The Georgia | 157m | 48 fl | Completed - Page 19

johnjimbc · #**361** Posted **Oct 4, 2009, 2:47 PM**

I know we've all been laughing about it. But, seriously, the cheerios smatterings look downright stupid compared to the other offerings. And I know we all read - repeatedly - about how tasteful the building wrappings would be.

So what gives? Is there anyone we can contact (mayor, vanoc, etc) to express our displeasure over this jukebox of random crap concept and have any hope of changing their minds. It really looks tacky. And in this case, I think the concept drawing says enough. I don't think I need to see the vision "fully realized" to pass judgment

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No, it's not the most critical of matters. But I do have to say I'm a bit disappointed after reading these articles in which the artistic merits angle was pushed so hard.

Heck, with that reasoning, maybe one of the "dazzling" downtown light displays will end up just being several dozen strands of Christmas lights plugged in and tossed over the side of a bridge . . . with advertisements for Kodak film tied to the end to blow in the breeze

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Lover Fighter · #**362** Posted **Oct 4, 2009, 10:18 PM**

So apparently this the largest Canadian Flag ever ... constructed?

djh · #**363** Posted **Oct 4, 2009, 11:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by johnjimbc

I know we've all been laughing about it. But, seriously, the cheerios smatterings look downright stupid compared to the other offerings. And I know we all read - repeatedly - about how tasteful the building wrappings would be.

So what gives? Is there anyone we can contact (mayor, vanoc, etc) to express our displeasure over this jukebox of random crap concept and have any hope of changing their minds. It really looks tacky. And in this case, I think the concept drawing says enough. I don't think I need to see the vision "fully realized" to pass judgment

.

No, it's not the most critical of matters. But I do have to say I'm a bit disappointed after reading these articles in which the artistic merits angle was pushed so hard.

Heck, with that reasoning, maybe one of the "dazzling" downtown light displays will end up just being several dozen strands of Christmas lights plugged in and tossed over the side of a bridge . . . with advertisements for Kodak film tied to the end to blow in the breeze

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Not to hijack the thread, but really, I think this is a large part of why so many people don't like the idea of a multitiude of oversize advertising going in on Robson, Granville, Sears Building, etc. The promises of it being tasteful at the beginning just dissipate once the planning permission is granted, and a big enough advertiser comes along who thinks their product is the next Mona Lisa.

I see this happen all over the place. The next worse thing is naming a beautiful building something tacky - "The Honey Nut Cheerios Centre" or some such other complete rubbish.

CMD UW · #**364** Posted **Oct 5, 2009, 3:51 AM**

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Originally Posted by Chikinlittle

Well I think it's great. Bold is beautiful. Bold is something that Vancouver doesn't do much, so stop complaining about it and maybe we'll see some more interesting things happen around here.

I totally agree. I love it.

metroXpress · #**365** Posted **Oct 5, 2009, 4:04 AM**

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Originally Posted by Lover Fighter

So apparently this the largest Canadian Flag ever ... constructed?

We broke another record!

phesto · #**366** Posted **Oct 10, 2009, 7:35 PM**

Construction is moving fairly quickly now. Looks like they've completed the 5th floor.

Pics from this morning:

LotusLand · #**367** Posted **Oct 10, 2009, 9:03 PM**

Is there any plans for an office component to this building? I seem to remember there was but with the economy the way it has been has anything changed?

SFUVancouver · #**368** Posted **Oct 10, 2009, 9:25 PM**

Thanks for the picture.

The tower will have office space up to the height of the Hotel Georgia and then condos the for the balance.

The big question for me is whether the tower will feature a window wall or curtain wall glazing system.

Locked In · #**369** Posted **Oct 26, 2009, 1:06 AM**

One additional floor since phesto's photo on October 10. My photo, taken today:

raggedy13 · #**370** Posted **Oct 26, 2009, 10:29 AM**

^Thanks for the update. Here is a slightly less informative pic I took Saturday:

phesto · #**371** Posted **Nov 1, 2009, 12:24 AM**

Update from today:

officedweller · #**372** Posted **Nov 8, 2009, 10:54 PM**

Pics by me today - getting visible from above:

hollywoodnorth · #**373** Posted **Nov 8, 2009, 11:55 PM**

looks like it's almost time to raise that Jib Crane

mcminsen · #**374** Posted **Nov 18, 2009, 12:38 PM**

Slowww going... look at the size of those support pillars.

My pic. Nov. 17 '09

Yume-sama · #**375** Posted **Nov 19, 2009, 1:42 AM**

They launched their new website today:
http://www.residencesatgeorgia.com

Check out some of the amenity images. Geez. I am jealous

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Renderings of the outstanding amenities at the Private Residences at Hotel Georgia are featured on the new website. The latest images include the theatre, billiards room, cognac room and meeting room. Also in the amenities section; highlights of new elements in Hotel Georgia itself, including Hawksworth Restaurant and the luxurious Spa at Hotel Georgia.

And a new rendering of the terrace...