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potto · November 20th, 2012, 12:40 PM

I like the roof terrace, but its got the boring cladding of St George minus the vaguely attractive proportions.

And what has happened to balconies? Are they frowned upon on taller buildings or just too much hassle to design in?

I much prefer the massing of the Manhatten loft development, just as hulking but broken up with more roof gardens, clever.

Gavrosh · November 20th, 2012, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by potto

I much prefer the massing of the Manhatten loft development, just as hulking but broken up with more roof gardens, clever.

So do most of us, but then we should given how much they're asking for a piece of it.

***RMB2007*** · November 30th, 2012, 03:27 PM

Application for this development now on the PPDT's site:

spindrift · November 30th, 2012, 03:42 PM

Almost a thousand students living in the area. 30% of UCL students are International, often pretty wealthy, all spending money in local shops, drinking and eating around Stratford. Designer asians and Euro Sloanes, fithy rich Chinese students who cause no trouble, keep their heads down and get great grades.

Trances · November 30th, 2012, 04:38 PM

That's a little low rise for such a good location

jack_jones · November 30th, 2012, 10:40 PM

Looks horrible. Such a great site as well. Big disappointment.

Officer Dibble · December 19th, 2012, 03:32 PM

http://www.standard.co.uk/news/londo...s-8425232.html

spindrift · December 19th, 2012, 04:00 PM

How the heck can a 25 year old afford £13,200 rent a year?

Newcastle Guy · December 19th, 2012, 04:33 PM

So no hot water for a couple of weeks and showering at your gym = third world conditions now?

Also, that comment section got racist real fast. Thought I was reading the Mail for a sec.

cnapan · December 22nd, 2012, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Newcastle Guy

So no hot water for a couple of weeks and showering at your gym = third world conditions now?

Yes, actually, no hot water is one of the things that differentiates the developed world from the third world. Until the 20th century, most people in this country had to travel to communal baths - that is if they washed at all.

I don't think it's unreasonable to be angry about moving into a new development which doesn't have even the basics working for prolonged periods of time.

Shmunkey · December 22nd, 2012, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cnapan

Yes, actually, no hot water is one of the things that differentiates the developed world from the third world. Until the 20th century, most people in this country had to travel to communal baths - that is if they washed at all.

I don't think it's unreasonable to be angry about moving into a new development which doesn't have even the basics working for prolonged periods of time.

He wasn't saying it's unreasonable to be angry. I'd be angry, but I wouldn't be so narrow minded to say it's like living in the third world. We still have electric to heat our kettles for baths - hell, we're even able to visit a friends house/flat for a hot shower.
Again, anyone who lives in a 1000£pm apartment shouldn't have the indecency to say they feel like they live in the third world. It's embarrassing and selfish.

spindrift · December 22nd, 2012, 10:05 PM

It was probably the Standard making up quotes.

Newcastle Guy · December 23rd, 2012, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by cnapan

Yes, actually, no hot water is one of the things that differentiates the developed world from the third world. Until the 20th century, most people in this country had to travel to communal baths - that is if they washed at all.

I don't think it's unreasonable to be angry about moving into a new development which doesn't have even the basics working for prolonged periods of time.

Basically what Shmunkey said. It's bad, and I would be annoyed, but third world? Really? If they did indeed say that I'm fairly certain they weren't talking about pre-20th century Britain. It's just a silly thing to say.

neilio84 · December 23rd, 2012, 11:09 AM

Jeez, why are you all going on about this "third world" remark? You're all totally missing the point. New property, not cheap to buy, desirable location, A++ World Class City, developed country, should mean hot water is available on tap and on demand. Yes we take it for granted, because it is a fundamental right when you factor in the above items I've listed. These people are right to be angry! And all you lot keep harping on about some off the cuff remark! Get a life.

Newcastle Guy · December 23rd, 2012, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by neilio84

Jeez, why are you all going on about this "third world" remark? You're all totally missing the point. New property, not cheap to buy, desirable location, A++ World Class City, developed country, should mean hot water is available on tap and on demand. Yes we take it for granted, because it is a fundamental right when you factor in the above items I've listed. These people are right to be angry! And all you lot keep harping on about some off the cuff remark! Get a life.

No, we're not missing the point. We're just saying it was a stupid comment, and you pretty much gave a list of reasons as to why it was stupid (see bolded above). You seem to have gotten a bit overly annoyed by it. Was it you the article referred to? Get over it.

Frankus Maximus · December 24th, 2012, 10:28 AM

Will the new buildings (when constructed) have hot water??

Shmunkey · December 24th, 2012, 12:38 PM

It's just sad to think that there's a complete lack of respect for others. We really need to start acting like this 'World Class city' and show a bit of class.

You'd hope there'll be hot water.

jack_jones · December 28th, 2012, 06:53 PM

Went to Westfield Stratford City the other day and noticed two new buildings now under construction:

Unite Stratford - Two large cranes on site. Will consist of 951 student rooms. Designed by BDP architects and will be BDP's tallest building at 28 storeys. It will be the first building to be completed on the Olympic Park post games in 2014.

Stratford Plaza - As previously mentioned within this thread, this is now under construction with plenty of activity now on site.

***gothicform*** · January 2nd, 2013, 01:48 PM

i wondered what it was they were building there on stratford plaza. walked past it a couple of days ago - assumed the scheme was dead as it had been so quiet for so long. should make a huge difference to the impression you get when leaving the station. better image of it here -

hugh · January 2nd, 2013, 09:49 PM

Why the sensitivity about the third world remark? No hot water for a couple of weeks in a new build is pretty bloody shoddy.

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November 20th, 2012, 12:40 PM	#561
potto Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Posts: 13,503 Likes (Received): 253	I like the roof terrace, but its got the boring cladding of St George minus the vaguely attractive proportions. And what has happened to balconies? Are they frowned upon on taller buildings or just too much hassle to design in? I much prefer the massing of the Manhatten loft development, just as hulking but broken up with more roof gardens, clever.

November 30th, 2012, 03:27 PM	#563
*RMB2007* Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,287 Likes (Received): 235	Application for this development now on the PPDT's site:

November 30th, 2012, 03:42 PM	#564
spindrift Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,562 Likes (Received): 70	Almost a thousand students living in the area. 30% of UCL students are International, often pretty wealthy, all spending money in local shops, drinking and eating around Stratford. Designer asians and Euro Sloanes, fithy rich Chinese students who cause no trouble, keep their heads down and get great grades.

November 30th, 2012, 10:40 PM	#566
jack_jones Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 242 Likes (Received): 7	Looks horrible. Such a great site as well. Big disappointment.

December 19th, 2012, 04:00 PM	#568
spindrift Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,562 Likes (Received): 70	How the heck can a 25 year old afford £13,200 rent a year?

December 19th, 2012, 04:33 PM	#569
Newcastle Guy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 8,957 Likes (Received): 18	So no hot water for a couple of weeks and showering at your gym = third world conditions now? Also, that comment section got racist real fast. Thought I was reading the Mail for a sec.

December 22nd, 2012, 10:05 PM	#572
spindrift Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,562 Likes (Received): 70	It was probably the Standard making up quotes.

December 23rd, 2012, 11:09 AM	#574
neilio84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: London Posts: 195 Likes (Received): 10	Jeez, why are you all going on about this "third world" remark? You're all totally missing the point. New property, not cheap to buy, desirable location, A++ World Class City, developed country, should mean hot water is available on tap and on demand. Yes we take it for granted, because it is a fundamental right when you factor in the above items I've listed. These people are right to be angry! And all you lot keep harping on about some off the cuff remark! Get a life.

December 24th, 2012, 10:28 AM	#576
Frankus Maximus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ascot Posts: 630 Likes (Received): 11	Will the new buildings (when constructed) have hot water??

December 24th, 2012, 12:38 PM	#577
Shmunkey Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: East. London Posts: 124 Likes (Received): 1	It's just sad to think that there's a complete lack of respect for others. We really need to start acting like this 'World Class city' and show a bit of class. You'd hope there'll be hot water.

December 28th, 2012, 06:53 PM	#578
jack_jones Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 242 Likes (Received): 7	Went to Westfield Stratford City the other day and noticed two new buildings now under construction: Unite Stratford - Two large cranes on site. Will consist of 951 student rooms. Designed by BDP architects and will be BDP's tallest building at 28 storeys. It will be the first building to be completed on the Olympic Park post games in 2014. Stratford Plaza - As previously mentioned within this thread, this is now under construction with plenty of activity now on site.

January 2nd, 2013, 01:48 PM	#579
*gothicform* Bossman Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: not london Posts: 29,213 Likes (Received): 494	i wondered what it was they were building there on stratford plaza. walked past it a couple of days ago - assumed the scheme was dead as it had been so quiet for so long. should make a huge difference to the impression you get when leaving the station. better image of it here -

January 2nd, 2013, 09:49 PM	#580
hugh Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Don't call it Frisco Posts: 1,101 Likes (Received): 69	Why the sensitivity about the third world remark? No hot water for a couple of weeks in a new build is pretty bloody shoddy.