Eh, they're from decades ago when density was less a concern. I live there; the complex has undergone recent updates, with new carpet, paint, fixtures etc.

I meant no offense to the residents of the FT apartments, but that sort of massing is just plain ugly. I am sure we can do better today.

Is that a tongue-in-cheek jab of the double posted photo or a genuine architectural sentiment?

It bears repeating, there are some very long lowrise apartment blocks in Victoria. Some of them are very long. I think the one on Begbie would have the longest continuous hallway if you were to straighten it all out. (Don't actually attempt it, we're just musing here.)

https://victoria.citified.ca/news/multi-acre-mixed-use-project-moves-forward-on-sooke-road-at-happy-valley-road-in-langford/

That rendering is nearly 18 months old: any substantive changes, or is that proposal "it"?