[Burnaby] The Amazing Brentwood | 15 Towers | 186m | 56 flrs | U/C & Proposed

[EddieVH]

Was told that the opening for Starbucks has been delayed because they are waiting for a gate to be delivered connecting the sky train station. The first batch of key pickups for owners started this weekend.

[cairnstone]

Originally Posted by WarrenC12

Definitely not for Toronto and parts east, but could be Western Canada. The US trucks may drop them off there and others take them to Calgary, etc.

Tesla Vancouver also sells lots of cars across the border into the PNW. This is do to the way they sell cars. Do to currency differentials Tesla are cheaper up here than Seattle so more budget buyers come to Vancouver to buy there car. Not sure if the differential still exists but 3 years ago about a 3rd of the teslas left the city south.

[WarrenC12]

Originally Posted by Klazu

Driving a Tesla in Vancouver is becoming so boring. Owning on is as individualistic as owning an iPhone. Everyone and their mother has one.

It's so busy, nobody goes there anymore.

Not Tesla's (or Apple's) problem they make the best product.

[WarrenC12]

Originally Posted by cairnstone

Tesla Vancouver also sells lots of cars across the border into the PNW. This is do to the way they sell cars. Do to currency differentials Tesla are cheaper up here than Seattle so more budget buyers come to Vancouver to buy there car. Not sure if the differential still exists but 3 years ago about a 3rd of the teslas left the city south.

Got some proof of that? Tesla notoriously has bad exchange rates for Canadians.

Website today:

Standard Tesla SR+ is $39,130 US cash price, or $55,990 CDN.

1.43 Exchange rate. About 10 points higher than today's rate.

[cairnstone]

Originally Posted by WarrenC12

Got some proof of that? Tesla notoriously has bad exchange rates for Canadians.

Website today:

Standard Tesla SR+ is $39,130 US cash price, or $55,990 CDN.

1.43 Exchange rate. About 10 points higher than today's rate.

If you read my post this was 3 years ago pre model C.

[WarrenC12]

Originally Posted by cairnstone

If you read my post this was 3 years ago pre model C.

So, irrelevant?

[officedweller]

From Retail Insider:

Several months ago, Suitsupply executed on a lease to open a 6,100-square-foot, two-level flagship store at ‘The Amazing Brentwood’ in Burnaby BC, which marks the retailer’s first standalone storefront in the Vancouver area. The store will feature at a prominent location at the corner of Brentwood Boulevard and Halifax Street — both are outdoor streets. Suitsupply’s main floor will span about 3,850 square feet according to lease plans, with a second level spanning nearly 2,270 square feet. Across Brentwood Boulevard will be retailers including Nike, Adidas, and possibly a COS store, while nearby retailers will include Lululemon, Wilfred, and a 30,000-square-foot H&M store that will be the first in British Columbia to feature ‘H&M Home’ furnishings.

https://www.retail-insider.com/retail-in...an-presence-with-multiple-store-openings

[SpongeG]

this image shows a WIL as in Williams Sonoma. Probably not going to happen but with them leaving south granville...

MG2 out of Seattle did some design work
THE AMAZING BRENTWOOD //
ENRICHING A TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT'S RETAIL STRATEGIES

Seeking to create a unique and elevated experience for those visiting The Amazing Brentwood, MG2 employed a hospitality inspired retail design concept. This experience begins at the moment of arrival, with a series of expanded drop-offs that draw in shoppers and evoke the feeling of a porte cochere. MG2 wove a curated retail experience throughout their design concept, emphasizing spaces oriented around comfort, ease of use and a timeless aesthetic. As a valued partner, MG2 continues working with SHAPE to revitalize the existing shopping center in order to seamlessly integrate the old with the new.

https://mg2.com/work/the-amazing-brentwood/




https://mg2.com/work/the-amazing-brentwood/

[SpongeG]

RDH did some work, these are their pics

Our team has thus far been involved in several phase 1 aspects of the project. Our scope has included energy modeling for the residential towers, building enclosure consulting, and façade structural and façade engineering on the first 3 towers and commercial areas. We assisted the curtain wall manufacturers by designing the both façade and structural details for the project. We also used the research findings from our Belmont project to utilize the low thermal conductivity clips, to attach the cladding and suite heat recovery ventilators – making the Amazing Brentwood one of the first large-scale projects to adopt these innovative approaches to meet the project requirements.

We worked collaboratively with the project team and the trade contractors to efficiently implement the work. The project team encountered some unique challenges throughout the process, whether it be related to the complex expansion joint arrangements between the buildings and existing mall facility, incorporating flexibility in the building façades to allow for the commercial tenants to implement their branding as part of the final project, or innovative approaches to allow the incorporation of large balconies for the benefit of the residents to enjoy the outdoor towering space above the commercial facility.

We are currently finishing our work on the first three towers scheduled to be completed by 2021.

https://www.rdh.com/our-case-studies/the-amazing-brentwood/

[officedweller]

The other rendering at that MG2 website shows a concept for the north end of the mall (North Court) which still included the office tower (which is now in Phase 3 at the south end of the mall).
The "anchor" shown would be the high end department store.


https://mg2.com/work/the-amazing-brentwood/

[SpongeG]

nice haven't seen any renderings of the rest.

[SpongeG]

from this pic from RDH - are those the doors that go into the movie theatres in that hallway? similiar to the hallway with the windows at the Scotia theatre, it would be a nice place to wait in line for a movie.

[ExpressConvenience]

Express News Convenience is NOW OPEN. Come down for your convenience item needs.
Located next to the future home of RBC and right in front of the escalator on the ground floor.

Hours of Operations:
Monday – Friday 6:30am – 10:00pm
Saturday and Sunday 8:00am – 10:00pm

[Joshmaxlo]

Express News opened.. nothing special

[SpongeG]

do they sell news?

[Joshmaxlo]

Originally Posted by SpongeG

do they sell news?

I'd be thoroughly shocked if they sold papers.

[daverraver]

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[daverraver]

Originally Posted by SpongeG

this image shows a WIL as in Williams Sonoma. Probably not going to happen but with them leaving south granville...

MG2 out of Seattle did some design work
THE AMAZING BRENTWOOD //
ENRICHING A TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT'S RETAIL STRATEGIES



https://mg2.com/work/the-amazing-brentwood/




https://mg2.com/work/the-amazing-brentwood/

Williams-Sonoma isn't planning on leaving the Vancouver market. In speaking with one of their senior managers, they're scouting other locations (Oakridge, Brentwood). For some reason I see them in Oakridge as Oakridge is going to have a luxury wing as part of its development. But who knows..Brentwood could also happen.

[officedweller]

Originally Posted by SpongeG

from this pic from RDH - are those the doors that go into the movie theatres in that hallway? similiar to the hallway with the windows at the Scotia theatre, it would be a nice place to wait in line for a movie.

I think that's the RecRoom level.
Not sure what the hallway is for - deliveries, private karaoke rooms??
The theatres are one level up and the common area hallway will probably be on the inside of the curve with the tall windows.

[MetroYVR]

The rental incentives will only get better in the new year as Shape will now have to compete with private landlords.