Telus Garden | 135m, 88m | 46fl res, 22fl office | 928,000sqft | Completed - Page 177

jollyburger · #1 Posted **Feb 17, 2024, 12:47 AM**

Seems like the crane will be in use a lot the next month or two:

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Effective Date/Times:
Feb 2,7,14,16
Wednesdays and Fridays

Feb 19 - Mar 28, 2024
Mon - Fri
930AM - 3PM

https://plposweb.vancouver.ca/Public...ctId=222147245

officedweller · #2 Posted **Mar 28, 2024, 2:56 AM**

The crane was being used today.

jollyburger · #3 Posted **Mar 28, 2024, 3:25 AM**

The end is near.

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Effective: Mar 28th 8 pm Full time to April 1st 8pm

Permission to close road on 700 Blk Seymour from W Georgia South to Robson St as they remove tower crane from site . Mar 28th 8 pm fulltime to April 1st 8pm. VPD to allow local Traffic only through the 800 blk Seymour St
All street use as per the Approved Traffic plan.

https://plposweb.vancouver.ca/Public...ctId=228347040

whatnext · #4 Posted **Mar 28, 2024, 4:03 AM**

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Originally Posted by jollyburger

The end is near.

https://plposweb.vancouver.ca/Public...ctId=228347040

Great, so you’ve already got the Granville Bridge construction diverting all traffic to Seymour, Canucks games Thursday and Sunday night and the Whitecaos on Saturday. It should be fun!

jollyburger · #5 Posted **Mar 28, 2024, 4:44 AM**

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Great, so you’ve already got the Granville Bridge construction diverting all traffic to Seymour, Canucks games Thursday and Sunday night and the Whitecaos on Saturday. It should be fun!

I think they just block out that time in case something happens but assume they'll take it down by Friday.

jollyburger · #6 Posted **Mar 30, 2024, 5:28 PM**

Seems like a bunch of HVAC equipment on trailers so maybe they are going to move this stuff up and then remove the crane afterwards..

madog222 · #7 Posted **Mar 30, 2024, 11:06 PM**

That would be strange to schedule the removal immediately after a major lift. Perhaps the permit is incorrect about it being a removal.

jollyburger · #8 Posted **Mar 31, 2024, 12:16 AM**

I guess we'll find out what they do tomorrow.

jollyburger · #9 Posted **Mar 31, 2024, 5:15 PM**

A second mobile crane showed up so maybe we will get the crane removal today.

EDIT: Everyone left except some equipment left on the side of the road. I'm pretty sure I saw the cab removed but didn't see the boom on the ground.

logan5 · #10 Posted **Mar 6, 2014, 5:31 AM**

The glass looks sea foam green. Why in the world would they do that?

axestone · #11 Posted **Mar 7, 2014, 4:32 AM**

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The glass looks sea foam green. Why in the world would they do that?

Man, again?!

I was just over at the 999 Seymour page and someone (maybe it was you?) was complaining about "sea foam" glass. I'm just going to repeat one more time for those that don't know that the so-called "sea foam" green is clear glass — the green tinge is the tint that typical "clear" glass has due to the tint caused my metals/minerals in the glass.

Sure I'm new here, but I have to say that I'm kinda surprised that a lot of people here don't know what "clear" glass looks like.

Please don't say that you would prefer it to be blue, grey, brown or black???

Now THAT would be cringe-worthy.

Vin · #12 Posted **Mar 7, 2014, 7:51 AM**

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Originally Posted by axestone

Man, again?!

I was just over at the 999 Seymour page and someone (maybe it was you?) was complaining about "sea foam" glass. I'm just going to repeat one more time for those that don't know that the so-called "sea foam" green is clear glass — the green tinge is the tint that typical "clear" glass has due to the tint caused my metals/minerals in the glass.

Sure I'm new here, but I have to say that I'm kinda surprised that a lot of people here don't know what "clear" glass looks like.

Please don't say that you would prefer it to be blue, grey, brown or black???

Now THAT would be cringe-worthy.

Yes, many of us are sick and tired of seeing clear glass that tends to make a building look messy due to what's shown inside. Hence we love to see more darker tinted windows for skyscrapers in Vancouver. However, I also understand that for a city that is so dark and gloomy for most parts of the year, building dwellers would prefer more light entering their living or working space. Hence seafoam glass is a preferred option, especially for condos.

logan5 · #13 Posted **Mar 7, 2014, 8:19 AM**

Isn't sea-foam green glass the cheapest available glass? Since when do office towers use this type of glass. This building reminds me of the Cross Roads office building at Broadway and Cambie.

phesto · #14 Posted **Mar 7, 2014, 4:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by Vin

Yes, many of us are sick and tired of seeing clear glass that tends to make a building look messy due to what's shown inside. Hence we love to see more darker tinted windows for skyscrapers in Vancouver. However, I also understand that for a city that is so dark and gloomy for most parts of the year, building dwellers would prefer more light entering their living or working space. Hence seafoam glass is a preferred option, especially for condos.

It's not the "building dwellers", it's the City of Vancouver which has generally disapproved of dark or reflective glass since the late 90's.

Vin · #15 Posted **Mar 7, 2014, 9:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by phesto

It's not the "building dwellers", it's the City of Vancouver which has generally disapproved of dark or reflective glass since the late 90's.

Paternalistic reaction from the City like many other issues? Is this really an official policy like the view cones?

axestone · #16 Posted **Mar 7, 2014, 5:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by Vin

Yes, many of us are sick and tired of seeing clear glass that tends to make a building look messy due to what's shown inside. Hence we love to see more darker tinted windows for skyscrapers in Vancouver. However, I also understand that for a city that is so dark and gloomy for most parts of the year, building dwellers would prefer more light entering their living or working space. Hence seafoam glass is a preferred option, especially for condos.

Thanks for the explanation. I see what you mean about darker glass for commercial towers.

I might add that I'm at the airport right now and noticed actual "sea foam" coloured glass on the hotel with a mix of clear glass. I gotta say, when viewed beside clear glass, the sea foam made me throw up in my mouth a little.

Vin · #17 Posted **Mar 7, 2014, 9:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by axestone

Thanks for the explanation. I see what you mean about darker glass for commercial towers.

I might add that I'm at the airport right now and noticed actual "sea foam" coloured glass on the hotel with a mix of clear glass. I gotta say, when viewed beside clear glass, the sea foam made me throw up in my mouth a little.

You are welcome buddy. Sometimes simple words alone can iron out misunderstandings.

But glad that you can now see what seafoam is all about. Welcome to the club, lol!