Vancouver House (1400 Howe St) | 151.5m | 52Fl | Completed - Page 109

SpongeG · #**2161** Posted **Nov 28, 2019, 5:07 AM**

are the purple lights going to be permanent or just for the unveiling?

VancouverOfTheFuture · #**2162** Posted **Nov 28, 2019, 5:08 AM**

wow, very anticlimactic.

Zepfancouver · #**2163** Posted **Nov 28, 2019, 6:01 AM**

My apologies for camera drifting, not paying enough attention to filming. The speaker (the founder of Westbank) had most of my attention.

• Video Link
Local artist Rodney Graham speaking https://youtu.be/9thM7VTlldI from the live stream

Vanville · #**2164** Posted **Nov 28, 2019, 1:01 PM**

Here are a few pics I took of the event along with a vid I made. This area is going to become a lot busier!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A0kAiwmWdA

Zepfancouver · #**2165** Posted **Nov 28, 2019, 4:37 PM**

Nice package

Good video with all speakers and the unveiling.

LeftCoaster · #**2166** Posted **Nov 28, 2019, 6:30 PM**

I really hope they can make the area under the bridge happen, it would be great to see Vancouver with a less traditional urban space like that.

Vin · #**2167** Posted **Nov 28, 2019, 7:38 PM**

This is one of the best downtown urban spaces created during the last decade. The other notable ones are Jack Poole Plaza (Convention Centre) and the Art Gallery Plaza. Really love it for the following reasons:

1. Iconic and tall residential tower
2. Ample retail around (Can do with more, as per the future Pinnacle tower)
3. Magnificent art display
4. University/offices
5. Covered space for all occasions under the bridge
6. Close to the waterfront
7. Serving a once dead neighbourhood

With them lit up, the underside of Granville Bridge with the columns look like a great hall in a cathedral or castle. Note that the viaduct columns (Art Deco) are even better designed than the Granville bridge ones, so again I feel that it is extremely dumb for the City to decide to take those down rather than utilizing them like at the Vancouver House.

Viaduct column:
https://www.google.ca/maps/@49.2781211,-...JOOhuxSXQJFft-NF-1oKQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

VancouverOfTheFuture · #**2168** Posted **Nov 30, 2019, 8:16 AM**

so i caught a bit of the CTV National News tonight, Friday, and they mentioned the chandelier very briefly and mentioned that it was already needing repairs. can anyone confirm this? i cant seem to find anything about it elsewhere.

jollyburger · #**2169** Posted **Nov 30, 2019, 7:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by VancouverOfTheFuture

so i caught a bit of the CTV National News tonight, Friday, and they mentioned the chandelier very briefly and mentioned that it was already needing repairs. can anyone confirm this? i cant seem to find anything about it elsewhere.

Quote:

The chandelier was supposed to be spinning twice a day already, but Westbank says it’s still being tweaked. It’s now scheduled to start working by the end of next week, at which point the chandelier is expected to drop and spin twice a day at noon at 9 p.m.

https://bc.ctvnews.ca/4-8m-chandelier-unveiled-under-granville-street-bridge-1.4706854

domusile · #**2170** Posted **Dec 2, 2019, 6:31 PM**

Autostrada is opening at Vancouver House. Looks like it is on Beach at the base of the condo tower.

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/autostrada-beach-avenue-downtown-vancouver

officedweller · #**2171** Posted **Dec 10, 2019, 9:53 PM**

By City of Rain Dec 8th:

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Originally Posted by City Of Rain, post: 1508790, member: 70034

It will be probably a long 5 parts series...

IMG_6886 by Hung Lam, on Flickr

IMG_6888 by Hung Lam, on Flickr

IMG_6889 by Hung Lam, on Flickr

IMG_6890 by Hung Lam, on Flickr

IMG_6891 by Hung Lam, on Flickr

IMG_6892 by Hung Lam, on Flickr

IMG_6893 by Hung Lam, on Flickr

IMG_6894 by Hung Lam, on Flickr

IMG_6895 by Hung Lam, on Flickr

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Originally Posted by City Of Rain, post: 1509112, member: 70034

My turn part 2.

IMG_6897 by Hung Lam, on Flickr

IMG_6898 by Hung Lam, on Flickr

IMG_6900 by Hung Lam, on Flickr

IMG_6901 by Hung Lam, on Flickr

IMG_6902 by Hung Lam, on Flickr

IMG_6903 by Hung Lam, on Flickr

IMG_6904 by Hung Lam, on Flickr

IMG_6905 by Hung Lam, on Flickr

IMG_6906 by Hung Lam, on Flickr

IMG_6910 by Hung Lam, on Flickr

to be continued..

VanCityTowers · #**2172** Posted **Dec 11, 2019, 6:40 AM**

So what is happening with the stupid gas station?

domusile · #**2173** Posted **Dec 11, 2019, 5:09 PM**

Thanks for the update. I noticed another retailer had advertising up on one of the smaller office buildings (the one closest to the tower). Looked like a coffee mug but couldn't see a name while driving by

osirisboy · #**2174** Posted **Dec 11, 2019, 5:18 PM**

That rust staining on the metal panels on the podium isn't encouraging

officedweller · #**2175** Posted **Dec 11, 2019, 9:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by osirisboy

That rust staining on the metal panels on the podium isn't encouraging

The staining below the awkwardly exposed drainage pipe?

Quote:

Originally Posted by City Of Rain, post: 1508790, member: 70034

IMG_6895 by Hung Lam, on Flickr

osirisboy · #**2176** Posted **Dec 11, 2019, 9:48 PM**

Yes. (Thanks for posting the pic)

Edit* I know this isn't finished yet and it will be fixed, I'm just thinking long term

officedweller · #**2177** Posted **Dec 11, 2019, 9:54 PM**

PS here's the spot without cladding.

Looking at the pic above, again, I think you can even see the pipe uncovered in the ceiling of the balcony
(exposed strapping).

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcminsen

June 25 '19, my pics

zahav · #**2178** Posted **Dec 11, 2019, 9:59 PM**

The gas station is a very cool design, that would be an awesome building to refurbish and turn into a bar or retro diner kind of place. I know the area isn't really made for that (it would fit more on Main or Commercial), but it would still be cool.

There is signage up for London Drugs, Momofuku, and Autostrada. Fresh St. is moving along quick, lots of stuff up inside already for them

whatnext · #**2179** Posted **Dec 11, 2019, 10:45 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by zahav

The gas station is a very cool design, that would be an awesome building to refurbish and turn into a bar or retro diner kind of place. I know the area isn't really made for that (it would fit more on Main or Commercial), but it would still be cool.

There is signage up for London Drugs, Momofuku, and Autostrada. Fresh St. is moving along quick, lots of stuff up inside already for them

Yeah it could be a great opportunity for someone with vision (and some cash)!

Metro-One · #**2180** Posted **Dec 12, 2019, 12:23 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by zahav

The gas station is a very cool design, that would be an awesome building to refurbish and turn into a bar or retro diner kind of place. I know the area isn't really made for that (it would fit more on Main or Commercial), but it would still be cool.

There is signage up for London Drugs, Momofuku, and Autostrada. Fresh St. is moving along quick, lots of stuff up inside already for them

Literally took the idea straight out of my head!

Was also thinking bar (possibly with more of a beach or retro theme) or Greek restaurant or even craft beer, etc...

It would add a nice dash of texture to the area.