Calgary's New Condo's & Pre Sales

[bomba]

Originally Posted by rsyee

Interesting... I was leaning towards a 1 bedroom plus den at pixel bit i guess ill check out calla before i decide. Id prefer to live in kensington than beltline.

Ultimately that was my decision too - rather be in Kensington than the Beltline so I got a 2 bedroom at Pixel.

[Fueled By Fire]

Anyone have any opinions on the 2nd Keynote building?

[Travis Munroe]

^^ you should get a pretty good response as I recall a few cp ers owning in keynote 1.

[rsyee]

Originally Posted by bomba

Ultimately that was my decision too - rather be in Kensington than the Beltline so I got a 2 bedroom at Pixel.

Which unit did you get, if you dont mind me asking?

[bomba]

Originally Posted by rsyee

Which unit did you get, if you dont mind me asking?

sent you PM

[rd_aaron]

Originally Posted by Fueled By Fire

Anyone have any opinions on the 2nd Keynote building?

It's almost all 1 bedrooms (only one 2 bed floorplan I think?). Slightly better finishings than Keynote 1 I think. I like the layout of some of the 1 bedrooms a little better.

[Fueled By Fire]

Avi has some floor plans out now for their development on 17th

http://liveattheblock.com/plans/

[Travis Munroe]

Originally Posted by Fueled By Fire

Avi has some floor plans out now for their development on 17th

http://liveattheblock.com/plans/

I love how they try to sell "wood frame" over concrete on everyone.

Using safety as one of their key points....pretty sure concrete is a bit safer.

[bizaro86]

Originally Posted by Realtor 1

I love how they try to sell "wood frame" over concrete on everyone.

Using safety as one of their key points....pretty sure concrete is a bit safer.

Pretty sure the big advantage there should be, "We pass on our lower construction costs to you"

[Travis Munroe]

agreed,
Similar to "The Guardian"s marketing campaign.

[Bigtime]

Originally Posted by Realtor 1

I love how they try to sell "wood frame" over concrete on everyone.

Using safety as one of their key points....pretty sure concrete is a bit safer.

If they are utilizing some of the newer technology available in wood products it could be equivalent or even superior to concrete for fire suppression. Those materials however come with a large cost, so I doubt that they would be used through all of the construction.

Just build it well, get your fire suppression systems in place and if you are a purchaser make sure you have a proper evacuation plan in the event of a fire.

When I was in a 4 floor wood frame in the Bridges I had one of those rolled up aluminum ladders. Just get onto the balcony (or bust open a window) and hook it over the rail/window sill and down you go.

The soundproofing was actually quite good in the condo (built by Bucci), only noticed a little noise below from that neighbours dog. The sound proofing on the adjacent units on either side was excellent, never heard a thing.

[Travis Munroe]

Nice to hear, thats always a first warning I give to buyers on wood frame places.
Me- "Do you like to entertain?"
Client- "Yes, all the time"
Me- "We might want to look into a concrete building."

[Sheva #7]

I am thinking of getting 1 bedroom condo with Den at Pixel..anyone have any thoughts/feedback about that?

Also, is it just me or are there a lot of hippies in Kensington?

[Travis Munroe]

Originally Posted by Sheva #7

I am thinking of getting 1 bedroom condo with Den at Pixel..anyone have any thoughts/feedback about that?

Also, is it just me or are there a lot of hippies in Kensington?

lol, i was with a buddy last week who just moved to Kensington. He already calls it "Hippyville".
If that is the biggest complaint about an area then I think it is doing pretty well!

[Bigtime]

Pixel is in Sunnyside, Hillhurst is on the west side of 10th street. Kensington is just the name for the shopping district primarily made up of 10th and Kensington road.

/community name nerd

Pixel is an awesome location, right next to the Sunnyside station (perfect for catching the train the dome) and just as close to Safeway (very convenient).

[Sheva #7]

Yeah it does seem like a nice location but what about the noise from the train? Anyone who bought a place there has any concerns about that? It seems like the train is really close to the proposed buliding so I'm not sure how loud it's gonna get...

[Bigtime]

Originally Posted by Sheva #7

Yeah it does seem like a nice location but what about the noise from the train? Anyone who bought a place there has any concerns about that? It seems like the train is really close to the proposed building so I'm not sure how loud it's gonna get...

Give it a week or two and you won't even notice a noise like that.

[Fueled By Fire]

The Guardian has their floorplans up now:

http://theguardiancalgary.com/views-...ns/floorplans/

[I-Hate-Hulse]

Originally Posted by Sheva #7

I am thinking of getting 1 bedroom condo with Den at Pixel..anyone have any thoughts/feedback about that?

Also, is it just me or are there a lot of hippies in Kensington?

That's part of the area's charm. Embrace it. You want crackheads, goto 17th Ave. You want self absorbed pretend rich folk, Aspen. Self absorbed actually rich people, Elbow Park.

I'll take my latte sipping, nunchuk wielding stoners outside the Roasterie thanks.

[Bigtime]

Originally Posted by Fueled By Fire

The Guardian has their floorplans up now:

http://theguardiancalgary.com/views-...ns/floorplans/

I have to say those are some very well designed units. Even the smallest one is laid out to give maximum living space. I hope this project can secure enough sales to start up and bring some more residents to east Beltline.