[Not Tall Enough]

The brickwork looks a bit bland doesn't it. You'd think with all of these modern facades they could do something that looks like they put a bit of effort into the final look.

 

[belfastuniguy]

I personally think it’s looks rather good and can see plenty of effort with the finish.

 

[Petaaa]

It’s very Scandinavian in style which suits our weather conditions btw, where the shape of the buildings is the standout feature rather than their colour.

More Scandinavian influence should be coming into Belfast with Waterside quay, and imo it’s been better than what the local architectural style has been.

 

[Andy H]

It’s very Scandinavian in style which suits our weather conditions btw, where the shape of the buildings is the standout feature rather than their colour.

More Scandinavian influence should be coming into Belfast with Waterside quay, and imo it’s been better than what the local architectural style has been.

Yeah, brick any day over white/cream rendering going green after a few years of Belfast weather.

 

[hypnotoad24]

I know what was along York Street a century ago is hard to beat, but this development certainly feels impressive along that stretch, the brick is lovely and the glazing good quality. The Frederick Street part isn't quite as good, the larger expanse of brick and narrow windows on the taller segments looks a bit messy, but its hard to make a complete judgement as there is so much glazing yet to go in.

 

[Not Tall Enough]

Don't get me wrong anything it better than white render or grey aluminum panels. But are there not more modern brick facades that offer different level degree of design and a bit of texture. Maybe it will look better when I drive past it in person.

 

[hypnotoad24]

More glass indeed in on the corner section.


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20201212_130207 by hypnotoad24, on Flickr

Glazing starting to go in at the foyer bit under where the bridge joins.


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[Petaaa]

Seen this in person today, I like it but the development seems to be taller than planned (55m), or the listed height of st Patrick’s church (63m) is wrong as the campus definitely looks taller and overshadows it.
Also can’t see the spire of hope well, but I think that’s more to do with the tower cranes.

But all in all it looks great in person, and is an improvement on what was there before.

 

[hypnotoad24]

Was up Divis yesterday, really see the scale of this from up there.


IMG_0142 by hypnotoad24, on Flickr

 

[phillips01]

What a great view! I know its partially the angle, but a surprising amount of density forming.

 

[hypnotoad24]

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[hypnotoad24]

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[Petaaa]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1358786448925851648

Lights on for first time

 

[hypnotoad24]

Glazing going in on the taller elements.


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[Petaaa]

Glazing going in on the taller elements.


IMGP2222 by hypnotoad24, on Flickr


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I didn’t notice the glazing in the renders thought it would be more brick work there

 

[hypnotoad24]

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[belfastuniguy]

Probably 6 months old but this image is a great one to show the new urban density in this area.

Image courtesy of MARTIN

 

[Whiteabbey]

Probably 6 months old but this image is a great one to show the new urban density in this area.
Image courtesy of MARTIN

Just imagine that picture with Academy Street completed as well