[Burnaby] Sovereign | 155.9m | 45fl | Completed

[Nites]

The view looking down from the intersection of Lougheed and Willingdon is magnificent. Sovereign looks like a supertall from this view.

[rofina]

The view looking down from the intersection of Lougheed and Willingdon is magnificent. Sovereign looks like a supertall from this view.


Agreed. The Burnaby town centres will be very impressive in a few years.

Looking forward to see the 50+ floor towers go up in Brentwood.

[Vin]

The view from Richmond:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7384/11628611556_9ffdf26b14_k.jpg (http://flic.kr/p/iHzF5G)
by John Paul Mcguire@flickr

Should we start to impose viewcones here so that those beautiful mountains will not be forever blocked by those awful skyscrapers?! Oh the humanity!!

[squeezied]

Your sarcasm is not very convincing. You know the situation is different for downtown Vancouver.

[Nites]

By YellowFever

5 more floors to go before it tops out

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5544/12044569554_6eea4d2486_b.jpg

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2835/12044159485_266a747f72_b.jpg

[Nites]

Projects that are built and under construction

1. Shangri-La (200.9m)
2. Trump Tower (188m)
3. One Wall (157.7m)
4. Hotel Georgia (157.6m)
5. Sovereign (155.9m)

[rofina]

Projects that are built and under construction

1. Shangri-La (200.9m)
2. Trump Tower (188m)
3. One Wall (157.7m)
4. Hotel Georgia (157.6m)
5. Sovereign (155.9m)


I wonder where SoLo's Altus will fit in, and the future tower on Brentwood mall property.

[Vin]

Your sarcasm is not very convincing. You know the situation is different for downtown Vancouver.

Ah, but maybe only to you. However please kindly define 'different'. City hall and Shaunessey folks, and folks on top of Queen Elizabeth park and the bridges deserve more mountain views than others? Come, tell everyone what's "different"?

[squeezied]

It's pretty obvious there's no need for view cones to be imposed upon Metrotown when viewing from Richmond. But since you asked...
1) You're viewing a far distance from Richmond to Metrotown. The skyline becomes smaller in relation to the mountains behind the further away you are. In Vancouver many view cones originate a short distance across False Creek along the seawall. The mountains are easily hidden behind the buildings.
2) You're viewing from Richmond to Metrotown. Richmond has no say in building heights in Metrotown.
3) Density of buildings in Metrotown is more sparse than in downtown Vancouver. You can see through Metrotown, but you can't see through the wall of condos in downtown Vancouver.

Without viewcones there will be many popular places in Vancouver where you won't be able to see mountains anymore. The vast majority of people really don't care that much about skylines and tall buildings.

Believe me, I like tall buildings as much as the next person (in this forum, that is). But views to mountains so close to the city core are a natural assets most cities do not have. It should be embraced. Personally I think the view cones are a bit of an overkill and some of them should be rid of; but there is still merit to them. Surely you can see that.

Lastly this isn't Asia or Dubai, we don't need super tall glittery buildings to impress people.

[trofirhen]

It's pretty obvious there's no need for view cones to be imposed upon Metrotown when viewing from Richmond. But since you asked...
1) You're viewing a far distance from Richmond to Metrotown. The skyline becomes smaller in relation to the mountains behind the further away you are. In Vancouver many view cones originate a short distance across False Creek along the seawall. The mountains are easily hidden behind the buildings.
2) You're viewing from Richmond to Metrotown. Richmond has no say in building heights in Metrotown.
3) Density of buildings in Metrotown is more sparse than in downtown Vancouver. You can see through Metrotown, but you can't see through the wall of condos in downtown Vancouver.

Without viewcones there will be many popular places in Vancouver where you won't be able to see mountains anymore. The vast majority of people really don't care that much about skylines and tall buildings.

Believe me, I like tall buildings as much as the next person (in this forum, that is). But views to mountains so close to the city core are a natural assets most cities do not have. It should be embraced. Personally I think the view cones are a bit of an overkill and some of them should be rid of; but there is still merit to them. Surely you can see that.

Lastly this isn't Asia or Dubai, we don't need super tall glittery buildings to impress people.
Agreed. (I'd cringe to see the Burj Dubai or the Petronas Towers anywhere in Metro) !!

[NewWester]

It's pretty obvious there's no need for view cones to be imposed upon Metrotown when viewing from Richmond. But since you asked...
1) You're viewing a far distance from Richmond to Metrotown. The skyline becomes smaller in relation to the mountains behind the further away you are. In Vancouver many view cones originate a short distance across False Creek along the seawall. The mountains are easily hidden behind the buildings.
2) You're viewing from Richmond to Metrotown. Richmond has no say in building heights in Metrotown.
3) Density of buildings in Metrotown is more sparse than in downtown Vancouver. You can see through Metrotown, but you can't see through the wall of condos in downtown Vancouver.

Without viewcones there will be many popular places in Vancouver where you won't be able to see mountains anymore. The vast majority of people really don't care that much about skylines and tall buildings.

Believe me, I like tall buildings as much as the next person (in this forum, that is). But views to mountains so close to the city core are a natural assets most cities do not have. It should be embraced. Personally I think the view cones are a bit of an overkill and some of them should be rid of; but there is still merit to them. Surely you can see that.

Lastly this isn't Asia or Dubai, we don't need super tall glittery buildings to impress people.

Not to mention that Metrotown runs along the top of a ridge, so it's not really in a position to block any nearby views, while Downtown sits right in front of a long decline putting it in front of many people's potential views. Building the tall stuff at the top of a ridge means size becomes much less of a view hindrance.

(As for downtown viewcones, I kind of wonder about them in light of the current amounts of available stock. Like, as fewer developable plots become available, decreasing the risk (if you will) of building too many blocking buildings, do y'all think they will loosen things up and allow things to be built out organically? Like, when its a Manhattan situation where buildings slowly slot into a built out cityscape?)

[Klazu]

Agreed. (I'd cringe to see the Burj Dubai or the Petronas Towers anywhere in Metro) !!

Well to be honest, Burj Khalifa (http://vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog/?p=1842) would not fit in any other skyline than Dubai. :rolleyes:

Hong Kong
http://vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/burj_khalifa_hong_kongissa.jpg

Chicago
http://vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/burj_khalifa_chicagossa.jpg

New York
http://vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/burj_khalifa_new_yorkissa.jpg

London
http://vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/burj_khalifa_lontoossa.jpg

Paris
http://vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/burj_khalifa_pariisissa.jpg

Toronto
http://vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/burj_khalifa_torontossa.jpg

[red-paladin]

The concrete columns above the second floor on the south facing portion of the tower appeared royal blue tonight. It appears to be wrapping for panels? Could be paint.

[Pinion]

Grouse mountain is only 400m taller than Burj Khalifa.

[Freeform]

The concrete columns above the second floor on the south facing portion of the tower appeared royal blue tonight. It appears to be wrapping for panels? Could be paint.

The "royal blue" is peel and stick water proofing. These columns will be clad in metal or stone paneling. I have a pretty good view from Station Square.

[red-paladin]

Thanks for the confirmation Freeform.
Vin your post was off topic so I deleted it.
Please discuss viewcones and building height limits elsewhere.

[Vin]

Thanks for the confirmation Freeform.
Vin your post was off topic so I deleted it.
Please discuss viewcones and building height limits elsewhere.

I was just replying to others who elaborated on viewcones in Burnaby, but appreciate your comments, and duly noted.

[Cypherus]

http://i.imgur.com/ik0UcWG.jpg
Source: My Photo (Zoomed in)

Sovereign looking good from Surrey.

[Canadian Mind]

Well to be honest, Burj Khalifa (http://vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog/?p=1842) would not fit in any other skyline than Dubai. :rolleyes:

London
http://vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/burj_khalifa_lontoossa.jpg


Looks okay in London from this specific angle.

[Nites]

By YellowFever from SSC

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3754/12807935544_9ed0f0cd7d_b.jpg

[phesto]

Topped out now?

[Coldrsx]

Worst spandrel choice ever?

[djmk]

Beast of a building. Looks massive from Hastings

[Nites]

Topped out now?

They still have to make that structure at the top which will probably add another 8-9 meters.

[Joat]

By YellowFever from SSC

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3754/12807935544_9ed0f0cd7d_b.jpg

The podium looks nice. Looking forward to when the IGA is redeveloped.

[Vin]

The podium looks nice. Looking forward to when the IGA is redeveloped.

If this building were to be built in Vancouver, people here would say, "This building's height and scale totally don't fit in the neighbourhood!" I always wonder why is that? I saw someone post a pic depicting the contrast of single family homes and the new Safeway redevelopment project in Marpole, as if that was a very obscene thing.

Well, in my humble opinion, a couple of towers like the Sovereign would look lovely at the Olympic Village, complete with large shopping podiums. :notacrook:

In a way, Burnabians are mentally more progressive for accepting such a project in their midst.

[Bcasey25raptor]

If this building were to be built in Vancouver, people here would say, "This building's height and scale totally don't fit in the neighbourhood!" I always wonder why is that? I saw someone post a pic depicting the contrast of single family homes and the new Safeway redevelopment project in Marpole, as if that was a very obscene thing.

Well, in my humble opinion, a couple of towers like the Sovereign would look lovely at the Olympic Village, complete with large shopping podiums. :notacrook:

In a way, Burnabians are mentally more progressive for accepting such a project in their midst.

Burnaby is more business friendly, the problem with Vancouver is it is almost too liberal for it's own good.

I disagree with you btw, I like the skyline of Vancouver to be defined by the DT peninsula. If the highrises spill too far outside of the peninsula it will lose it's character.

A bit of density along skytrain corridors is ok but nothing above 20 stories outside of downtown.

I am not a fan of the oak ridge redevelopment because the buildings are much too massive for the community in which they will be constructed in.

I'm pro density, but outside of the downtown/west end core I'd prefer to see 4-10 story town homes similar to how europe designs their cities.

[GlassCity]

I don't mind the Oakridge development because it's a big mall in a central location on a Skytrain line. However, I hate the Marpole rezoning. It seems to have come from nowhere. It was just an average neighbourhood, might even be one of the cheapest in the city proper, and all of a sudden the city decides to build high-rises there. There is nothing even close to rapid transit there. Densify around transit first. There is more than enough housing to go around right now without having to build high-rise apartments in random locations like Marpole.

[Vin]

Burnaby is more business friendly, the problem with Vancouver is it is almost too liberal for it's own good.

I disagree with you btw, I like the skyline of Vancouver to be defined by the DT peninsula. If the highrises spill too far outside of the peninsula it will lose it's character.

A bit of density along skytrain corridors is ok but nothing above 20 stories outside of downtown.

I am not a fan of the oak ridge redevelopment because the buildings are much too massive for the community in which they will be constructed in.

I'm pro density, but outside of the downtown/west end core I'd prefer to see 4-10 story town homes similar to how europe designs their cities.

Well, to me, OV and West Broadway are both part of downtown. Like I said, Burnabians are more open minded to high-rise developments anywhere in the city. No one really opposes high rises in Brentwood area, even though Metrotown is the rightful city centre of Burnaby. Another Sovereign-like structure built in Lougheed would be welcomed, I'm sure. However in Vancouver, even the suggestion of having highrises in OV is seen as a travesty, lol!

[Bcasey25raptor]

I took some photos, sorry about the quality, I took them with my nexus 4.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/1977385_710511825637867_1391078779_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1/1655985_710511792304537_1268712056_n.jpg

[officedweller]

Thanks.
That's a bit more context than the webcam shot.

[officedweller]

By Yellow Fever at SSC:

Looks like its stepping back and just one or two more floors to go plus mech penthouse:
Note the change in spandrel pattern at the top on the east facade.

Taken today

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2370/12983010835_e5af56d747_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52692029@N04/12983010835/)
1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52692029@N04/12983010835/) by Yellow Fever @ SkyscraperCity (http://www.flickr.com/people/52692029@N04/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3013/12983006675_866f73d997_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52692029@N04/12983006675/)
2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52692029@N04/12983006675/) by Yellow Fever @ SkyscraperCity (http://www.flickr.com/people/52692029@N04/), on Flickr

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2468/12983420694_a738c0408e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52692029@N04/12983420694/)
4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52692029@N04/12983420694/) by Yellow Fever @ SkyscraperCity (http://www.flickr.com/people/52692029@N04/), on Flickr

[Locked In]

^ Thanks.
-------
The view from downtown - my photo (http://www.flickr.com/photos/116125405@N05/) from today - :

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2608/13011551255_2c2bc7fcaf_h.jpg

[officedweller]

Nice one. It actually looks taller than MetroPlace in that shot.
Thanks.

[Chadillaccc]

That's good, because it is significantly taller than Metroplace :P

[officedweller]

There were some shots posted from the east, where Sovereign was in the background, so it looked shorter.

[officedweller]

By Yellow Fever at SSC March 15th:

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3759/13159823164_115b9658ea_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52692029@N04/13159823164/)
1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52692029@N04/13159823164/) by Yellow Fever @ SkyscraperCity (http://www.flickr.com/people/52692029@N04/), on Flickr

new update

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3786/13159794604_efa7cd317f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52692029@N04/13159794604/)
6 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52692029@N04/13159794604/) by Yellow Fever @ SkyscraperCity (http://www.flickr.com/people/52692029@N04/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7096/13159803354_1cba19e951_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52692029@N04/13159803354/)
5 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52692029@N04/13159803354/) by Yellow Fever @ SkyscraperCity (http://www.flickr.com/people/52692029@N04/), on Flickr

[trofirhen]

hmmmm .... sure is a lot of spandrel around the podium, which is great - if you like spandrel .... :uhh:

[logan5]

...especially when brick would have been cheaper, and look 50x better.

[rofina]

This thing sure has turned out like a beast. And not necessarily in the best sense of the word.

[BodomReaper]

hmmmm .... sure is a lot of spandrel around the podium, which is great - if you like spandrel .... :uhh:

Yup - I heard you like spandrel, so we put some spandrel in your spandrel so you can spandrel while you spandrel. :yuck:

Seriously though, that podium manages to look more dated/industrial than the office block of The Crystal across the street (built in 2000). I can't think of anything good to say about the execution of this project.

[trofirhen]

Yup - I heard you like spandrel, so we put some spandrel in your spandrel so you can spandrel while you spandrel. :yuck:

Seriously though, that podium manages to look more dated/industrial than the office block of The Crystal across the street (built in 2000). I can't think of anything good to say about the execution of this project.
Well ............... it's big and impressive ........ if that counts.

[giallo]

It looks like a residential building that would have been built in HK back in 1999; huge podium, tall and slender, bland.

I'm not trying to jump on the hate train, but other than what this building will do for the Metrotown skyline at a distance, it's a pretty poor attempt.

[vanman]

I have to admit I lost most of my interest in this tower as soon as I saw the spandrel go up. At least it is evenly spaced for the most part and not as terrible as the Mark. I'm hoping also that any exposed concrete is painted white and not beige (for the love of god).

I'm surprised that Metroplace is actually shaping up to be the nicer of the two monstrositys.

[Cypherus]

Vancouver called and they want their tower back. But seriously the height makes up for the aesthetics on this one.

[Genauso]

Thanks for keeping the updates current.

Burnaby definitely leads the region in building new clusters of tall residential towers. Has there been any concern about expanding Skytrain capacity or parking?

I searched this thread and the biggest difference between Oakridge in Vancouver and Sovereign in Burnaby might be the lack of mention for parking.

[phesto]

Rezoning to allow hotel signage on top of the building (Willingdon side only) was approved yesterday. Interestingly they were permitted a sign on two sides but opted for one larger sign on the West side.

"3.0 SKYSIGN PROPOSAL

3.1 The applicant is proposing to install a skysign for the "Element by Westin" Hotel on the Willingdon Avenue (west) frontage of the mixed-use residential/commercial building (under construction) on the subject site.

3.2 The proposed fascia skysign is comprised of an internally illuminated, LED circular "e" logo with no lettering for the Element by Westin Hotel.

The logo is 3.7 m (12 ft.) high, 3.7m (12 ft.) wide, with a total area based on a "string - line" perimeter measurement of 10.5 m' (113 sq.ft.). The sign will be mounted 143.9 m (472 ft.) above grade and 4.0m (13 ft.) from the top of the building's mechanical penthouse."

Here's what the (non-LED) logo looks like:
http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa419/CheetahHunt/IMG_6769.jpg
Source: http://amusementparkstuff.blogspot.ca/2011/06/waterfalls-coasters-and-bears-ohhh-my.html

[LeftCoaster]

Fantastic. That will be right up there with the Shaw Tower for tallest sign in the city I would assume.

[Jebby]

Fantastic. That will be right up there with the Shaw Tower for tallest sign in the city I would assume.

They're in different cities ;)

[officedweller]

Reminder of what the mechanical penthouse is supposed to look like.

this image is a goodie!

http://www.bosaproperties.com/sovereign/media/images/sovereign-rendering.jpg
c/o http://www.bosaproperties.com/sovereign/

[rofina]

Reminder of what the mechanical penthouse is supposed to look like.

Is that rendering of the podium the same as the finished product?

I have to say whats built leaves much to be desired. I feel like this building should be called "The Spandrel."

[Prometheus]

If the measurements regarding the size and height of the sign and its proximity to the top of the mechanical penthouse are correct, then it is difficult to see how this building can be 155.9 metres tall.

[officedweller]

Yeah, adding it up yields 151.6 m
(being generous and assuming measurements are to the outside rim of the sign)
143.9 + 3.7 + 4.0 = 151.6

Is that rendering of the podium the same as the finished product?


Hard to tell with the at dusk rendering with randomly lit windows.

[Klazu]

Finally, the Big Guy. First a view from the back (main entrance to the building, I suppose). Don't you just love the spandrel that greets you? :rolleyes:

http://vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/sovereign11.jpg

http://vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/station_square1.jpg

http://vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/sovereign12.jpg

Progress in last 10 months. June 2013.
http://vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/sovereign2.jpg

March 2014
http://vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/sovereign13.jpg

http://vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/sovereign14.jpg

[officedweller]

Finally, the Big Guy. First a view from the back (main entrance to the building, I suppose). Don't you just love the spandrel that greets you? :rolleyes:

http://vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/sovereign11.jpg


Thanks for all the pics - you were busy this weekend!!

That pic looks like a top secret CIA (or CSIS) installation... (or a hospital research building).
It could be a result of the neighbours not wanting "overlook" from the hotel.

[giallo]

Awesome update. Thanks!

[Vin]

Thanks for all the pics - you were busy this weekend!!

That pic looks like a top secret CIA (or CSIS) installation... (or a hospital research building).
It could be a result of the neighbours not wanting "overlook" from the hotel.

Downtown and Olympic village would be more exciting with more retail podiums like this built. I like!

[Pinion]

From Willingdon today

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5152/14090942332_7deef31d39_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ntaLeA)Sovereign, Burnaby (https://flic.kr/p/ntaLeA) by chrisjohann (https://www.flickr.com/people/90818546@N04/), on Flickr

[Cypherus]

^Nice shot! Looks like just the mechhouse and the southwest crown are left until the building is officially topped out.

[Chadillaccc]

Sovereign is looking great!

[Chadillaccc]

Here's an update I took when I was in town this week...




https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7353/14064939652_3ca7cf3768_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nqSuxw)
Sovereign (https://flic.kr/p/nqSuxw) by Chadillaccc (https://www.flickr.com/people/66175113@N06/), on Flickr

[officedweller]

Nice - it actually looks good in that shot.
Well done!

I guess the ugly spandrrel is on the north and east sides.

[Cypherus]

http://i.imgur.com/2IaV2xe.jpg

Pretty much topped out, and literally the exact same physical height as Metroplace.

[giallo]

Hot damn! Nice photo.

As more and more towers rise in Surrey, we're going to start to see more photos from this vantage point, and that makes me incredibly happy.

[Klazu]

Very nice indeed. Love those clouds and the rays of Sun.

[vanman]

Fantastic shot! We don't get to see this angle too often.

[trofirhen]

Hot damn! Nice photo.

As more and more towers rise in Surrey, we're going to start to see more photos from this vantage point, and that makes me incredibly happy.
Yeah!! Super cool view of how metro is burgeoning.
A question, please: where is the precise vantage point from where the photo was taken? Thanks

[Cypherus]

Yeah!! Super cool view of how metro is burgeoning.
A question, please: where is the precise vantage point from where the photo was taken? Thanks

Ultra Urban Village

[officedweller]

By Yellow Fever posted June 20, 2014:

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5152/14090942332_0d7c396487_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/byjohann/14090942332/)
Flickr 上 chrisjohann (https://www.flickr.com/people/byjohann/) 的 Sovereign, Burnaby (https://www.flickr.com/photos/byjohann/14090942332/)

[jb1969]

Now that this and other buildings in metrotown have broken the 30 storey barrier it definitely make for a more interesting view from the surrounding communities all around the greater Vancouver area

[officedweller]

From yellow Fever at SSC.
Posted July 11th

new updates

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Flickr 上 Yellow Fever @ SkyscraperCity (https://www.flickr.com/people/52692029@N04/) 的 k (https://www.flickr.com/photos/52692029@N04/14632739765/)

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Flickr 上 Yellow Fever @ SkyscraperCity (https://www.flickr.com/people/52692029@N04/) 的 o (https://www.flickr.com/photos/52692029@N04/14632730725/)

[hollywoodnorth]

and the crane is coming down .... bye bye erection.

[Klazu]

It was up for a long time after the building was topped out. I wonder what they were using it for the past few months? It was a spectacular part of the Metrotown skyline for a long time:

http://vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/metrotown_panoraama1.jpg

[vanman]

It was up for a long time after the building was topped out. I wonder what they were using it for the past few months?

Probably for the mechanical penthouse/crown.

Great pic as per usual Klazu!

[red-paladin]

The crane is 4/5 of the way down now.

[officedweller]

By Yellow Fever at SSC August 10th:

The crane is down.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5582/14873474915_9feb00c647_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oEjrUF)b (https://flic.kr/p/oEjrUF) by Yellow Fever @ SkyscraperCity (https://www.flickr.com/people/52692029@N04/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5582/14686832049_4968630bf8_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/onPRue)c (https://flic.kr/p/onPRue) by Yellow Fever @ SkyscraperCity (https://www.flickr.com/people/52692029@N04/), on Flickr

[officedweller]

By Yellow Fever at SSC Aug 18th:

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5573/14952787111_2e2f02f83a_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/52692029@N04/14952787111/)
Flickr 上 Yellow Fever @ SkyscraperCity (https://www.flickr.com/people/52692029@N04/) 的 IMG_5293 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/52692029@N04/14952787111/)

More burnaby
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3844/14955537112_815e9c7e46_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/52692029@N04/14955537112/)
Flickr 上 Yellow Fever @ SkyscraperCity (https://www.flickr.com/people/52692029@N04/) 的 IMG_5298 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/52692029@N04/14955537112/)


https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5573/14955957305_db77df112d_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/52692029@N04/14955957305/)
Flickr 上 Yellow Fever @ SkyscraperCity (https://www.flickr.com/people/52692029@N04/) 的 IMG_5286 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/52692029@N04/14955957305/)

[vanman]

My pic from today:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/vannmann/4A710A76-ABF8-49B6-ACD9-4F7BF1031F1E.jpg (http://s.photobucket.com/user/vannmann/media/4A710A76-ABF8-49B6-ACD9-4F7BF1031F1E.jpg.html)

[Nites]

By YellowFever

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5559/15241770696_4e1b54383e_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3860/15264307632_6f2749d677_b.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5592/15078163348_713a01f0dd_b.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5587/15077991469_cb2d1fa307_b.jpg

[red-paladin]

Hopefully the sidewalk on Sovereign's Willingdon side will be open soon.

[Jebby]

Haven't had an update on this one is a while now.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5607/15586520061_6651391350_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pKjZov)IMG_0478 (https://flic.kr/p/pKjZov) by Yellow Fever @ SkyscraperCity (https://www.flickr.com/people/52692029@N04/), on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5608/15586517031_32072e3f03_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pKjYug)IMG_0481 (https://flic.kr/p/pKjYug) by Yellow Fever @ SkyscraperCity (https://www.flickr.com/people/52692029@N04/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3956/15565491406_22dd1825af_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pHtdiu)IMG_0492 (https://flic.kr/p/pHtdiu) by Yellow Fever @ SkyscraperCity (https://www.flickr.com/people/52692029@N04/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3934/15590015122_be472fc17d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pKCUmb)IMG_0484 (https://flic.kr/p/pKCUmb) by Yellow Fever @ SkyscraperCity (https://www.flickr.com/people/52692029@N04/), on Flick

[red-paladin]

The sidewalk on Willingdon is almost open again

[officedweller]

Posted by Yellow Fever at SSC November 9:

It doesn't look too bad but at almost the same height, I like the Metroplace more.


https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3937/15746384302_f6879b556d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pZsksw)2 (https://flic.kr/p/pZsksw) by Yellow Fever @ SkyscraperCity (https://www.flickr.com/people/52692029@N04/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3948/15558967999_496a2df27d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pGTM7X)2 (2) (https://flic.kr/p/pGTM7X) by Yellow Fever @ SkyscraperCity (https://www.flickr.com/people/52692029@N04/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3955/15742936471_99ce432c8d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pZ9Exa)1 (https://flic.kr/p/pZ9Exa) by Yellow Fever @ SkyscraperCity (https://www.flickr.com/people/52692029@N04/), on Flickr

[red-paladin]

I live a block away from this one, but I like Metroplace better too.
Sovereign is ok, but too many seafoam spandrels and other boring materials.
It'll be fine, as long as there are not more towers with the same external scheme around.

[jb1969]

I don't think I looks that bad at all. They do need to finish painting it, but not bad.

[Klazu]

I don't think I looks that bad at all. They do need to finish painting it, but not bad.

Problem is the podium, not the tower. The tower is fine and even nice. Not a gem, but nice addition to impressive skyline.

Anyone know when are going to be moving in? Whole tower was still all dark last Saturday evening...

[Delirium]

the seafoam green spandrel kills it for me. had it been any other colour, this would have been a standout.

[AudiA3]

It's a pretty conservative color choice

[Nites]

Problem is the podium, not the tower. The tower is fine and even nice. Not a gem, but nice addition to impressive skyline.

Anyone know when are going to be moving in? Whole tower was still all dark last Saturday evening...

Looks like they are behind on the interior. If you look at the picture from the 21st of October there are no blinds visible.

[red-paladin]

Signs for the Element hotel by Westin have been put up.

[officedweller]

Strange name:

Element Vancouver Metrotown - Opening February 19, 2015

http://www.starwoodhotels.com/element/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=3670

[red-paladin]

Wow... worst local map ever...

[officedweller]

Wow... worst local map ever...

Must be for "Burnaby".

[SpongeG]

its their only element brand in the vancouver area, probably the same as having the hard rock casino vancouver in coquitlam...

don't they refer to the hilton just up the block as the hilton vancouver too? since vancouver doesn't have a hilton

[AudiA3]

I think the Hotel is unique enough that it will not have any problems staying afloat.

[red-paladin]

Living so close by, I'm more interested in what goes in the commercial units on Kingsway.

[AudiA3]

A fancy restaurant would fit in there

[Coldrsx]

Seafoam ruins it.

[vanman]

From earlier today.
http://i.imgur.com/yqWqNSW.jpg?1

[officedweller]

Pics by D70 osted by Yellow Fever at SSC Dec 27th:

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7570/16088417095_31bedf6084_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qvFkTD)Element - coming soon (https://flic.kr/p/qvFkTD) by D70 (https://www.flickr.com/people/79452638@N00/), on Flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8573/16062584276_562e02cfa8_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qtoWGd)Sovereign December 2014 (https://flic.kr/p/qtoWGd) by D70 (https://www.flickr.com/people/79452638@N00/), on Flickr