Vancouver Convention Centre Expansion Project | Completed - Page 39

officedweller · #**761** Posted **Mar 13, 2009, 6:31 PM**

Thanks for the pics.

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Originally Posted by osirisboy

Whats going on with that gaping opening in the 3rd pic? Is that where the restaurant is going?

Could be the passage from the underground parking to the seaplane terminal.

From awvan's Fairmont pic, looks like it probably is the restaurant site:

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rather_draconian · #**762** Posted **Mar 13, 2009, 11:56 PM**

Love how this is shaping up within the coal harbour context. That construction worker who wanted his photo taken is a hottie!

jlousa · #**763** Posted **Mar 14, 2009, 12:55 AM**

Depends on the project, in most cases they just build out the shell and theny find someone, and allow the restaurateur to come in and complete the build out to their specs.

Delirium · #**764** Posted **Mar 21, 2009, 5:18 PM**

from http://www.vcec.ca/blog/?p=20

"After five years of planning, building and planting, our new Vancouver Convention Centre waterfront expansion is ready for you.

Early this April 2009, be sure to mark your calendar for our opening events.

With over 1.1 million sq ft, or the equivalent of four city blocks, be sure to wear your running shoes as we’ll be ready to welcome you at our Community Open Houses, Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5, from 10 am to 4 pm.
Visit, tour, and see for yourself the inner workings of the new expansion, and enjoy activities geared for all members of your family. Stay tuned for more details to come in your local media."

osirisboy · #**765** Posted **Mar 22, 2009, 1:10 PM**

so judging by the webcam the sidewalk in front of the convention centre appears to be open to the public now

edit. oops ok so after i zoomed in its not open yet lol.

TwoFace · #**766** Posted **Mar 26, 2009, 4:15 AM**

I'm very impressed how the whole design fits with the waterfront, being harmonious and not intrusive.
Also, the Fairmont is now toped out.

vanman · #**767** Posted **Mar 26, 2009, 6:00 AM**

Sweet shot.

Vancity · #**768** Posted **Mar 26, 2009, 7:42 AM**

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Originally Posted by TwoFace

I'm very impressed how the whole design fits with the waterfront, being harmonious and not intrusive.
Also, the Fairmont is now toped out.

The Fairmont's a nice looking building from this angle. nice addition to the downtown skyline =)

Delirium · #**769** Posted **Mar 26, 2009, 12:08 PM**

agreed. it turned out much better than i was expecting.

from that angle, i like how the light masts look like the hull of a ship. almost like a shipwreck..

metroXpress · #**770** Posted **Mar 26, 2009, 2:53 PM**

Thanks for the pic from this angle.....looks great!

metroXpress · #**771** Posted **Mar 26, 2009, 6:07 PM**

An outdoor place for dinning and coffee shops would be excellent.
Imagine this with the views of the Pacific...

This pic is from the new Puerto Rico Convention Centre

djmk · #**772** Posted **Mar 26, 2009, 6:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by Allen

An outdoor place for dinning and coffee shops would be excellent.
Imagine this with the views of the Pacific...

totally awesome in july. horribly wet and cloudy in december. maybe with some heat lamps

Coldrsx · #**773** Posted **Mar 26, 2009, 6:57 PM**

still underwhelmed but it is better than i thought it would be.

zivan56 · #**774** Posted **Mar 29, 2009, 11:36 PM**

Some pics from today:

Hed Kandi · #**775** Posted **Mar 29, 2009, 11:53 PM**

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metroXpress · #**776** Posted **Mar 29, 2009, 11:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by zivan56

Some pics from today:

So this was the thing I was asking awhile ago...thanks for the update!

metroXpress · #**777** Posted **Mar 30, 2009, 12:00 AM**

when it was u/c

crazyjoeda · #**778** Posted **Mar 30, 2009, 1:03 AM**

I went inside the convention centre on Friday. It is done inside and looks really nice, at least what I saw then they told me to leave.

Spork · #**779** Posted **Mar 30, 2009, 1:13 AM**

Great pics, thanks! The welcome centre looks a lot better than that ugly old fountain.

officedweller · #**780** Posted **Mar 30, 2009, 6:08 AM**

Newspaper ads in the paper about an open house for the public on April 4 & 5, 2009.