IN PROGRESS: WaterPlace | Intercontinental

[matt]

I don't think closing off the waterway would make it cleaner. Quite the contrary actually. I think the flow of the river out to the ocean has more of a flushing effect. Otherwise you end up with a place for things (algae, etc.) to grow.

[Frankie811]

As for the tidal levels, a sluice gate right near the "dude in the water" might be a good way to keep the river levels maintained. Close the gates at low tide, open them at high tide and during heavy rainfall, etc. I suppose the hurricane barrier could be used if there weren't any boat traffic.

The big problem, as always, maintanence.

frankie, what you propose would be fine if the city had the money to maintain it. Trying to maintain an artificial ecosystem even on that scale is expensive, doubly so if you want to let people take a dip.

[provid]

Larger windows ( but not the glass / metal panels. )

[dgreco]

^ nto a huge fan of the randomization on the facade, I didn't like gtech's window scheme either, but when this is done it should look better than that.

[Gusterfell]

I like it. But then I liked Gtech's random glass too.

Some details of this building remind me a bit of communist-era eastern European housing blocks (these windows, for example). However, I do think there is enough in the design to make it much more interesing and attractive than those.

[Cotuit]

[mental757]

OK - stupid question of the day. Is the Intercontinental Hotel part of the current 2 towers being built now, or a proposed later phase of building??

[brick]

OK - stupid question of the day. Is the Intercontinental Hotel part of the current 2 towers being built now, or a proposed later phase of building??

[mental757]

OK, the RIEDC website says:

"New 18 story tower containing 200 rooms & restaurant with a 120 car parking garage."

"Announced."

just making sure my limited brain capacity has it all right - thanks!!

[basachs]

Am I the only one not liking these windows they are putting in? they just kinda look cheap and shoddy abnd not all that attractive. I really like the facade they are putting up, but the windows do not seem to fit in my mind.

[Garris]

OK, the RIEDC website says:

[mental757]

I called them and they said they are updated 'periodically' and when/if things with the indvidually listed projects change.

[provid]

[Gusterfell]

^Does anyone know the purpose of those facade sections on the Riverwalk? They've been there since before steel started rising.

[runawayjim]

^Does anyone know the purpose of those facade sections on the Riverwalk? They've been there since before steel started rising.

[xine]

could be to see how they'll weather?

[provid]

[Gusterfell]

Looking good!

That pic brings to mind the impact development on parcel 12 and the surface lot across Exchange St. would have on visually connecting Downcity and Capital Center. visualize both lots with attractive buildigns, and Exchange St. becomes an uninterrupted urban vista from Kennedy Plaza to the State House.

[Lone Ranger]

visualize both lots with attractive buildigns

[inProv]

Looking good!

That pic brings to mind the impact development on parcel 12 and the surface lot across Exchange St. would have on visually connecting Downcity and Capital Center. visualize both lots with attractive buildigns, and Exchange St. becomes an uninterrupted urban vista from Kennedy Plaza to the State House.

[basachs]

There is still something about the windows' shape and style that conveys a cheap and dated look to me. I do like the facade material, however.

[provid]

yeah - I agree about the windows - I think the idea is the front sections will be almost entirely made out of the sliver metal panels- So i think the idea is to tie this facade in with those more modern parts of the building yet to come.

[Jenkins]

I totally agree. For me, i think it is the white framing on the windows. It just looks cheap and vinyl-y. I was dropping my wife off at work this morning (she gets to watch the buildings going up everyday) and she said " i am waiting for this to not look ugly".

I dig the facade, but those windows....

[Jenkins]

Gotta agree about the effect those windows are having. I think it is because they are horizontal instead of veritcal. Reminds me of uglified city ghettos from the 1970's . Yikes, if these buildings end up fugly I just might owe Dr. Downtown an apology.

[riari]

For me it's not the shape, it's the color. Can't stop thinking of generic white vinyl replacement windows on historic buildings. As if they ripped out old wood sash and plopped in vinyl Champions.