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Biosonic · November 21st, 2008, 03:03 PM

Are you talking to yourself Buttercups?

I think people will be more interested once cladding goes on and the tallest building makes some headway, but most people don't go to Wolves that often. I might re-post them on the Brum thread

Telfordboy · November 21st, 2008, 03:20 PM

I see it weekly with my own eyes so I don't feel the need to comment too much although I greatly appreciate Van's updates.

van heckler · November 21st, 2008, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Butterfield

Does this thread prove that the majority of people in Birmingham don't really care what goes on in Wolverhampton despite this being a MAJOR tall development in the so-called "Greater Birmingham" area? If this was within the city of Birmingham the thread would be incredibly busy!

If there's going to be this united Birminghamshire you Brummie guys have got to take more of an interest in that upcoming city in the north west of the conurbation.

That's exactly what I was thinking about a week ago. I reckon this would have to be at least 150m+ before it got the usual number of replies.

My prediction is that this thread will rack up around 250 posts by the time it's completed in September next year. Most of those posts being photo updates from myself and people who feel they have to say thanks for those photo updates so not to appear ungrateful.

It will be interesting to see how many posts the Aston Uni student block thread will get. It has as many as this one and has barely started constuction.

Anyway, I suspect not many people in Wolverhampton know about this building. However, plenty of people stare up at the cores as they drive or walk past and so when it gets to a height where it appears huge, people may come on the web trying to find out what it is.

Butterfield · November 21st, 2008, 07:19 PM

People in Wolverhampton should know about it as it's been in the Express & Star a few times - or at least it has in the Dudley edition that we get. As you say, interest should grow once it gets to an unusual-for-Wolverhampton height and will be seen from miles around. Also, people from all around the country going past on the trains will see it (like T-man has) which will mean everyone will soon get to know it!

Telfordboy · November 21st, 2008, 07:52 PM

If it helps I always make sure I tell whoever I'm with what is going on. This week I was explaining how the rooms are being built off site and slotted into the structure. Sadly its usually the same guy so he knows how much of a geek I am.

van heckler · November 24th, 2008, 08:20 PM

Finally the tower crane is rising.

i_like_concrete · November 24th, 2008, 08:40 PM

Exciting, so this is joint first with Snowhill phase 2 as the tallest currently under construction in the West Midlands? Quite an accolade me thinks, well done Wolverhampton and god bless students and their ever increasing need for accomodation.

Biosonic · November 25th, 2008, 01:53 PM

Unusual looking tower crane!

van heckler · November 27th, 2008, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by i_like_concrete

Exciting, so this is joint first with Snowhill phase 2 as the tallest currently under construction in the West Midlands?

Yes although this one has masts/poles/aerials that add about 10m to the height.

Some photos from today. The quality of the 8-storey block is worrying but hopefully it will turn out ok.

van heckler · November 27th, 2008, 05:44 PM

Also...

Just been on Victoria Hall's updated website and there is a different design for the tower. The shorter buildings are the same but the tall one is totally different. What a disappointment!

It looks awful in comparison. The first design was strong and iconic, this is just crap.

Gherkin · November 27th, 2008, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by van heckler

The quality of the 8-storey block is worrying but hopefully it will turn out ok.

You're right to be concerned. They look like friggin' portacabins! Colour is needed asap!

Gherkin · November 27th, 2008, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by van heckler

Also...

Just been on Victoria Hall's updated website and there is a different design for the tower. The shorter buildings are the same but the tall one is totally different. What a disappointment!

It looks awful in comparison. The first design was strong and iconic, this is just crap.

It's mainly bad news because the tower is hidden in the renders. It's as if the architects had no confidence in the design to chose to hide it. The new one looks similar to Plaza in Leeds, from what I can see of it...

van heckler · November 27th, 2008, 06:15 PM

On closer inspection it seems that they are the same building, just from different angles. I'm now very worried about this one.

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Originally Posted by Gherkin007

You're right to be concerned. They look like friggin' portacabins! Colour is needed asap!

Absolutely. They're building it like it was lego.

Gherkin · November 27th, 2008, 06:19 PM

Reminds me of this from the Brum forum:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...2910200729.jpg

Telfordboy · November 27th, 2008, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by van heckler

Also...

Just been on Victoria Hall's updated website and there is a different design for the tower. The shorter buildings are the same but the tall one is totally different. What a disappointment!

It looks awful in comparison. The first design was strong and iconic, this is just crap.

http://www.victoriahall.com/wolverhampton/

Is that wood paneling? That may end up looking nice. I'm disappointed that its no longer black, I thought once you went black... ya know?

Butterfield · November 27th, 2008, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Telfordboy

I'm disappointed that its no longer black, I thought once you went black... ya know?

That's about the third time I've heard that saying from you this week.

...Although I have found said phrase to be correct.

I doubt those portacabin-looking things are the finished product, surely they'll be unwrapped/have a splash of colour at a later date?

To be honest, and controversial it may be, I don't care how it all looks as long as I can see it from miles away on the horizon.

Telfordboy · November 27th, 2008, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Butterfield

That's about the third time I've heard that saying from you this week.

...Although I have found said phrase to be correct.

You heard different phrases, this time it was "you'll never go back" but last time it was "your gonna need a wheelchair". Sheesh Butters, can't you tell?

I agree that the wrapping will come off, I was just looking forward to all the blackness and now its all lightly coloured which saddens me somewhat.

Butterfield · November 27th, 2008, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Telfordboy

You heard different phrases, this time it was "you'll never go back" but last time it was "your gonna need a wheelchair". Sheesh Butters, can't you tell?

Grrrr.

I DID hear you say a third version of that saying the other day, but I think it was during a private conversation.

Biosonic · November 28th, 2008, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by van heckler

Also...

The last image there was rather simple but it looks like a cheap render above. I must say I thought it was going to be a terracotta tile instead of timber but it still doesn't look realistic - try not to worry too much.

Pitty · November 30th, 2008, 08:54 PM

it's not timber

November 21st, 2008, 03:03 PM	#81
Biosonic Second Citizen Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Birmingham Posts: 14,320 Likes (Received): 2	Are you talking to yourself Buttercups? I think people will be more interested once cladding goes on and the tallest building makes some headway, but most people don't go to Wolves that often. I might re-post them on the Brum thread __________________ Birmingham.Brilliance

November 21st, 2008, 03:20 PM	#82
Telfordboy Fus-Ro-Dah! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Yo' mama! Posts: 10,593 Likes (Received): 6	I see it weekly with my own eyes so I don't feel the need to comment too much although I greatly appreciate Van's updates. __________________ You may be able to contact me at the Hall of the Wendigo should you really feel the need. http://hallofthewendigo.informe.com/forum/

November 21st, 2008, 07:52 PM	#85
Telfordboy Fus-Ro-Dah! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Yo' mama! Posts: 10,593 Likes (Received): 6	If it helps I always make sure I tell whoever I'm with what is going on. This week I was explaining how the rooms are being built off site and slotted into the structure. Sadly its usually the same guy so he knows how much of a geek I am. __________________ You may be able to contact me at the Hall of the Wendigo should you really feel the need. http://hallofthewendigo.informe.com/forum/

November 24th, 2008, 08:40 PM	#87
i_like_concrete cockney sparrow Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: London Posts: 3,359 Likes (Received): 58	Exciting, so this is joint first with Snowhill phase 2 as the tallest currently under construction in the West Midlands? Quite an accolade me thinks, well done Wolverhampton and god bless students and their ever increasing need for accomodation. __________________ Mother earth couldn't give a shit about your iphone or social networking strategy Flickr Pinterest

November 25th, 2008, 01:53 PM	#88
Biosonic Second Citizen Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Birmingham Posts: 14,320 Likes (Received): 2	Unusual looking tower crane! __________________ Birmingham.Brilliance

November 21st, 2008, 07:19 PM	#84
Butterfield lime-hating shrublet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: British Leyland Posts: 18,542 Likes (Received): 218	People in Wolverhampton should know about it as it's been in the Express & Star a few times - or at least it has in the Dudley edition that we get. As you say, interest should grow once it gets to an unusual-for-Wolverhampton height and will be seen from miles around. Also, people from all around the country going past on the trains will see it (like T-man has) which will mean everyone will soon get to know it!

November 24th, 2008, 08:20 PM	#86
van heckler Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wolverhampton/Birmingham Posts: 2,725 Likes (Received): 3	Finally the tower crane is rising.

November 27th, 2008, 05:44 PM	#90
van heckler Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wolverhampton/Birmingham Posts: 2,725 Likes (Received): 3	Also... Just been on Victoria Hall's updated website and there is a different design for the tower. The shorter buildings are the same but the tall one is totally different. What a disappointment! It looks awful in comparison. The first design was strong and iconic, this is just crap. Last edited by van heckler; March 25th, 2009 at 01:49 PM.

November 27th, 2008, 06:19 PM	#94
Gherkin actual gherkin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leeds Posts: 13,732 Likes (Received): 160	Reminds me of this from the Brum forum: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...2910200729.jpg

November 30th, 2008, 08:54 PM	#100
Pitty Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 12 Likes (Received): 0	it's not timber

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