Good news! I'm looking forward to seeing this project once completed. The glass will be an interesting feature and quite unique.
However, after exploring the architectural plans a bit more I do wish they didn't make the building so rectangular. I would have kept the same length (it's very long) but have some variation in height to make it less block like while still maintaining the same amount of units, but I think the materials they're using will nonetheless give it positive visual appeal which is needed on this side of downtown.
Edit: For example, something like this sketch on the left. A variation in height would have been nice, with the rooftop having amenity space for residents whilst offering views of the city and a green/living roof on the shorter sections so as to provide an aesthetically pleasing (for those living in higher units) and practical roof - as in being environmentally conscious as well as improving drainage and mitigating heat island impacts. Mechanical features could then be installed on the taller sections. This would also allow most units to have additional windows for light. This would then create even better visual design diversity, allowing for a more unique looking building rather than an elongated rectangle with fancy glass. The height variations would also let the building be less imposing and wall like for neighbouring residents and also lessen the impact of shadows. A simple yet effective improvement on the design:
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My ugly trees definitely not to scale, by the way haha...
However, after exploring the architectural plans a bit more I do wish they didn't make the building so rectangular. I would have kept the same length (it's very long) but have some variation in height to make it less block like while still maintaining the same amount of units, but I think the materials they're using will nonetheless give it positive visual appeal which is needed on this side of downtown.
Edit: For example, something like this sketch on the left. A variation in height would have been nice, with the rooftop having amenity space for residents whilst offering views of the city and a green/living roof on the shorter sections so as to provide an aesthetically pleasing (for those living in higher units) and practical roof - as in being environmentally conscious as well as improving drainage and mitigating heat island impacts. Mechanical features could then be installed on the taller sections. This would also allow most units to have additional windows for light. This would then create even better visual design diversity, allowing for a more unique looking building rather than an elongated rectangle with fancy glass. The height variations would also let the building be less imposing and wall like for neighbouring residents and also lessen the impact of shadows. A simple yet effective improvement on the design:
My ugly trees definitely not to scale, by the way haha...