Falcon Towers | 170m | 44s | Langham Developments | Arc Studio

[northlands]

What they failed to mention was that "in the new year" means December 2023 on their project roadmap. Lol.

Excited to see how they excavate and build up the tower 2 parkade while they continue the vertical buildout of tower 1.

 

[Clearshades]

If the GC says it's going to happen, I'd believe them. If it doesn't though, not the end of the world.

From experiences in the trade, I don't rely on GC as the source to go to, for they don't make the last decision.

 

[David A]

What they failed to mention was that "in the new year" means December 2023 on their project roadmap. Lol.

Excited to see how they excavate and build up the tower 2 parkade while they continue the vertical buildout of tower 1.

Hopefully not taking the city's lead on vague, flexible deadlines.

 

[Mattyeg]

Hasn’t Langham always done the towers concurrently? (Icon/fox)

 

[IanO]

Yes, with about a 16-18 month lag.

Construction of Icon I began in January 2006 and was completed in 2009. Icon II broke ground in 2007, and was completed in 2010.

Fox

Construction began on Fox One in December 2012 and was completed in August 2015. The building is sold out and fully occupied.

Pre-sales of Fox Two began in early 2014 and construction started in August of the same year and was completed in August 2017

Projects | Langham Developments

 

[KreationYEG]

 

[JMatt88]

Talking with someone from Graham Last week. The Second tower is going ahead in the new year.

Is Tower 2 supposed to be condos or are they both going to be rental? I always forget the composition of this project. Pretty certain tower 1 is rentals?

 

[BASE]

Tower 1 is a rental not sure about tower 2 (but probably would follow suit?)

I was struck by the Children's play area. What a cool amenity and something that can remove a barrier of condo/apartment living with kids.

Amenities — Falcon One - Apartments for Rent

Amenities Located on the second floor, and spread over 4,000 square feet, this remarkable facility incorporates a Social Room, a Fitness Centre and Children’s Area. This adds another dimension to Falcon One, cementing its position as the most desirable highrise in Edmonton.

www.falcontowers.ca

 

[MetroEd]

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Looks like we may be finally getting somewhere?

 

[God]

this project looks really similar to this one in Toronto. I think it looks quite good. Just wish these towers were taller. Is the taller tower also being shrunk?

 

[Munanyo]

^^If the towers turned out anything close to that one in Toronto I would be happy. I'm worried about the stucco though. I walk by this site almost daily on my lunch break and I hold my breathe that they will turn out nice.

My other concern is what businesses will want to operate in the podium. That immediate area is a bit of a dead zone despite proximity to Jasper Ave and being on 104th street. Ideally it will have some restaurants/bars/cafes that open till late and brings some life here but I'm not sure.

 

[IanO]

There is a good amount of foot traffic north and south on 104st due to the density south of 100ave.

 

[Edmcowboy11]

Am I correct in seeing that they are close to getting the podium started? Already started on above grade?

 

[Clearshades]

Stucco would be OK IF THEY FROST OUT THE BALCONY GLASS. See-through glass exposes more stucco and with the existing concrete forest in that generally area, it will be overwhelming brand new or not.

 

[BASE]

^^If the towers turned out anything close to that one in Toronto I would be happy. I'm worried about the stucco though. I walk by this site almost daily on my lunch break and I hold my breathe that they will turn out nice.

My other concern is what businesses will want to operate in the podium. That immediate area is a bit of a dead zone despite proximity to Jasper Ave and being on 104th street. Ideally it will have some restaurants/bars/cafes that open till late and brings some life here but I'm not sure.

I too worry about the stucco. A big part (the main part) of why those towers will look better than falcon is the use of stucco on Falcon.

We have talked about stucco looking good if done well and used sparingly. I am starting to think that's just not possible on a tower and maybe reserved for a low/mid rise.