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WRPS HQ project (200 Frederick St, Kitchener)
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(04-25-2017, 10:34 AM)tomh009 Wrote:
(04-25-2017, 09:05 AM)panamaniac Wrote: Well, that's the conundrum.  My understanding is that the building is well regarded for its architecture.  I'm not sure how to balance that with public perceptions of WRPS (one is not expecting a warm hug, but still....).  Although, as I said before, it may not even be an issue.  Heck, even refreshed landscaping will help.    

Although additional windows might be good,  I''m pretty sure I wouldn't be advocating for "coloured siding" (perhaps that was intended to be tongue in cheek?).  Smile

It's not as if the current building is particularly welcoming.  Anyway, a lot could be done through simply landscaping.

I suppose that's true, although that building has some mid-century touches that I have always admired (orange ceramic inserts on the front half wall; inverted conical pillars of the portico; the triangle/hexagon panel above the entrance).  I also think they did a good job with the new blue spandrel panels (when were they installed?) - it gives the place a bit of brightness at least.
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RE: Courthouse 200 Frederick St, Kitchener - by panamaniac - 04-25-2017, 11:16 AM

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