey addition on the slab tower really looks gross. I can't say that I really see how it's a better result than the original proposed point tower addition...

The final project I was able to photograph on Sunday the 4th:

I like the public space. Nice and shady, at least in the afternoon, lots of (comfortable) seating - things that I enjoy at least. If they can fix their tree issues and have them grow out for a few years it will be nice as the space grows with the remainder of the complex being completed. Here...

Here are some from July 4th:

Couple pictures taken on Sunday, July 4th:

Disappearing, slowly but surely. Pictures from Sunday, July 4th:

Gorgeous project, definitely one of my favourite buildings to go up in the last ten years. I'm less sold on the public art. Photos taken Sunday the Fourth:

Pictures taken on the 4th:

Sidewalks remain asphalt. Ground floor remains incomplete. Sunday, July 4th:

Sunday, July 4th:

Pictures from Sunday afternoon, July 4th:

Just two, taken from a distance, of this one beginning to peek out. Sunday, July 4th: