CF Pacific Centre Developments

[trofirhen]

Thanks for opening my eyes to those reflections. I will be looking for them every time I go through Robson Square now. :tup:


April 2 '15, my pic
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1600x1200q90/912/koRQ6U.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pckoRQ6Uj)
Thank you for adding support to this point. People continue to whine about the Howe St. side of PC, and with reason, regarding street level, perhaps.
But I don't think they fully apreciate the reflective effect, and they forget what is was like before.

[mcminsen]

Looks like some repairs will be needed to the paving stones near the office entrance. Now every time I walk in this area I will be thinking about the space underneath and hoping that I don't fall through. :D



April 4 '15, my pics

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1600x1200q90/661/ZLhW9Q.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/idZLhW9Qj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1600x1200q90/538/WVjfva.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/eyWVjfvaj)

[mcminsen]

I can't do big hi res panoramas with my little camera but here are the four sides of the building at street level.



Georgia Street side, April 4 '15, my pic
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1600x1200q90/912/QsfVjl.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pcQsfVjlj)


Granville Street side, April 4 '15, my pic
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1600x1200q90/540/jRxiP5.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/f0jRxiP5j)


Robson Street side, April 4 '15, my pic
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1600x1200q90/538/0BYoic.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/ey0BYoicj)


Howe Street side, April 2 '15, my pic
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1600x1200q90/633/1P0JJ1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/hl1P0JJ1j)

[trofirhen]

^Hmmm.
Nothing is perfect in life ..... but what to do about that empty alcove on the Howe St. side? Kinda ruins the building, despite the mirrored glass.

[mcminsen]

^Hmmm.
Nothing is perfect in life ..... but what to do about that empty alcove on the Howe St. side? Kinda ruins the building, despite the mirrored glass.



I'm much more concerned about the sidewalk on the Granville side.

I think I can count on one hand how many times I've actually used that route along Howe Street in my entire life. It's a no man's land to me. As long as it's clean, tidy, well lit and functional I'm okay with it. I don't expect it to be anything more.

It's all hemmed in by vehicle ramps so it's not a place to spend more time than necessary. The sidewalk is wide, uncluttered and sheltered in the alcove and with the awnings so it will be a good way to just get from one end of the block to the other without distractions or barriers. I like the simplicity of it. It's just a clean blank space to walk through without garbage, panhandlers or anything demanding your attention other than the wide open path ahead.

Maybe there could be some large artwork on the end wall of the alcove so that every time somebody is coming or going to work they can look at it ahead of them while they walk the length of the alcove. And some plants. Something simple and understated. A long stretch of green to hide the railings would be great. Walking the alcove could be a brief escape from the circus that is all around on the other sidewalks.

They MUST make those grey doors a different and complementary colour, though! And the ones on Granville, too. Let's see what it's like in a few months.


April 2 '15, my pic
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1600x1200q90/661/BEQb4C.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/idBEQb4Cj)

[Prometheus]

Walking the alcove could be a brief escape from the circus that is all around on the other sidewalks.


Sometimes, people say the funniest things.

[trofirhen]

.......... (pardon edit, pls).....
Maybe there could be some large artwork on the end wall of the alcove so that every time somebody is coming or going to work they can look at it ahead of them while they walk the length of the alcove. And some plants. Something simple and understated. A long stretch of green to hide the railings would be great. Walking the alcove could be a brief escape from the circus that is all around on the other sidewalks.


April 2 '15, my pic
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1600x1200q90/661/BEQb4C.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/idBEQb4Cj)
That's sort of what I was thinking. I wonder if others were, too. Feedback, please.

Sometimes, people say the funniest things.
It's not funny or bizarre if you take that alcove walk, put in the greenery, artwork, and other things, as he said ........ and if you glass that portion in. That would mitigate enormously the ambient traffic noise, and make walking through the Green Archway a refreshing pleasure.

[Prometheus]

It's not funny or bizarre if you take that alcove walk, put in the greenery, artwork, and other things, as he said.

What? And risk introducing elements "demanding your attention other than the wide open path ahead"?

No, no, I agree with mcminsen. This block-length impermeable wall at grade--i.e., this "no man's lands"--will indeed provide Vancouverites with a place void of the colour, energy and dynamism of urban street life, something Vancouver surely has too much of. And thanks to the design, it will provide a very effective "escape" for decades to come.

[ozonemania]

I always thought that stretch would have been great as a food truck row. They could have renovated to allow for water and electricity.

[SpongeG]

i always used that street to avoid the crowds of granville if i am trying to get somewhere as opposed to a stroll out and about, its pedestrian in all senses and looks fine

[NewfBC]

Sony Imageworks moves into office space above Nordstrom

http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2015/04/sony-imageworks-moves-office-space-nordstrom/

Ron.

[officedweller]

Yup -

This was sent around the office today.

The timelines for the others moving in seems long to me...

DATE: April 7, 2015

ATTENTION: All Office Tenants – 700 West Georgia

WHAT: 725 Granville Redevelopment Project – Progress Update

WHY: We are pleased to announce an important milestone in the project. We have successfully obtained the occupancy permit for 725 Granville.

IMPACT: Sony Pictures Imageworks, the first office tenant to occupy the building, began its operations earlier this week and will be settling into the building over the coming weeks. Looking forward, we are working towards seeing several exciting new retailers open as part of the retail expansion in summer 2015, with Nordstrom opening in September 2015, Microsoft Corporation in late 2015, and Miller Thomson in 2016.

We continue to anticipate possible disruption around the site as this project proceeds and will endeavor to keep tenants informed of any future impacts.


PS was talking to someone the other day and Miller Thomson has part of the 4th level - with ground level of one of the courtyards.

[jsbertram]

Yup -

This was sent around the office today.

The timelines for the others moving in seems long to me...



PS was talking to someone the other day and Miller Thomson has part of the 4th level - with ground level of one of the courtyards.

The timelines aren't strange to me, since "occupancy permitted" tells me that Cadillac Fairview has finished their renovation and rebuilding of these floors, so tenants are now allowed in to their bare space to do their own renovations to suit their needs. 4 months or so to go from bare concrete to finished space on a 75,000 SqFt floorplate is pretty good, in my books.

[dreambrother808]

Microsoft's timeline for transitioning its workers is January, last I heard. So probably late 2015 getting things ready.

[officedweller]

Sony Imageworks has already competed its leasehold improvements and is "operating" from the premises.
So they must have received preferential access or the others have remaining periods on their existing leases.

[LeftCoaster]

Sony Imageworks has already competed its leasehold improvements and is "operating" from the premises.
So they must have received preferential access or the others have remaining periods on their existing leases.

It all has to do with the tenants existing expiries. No one want's to pay rent on two spaces!

[officedweller]

Thanks, that makes sense.

[domusile]

Apple not moving to the new space

http://www.biv.com/article/2015/4/expanded-pacific-centre-open-june-17-dozen-or-so-n/?utm_source=BIV+Newsletters&utm_campaign=30f7ae627c-Daily_Thursday_April_16_20154_16_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6d3015fdef-30f7ae627c-210835897

[jsbertram]

Was by there yesterday and noticed the plaza around the subway station entrance was being enjoyed by the boarders.

another sign of progress.

[jsbertram]

Apple not moving to the new space

http://www.biv.com/article/2015/4/expanded-pacific-centre-open-june-17-dozen-or-so-n/?utm_source=BIV+Newsletters&utm_campaign=30f7ae627c-Daily_Thursday_April_16_20154_16_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6d3015fdef-30f7ae627c-210835897

I wonder if they didn't want to be near the Microsoft store.

[officedweller]

Well, it's also a basement...

[urbancanadian]

I've heard rumours that Apple was looking into part of the art gallery space for its flagship. Since the VAG's relocation is looking to be in doubt (and if the rumours are even true), then maybe Apple has chosen their preferred venue and they no longer need a larger mall space to hold them over until the flagship opens.

Sorry if this is the wrong thread - and to be clear, I'm completely speculating on this...

[domusile]

I've heard rumours that Apple was looking into part of the art gallery space for its flagship. Since the VAG's relocation is looking to be in doubt (and if the rumours are even true), then maybe Apple has chosen their preferred venue and they no longer need a larger mall space to hold them over until the flagship opens.

Sorry if this is the wrong thread - and to be clear, I'm completely speculating on this...

Wasn't that an April fools joke by Vanity Buzz last year?

http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2014/04/apple-store-flagship-location-considered-vancouver-art-gallery-building/

[red-paladin]

I'm pretty sure that Apple would never open a minor Apple store in the basement of a building with Microsoft offices and sign above, ever.

[LeftCoaster]

I wonder if they didn't want to be near the Microsoft store.

They two stores like to be near eachother. The deal did not go through due to a lack of proper space, not co-tenancies.

I'm pretty sure that Apple would never open a minor Apple store in the basement of a building with Microsoft offices and sign above, ever.

See my response above. Microsoft was not the issue.

Apple is currently (still) looking for a flagship location, but their Pacific Centre location will remain regardless. It's not a temp location and will not be replaced by an external flagship.

[red-paladin]

Thanks! Yeah, I assumed the PC location was staying.

[Pinion]

Apple can glass over the entire art gallery lawn a la Portland, everyone would love that!

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8687/17050163132_4b730a8940_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rYExtS)Portland, Oregon (https://flic.kr/p/rYExtS) by chrisjohann (https://www.flickr.com/people/90818546@N04/), on Flickr

[osirisboy]

That store is huge! We need one at least that size

[dreambrother808]

Microsoft likes to be near Apple. Apple wanting to be near Microsoft is a laughable implication.

Apple will maintain their PC location but their visions for growth must be elsewhere.

[NewfBC]

That store is huge! We need one at least that size

There are only 3 Apple Stores in all of Oregon. We have double that in the lower mainland.

Ron.

[Delirium]

great views of 420 from the offices
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8723/17031691479_1e1451bf3c_b.jpg
Photo by rojoloco47 http://www.flickr.com/photos/44963918@N02/17031691479/sizes/l

[osirisboy]

Wow busy. I didn't remeber Georgia street closing for it before.

[rsxstock]

Wow busy. I didn't remeber Georgia street closing for it before.

i didn't even notice that. usually they just close 1 lane

[vancouver604]

i didn't even notice that. usually they just close 1 lane

As all the office folk in suits made a mad dash for the West Coast Express, Canada Line and Skytrain to avoid the stinky fumes - escape from downtown :)

[rsxstock]

As all the office folk in suits made a mad dash for the West Coast Express, Canada Line and Skytrain to avoid the stinky fumes - escape from downtown :)

well i'm one of those :) the smell was strong down on burrard

http://i.imgur.com/9jumdkN.jpg
Source: http://www.reddit.com/r/vancouver/comments/33ah5a/sky_view_of_420_celebration_at_the_art_gallery/

[s211]

As all the office folk in suits made a mad dash for the West Coast Express, Canada Line and Skytrain to avoid the stinky fumes - escape from downtown :)

I bailed at 3 PM, hoping to avoid the gong show. I had to drive downtown that day and traffic was already a mess, well before the traditional rush hours.

[Jebby]

I bailed at 3 PM, hoping to avoid the gong show.

I think you meant to say bong show.

[s211]

I think you meant to say bong show. :yes:

[officedweller]

Pic by me yesterday:

http://i.imgur.com/DeA4NvD.jpg (http://imgur.com/DeA4NvD)

[SpongeG]

is that grey graffitied thing permanently there? seems a little in the way

[officedweller]

I think it's a transformer - and I thin it has a wrap on it (maybe with graffiti too).

[Klazu]

My last update ever from this view. 2.5 years between these photos (October 2012 vs. May 2015) and you be the judge for this transformation. I think there is no doubt that Nordstrom is overall better, but I think it does fail to deliver in some of the details.

http://vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/sear_ennen_remonttia.jpg

http://vuosiamaailmalla.fi/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/sears_remontti25.jpg

[connect2source]

Love the comparison Klaus thanks!!

There's elements about the original I loved before Sears let it decay and prior to the 6th and 7th floor additions being added and the 2000 eaton's changes.

I loved :

-the monolithic white cube on its side with the vertical black box of the TD tower, a beautiful juxtaposition

-the overall simplicity and timelessness of the building, the new one is 'of the moment' if not already dated

I would have loved to see some elements of the original remaining such as the white terrazzo, the bevelled corners and the dark glass. The building in it's original form wasn't hated, the horrible additions and poor maintenance resulted in a dirty mess and bore little resemblance to the original

Vancouver Sun Photo :
http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag130/Dean_Ellison/eatons1980_zpsad0f8c2d.jpg

[SFUVancouver]

Klazu, that's incredible. You should reach out to Cadillac Fairview, maybe sell them the set.

[nickbeaulieu]

Ya, great comparison. They're almost perfectly aligned with each other.

[connect2source]

The mechanical and elevator penthouses are horribly executed on the re-clad.

[WarrenC12]

Great comparison Klazu.

Amazing how nothing else has changed in that view, given all of the other development that has happened over the same time frame.

[connect2source]

Great comparison Klazu.

Amazing how nothing else has changed in that view, given all of the other development that has happened over the same time frame.

It's kinda of a 'where's waldo' but I noticed that in the second and newer photo the Old Navy building at Robson and Granville is completed, the Telus Garden's 'box' over Seymour St is visible and building in the bottom right has a new roof.

[trofirhen]

One thing I really don't like is that protruding pale-blue-spandrel box at Howe & Robson that says CF Cadillac Fairview. Didn't anybody have a classier idea? :(

[officedweller]

Thanks!

Great comparison.

Agreed on the ugly mechanical penthouses, post-reno.

WRT changes .... the newer pic has a few more closed window blinds no the Hotel Georgia tower, and Robson Court (the office building lower right)has been re-roofed (the safety bar is gone).

[LeftCoaster]

One thing I really don't like is that protruding pale-blue-spandrel box at Howe & Robson that says CF Cadillac Fairview. Didn't anybody have a classier idea? :(

That's not permanent, just some construction branding.

[trofirhen]

That's not permanent, just some construction branding.
What a relief. Thanks. :)

[vanman]

Even without the sign that box is terrible. Vancouver grey spandrel is the most creative cladding they could come up with for what looks to be a defining feature of the building.

[officedweller]

From the outside, the rotunda entrance of the Nordstrom looks like it'll be claustrophobic (or "intimate?)

Compared to before the reno, the ceiling height is much lower, and the wheelchair ramp is closed in using pony walls, rather than glass.

It might appear better when you're inside the space, but it looks odd from the outside.

[LeftCoaster]

From the outside, the rotunda entrance of the Nordstrom looks like it'll be claustrophobic (or "intimate?)

Compared to before the reno, the ceiling height is much lower, and the wheelchair ramp is closed in using pony walls, rather than glass.

It might appear better when you're inside the space, but it looks odd from the outside.

If you're talking about the North entrance off the Canada line it's going to be a Nordstrom Cafe with a double height ceiling, so not a true entrance really.

I was in there the other day and the space seemed like it will be pretty cool once complete.

[officedweller]

Thanks, I guess that would explain it.

[Delirium]

given the surface area of the roof, i'm surprised they didn't make it 'green'. that new building across the street (where Old Navy is) has a green roof and it's a fraction of the size.

either way, a thousand times better than what was there but I really wish cheng would have used a different coloured spandrel for the corners.

[Klazu]

given the surface area of the roof, i'm surprised they didn't make it 'green'. that new building across the street (where Old Navy is) has a green roof and it's a fraction of the size.

Yeah, definitely a lost opportunity to have a cool publicly accessible greenspace in a cool urban environment. A small summer time cafe up there would be superb. Same thing applies to the new Convention Center's roof.

I was also under impression that CoV's vision of Vancouver becoming the greenest city on Earth, all new buildings would have greenroofs. :shrug:

[dreambrother808]

The corner glass above the PC entrance has been removed and is being replaced, with more stone perhaps?

[red-paladin]

The city asked if they could make it into a green roof, and the roof couldn't support the weight of it. It would have required a lot of money to redo it so it wasn't possible. As can be seen in the renovation photos, the roof is pretty thin.

[rsxstock]

The city asked if they could make it into a green roof, and the roof couldn't support the weight of it. It would have required a lot of money to redo it so it wasn't possible. As can be seen in the renovation photos, the roof is pretty thin.

yep... it has to support the membrane, soil, plants, any water it retains, and maintenance equipment... and they'll usually be off limits to the public anyways

[Vin]

The city asked if they could make it into a green roof, and the roof couldn't support the weight of it. It would have required a lot of money to redo it so it wasn't possible. As can be seen in the renovation photos, the roof is pretty thin.

Spend more money for a stronger roof? :D

Or at least have solar panels, since the City is so intent on being green.

[Sheba]

Or at least have solar panels, since the City is so intent on being green.

But then everyone in nearby towers would be blinded by them :D

[Vin]

But then everyone in nearby towers would be blinded by them :D

Ahhhh, you do have a point there....

[Jebby]

But then everyone in nearby towers would be blinded by them :D

At least they wouldn't have to look at the building.

[officedweller]

Pics by me last night of the rotunda entrance to Nordstrom.

You can see the stairs from the entrance and a long winding pony wall for the wheelchair ramp.
The ramp is quite long - so much so that someone entering one end may not know if there is an oncoming person from the other end.

http://i.imgur.com/MuqYGSJ.jpg (http://imgur.com/MuqYGSJ)

http://i.imgur.com/WAopVMa.jpg (http://imgur.com/WAopVMa)

http://i.imgur.com/6g5wvTC.jpg (http://imgur.com/6g5wvTC)

[officedweller]

The Howe St. sidewalk is open.

Pics by me today:

This used to be the breezeway entrance - with an at-grade entrance to Eaton's.
Looks like they have raised the elevation to the level of the plaza on the Granville side.

http://i.imgur.com/6Id7kOI.jpg (http://imgur.com/6Id7kOI)

http://i.imgur.com/2AEdSWP.jpg (http://imgur.com/2AEdSWP)

The long blank wall is actually quite bright because of the colours.
Still nothing - not even display windows - along there.

http://i.imgur.com/u0PiH1N.jpg (http://imgur.com/u0PiH1N)

http://i.imgur.com/dF7qCOr.jpg (http://imgur.com/dF7qCOr)

Look like aluminum cladding being installed on the cross beam.

http://i.imgur.com/hdzbbcp.jpg (http://imgur.com/hdzbbcp)

http://i.imgur.com/RMloPdM.jpg (http://imgur.com/RMloPdM)

http://i.imgur.com/sQ8wfGQ.jpg (http://imgur.com/sQ8wfGQ)

http://i.imgur.com/aplL6m0.jpg (http://imgur.com/aplL6m0)

http://i.imgur.com/KDIlCBb.jpg (http://imgur.com/KDIlCBb)

http://i.imgur.com/XgE1u2M.jpg (http://imgur.com/XgE1u2M)

[officedweller]

The corner glass above the PC entrance has been removed and is being replaced, with more stone perhaps?

Yeah, it looks like they decided to replace the glass with stone (new studs flush with the exterior wall).
(i.e. it looked like someone came to their senses about the stupidity of building a solid wall behind a wall of glass.)

And I suppose the new wall will provide a good place for a big "Pacific Centre" sign.

Pic by me today.

http://i.imgur.com/o7y3f3k.jpg (http://imgur.com/o7y3f3k)

Earlier pic:

Pics by me today.

Second skin almost done on protruding box.
You can see the remaining panes up on the roof.
The interior studs are still there in Nordstrom behind the corner windows.

http://i.imgur.com/8i7G1s5.jpg (http://imgur.com/8i7G1s5)


Another pics by me today of the awning (would have thought the Nordstrom entrance canopy would have
extended a lot farther out like the one at the Rotunda end):

http://i.imgur.com/qNgBu5D.jpg (http://imgur.com/qNgBu5D)

[mcminsen]

Looks like some repairs will be needed to the paving stones near the office entrance. Now every time I walk in this area I will be thinking about the space underneath and hoping that I don't fall through. :D



April 4 '15, my pics

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1600x1200q90/661/ZLhW9Q.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/idZLhW9Qj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1600x1200q90/538/WVjfva.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/eyWVjfvaj)




Nine and half weeks later...


June 10 '15, my pics
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1600x1200q90/538/YRpRpR.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/eyYRpRpRj)


http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1600x1200q90/661/J6qFnh.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/idJ6qFnhj)


http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1600x1200q90/661/r76gM5.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/idr76gM5j)


http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1600x1200q90/910/whxjSL.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pawhxjSLj)

[officedweller]

I think there's only one tree on the plaza now - behind the station elevator.

I think the drawings had some near the 725 entrance - so we'll see if anymore get planted.

Looks like they've deleted trees from the planter to allow viewing of the artwork on the Canada Line Station window.

Here's the plaza plans:


Plaza Detail

Current
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f58/hirtus1/P1110241.jpg

Revised
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f58/hirtus1/P1110242.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f58/hirtus1/P1110248.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f58/hirtus1/P1110247.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f58/hirtus1/P1110246.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f58/hirtus1/P1110245.jpg
All pix by Built Form
http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=5911367

[officedweller]

Pic by me today:

It looks like the re-do on the corner is for a VIDEO SCREEN / BILLBOARD.

They currently have a poster on there, but the frame suggests something better than just a backlit sign.

http://i.imgur.com/a4RmQxQ.jpg (http://imgur.com/a4RmQxQ)

[Metro-One]

A video screen there would make my day, most logical spot in the city for such a feature.

[Locked In]

My photo from today:

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5501/18227953294_ff44aa5ab8_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/tLK2sN)
IMG_6325 (https://flic.kr/p/tLK2sN) by 604 City (https://www.flickr.com/photos/116125405@N05/), on Flickr

[officedweller]

There's no place for trees - just the one by the Canada Line Station elevator

[nickbeaulieu]

That's a shame, they could use a tree or 2 to soften it up.

I wonder when they'll redo the TD Tower entrance in that plaza

[Vin]

They could put in some potted trees (Like Japanese Maples or Alberta Spruce) adorned with LED lights. And then have security round the clock to prevent skate-boarding yahoos or other anti-social types from damaging them.

[trofirhen]

Pic by me today:

It looks like the re-do on the corner is for a VIDEO SCREEN / BILLBOARD.

They currently have a poster on there, but the frame suggests something better than just a backlit sign.

http://i.imgur.com/a4RmQxQ.jpg (http://imgur.com/a4RmQxQ)

It's like trying to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.

[SpongeG]

so that new entrance opens tomorrow?

[nickbeaulieu]

What makes you think it's going to be a video wall there?

[daveraver]

so that new entrance opens tomorrow?

Yes...it's supposed to open officially at noon tomorrow (the 17th).

[nickbeaulieu]

I don't think it's video, based on the render from their website:
http://www.725granville.com/HomeRotations/banner-home2office-revised.jpg

[Joat]

I'd like to see billboards above the sign

[mcminsen]

June 16 '15, my pics
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1600x1200q90/537/Tmnpvh.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/exTmnpvhj)


http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1600x1200q90/538/yMjRqw.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/eyyMjRqwj)


http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1600x1200q90/908/PdM6sA.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/p8PdM6sAj)


http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1600x1200q90/540/1BoAGj.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/f01BoAGjj)

[mcminsen]

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f58/hirtus1/P1110248.jpg


All pix by Built Form


June 16 '15, my pic
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1600x1200q90/633/ngBZpp.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/hlngBZppj)

[Genauso]

mcminsen's pictures look like renders

[SpongeG]

Yes...it's supposed to open officially at noon tomorrow (the 17th).

great - thanks, will be months before i get to see it :(

[SpongeG]

I don't think it's video, based on the render from their website:
http://www.725granville.com/HomeRotations/banner-home2office-revised.jpg

the black part in the pic is different to the render though

[nickbeaulieu]

the black part in the pic is different to the render though

What black part? you mean where it says "Pacific Centre"? That's just a temporary banner...

[Graham_Yvr]

What black part? you mean where it says "Pacific Centre"? That's just a temporary banner...

I watched them install the whole thing, and while I can't be 100% sure, I think the it is interconnected video screens. It is currently covered with a protective plastic coating with an image of the Pacific Center name and some graphics. The image on the plastic indicates it's high definition video. Time will tell, but it's for sure not the same as in the render PC has shown above.

[SpongeG]

found two pics

http://i.cbc.ca/1.3117320.1434562679!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/original_620/ted-baker-london.jpg
Ted Baker London is among the new stores opening today in Vancouver's Pacific Centre mall. (Belle Puri/CBC)

http://i.cbc.ca/1.3117289.1434561819!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/new-mall-stores.jpg
Doorman Darien Martin welcomes the first shoppers to the expanded wing of Pacific Centre mall in downtown Vancouver Wednesday. (Belle Puri/CBC)

[SpongeG]

frpm twitter
twitter.com/pacificcentre

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CHuXRKeUAAAKkpD.jpg

new touch screens
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CHphqvbUkAInIG0.jpg

[officedweller]

What makes you think it's going to be a video wall there?

I don't think it's video, based on the render from their website:
http://www.725granville.com/HomeRotations/banner-home2office-revised.jpg

The rendering looks like what they installed (curtain wall), then removed.
If it's a video screen, it's a last minute change from the rendered design.

There's a bit of a black "frame" surrounding a recessed area with the new as-built,
and they just have a temporary paper poster pasted to the wall right now.

If it was to be a backlit sign, they should have been able to install that right away.

Still, just speculation on my part.

*****

My pic of the runway set-up.
A bit hokey just being on the sidewalk:

http://i.imgur.com/I9hj1d4.jpg (http://imgur.com/I9hj1d4)

[Vin]

The sidewalk on Granville fronting Nordstrom was so squeaky clean this morning you'll think it's Singapore! Even the pigeon square next to City Centre station was scrubbed as well. Needless to say, no pigeons were around. Not sure about now though.

[urbancanadian]

So nice to have this part open again, thanks for the pics! Retail architecture (storefronts, interiors, etc.) has really improved over the last few years, so I love checking out new stores for that when they open. The Ted Baker store looks good, I will have to check out the rest tomorrow.

BTW, what's with the "butthole" sign behind the security guard in the last pic lol?

[Pinion]

BTW, what's with the "butthole" sign behind the security guard in the last pic lol?

Cigarette butt disposal. The hole at the top is shaped like... well you can guess.

[trofirhen]

The sidewalk on Granville fronting Nordstrom was so squeaky clean this morning you'll think it's Singapore! ....

I'd like to see sidewalks a bit like this down Alberni Street, and maybe Robson and Thurlow as well.

[officedweller]

I saw drilled holes in the stone above the rotunda entrance - so I think they'll be installing NORDSTROM signage soon.

There's also a big Nordstrom poster/billboard at the top of the new escalator to the mall.

[Delirium]

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3686/18719754549_c002e14ecb_b.jpg
Photo by CanadaGood https://www.flickr.com/photos/canadagood/18719754549/sizes/l

[Klazu]

Photos from inside the new Sony Imageworks office. Looks cool!

http://www.vancouversun.com/Sony+Imageworks+unveils+Vancouver+headquarters/11201700/story.html

[osirisboy]

The building seems complete now