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Cambridge Mill Hotel | 38 & 24 fl | Proposed - DHLawrence - 01-23-2015 Cambridge Mill Hotel and Residences
Some details:Pearle Hospitality Inc. https://www.cambridgemillhotelandresidences.ca https://www.cambridgetimes.ca/news-story/10386040--i-will-miss-the-view-but-as-a-city-we-need-this-growth-resident-says-cambridge-development-will-be-boon-for-business/ Current renders: Original story, from 2015, below: Cambridge Mill owners propose 12-storey hotel, condo combo in Galt http://www.cambridgetimes.ca/news-story/5271694-cambridge-mill-owners-propose-12-storey-hotel-condo-combo-in-galt/ Quote:CAMBRIDGE – Yet another highrise development could be taking shape on the Galt riverfront. I don't know how they're going to put underground parking there; it's way too close to the river. There's a photo on the article page; looks ugly as sin to me, no matter what the height. RE: General Urban Cambridge Updates and Rumours - BuildingScout - 01-23-2015 (01-23-2015, 07:58 PM)DHLawrence Wrote: I don't know how they're going to put underground parking there; it's way too close to the river. You make it sound like this is physically impossible, which it is not. They could put parking in the river if they wanted. It is just that costs go up with proximity to water. RE: General Urban Cambridge Updates and Rumours - rangersfan - 01-24-2015 This is very exciting, and would be of great benefit the the Galt area. I would need to see more renders of the project but I am glad to see that it is not just a cube. Hope we hear more news related to this project once the Jan 26 council meeting has passed. After that I will start a thread for the project. RE: General Urban Cambridge Updates and Rumours - Spokes - 01-24-2015 Almost looks like an attempt to knock off a Chateau Laurier type look That being said, increased hotel and residential in downtown Galt is a good thing. RE: General Urban Cambridge Updates and Rumours - DHLawrence - 01-24-2015 A deliberate attempt; they even mention that in the Times article. It looks like a design that could go really wrong depending on the materials and finishes used, kind of like the apartment buildings proposed for the site south of Concession. Still, a hotel would be a natural fit with the banquet hall right next door and the theatres and university campus not far away. RE: General Urban Cambridge Updates and Rumours - The85 - 01-25-2015 (01-24-2015, 03:53 PM)Spokes Wrote:The main difference? Instead of being true stone (i.e. limestone), it will probably be a taupe EIFS/stucco monster with some brick "stone" on the first 3 floors...and copper or slate roof? Forget it. I hope they prove me wrong. RE: General Urban Cambridge Updates and Rumours - rangersfan - 01-25-2015 In that lies the problem. I think the design could be excellent if the right materials were used. Trying to replicate the look of older architectural style with newer and cheaper materials (while trying to make it genuine) likely rarely successful. RE: General Urban Cambridge Updates and Rumours - MacBerry - 01-25-2015 (01-25-2015, 11:58 AM)rangersfan Wrote: In that lies the problem. I think the design could be excellent if the right materials were used. Trying to replicate the look of older architectural style with newer and cheaper materials (while trying to make it genuine) likely rarely successful. Most of the downtown of the "old Galt" (Cambridge) is very much in need of redevelopment and increased density. This should be a positive step in the much needed "new Galt" (Cambridge). RE: General Urban Cambridge Updates and Rumours - tomh009 - 01-28-2015 (01-24-2015, 09:54 AM)rangersfan Wrote: This is very exciting, and would be of great benefit the the Galt area. I would need to see more renders of the project but I am glad to see that it is not just a cube. http://www.therecord.com/news-story/5278490-public-cautiously-endorses-proposed-galt-hotel-tower/ RE: Cambridge Mill Hotel | ? m | 12 Stories | Proposed - rangersfan - 06-10-2015 This one goes to council next week. http://m.therecord.com/news-story/5671788-hotel-condo-tower-on-grand-gets-nod RE: Cambridge Mill Hotel | ? m | 12 Stories | Proposed - notmyfriends - 06-10-2015 People sure love complaining. RE: Cambridge Mill Hotel | ? m | 12 Stories | Proposed - panamaniac - 06-11-2015 (01-25-2015, 12:21 AM)The85 Wrote:(01-24-2015, 03:53 PM)Spokes Wrote:The main difference? Instead of being true stone (i.e. limestone), it will probably be a taupe EIFS/stucco monster with some brick "stone" on the first 3 floors...and copper or slate roof? Forget it. RE: Cambridge Mill Hotel | ? m | 12 Stories | Proposed - MidTowner - 06-11-2015 (06-10-2015, 11:52 PM)notmyfriends Wrote: People sure love complaining. My favourite line is the author's: "...the perceived loss of Galt's church-steeple innocence." That's a classic: "church-steepler innocence," I have to remember that one. RE: Cambridge Mill Hotel | ? m | 12 Stories | Proposed - Owen - 06-11-2015 (01-25-2015, 11:58 AM)rangersfan Wrote: In that lies the problem. I think the design could be excellent if the right materials were used. Trying to replicate the look of older architectural style with newer and cheaper materials (while trying to make it genuine) likely rarely successful. All you have to do is visit the Cambridge Mill restaurant... I hardly think they are going to build this thing out of cheap materials if they are at all consistent with what they've already built. I was at a wedding there recently, and I was struck by the craftsmanship and materials used in the exterior, the chapel situated just outside, as well as the interior - again, if this new development is in keeping with what they've already done it's going to be spectacular. The community should be welcoming it! RE: Cambridge Mill Hotel | ? m | 12 Stories | Proposed - schooner77 - 06-11-2015 I agree with Owen. I don't get to Galt very often, but that stretch along the river is gorgeous and that includes old and new. This will make me decide to go down more often. |