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Originally Posted by officedweller
Looks like a change from the renders in the first post, where there's more window wall behind the balconies.
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That's what I was comparing to when I saw that photo.
The renders at the top seem to imply it would have more vision glass than what that section of the window wall that's been constructed is now revealing.
I understand projects undergo several revisions between the period when the first renders are shown and when they actually start construction.
And in this case, I image the Energy STEP code probably played a large role in this change, with the developers being forced to cut down on the exposed face ratio to bring the energy output down to the required standard.
But even then, even when you just compare it with Vittorio tower across the street ( which, I imagine was also constructed under the same energy code restrictions), it looks......not good.
Maybe the balcony panels and railing system will save it somewhat by hiding a lot of that spandrel behind the railing glass when they get to the point where those get put up (and considering the Concord Metrotown towers not far from here, it wouldn't be the first where you're hoping the balconies save it) , but..... not a fan so far.
I actually like the initial renders and vision of what it could have turned out to be, but this isn't a great start, IMHO.
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