Telus Garden | 135m, 88m | 46fl res, 22fl office | 928,000sqft | Completed - Page 16

SFUVancouver · #**301** Posted **May 28, 2011, 6:23 AM**

The project is going before the UDP on June 1st for its rezoning.

http://vancouver.ca/commsvcs/planning/udp/2011/Agenda/Jun1.html

jsbertram · #**302** Posted **May 28, 2011, 6:31 AM**

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Originally Posted by SFUVancouver

The project is going before the UDP on June 1st for its rezoning.

http://vancouver.ca/commsvcs/planning/udp/2011/Agenda/Jun1.html

Sneaking it through while we're all distracted with the Stanley Cup finals ...

Jebby · #**303** Posted **May 29, 2011, 11:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by jsbertram

Sneaking it through while we're all distracted with the Stanley Cup finals ...

The casino should have done this.

sacrifice333 · #**304** Posted **May 29, 2011, 11:06 PM**

Distraction is one of the best political tools out there.

Lots of interesting stuff happens late on days prior to long weekends, etc.

Though for this one, I think they may have just been lucky on their timing. The true NIMBY's probably won't care about the Nuckers though!

SpikePhanta · #**305** Posted **May 30, 2011, 12:13 AM**

I haven't heard much opposition to Telus's plans for Telus Garden, compared with other projects like the Casino/

Built Form · #**306** Posted **Jun 1, 2011, 9:21 PM**

All pix by Built Form

Calgarian · #**307** Posted **Jun 1, 2011, 9:26 PM**

Wow! that model looks great! I wish they would start building things of that quality here.

What is it with Vancouver and having boxes sticking out of buildings? it seems to be becoming popular there.

hollywoodnorth · #**308** Posted **Jun 1, 2011, 10:35 PM**

WOW! epic win ... thanks!

officedweller · #**309** Posted **Jun 1, 2011, 11:11 PM**

Thanks for posting.

Personally, I'd rather see a sleeker design. It all looks very "busy".

The condo tower is probably the first in recent memory with wrap-around balconies.

Jebby · #**310** Posted **Jun 2, 2011, 12:15 AM**

Did it get rezoning approval?

dleung · #**311** Posted **Jun 2, 2011, 12:46 AM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

The condo tower is probably the first in recent memory with wrap-around balconies.

The Aquilini proposals around GM Place all have wrap-around balconies... though in their case I believe they're pushing for a relaxation of the 8% GFA exemption due to the arena footprint being calculated into the land area.

The condo tower looks hideous. It's very counterintuitive how most of Vancouver's new tallest buildings (Patina, Capitol, Fairmont, Woodwards, Telus etc) also happen to be some of the fattest proportionally (compared to mid-size towers like West Pender Place or HG3)... it really throws off the scale of the skyline.

Prometheus · #**312** Posted **Jun 2, 2011, 12:56 AM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

Personally, I'd rather see a sleeker design. It all looks very "busy".

The condo tower is probably the first in recent memory with wrap-around balconies.

Those balconies are absurd and could make this building the most un-urban building in all downtown.

It's hard to believe that this building is being proposed for downtown, let alone the downtown core.

jlousa · #**313** Posted **Jun 2, 2011, 12:56 AM**

It's not going for rezoning today, today was the udp. Rezoning should be this summer.

Hed Kandi · #**314** Posted **Jun 2, 2011, 1:10 AM**

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LeftCoaster · #**315** Posted **Jun 2, 2011, 2:09 AM**

Will that mean you will stop complaining?

I still am not a huge fan of the residential tower, but its growing on me a bit.

Prometheus · #**316** Posted **Jun 2, 2011, 3:40 AM**

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Originally Posted by LeftCoaster

I still am not a huge fan of the residential tower, but its growing on me a bit.

The balcony-riddled west side of this building is ridiculous. It's not fit for Surrey, let alone the downtown core of a supposed world-class city.

Exit Question: Is there any part of this building that isn't being suffocated by a balcony?

SpikePhanta · #**317** Posted **Jun 2, 2011, 4:01 AM**

I have to agree, if the balconies were less prominent ala Capitol it might be better, or if this tower was in the West end, but for bordering the CFD its just tacky and silly.

quobobo · #**318** Posted **Jun 2, 2011, 4:45 AM**

I like it, especially the side on Richards. Count me down as not being bothered by the balconies.

osirisboy · #**319** Posted **Jun 2, 2011, 4:51 AM**

I also like it a lot, just to throw my opinion in.

Metro-One · #**320** Posted **Jun 2, 2011, 5:01 AM**

Why the hate for balconies? If I were ever to buy a condo, balconies are a must, and a wrap around would be amazing!

I would hate to be 20, 30 stories up and to never be able to be outside.