Pendennis Hotel Redevelopment | ?m | 4s | LEDR | Next Architecture

[_Citizen_Dane_]

I'll disagree. It might not be the pinnacle of architecture, but I'd say it only looks ugly because they've painted it. It's a decent little storefront that actively engages with the street. There's plenty of more buildings that are actively harmful to Jasper that need to be dealt with before something like this, I think.

 

[.crystalised.]

True, it engages with the street. I suppose the gap above the structure just looks strange to me because of the 5-6 storey developments beside it.

 

[archited]

^ Future plans @.crystalised. future plans!

 

[.crystalised.]

^ Future plans @.crystalised. future plans!

I must learn patience! Rome wasn't built in a day (although, from a historical standpoint, I suppose Edmonton was, given its youth for a city of its size!)

 

[archited]

You heard it here first -- we just signed a lease agreement with LEDR and Lorraine Bodnaruk to take over the whole Pendennis Hotel building for our new companies RoadShowz, Inc. and StreetSeenz, Inc. We are now looking to hire 442 employees including Architects, Engineers, Coders, Gamification gurus, Communication experts, First Nations entrepreneurs, Chefs, Spokesmodels, Delivery Persons, Security Personnel, Accounting Personnel, Wait-personnel, Bartenders, 3-d Programmers, Filmographers, Art Agents, Music Agents, Advertising Personnel, Realty Agents, and a host of others. If you or someone you know is interested in an above average pay structure with un-matchable benefits contact me and we will discuss possibilities.

 

[Platinum107]

Way to go Ted!! This is awesome news and I hope that the move in goes well!

 

[bodsbods9090]

@archited Awesome news! Let's hope we see some of those buildings you had talked about potentially building go up in the next few years.

 

[archited]

@Platinum107, @bodsbods9090 I believe I mentioned in an earlier thread that one of our partner-clients had a sudden heart-attack and died -- that was over a year ago now and we have been adjusting ever since (to some extent). I have formed a strategic alliance with two other architects -- Douglas Cardinal (Ottawa) and J. Murray McCombs (Washington D.C.). We are working on 2 major projects in Edmonton, have had several meetings with the City re those projects and are now starting to move ahead physically with out office move and development as a precursor to those projects. Separate elements moving into the Pendennis Hotel include, as I mentioned previously, RoadShowz, Inc. and StreetSeenz, Inc. Also moving into the building will be the administrative offices for the World Indigenous Peoples' Exposition (WInPEx), TriArch (the aforementioned architecture collaboration) and a company owned by my wife and me -- Dezign2the9z, Inc. -- that specializes in custom furniture and exotic pet environments. On the Basement Level we will have a gallery space open to the public that features indigenous art; on the ground floor level we will build a commissary kitchen that supports satellite eatery locations and that is also open to the public. Teaser -- one of the satellite eatery ventures will be called "Saucy Ballz and Finger Piez" (you may have noticed that we have a zed fetish in our naming program).
We are also working with LEDR on the foundational structure for a project that will be a major downtown mixed use project -- offices, condos, and a hotel. That's all I can say for now.

 

[Moderne]

That is incredibly exciting. I wish you nothing but the best of success with your ventures, and am glad you're coming home! @archited

 

[Kaizen]

(you may have noticed that we have a zed fetish in our naming program).

I dig the zed! @archited In a similar naming fashion, my sister and I had a clothing/lifestyle boutique downtown the late 80s-90s called Ze Store located in the Lloyds Bank building (now the just renovated HSBC tower!). A couple years later added Studio Ze in the East Village NYC until '01.
Consequently, Kaizen is my alternative health business for the past 20 years. The zed' related naming has sort of tamed for my sister now, though. I pick her up at the airport tonight and will share your good news re Pendennis, lots going on in the big zE!
As an aside if anyone on Skyrise E if interested, Sandra started Western Canada Fashion Week 17 years ago, and recently Phabrik Art + Design in Lisbon.
Would you be in Edmonton later next week? I can promo tickets for you (or anyone interested) to take in some or all of the events happening March 18 -22. I will leave ticket(s) at the door for Skyrisers who DM's me.

 

[Airboy]

I will have to walk over once its up and Running. Just the other side of the Pink Palace. Wish you all the luck with the new ventures.

 

[archited]

Hey, Skyrise Cities, one and all, will be invited to the "open house" party -- August or September.

 

[JNO1]

@archited that is fantastic news. I can't wait to hear "the rest of the story"!! And for the open house in August/September. Congrats!!

 

[.crystalised.]

Congrats @archited! Can't wait to try the saucy ballz and finger piez!!!
Also excited for a major mixed-use development announcement in the future

 

[OverheardatYEG]

With only a few more lots to clean up this block will look really good once complete! Maybe @archited you can fill this hole with something nice Regardless this might be one of my favourite blocks once complete.