The soundtrack is unexpected for Metrotown! Great video, love your drone work giallo.
Diamond Schmitt Architects for Telus Ocean (one of the few office buildings under construction in Canada) - reputable award winning firm.
They made modifications to change from a primary glass wall, moved the Telus sign to the lower level so it wouldn't be seen above the Empress hotel. They also planned to have the building almost disappear or provide a neutral backdrop to the Empress if seen from the harbour, added dots to the glass to prevent bird strikes and panels to the back sides for privacy for the condo residents and less reflections. But perhaps it all comes out as a bit too messy?
I'll give them the benefit of the doubt until I see the final product and how the designs on the extruding edge of the windows panel come together. One thing for certain is it'll look completely different depending on the light, there won't be a smooth look or reflection and it look completely different when viewed from the north vs. the south.
One thing they should have done is made that ground level prow more dramatic.
Telus Ocean - June 16, 2025 by
JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr
Telus Ocean - June 16, 2025 by
JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr
Telus Ocean - June 16, 2025 by
JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr
Telus Ocean - June 16, 2025 by
JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr
Telus Ocean - June 16, 2025 by
JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr
Renderings:
source:
https://dsai.ca/projects/telus-ocean/