Glenco
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You may notice the front has been extended therefore the angled bracing is not a hazard as others were concerned about
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NateTheUrbanist
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Does anyone know the story of this building? It's located right beside Wee Book Inn on Jasper.
archited
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Here's an article from the Edmonton Journal some years ago... I don't think that the proposal is moving ahead and the existing building that had been scheduled for demo is still boarded up...
Proposed rendering for The Wedge, an 11-storey mixed-use residential development next to the Birks Building on Jasper Avenue. (Provided by Holo-Blok)
The small building currently on the property at 10344 Jasper Ave. has sat empty for many years, with the historic Birks Building as its direct neighbour to the west at the corner of 104 Street.
Lead designer Brendan Lawlor said they received approval from the Edmonton Design Committee on the development permit just last week and hope to begin construction in the spring.
The existing structure will be demolished, Lawlor said, but the design for the new tower takes the surrounding heritage area zone into consideration after extensive consultation with the city and neighbouring businesses. ACI Architects also are involved in the design.
This included consideration of the three-dimensional diamond hanging on the east side of the Birks Building, which Holo-Blok is hoping to conserve on the new building. Without relocation, the highlight art piece would be covered up by the 11-storey structure. The dilemma is still unresolved, but Handa said they will continue to discuss with the Birks Building developers and all neighbours to work through problems as they arise.
“It’s up to the Birks Building if they want to be participants,” he said. “We’re going to try to keep those lines of communication open.”
Design elements of the tight-quartered building include stretched out balconies on the upper levels with large windows running down the front of the building.
Needing to have solid concrete on the east and west outside walls, Handa said the plan is to have them shine with large murals designed by local artists.
“We think it’s important to showcase that, especially when we have an opportunity on a site like this,” he added. “We thought of it as an opportunity to add a little something extra to the building.”
Holo-Blok is still in talks about what form the residential units will take — whether they be apartments or condos — but there will be two different layouts, one 600 square feet and a larger 900-square-foot unit.
Once construction begins, Lawlor said it is expected to take 10-12 months to complete.
Rendering of the kitchen design for the residential units in The Wedge. (Provided by Holo-Blok)
The small building currently on the property at 10344 Jasper Ave. has sat empty for many years, with the historic Birks Building as its direct neighbour to the west at the corner of 104 Street.
Lead designer Brendan Lawlor said they received approval from the Edmonton Design Committee on the development permit just last week and hope to begin construction in the spring.
The existing structure will be demolished, Lawlor said, but the design for the new tower takes the surrounding heritage area zone into consideration after extensive consultation with the city and neighbouring businesses. ACI Architects also are involved in the design.
This included consideration of the three-dimensional diamond hanging on the east side of the Birks Building, which Holo-Blok is hoping to conserve on the new building. Without relocation, the highlight art piece would be covered up by the 11-storey structure. The dilemma is still unresolved, but Handa said they will continue to discuss with the Birks Building developers and all neighbours to work through problems as they arise.
“It’s up to the Birks Building if they want to be participants,” he said. “We’re going to try to keep those lines of communication open.”
Design elements of the tight-quartered building include stretched out balconies on the upper levels with large windows running down the front of the building.
Needing to have solid concrete on the east and west outside walls, Handa said the plan is to have them shine with large murals designed by local artists.
“We think it’s important to showcase that, especially when we have an opportunity on a site like this,” he added. “We thought of it as an opportunity to add a little something extra to the building.”
Holo-Blok is still in talks about what form the residential units will take — whether they be apartments or condos — but there will be two different layouts, one 600 square feet and a larger 900-square-foot unit.
Once construction begins, Lawlor said it is expected to take 10-12 months to complete.
NateTheUrbanist
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Thank you. I remember hearing about The Wedge years ago. Did not know that building was the site for it.Here's an article from the Edmonton Journal some years ago... I don't think that the proposal is moving ahead and the existing building that had been scheduled for demo is still boarded up...
Proposed rendering for The Wedge, an 11-storey mixed-use residential development next to the Birks Building on Jasper Avenue. (Provided by Holo-Blok)
The small building currently on the property at 10344 Jasper Ave. has sat empty for many years, with the historic Birks Building as its direct neighbour to the west at the corner of 104 Street.
Lead designer Brendan Lawlor said they received approval from the Edmonton Design Committee on the development permit just last week and hope to begin construction in the spring.
The existing structure will be demolished, Lawlor said, but the design for the new tower takes the surrounding heritage area zone into consideration after extensive consultation with the city and neighbouring businesses. ACI Architects also are involved in the design.
This included consideration of the three-dimensional diamond hanging on the east side of the Birks Building, which Holo-Blok is hoping to conserve on the new building. Without relocation, the highlight art piece would be covered up by the 11-storey structure. The dilemma is still unresolved, but Handa said they will continue to discuss with the Birks Building developers and all neighbours to work through problems as they arise.
“It’s up to the Birks Building if they want to be participants,” he said. “We’re going to try to keep those lines of communication open.”
Design elements of the tight-quartered building include stretched out balconies on the upper levels with large windows running down the front of the building.
Needing to have solid concrete on the east and west outside walls, Handa said the plan is to have them shine with large murals designed by local artists.
“We think it’s important to showcase that, especially when we have an opportunity on a site like this,” he added. “We thought of it as an opportunity to add a little something extra to the building.”
Holo-Blok is still in talks about what form the residential units will take — whether they be apartments or condos — but there will be two different layouts, one 600 square feet and a larger 900-square-foot unit.
Once construction begins, Lawlor said it is expected to take 10-12 months to complete.
Rendering of the kitchen design for the residential units in The Wedge. (Provided by Holo-Blok)
archited
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It was a rather ingenious concept -- too bad it didn't move ahead.
WestEndWebber
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thommyjo
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I would be very sad. That area of stony/henday is going to increasingly become a nightmare. Might be one of the worst Stroads in our city.
MacLac
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MacLac
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Across the street from the Lewis Farms rec Center
Airboy
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Looks like a large serviced section was just completed by the west end Costco across from the Lowe's.
northlands
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Likely the section being used for the new Canadian Tire, as per rumored above by @WestEndWebber
SMayo
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The furthest north west of the three alldritt lots around 105th ave and 125th st just off 124th st is having its wooden fence replaced by temporary metal fencing.
Gronk!
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Tacom8
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I was doing some nosing around in Woodcroft and notice that the Brentwood Homes multifamily complex on 114 Ave and 135 St in Woodcroft is scheduled for a complete rebuild starting next year. Their project page shows that they are set for public consultations and provides some graphics for the build out starting late '24. Really exciting stuff for this area around the Westmount mall with the hospital build happening too and the zillions of infill going on in Inglewood. The bad news is current residents having to move, i hope they are being looked after, but considering the really long timelines i suspect they will be shuffling locations in the complex. Looks to be some nice healthy density and additional affordable units added to a great area.
