Paradox Hotel (1151 W Georgia) | 188m | 67 Fl | Completed

[mcminsen]

Originally Posted by officedweller

Great perspective.
Thanks.
Telus Garden condo may block it in future from this angle.

I think you're exactly right about that. Because the Telus Garden condo will be so much more in the foreground in that pic it will loom large and later this year it will probably completely block the view of Trump from that vantage point. That's my guess.

(I'll repost the pic because we're on a new page now)

The view from Broadway and E 12th, Jan.19 '15, my pic

[Delirium]

Photo by Jenn Chan https://www.flickr.com/photos/jennchanphotography/16151727170/sizes/h/


Photo by Jenn Chan https://www.flickr.com/photos/jennchanphotography/16339198885/sizes/k/

[Klazu]

Wow, the above photo is taken with an impressive 600mm focal length. It shows.

[rofina]

The table top along the waterfront, with the MNP inplace now is becoming rather depressing.

Between the colours and heights, Coal Harbour has pretty well blurring into one greenish blob.

Great shot though.

[Vin]

Multiple shots spliced together always create a wonderfully wide picture. One or two more shots would capture the entire Lower Mainland's tall buildings, but this one's still awesome!

[Metro-One]

Looking at that picture do people even know what table top means anymore? There are 3 pretty well defined peaks in the shot above. I think it is now just a buzz word people throw around now to cry about.

[osirisboy]

Was on site today and went up to top. Here's a pic from I think 64th "numbered" floor. I believe they poured the 67th floor. So it's just mechanical roof stuff to go



Untitled by Rudytoottoots, on Flickr

[officedweller]

Originally Posted by rofina

The table top along the waterfront, with the MNP inplace now is becoming rather depressing.

Between the colours and heights, Coal Harbour has pretty well blurring into one greenish blob.

Great shot though.

To the north of Bentall V, The Exchange will fill the gap with a similar height building.

[Dimswitch]

Originally Posted by osirisboy

Was on site today and went up to top. Here's a pic from I think 64th "numbered" floor. I believe they poured the 67th floor. So it's just mechanical roof stuff to go



Untitled by Rudytoottoots, on Flickr

Can't be. According to our oft discussed tower height, it's only going to be 28 feet shorter than Shangri. When were those Jenn Chan photo's taken? Final height s/b about where top of crane is now, so about 3 or 4 floors to go I'm thinking.

[vancouver604]

Originally Posted by Dimswitch

Can't be. According to our oft discussed tower height, it's only going to be 28 feet shorter than Shangri. When were those Jenn Chan photo's taken? Final height s/b about where top of crane is now, so about 3 or 4 floors to go I'm thinking.

According to the construction guy working on the project and having lunch at Wendy's today speaking to his colleague he mentioned it's about 4 floors to go.

[Metro-One]

Bental 4 is such a great office tower, it angers me seeing it crowned with such a lackluster company logo that does not even fit properly. Seriously, you could hire someone in High School to draft a better design. Who seriously did that??

[EdinVan]

Originally Posted by rofina

Between the colours and heights, Coal Harbour has pretty well blurring into one greenish blob.

Suits the drab personality of this city

[EdinVan]

Originally Posted by Metro-One

Bental 4 is such a great office tower, it angers me seeing it crowned with such a lackluster company logo that does not even fit properly. Seriously, you could hire someone in High School to draft a better design. Who seriously did that??

Agreed, although the TD logo didn't seem to fit well, either; the previous Canada Trust logo was much better. The BMO logo on Bentall 3 is bad, too -- and even worse on First Canadian Place in Toronto; the classic "M" suited these buildings much better. There's less and less appreciation for good design these days, so what can we expect?

While I'm on the subject (yes, I'm off-topic, so I'll go flog myself after), there's a big new People's Trust logo on 888 Dunsmuir, and Le Soleil Hotel seems to have a bright new one on top of its building, too. They add a little more colour to the nightscape.

[osirisboy]

Originally Posted by vancouver604

According to the construction guy working on the project and having lunch at Wendy's today speaking to his colleague he mentioned it's about 4 floors to go.

No this is incorrect

I was on 65 and I know there were two floors above me (I couldn't go higher as its restricted to authorize workers). So in other words "67" has been poured

(Remember dimswitch that the fins on the roof will add height)

[Vanelevatorman]

Thanks for the updated photo!

[Dimswitch]

Originally Posted by officedweller

Based on Klazu's pic, 8 more floors looks like a total height relative to Shangri-La that is consistent with the planning doc:

What fins??? I know this is blurry but it's not even close to this drawing right now, it's about one story above the "hand" (see page 165 offi cedweller's illustration). Everyone says something different. Even the construction guys don't seem to know. Gadfrey, in some ways I think Donald Trump is pulling a fast one, why would he put his name to Vancouver's 2nd tallest building? He's sneaking in 5 or 6 more stories, hoping City Hall won't notice? or maybe some money has bought some silence?

[CBD]

Originally Posted by osirisboy

No this is incorrect

I was on 65 and I know there were two floors above me (I couldn't go higher as its restricted to authorize workers). So in other words "67" has been poured

(Remember dimswitch that the fins on the roof will add height)

I actually just received a letter from the developer today indicating they have poured the 67th floor!

[osirisboy]

Well there ya go! I believe they poured it earlier this week

[Vanelevatorman]

Dear Vanelevatorman,

Firstly we would like to wish you a very joyous and prosperous 2015! Secondly, we would like to take this opportunity to give you an important update with regards to the Trump International Hotel & Tower® Vancouver. Construction is now on level 66, while residential condominiums are over 70% sold. We remain excited to welcome you in the summer of 2016.

As you may already know, Magnum Projects Ltd. has been acting as our local listing agent in connection with the marketing and sales for this esteemed project. However moving forward, we have decided to take on this role internally, hence effective January 23, 2015, please contact our office directly using the following contact information:

For general inquiries on Trump International Hotel & Tower ® Vancouver:
West Georgia Development Limited Partnership
10-698 Seymour ST, Vancouver, BC V6B 3K6
604-688-8387
[email protected]
For sales related inquiries on Trump International Hotel & Tower® Vancouver:
Rachel Pai
Sales Manager
[email protected]
Trump Sales Center: 604-568-7888

We look forward to sharing further updates with you regarding this exciting project, and thank you for your continued success and friendship.

Best regards,
Joo Kim Tiah
President and CEO, Holborn Group

[trofirhen]

I really appreciate that curve of the Dunsmuir - Melville connector in that central part of downtown.
It affords more interesting views of the buildings, and helps break the monotonous grid pattern. (and gives a great view of the TT !!)