weirs beach water slide development

NHKathy · 01-12-2015, 10:44 PM

The artist's rendering is a little too modern looking for me....
If i heard correctly, the Cumberland Farms up the hill had to be designed in such a way so it would blend in with the surroundings, especially with the roof line and color scheme...
It would be nice if they could copy some of the old buildings along Lakeside Ave, instead of being so modern-looking...
Just my opinion

MAXUM · 01-12-2015, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by NHKathy

The artist's rendering is a little too modern looking for me....
If i heard correctly, the Cumberland Farms up the hill had to be designed in such a way so it would blend in with the surroundings, especially with the roof line and color scheme...
It would be nice if they could copy some of the old buildings along Lakeside Ave, instead of being so modern-looking...
Just my opinion

I agree that rendering is to clinical looking, and simply doesn't fit with anything in the area at all. This is NH not a business park off Rt 128 in Massachusetts! With any luck maybe the developer would be encouraged to take a ride up to Meredith and take some queues from the more tasteful development of Mills Falls and Church Landing. If it's got to happen at least make it look like it belongs!

exlakesregioner · 01-13-2015, 04:29 AM

I have to agree, that sketch is, "how do you put it"...butt ugly!!! Doesn't fit in with the surroundings at all!!

secondcurve · 01-13-2015, 07:59 AM

Terrible vision. I agree if this is the corner stone of the new Weirs the place is doomed. The advice that the owner should visit Meredith is spot on. Hopefully, the local politicians can break their string of overall poor stewardship and push this project in the proper direction.

dpg · 01-13-2015, 08:03 AM

Well I dunno I wouldn't call the drawing "butt ugly" maybe it doesn't belong on that corner I agree. I think it's fine looking just not where it's proposed...

Happy Gourmand · 01-13-2015, 08:59 AM

I think the concept is fantastic and a huge improvement over what it will replace. I doubt that the design shown in this plan would be close to what it will actually end up being.
The Weirs can stand some upgrading and modernization to entice businesses to be able to remain open year round. And, two good year round restaurants so close together just might help to generate more traffic in the area in the off season.

AC2717 · 01-13-2015, 09:46 AM

and so it begins, I want change I want change, but then this is not the change I want.

This is primary stage and I am sure that the design will change at things go, but lets hope this is the start of the revitalization. Having a new retail building there with parking to boot, and then the other owners looking at their old decrepit falling down buildings, and their retailers maybe looking to trade up, could be on to something here. I like the charm of the old buildings but the need a major facelift and upgrade in tenants. Not a bad spot to be 365 days a years for a business with the views and the infrastructure. The first tenants need to be self-sustaining for the first off season though. If you build it they will come......

I like this new owner already and he should be encouraged, not discouraged.

jeffatsquam · 01-13-2015, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by dpg

Well I dunno I wouldn't call the drawing "butt ugly" maybe it doesn't belong on that corner I agree. I think it's fine looking just not where it's proposed...

Looks just like the Shangerla (sp) also known as the Brickyard Mt. inn

HellRaZoR004 · 01-13-2015, 10:17 AM

I sure hope they do a complete redesign of the docks while they are at it... I don't go there any more because of the wave action and the reality of getting stuck inside as they are spaced too close together.

TheProfessor · 01-15-2015, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NHKathy

The artist's rendering is a little too modern looking for me....
If i heard correctly, the Cumberland Farms up the hill had to be designed in such a way so it would blend in with the surroundings, especially with the roof line and color scheme...
It would be nice if they could copy some of the old buildings along Lakeside Ave, instead of being so modern-looking...
Just my opinion

Gosh awful ugly.

Yes it does look like a medical clinic.

The architect should view some photos of the 1940's and 1950's Weirs and start from there.

Should be more honky-tonk arcade looking building.

fpartri497 · 01-15-2015, 09:12 AM

I have to agree with NHKathy, the building just Is too morden to fit In its setting. wouldn't look right at all.

01-13-2015, 09:46 AM	#7
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,616 Thanks: 755 Thanked 369 Times in 277 Posts	and so it begins, I want change I want change, but then this is not the change I want. This is primary stage and I am sure that the design will change at things go, but lets hope this is the start of the revitalization. Having a new retail building there with parking to boot, and then the other owners looking at their old decrepit falling down buildings, and their retailers maybe looking to trade up, could be on to something here. I like the charm of the old buildings but the need a major facelift and upgrade in tenants. Not a bad spot to be 365 days a years for a business with the views and the infrastructure. The first tenants need to be self-sustaining for the first off season though. If you build it they will come...... I like this new owner already and he should be encouraged, not discouraged. __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

01-15-2015, 09:12 AM	#11
fpartri497 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Concord NH Posts: 681 Thanks: 97 Thanked 48 Times in 39 Posts	I have to agree with NHKathy, the building just Is too morden to fit In its setting. wouldn't look right at all. __________________ dont worry be happy

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01-12-2015, 10:44 PM	#1
NHKathy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Moultonborough when I can / RI Posts: 699 Thanks: 180 Thanked 38 Times in 22 Posts	The artist's rendering is a little too modern looking for me.... If i heard correctly, the Cumberland Farms up the hill had to be designed in such a way so it would blend in with the surroundings, especially with the roof line and color scheme... It would be nice if they could copy some of the old buildings along Lakeside Ave, instead of being so modern-looking... Just my opinion

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01-13-2015, 04:29 AM	#3
exlakesregioner Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 45 Thanks: 2 Thanked 18 Times in 12 Posts	I have to agree, that sketch is, "how do you put it"...butt ugly!!! Doesn't fit in with the surroundings at all!!

01-13-2015, 07:59 AM	#4
secondcurve Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 1,358 Thanked 564 Times in 291 Posts	Terrible vision. I agree if this is the corner stone of the new Weirs the place is doomed. The advice that the owner should visit Meredith is spot on. Hopefully, the local politicians can break their string of overall poor stewardship and push this project in the proper direction.

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01-13-2015, 08:03 AM	#5
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,624 Thanks: 157 Thanked 236 Times in 173 Posts	Well I dunno I wouldn't call the drawing "butt ugly" maybe it doesn't belong on that corner I agree. I think it's fine looking just not where it's proposed...

01-13-2015, 08:59 AM	#6
Happy Gourmand Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ruskin FL Posts: 1,027 Thanks: 188 Thanked 322 Times in 179 Posts	I think the concept is fantastic and a huge improvement over what it will replace. I doubt that the design shown in this plan would be close to what it will actually end up being. The Weirs can stand some upgrading and modernization to entice businesses to be able to remain open year round. And, two good year round restaurants so close together just might help to generate more traffic in the area in the off season.

01-13-2015, 10:17 AM	#9
HellRaZoR004 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Litchfield/Gilford Posts: 828 Thanks: 233 Thanked 224 Times in 131 Posts	I sure hope they do a complete redesign of the docks while they are at it... I don't go there any more because of the wave action and the reality of getting stuck inside as they are spaced too close together.