CanalSide

[Captain Worley]

I'll be interested to see how well the property sells. I think being on the site of CCI and the former death house would give it a certain stigma.

[krazeeboi]

^I don't think that will affect sales at all. The location is great.

[Spartan]

Yeah I dont either... now if they had SAVED that building, then yes, most definitely that would be the case.

[digital_sandlapper]

Good Lord you have no taste...in this thread or others.

Hey, Bry, that's not nice to attack someone's personal tastes --don't be so harsh on mcashlav.

I actually agree that these condos are bland as white bread. But it will be okay once built . . I won't object to SOMEthing going in finally. I do wish Columbia could garner better than mediocre design, and especially better quality building material. These seem exceedingly cheesy. Like another poster said, they are stick with no elevators, and probably clad in factory-built panels. Sigh . . .

More neo-classical architecture would be nice here in the Capital City . . or something totally modern and sleek. We should all insist on excellence and a diverse mix of architectural styles/sizes/materials/color, etc., in our built environment here and everywhere. This is especially true of Columbia since it is essentially a clean slate that will be filled in no time. Say it with me: "No bland design! No cheap facades!"

[krazeeboi]

Well, at least Columbia isn't alone here. We see this type of thing going on everywhere. I think people in many other different cities get tired of the same standard designs, especially when it comes to condo buildings. At least all the buildings in CanalSide won't look the same; that would be overkill. Personally, I'd like to see some DC-esque modern architecture in Columbia, something like this:

[waccamatt]

As soon as I win the lottery, Krazee.

[krazeeboi]

[Captain Worley]

^I don't think that will affect sales at all. The location is great.

I agree about the location, but I know plenty of people who said they wouldn't buy anything there for that reason. I really am curious to see how it will affect sales. I guess it would make a difference if the local news media started making an issue of it too.

[digital_sandlapper]

Well, at least Columbia isn't alone here. We see this type of thing going on everywhere. I think people in many other different cities get tired of the same standard designs, especially when it comes to condo buildings. At least all the buildings in CanalSide won't look the same; that would be overkill. Personally, I'd like to see some DC-esque modern architecture in Columbia, something like this:

Now, THAT would be a start! And the height is great.

Maybe one day . . .

[goodbye]

It will be different for Columbia. The Taylor Street townhomes somewhat remind me of the Bookends in Greenville with the architectural variation in one building (photo courtesy of Spartan):

Whomever said that they like garden condos has it right. These condos are so much more awesome-looking now than in this photo. There's just something cozy about lush greenery and coloful flowering plants flowing over the balconies. I hope to see more of these come to our cities.

[CorgiMatt]

Should we not be able to just assume that because the Beach Company is a Charleston company, they will be able to do no wrong as far as aesthetics is concerned?

[Spartan]

you should not assume that. this isnt charleston, therefore they may have lower standards.

[krazeeboi]

^True, especially if the city isn't pushing for higher standards like Charleston does.

[CorgiMatt]

So, not everything will look alike.

[krazeeboi]

Do you mean within the development itself? I posted some renderings a page or two back.

[CorgiMatt]

Do you mean within the development itself? I posted some renderings a page or two back.

Yes, within the development itself. And if the Beach Company does another Columbia development it might look completely different, not stuck in a certain mold.

[krazeeboi]

The condos at CanalSide are starting at $180K.

[Spartan]

Thats impressive. I am surprised that they are that low, but thats a good thing.

[krazeeboi]

^I am too. They say CanalSide is to set the benchmark for other projects coming on board in the near future.

[mcashlv]

That looks good.

Well, at least Columbia isn't alone here. We see this type of thing going on everywhere. I think people in many other different cities get tired of the same standard designs, especially when it comes to condo buildings. At least all the buildings in CanalSide won't look the same; that would be overkill. Personally, I'd like to see some DC-esque modern architecture in Columbia, something like this:

[krazeeboi]

The "Sola Station" building to be built on Taylor reminds me a bit of this residential building in Charlotte in the NoDa area:

[BrasilnSC]

I haven't seen any activity at Canalside, what's the hold up?

[waccamatt]

I haven't seen any activity at Canalside, what's the hold up?

I thought they were working on the roads.

[BrasilnSC]

The "Sola Station" building to be built on Taylor reminds me a bit of this residential building in Charlotte in the NoDa area:

Wow, they look very similar. I think Sola Station will look much better, with all the glass.

I thought they were working on the roads.

I guess I need to look closer next time I drive by.

[Captain Worley]

^ That top one is hideous!