Apple Market Roof/canopy?

Luckycharms_74

Down there last night and they started the mirror cladding. I though it would be seamless but appears to be gaps/joins at the moment and I hope it's not finished yet

Deiseen

Luckycharms_74 wrote: »

Down there last night and they started the mirror cladding. I though it would be seamless but appears to be gaps/joins at the moment and I hope it's not finished yet

Because of its shape, you will have gaps on the side but I'm sure they will have pieces cut and placed in there (I hope!) Are they putting the pieces up fast? As in did they only start that day and was it half through the day when they had those pieces up or the end of the day?

Luckycharms_74

Deiseen wrote: »

Because of its shape, you will have gaps on the side but I'm sure they will have pieces cut and placed in there (I hope!) Are they putting the pieces up fast? As in did they only start that day and was it half through the day when they had those pieces up or the end of the day?

That was after 6pm yesterday. They started yesterday morning .

Harry Palmr

Luckycharms_74 wrote: »

Down there last night and they started the mirror cladding. I though it would be seamless but appears to be gaps/joins at the moment and I hope it's not finished yet

Check if you are going bald here! Down blouse checks as well :pac:

914

Looking good, can't wait to see the finished product. Hopefully the gaps will be filled so it all looks like one panel

buzzinfly83

Progress seems very slow at the moment. The first part of it seemed to fly up. I think it's going to look great when it's finished. Pass by it everday and it's looking good.

TheQuietFella

It's an absolute ðisgrace! Only in Waterford would they or could they put up such a monstrosity! Who gave pp or sanctioned spending on same? It's like one of the star cruisers from Star Wars! A long time ago in a City far, far away......

Chiparus

TheQuietFella wrote: »

It's an absolute ðisgrace! Only in Waterford would they or could they put up such a monstrosity! Who gave pp or sanctioned spending on same? It's like one of the star cruisers from Star Wars! A long time ago in a City far, far away......

Yes but what do you really think?:rolleyes:

TheQuietFella

I think Waterford CC got mugged!

Chiparus

TheQuietFella wrote: »

I think Waterford CC got mugged!

I think it is a wonderful idea and much better that the market selling chinese muck / taxi rank.

Wanderer78

TheQuietFella wrote:

It's an absolute ðisgrace! Only in Waterford would they or could they put up such a monstrosity! Who gave pp or sanctioned spending on same? It's like one of the star cruisers from Star Wars! A long time ago in a City far, far away......

A spaceship, oh I really wanna see it now!

Chiparus

Wanderer78 wrote: »

A spaceship, oh I really wanna see it now!

shockwave

TheQuietFella wrote: »

It's an absolute ?isgrace! Only in Waterford would they or could they put up such a monstrosity! Who gave pp or sanctioned spending on same? It's like one of the star cruisers from Star Wars! A long time ago in a City far, far away......

You're forgetting that carbuncle outside Sam McCauleys chemist in Broad st. the apple market one is a bigger version of it.

ArtVandelay76

Don't let the negativity consume you.

Max Powers

Star cruiser...brilliant, does that make the wacky Apple the mos eisley cantina.I like the place more now and I think with that description you do too quiet fella ;-)

TheQuietFella

ArtVandelay76 wrote: »

Don't let the negativity consume you.

But what is its purpose? Another improvement like The Quays they'll argue!
It will be torn down within ten years!

TheQuietFella

Max Powers wrote: »

Star cruiser...brilliant, does that make the wacky Apple the mos eisley cantina.I like the place more now and I think with that description you do too quiet fella ;-)

Sadly not Max! Do they have any concept of good taste within WCC?
The beautiful red brick buildings are now partially covered!
It was an area that needed some investment particularly towards SGA
but it needed investment from private enterprise also. The pub on the corner
could do with some major refurbishment. It'll become nothing more then a
place to take a piss during the winter months!

bullpost

Got a first look last weekend. Hard to know what to make of it. Could look great when its finished and also if its got inbuilt lighting could look very nice at night. Maybe with some complementary planting to soften the "industrial" look .

kaef

I was passing by this morning and there were over quarter of mirrored steel sheets installed. I think it will create amazing reflections (if only kept clean in thee future)

Max Powers

TheQuietFella wrote: »

Sadly not Max! Do they have any concept of good taste within WCC?
The beautiful red brick buildings are now partially covered!
It was an area that needed some investment particularly towards SGA
but it needed investment from private enterprise also. The pub on the corner
could do with some major refurbishment. It'll become nothing more then a
place to take a piss during the winter months!

Clearly not your bag then, others like it.what should be remembered is any new building will by and large have this type of construction modern materials techniques....steel, glass, etc.e.g. Michael street shopping centre will probably complement it, the new car park on old WIT, same.

TheQuietFella

But therin lies the issue Max!
New buildings do not have to be so bold and brassy in view but
blend into the environment. This along with the new Centre will be
visual eye sores upon the Waterford landscape in my view!

Luckycharms_74

TheQuietFella wrote: »

Sadly not Max! Do they have any concept of good taste within WCC?
The beautiful red brick buildings are now partially covered!
It was an area that needed some investment particularly towards SGA
but it needed investment from private enterprise also. The pub on the corner
could do with some major refurbishment. It'll become nothing more then a
place to take a piss during the winter months!

So you expect local business to put money which they may not have into their business just to blend in with the roof ??

What kind of refurbishment you suggest


The council have dictated as to what you can and cant do to the exterior of your premises and what seating will be used for the outside areas

Wanderer78

Chiparus wrote: »

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i ll be very disappointed if it doesnt look like this:D

Dunmoreroader

Went down for another look this morning and I think it's going to be terrific. Something as big and bold as this is always going to look raw and brash at the beginning but when it's finished and the pubs & restaurants around it put out seating, do themselves up where needed, hang bunting etc, it'll be the dogs boll0x.
Re the Quiet fellas comment about the red brick; there's no point in building something that tries to blend in with older architectural styles and materials from different eras - I think the architects call that pastiche. Better to build something bold and modern to really make a statement, and I think they will achieve that aim. But of course time will tell.
But I say well done to all involved and I'm really looking forward to my first pint of Clonmel's finest in a pint glass full of ice sitting in the shade on a hot summers day outside Geoffs or Heerys listening to some tunes looking up at the reflection of the sun on the icecubes on the roof mirror........aaahhh.......:cool:

Dum_Dum

My view is this is just an intelligent solution to Ireland's climate. If this is successful, perhaps a similar (and obviously larger) structure in John Roberts Sq. Additionally, some clever tree planting to attenuate strong winds on exposed sides.

Dum_Dum

TheQuietFella wrote: »

But therin lies the issue Max!
New buildings do not have to be so bold and brassy in view but
blend into the environment. This along with the new Centre will be
visual eye sores upon the Waterford landscape in my view!

Normally I'd agree; but there is nothing of existing architectural merit in either locations meaning even the most mediocre additions are improvements.

Max Powers

TheQuietFella wrote: »

But therin lies the issue Max!
New buildings do not have to be so bold and brassy in view but
blend into the environment. This along with the new Centre will be
visual eye sores upon the Waterford landscape in my view!

Fair enough suppose but just because a new structure is a bit incongruous doesn't make it bad.red brick and stuff like that is lovely, granted but people like this modern stuff too, me included in certain circumstances.New stuff can be bold and different, the medieval museum is completely different to other structures but still fantastic, maybe not best example but there are loads.we can't be beholden to keeping things as is,I know that's not what you're saying, but IMO, Apple market is not some architectural gem that we can't alter so it's all down to one's taste.much like any new shopping centre is not going to be a red brick structure in keeping with ginos and an siopa.you don't like it,I do, none of us are 100%

TheQuietFella

Luckycharms_74 wrote: »

So you expect local business to put money which they may not have into their business just to blend in with the roof ??

What kind of refurbishment you suggest


The council have dictated as to what you can and cant do to the exterior of your premises and what seating will be used for the outside areas

I don't expect them to invest in their premises to suit a roof but I would have
expected some effort by both the council and the premises owners in improving
the look of the area. Compulsory purchase the two houses at the start of SGA
to begin with and demolish them but I'm going around in circles again!

I would demolish the vast majority of this City as that's all it's fit for!
People holding on to premises and doing nothing with them!
Another charity shop in Michael Street I see!

What is Waterford CC doing to attract new business to the City?

aziz

[QUOTE=; there's no point in building something that tries to blend in with older architectural styles and materials from different eras - I think the architects call that pastiche. Better to build something bold and modern to really make a statement, and I think they will achieve that aim.[/QUOTE]

I'm sure the architects of the ardree said the same

Max Powers

TheQuietFella wrote: »

I don't expect them to invest in their premises to suit a roof but I would have
expected some effort by both the council and the premises owners in improving
the look of the area. Compulsory purchase the two houses at the start of SGA
to begin with and demolish them but I'm going around in circles again!

I would demolish the vast majority of this City as that's all it's fit for!
People holding on to premises and doing nothing with them!
Another charity shop in Michael Street I see!

What is Waterford CC doing to attract new business to the City?

Demolish most of city centre...you're dragging that line up again...makes as much sense as build these drumcondra style houses previously mentioned, .a lot of your posts indicate some sort of chip on shoulder vendetta against city council.