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JAKJ · February 19th, 2005, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Adelarch

well then that's truly sad

I don't know... they could have done a much better job with the design, especially with holdfast. There isn't a more boring run of the mill development.. a shame really

Adelarch · February 19th, 2005, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JAKJ

I don't know... they could have done a much better job with the design, especially with holdfast. There isn't a more boring run of the mill development.. a shame really

very true, most of the new buildings in Glenelg are pretty ordinary designs IMO, but I suspect the opposition was more in relation to the height rather than the quality of the design

Al · February 25th, 2005, 06:18 AM

From this weeks messenger. Now they want "consultation on consultation"! Bloody red tape!

Howie · February 25th, 2005, 06:39 AM

ow FFS!! wish they'd just get on with it.

Brando · February 25th, 2005, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Howie

ow FFS!! wish they'd just get on with it.

My thoughts exactly mate.. What a bloody joke..

Will · February 28th, 2005, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by JAKJ

I don't know... they could have done a much better job with the design, especially with holdfast. There isn't a more boring run of the mill development.. a shame really

I agree, whilst I believe that Marina Pier and the Marina East buildings are attractive, sadly the same can't be said about the Light's Landing building or the facade of the Ramada Hotel that fronts Colley Reserve. The Platinum apartment building is also not very attractive.

Pants · March 24th, 2005, 03:08 AM

The model's on display at Makris' North Adelaide Village on O'Connell Street.

Here are a few pics. Sorry about the second one. I had to turn off the flash as it was reflecting really badly off the window at that angle:

They had brochures by the door with renderings etc on them. I'll scan it through a bit later on.

Pants · March 24th, 2005, 04:30 AM

jacobsian · March 24th, 2005, 05:50 AM

Effort Pants.

Pants · March 24th, 2005, 06:38 AM

No probs mate.

I like the way he's left out a front-on shot in the brochure. Thinly veiled attempt to convince the NIMBYs that it's not that imposing a development. Won't work sadly.

I reckon they've done a pretty good job with the setbacks though.

Adelarch · March 24th, 2005, 10:33 AM

thanks for all your efforts Pants
while I don't think this development is especially interesting architecturally, I do think they've made a decent go at making the buildings fit into their context. This development would also help vibe up Nth Adelaide a bit - good luck to them

Pants · March 24th, 2005, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Adelarch

thanks for all your efforts Pants
while I don't think this development is especially interesting architecturally, I do think they've made a decent go at making the buildings fit into their context. This development would also help vibe up Nth Adelaide a bit - good luck to them

My feelings exactly mate. I seem to be agreeing with you alot lately.

Before it was unveiled, I had hoped that it would be something special architecturally - being such a landmark development - but didn't hold out too much hope because of the developer.

I can understand why Makris has gone this fairly safe route though and still think it'll be a great addition to the city.

redstar · March 24th, 2005, 02:53 PM

50 bucks says this will take at least 3 years to BUILD and it will be another liberty-towers thing which will turn north adelaide into the next glenleg.

AtD · March 24th, 2005, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by redstar

50 bucks says this will take at least 3 years to BUILD

Your point?

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Originally Posted by redstar

and it will be another liberty-towers thing which will turn north adelaide into the next glenleg.

North Adelaide is famous for its beaches.

Al · March 25th, 2005, 01:58 AM

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North Adelaide is famous for its beaches.

Ha ha ha! ROFL. Good one.

Thanks again pants - really appreciate your stuff.

I was actually hoping for something more dramatic but I guess anything will do as long as it goes ahead.

jacobsian · March 25th, 2005, 02:17 AM

I don't like the look of it much. But then again, I pretty much hate everything not made of sandstone.

kota16 · March 29th, 2005, 02:18 AM

I hope it goes ahead. If it were being built in another capital city it would hardly raise an eyebrow. North Adelaide is is the home of NIMBY people who love their own 'shit'.

Will · March 31st, 2005, 10:12 AM

Whilst the development isn't anything extraordinary, I find it attractive and believe it will be a great addition to the whole of Adelaide.

We should do our bit and help progress by sending letters of support to the Makris Group.

AtD · March 31st, 2005, 11:56 AM

Granted, it's not spectacular, but at least it fills the gap. One less eyesore.

Howie · July 19th, 2005, 02:30 PM

Finally some news on the Consultation... you can all get in on the process as far as I'm aware... here's a repost of what i wrote on Sensational-Adelaide forums.

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Check out the webpage that the city council just put up about the consultation http://www.adelaide.sa.gov.au/counci...r_le_cornu.htm

Loads of information, including 3 possible outcomes for the Makris group (who currently owns the land).

1st one is a very basic street level complex,
2nd is a higher level complex.
3rd is the render of what we've all seen, which is mixed retail/apartment with leisure and cinema facilities.

Obviously third would be preferable for most of us. There's also a questionaire to fill out on the site, as far as i know anyone can fill it out. You give you preference and they'll take it into consideration.

It closes on august 1st 2005, so get in quick.

March 24th, 2005, 03:08 AM	#87
Pants Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Brisbane and Adelaide Posts: 633 Likes (Received): 0	The model's on display at Makris' North Adelaide Village on O'Connell Street. Here are a few pics. Sorry about the second one. I had to turn off the flash as it was reflecting really badly off the window at that angle: They had brochures by the door with renderings etc on them. I'll scan it through a bit later on. Last edited by Pants; March 24th, 2005 at 12:50 PM.

March 24th, 2005, 06:38 AM	#90
Pants Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Brisbane and Adelaide Posts: 633 Likes (Received): 0	No probs mate. I like the way he's left out a front-on shot in the brochure. Thinly veiled attempt to convince the NIMBYs that it's not that imposing a development. Won't work sadly. I reckon they've done a pretty good job with the setbacks though. Last edited by Pants; March 24th, 2005 at 08:52 PM.

March 29th, 2005, 02:18 AM	#97
kota16 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Adelaide Posts: 576 Likes (Received): 0	I hope it goes ahead. If it were being built in another capital city it would hardly raise an eyebrow. North Adelaide is is the home of NIMBY people who love their own 'shit'. __________________ kota16 Australia

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February 25th, 2005, 06:18 AM	#83
Al Rann the man Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Adelaide Posts: 228 Likes (Received): 0	From this weeks messenger. Now they want "consultation on consultation"! Bloody red tape!

February 25th, 2005, 06:39 AM	#84
Howie we love cranage :) Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Adelaide Posts: 457 Likes (Received): 0	ow FFS!! wish they'd just get on with it.

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Pants Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Brisbane and Adelaide Posts: 633 Likes (Received): 0

March 24th, 2005, 05:50 AM	#89
jacobsian Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Queanbeyan Posts: 724 Likes (Received): 0	Effort Pants.

March 24th, 2005, 10:33 AM	#91
Adelarch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 445 Likes (Received): 0	thanks for all your efforts Pants while I don't think this development is especially interesting architecturally, I do think they've made a decent go at making the buildings fit into their context. This development would also help vibe up Nth Adelaide a bit - good luck to them

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redstar BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Adelaide Posts: 719 Likes (Received): 0	50 bucks says this will take at least 3 years to BUILD and it will be another liberty-towers thing which will turn north adelaide into the next glenleg.

March 25th, 2005, 02:17 AM	#96
jacobsian Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Queanbeyan Posts: 724 Likes (Received): 0	I don't like the look of it much. But then again, I pretty much hate everything not made of sandstone.

March 31st, 2005, 10:12 AM	#98
Will Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 829 Likes (Received): 0	Whilst the development isn't anything extraordinary, I find it attractive and believe it will be a great addition to the whole of Adelaide. We should do our bit and help progress by sending letters of support to the Makris Group.

March 31st, 2005, 11:56 AM	#99
AtD Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 3,595 Likes (Received): 35	Granted, it's not spectacular, but at least it fills the gap. One less eyesore.