Olympic Village & Southeast False Creek Updates Discussion

[jlousa]

Some info on what will probably take place with the Salt Building, it also looks like they are favoring raising the whole building between 37-45 inches.

Highlights of the SBRC Proposal include:
• meets all requirements of the RFP (with the exception of Project financing), related
Council Policy and Salt Building Guiding Principles;
Southeast False Creek Area 2A: Salt Building Restoration and Re-use 6
• a strong project management, design and construction team;
• a sustainability strategy to restore the building in line with Parks Canada guidelines to
conserve where possible and to achieve LEED Gold equivalent;
• the heritage restoration will focus on preservation and rehabilitation while respecting
the character-defining elements of the building as identified in the “Statement of
Significance”;
• a comprehensive business proposal that includes:
o a Brew Pub and Restaurant” to be operated by the Mark James Group comprising approximately 7,000 square feet inside the building and approximately 1,400 square feet over the basement at the north end of the building as a covered,
outdoor patio area; and
o an “Artesian Bakery” (1,000 sq ft) and “Coffee House” (2,000 sq ft),
with additional uses such as a newsstand and wine shop also being considered given the size of the space;
• commitment to deliver the building shell for use by VANOC for the Exclusive Use Period, with the tenant improvements completed following the Exclusive Use Period;
• a mezzanine and north extension considered for the future at SBRC’s sole cost and expense, depending on demand for additional space;
• dedication of approximately 30% of the building area to public access and uses throughout the building, including a proposal to provide educational and interpretive
activities related to the building and the SEFC area.
• design work will contemplate: (1) opportunities to reveal the original piles; (2) maximizing the viewing opportunities of the roof truss system; and (3) limiting the door and window penetrations on the east and west building facades; and
• potential community benefits through partnerships with BladeRunners and Covenant House.

[officedweller]

Whew - I first read that as "razing"...

Originally Posted by Powell

Got a new rendering of the Exchange project in the mail today. I didn't know they were also planning to build a new loft low rise right next to it.

Thanks. I like it when the addition does not mimic the heritage part.
BTW - is the red brick part with the recessed balconies new or old? I'll check the next time I'm by that way.

[SFUVancouver]

Two buildings are now above grade. The first, a 12-storey mid-rise tower marks the western edge of the Olympic Village precinct. Beside it is a second, five- or six-storey non-market rental housing apartment building.

The taller building is in the foreground while the low-rise is behind it.

(My photo, taken January 29th, 2008)

Rounded balconies and/or bay windows on the mid-rise.

(My photo, taken January 29th, 2008)

[officedweller]

Nice!

[squeezied]

wow, i didnt know how fast it was coming along!

[excel]

Great progress.

[Delirium]

wasn't sure where to post this but here's some site models of Whistler's athletes' village

[excel]

Wow great models, thanks for posting.

[canucks23]

So are they planning on keeping all the buildings after the Olympics? or are they destroying them for other developments or whatever...
Also, where will the village be located?
-The whistler athletes village im talking about

[mr.x]

Originally Posted by canucks23

So are they planning on keeping all the buildings after the Olympics? or are they destroying them for other developments or whatever...
Also, where will the village be located?
-The whistler athletes village im talking about

The Whistler Olympic Village is located about 5-kms south of Whistler Village, i believe a 10-15 minute car ride. The village was originally proposed to be at the nordic centre, but it was relocated to this new site which was formerly a garbage dump.

[raggedy13]

A couple pics taken last night from afar...

[Fairbanks]

Hello all:

Here is the link to the anti poverty committee's website...SOME DISTURBING EVENTS AND INTENTIONS. Notice the "cheap beer" at some events. Glad these assholes have their priorities lined up. Hope they have a permit for the alcohol.

I wish someone would throw paint on these pricks and their offices. If they have an office is it publicly funded in any way? If public funds are being used for their space it should be pulled NOW.

Fairbanks

http://apc.resist.ca/

[vanman]

^WTF here too?!?!?

[SFUVancouver]

The first building (condos, 13 storeys) of the Olympic Village is about to reach the half-way point.

(My photo, taken February 23rd, 2008)

The first of many mid-block pedestrian mews takes form.

(My photo, taken February 23rd, 2008)

The second building (non-market family housing, 5 or 6 storeys)

(My photo, taken February 23rd, 2008)

At the other end of the site a third building is above grade. This one is a 12 storey condo tower and it and the first one from the set act as tall "bookends" of the Olympic Village precinct. On either side of these towers will be a "hinge park", a roughly triangular park to ease the transition in street grid orientations.

(My photo, taken February 23rd, 2008)

[TwoFace]

I biked the "new" part of the seawall yesterday, and I must say that the thing is "overkill".
I think every architect and bureaucrat had their finger in the final design. It’s a BUSY mess of conflicting stepping stones, contrasting landscape designs, railings don’t blend in with anything, strange over the top bridge, etc…
But, I did like the permanent white concrete sun-beds.

[deasine]

Originally Posted by TwoFace

I biked the "new" part of the seawall yesterday, and I must say that the thing is "overkill".
I think every architect and bureaucrat had their finger in the final design. It’s a BUSY mess of conflicting stepping stones, contrasting landscape designs, railings don’t blend in with anything, strange over the top bridge, etc…
But, I did like the permanent white concrete sun-beds.

that's what I thought when I was walking there. hey at least we have a complete seawall now =)

[TwoFace]

Originally Posted by deasine

that's what I thought when I was walking there. hey at least we have a complete seawall now =)

Yes, that is a good thing, I bike it about 3 times a week (weather permitting).
The Plaza of Nations looks like an Al-Queda training ground.

[bils]

a couple of interesting videos from gvtv.ca

Video 1
Video 2

[squeezied]

awesome videos, thx! construction is moving hella fast! i gotta see the bridge for myself too

[raggedy13]

Took some pictures yesterday afternoon...



















More buildings creeping above grade




Some crazy new 2/3-person chairs along with some large dock cleats (for extra seating I assume)




More chairs




Another building above grade (site immediately west of the pedestrian bridge)








Interesting lights




Lots of opportunities for seating