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by bva
Sun Jun 03, 2007 9:04 pm
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: [U/C] 88 O'Connell Street | 63m | 13, 13 and 15 Levels | Mixed Use
Replies: 1237
Views: 392111

[U/C] Re: Proposal# 88 O'Connell St - Makris dev. 6 lvl

do not quite agree planners in the state govt will consider any overshadowing as a material consideration in deciding the merits of a planning application, however, where the big difference lies is that the decision making committee will be less swayed by objector's passion than local authority coun...
by bva
Thu May 24, 2007 3:13 am
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: [COM] New Royal Adelaide Hospital | $2.1b
Replies: 1164
Views: 362225

[COM]

that seems like a massive waste??
is the RAH bursting at the seams?
by bva
Wed May 02, 2007 5:10 pm
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: [U/C] 88 O'Connell Street | 63m | 13, 13 and 15 Levels | Mixed Use
Replies: 1237
Views: 392111

[U/C]

in part i agree with urban - there is a degree of pastiche going on here but overall i think it will work in north adelaide. in my view it will come down to the quality of materials to ensure it does not look like euro disney
by bva
Sat Apr 28, 2007 7:03 pm
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: [COM] Ernst & Young Tower | 51m | 13lvls | Office
Replies: 319
Views: 94056

[COM]

why???
by bva
Sun Apr 22, 2007 10:54 pm
Forum: Metropolitan Development
Topic: [PRO] Westfield Marion (2019/20 Extension)
Replies: 761
Views: 272366

[PRO]

the question of demand is important in the uk but so is need. both can be artificially created by surveys etc for use in retail impact assessments, however, i certainly believe that large shopping devs can kill of high streets. that said, it is niche marketing where places like jetty road can find a...
by bva
Mon Apr 16, 2007 8:45 am
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: [CAN] 20-22 Currie St | 123m | 31lvls | Office
Replies: 918
Views: 208810

[CAN]

london does have some very successful modern buildings embedded into its heritage fabric, although there is a perception that soem things are going to far as UNESCO has threatened to place the tower of london and westminster on the threatened list because they are worried that to many taller buildin...
by bva
Sun Apr 15, 2007 6:44 pm
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: [CAN] 20-22 Currie St | 123m | 31lvls | Office
Replies: 918
Views: 208810

[CAN]

i am very impressed, competes with some of buildings here in london..
i just cast my vote - 735 votes already with 90% in favour
with good town planners on board this developer looks very professional - i hope a 'key' tennant is found
by bva
Sat Apr 14, 2007 2:12 am
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: [COM] COM/CAN: Aurora on Pirie | 54/57m | 14/15lvls | Office
Replies: 554
Views: 102801

[COM]

got worrid for a minute as i though this article was referring to the 31storey tower!
if built it rpovide nice enclosure to Hindmarsh Square, along with the Conservatory Building, although i would prefer a more interesting design
by bva
Thu Mar 29, 2007 8:59 pm
Forum: Regional Development
Topic: Victor Harbor | Developments & News
Replies: 133
Views: 94123

that is a bit harsh - i thought other threads referred to a young mayor who said he wants VH to thrive and expand?
i did see a small article mentioning that VH had referred to the site in its PAR and was surprised to see scheme and govt decision so quickly!
will be interesting
by bva
Thu Mar 29, 2007 8:53 pm
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: [COM] Rundle Lantern
Replies: 1009
Views: 232371

[COM]

the box would be an interesing element in a longer view down pulteney street, although arguably it could also have a detrimental effect on the view of Bonython Hall as a terminus to this street - which is more important? i think it could work
by bva
Sat Mar 17, 2007 8:12 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Which suburbs are safe?
Replies: 23
Views: 11068

personally i think adelaide is a very safe place, i cannot think of any real 'no go' areas or sink estates like in other large cities. i know the park's area and agree that that suburb has been transformed and should be even better if Arndale is redeveloped sensitively. For my money, Blair Athol, Ki...
by bva
Tue Mar 13, 2007 5:19 am
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: [COM] Spark 88 | 47m | 15lvls | Apartments
Replies: 273
Views: 78681

[COM]

i think this article from the advertiser website related to this building but no renders unfortunately :( A $70 million apartment building for university students is expected to attract keen interest worldwide. The 300 apartments are being developed by Macquarie Real Estate Structured Finance, Built...
by bva
Wed Mar 07, 2007 7:52 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Australian : "LOOK....................."
Replies: 21
Views: 5083

not unlike the english saying 'alright' when they first see you
it means hello and you get a very strange look is you say 'fine thanks and how are you'!!!
by bva
Thu Mar 01, 2007 3:24 am
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: [CAN] 100 Grote Street | 56m | 15lvls | Hotel
Replies: 120
Views: 42948

[CAN]

i have been away for awhile so i am trying to picture the building's context and relationship with other taller buildings? I also trying to understand its relationship with the City West development ie is a cluster forming in this part of the CBD? Initial thoughts is that the building's angular form...
by bva
Fri Feb 23, 2007 1:31 am
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: COM: Glenelg Tramline Upgrade
Replies: 2299
Views: 503051

here is piece from the advertiser cheers to Brian Pearson, he must shouted the loudest against the 'hundreds' THOUSANDS of people clogged the streets of Adelaide to protest against the Vietnam War back in the 1970s. About 250 turned up yesterday to protest against the tramline. It was big, but proba...