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

[s211]

I was hearing chatter that they were having big problems installing the glass panels on the canopy (fit issues), which is why it's taking so long. Perhaps only chatter, but they do seem to be taking forever and a day.

[SFUVancouver]

Originally Posted by Vin

Not sure about this, but would only half block of the alley be used as a pedestrian-friendly lane surrounded by shops? The part from Robson to the north of Kingston Hotel could be used as a service alley for garbage and recycling pick-up. Just guessing.

My recollection from the project's first pass through the UDP was that the quasi pedestrian-primary aesthetic and lighting will be in effect through all of the project's alleys, which is a big part of why the parking access is off of Richards street. With that said, I expect that the part to the north of the Kingston Hotel and the pieces that connects through to Georgia Street through the office portion of the project (below) will be the most pedestrian parts.

[officedweller]

Pics by me today:





The condo tower doesn't look it'll appear as wide as I thought it might:

[Locked In]

Thanks OD.
My photo from today of the elevator:

IMG_4931 by 604 City, on Flickr

[mcminsen]

I think I see a new sidewalk to the Kingston. The little garden near the steps has been partially removed. So, not the full width yet but a continuation of the 1.8m sidewalk that goes by the steps. Just one gap left to be done near the Kingston (see last pic).


Feb.6 '15, my pic


Feb.6 '15, my pic


Feb.6 '15, my pic


Feb.6 '15, my pic

[mcminsen]

Originally Posted by Graham_Yvr

The alley is being closed and animated with shops, lighting etc. It will not be a commercial alley in the traditional sense.

Originally Posted by Vancity

I wonder how this alley is going to look like with shops, lighting, etc. I can see it thrive in the summer months, but how is this going to look during the winter months, when it's raining, and cold?

Originally Posted by SFUVancouver

I'm going to say that it will look a lot like the pedestrian areas around the base of Woodwards.

Originally Posted by Built Form

Here's some more images from the presentation boards. I apologize in advance for the poor lighting. You may need to zoom in to read some text.

Alley:

The view today down lane from Robson Street. I look forward to the transformation.

Feb.6 '15, my pic

[officedweller]

I really wnder how much they can transform the alley wall of the old William Farrell Building @ Robson. Left side in your last pic.
That'll be the stumbling block in the scheme.

Originally Posted by mcminsen

I think I see a new sidewalk to the Kingston. The little garden near the steps has been partially removed. So, not the full width yet but a continuation of the 1.8m sidewalk that goes by the steps. Just one gap left to be done near the Kingston (see last pic).

Nice!
I wonder if someone at the City took a look at your pics here and at PriceTags?

PS - I also wonder how L'Hermitage managed to get away with such a narrow sidewalk along Richards?

That garden was just the ultimate in poor planning:

Originally Posted by mcminsen

Jan.31 '15, my pic

[mcminsen]

A new crane erection today mid block on Seymour Street. The first two pics are looking north, the last pic looking south.

Feb.8 '15, my pic


Feb.8 '15, my pic


Feb.8 '15, my pic

[mcminsen]

Glass supports going in for the atrium/lobby wall at the Georgia Street side. Also, some silvery flashing (?) being applied to the arch.


Feb.8 '15, my pic


Feb.8 '15, my pic


Feb.8 '15, my pic

[mcminsen]

Here's a visual tour of the back alley as it is today. The old back side of the William Farrell building will need a lot of work and to a lesser degree the Kingston. I wonder if there's any way they can rework the back of the Kingston into a little coffee bar or something with a little patio.


Feb.8 '15, my pic, the view from the sidewalk on Robson Street.


Feb.8 '15, my pic, William Farrell building.


Feb.8 '15, my pic, William Farrell building.


Feb.8 '15, my pic, condo tower ground level.


Feb.8 '15, my pic, a peek inside the new retail (?) space or lobby.


Feb.8 '15, my pic, west facade of the condo tower as seen from the alley.


Feb.8 '15, my pic, coming up to the backside of the Kingston.


Feb.8 '15, my pic, backside of the Kingston.


Feb.8 '15, my pic, looking north to Georgia Street.


Feb.8 '15, my pic, office tower.


Feb.8 '15, my pic, turning around and heading south again, looking towards Robson Street.


Feb.8 '15, my pic, back of old Telus building mid block.

[mcminsen]

And last but not least, before and after pics. I think the little garden lasted about nine days. It looks like the full width of the sidewalk on Richards Street might be completed soon. A bike rack has been installed near the mystery steps.

Jan.31 '15, my pic


Feb.8 '15, my pic


Feb.8 '15, my pic


Feb.8 '15, my pic

[Prometheus]

Thanks for the photos.

You can see the retractable video projection screen being partially tested here:


Photo by vancityhotshots: https://www.flickr.com/photos/blazinred/16408583916/in/photostream/

[officedweller]

Thanks for the pics - WRT the alley, the open house board says 555 Robson (William Farrell Building) will get a green screen - so probably not retail frontages?

Pics by me from last Friday (Feb 6th) of the lighting under the Richards St. overhang.
It was only blue when I saw it, so I don't know if it changes colours. The open house boards said they are colour programmable.

Originally Posted by Built Form

Here's some more images from the presentation boards. I apologize in advance for the poor lighting. You may need to zoom in to read some text.

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Illumination:













All pix by Built Form

Pics by me today of the new crane.

[Vin]

Originally Posted by SFUVancouver

My recollection from the project's first pass through the UDP was that the quasi pedestrian-primary aesthetic and lighting will be in effect through all of the project's alleys, which is a big part of why the parking access is off of Richards street. With that said, I expect that the part to the north of the Kingston Hotel and the pieces that connects through to Georgia Street through the office portion of the project (below) will be the most pedestrian parts.

Ah, thanks!

[Klazu]

I wonder what the new crane is for?

[officedweller]

There's a "Phase 2" that includes expanding the penthouse of the older building by 2 floors - so maybe that's a "go" - or just façade replacement on the older building?

Massing model from 2011:

Originally Posted by Built Form

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All pix by Built Form

Originally Posted by Built Form

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All pix by Built Form

[DanielfromVancouver]

Hi there!

Thank you all so much for posting tons of valuable material about Telus Garden building. It's an amazing project.

I have some questions, if you don't mind.

1. Does anyone have a photo of what would view look like from the 19th floor of Telus Garden residential building facing West side?
2. My second question is for user "officedweller."

Originally Posted by officedweller

There's a "Phase 2" that includes expanding the penthouse of the older building by 2 floors....

Are you referring to the building facing Seymour Street, just in front of the Telus Garden residential tower? At least 7-8 floors (facing west) have totally blocked view because of that building. I am concerned they will build 2 more floors on top of this building for data center. Hope that's not going to happen.

[Klazu]

Originally Posted by officedweller

There's a "Phase 2" that includes expanding the penthouse of the older building by 2 floors - so maybe that's a "go" - or just façade replacement on the older building?

Interesting, I didn't know about this expansion. I wonder if people buying in the lower floors knew about it either. On the same note, I wonder if people buying units facing west are either aware of the new office tower soon going up next to Scotiabank Tower. That will ruin views for many very or maybe a fiasco like with Jameson vs. Exchange Tower will ensue...

I do like the sound of façade replacement - I hope something like that would happen with the old building!

[DanielfromVancouver]

Originally Posted by Klazu

I wonder if people buying units facing west are either aware of the new office tower soon going up next to Scotiabank Tower. That will ruin views for many very or maybe a fiasco like with Jameson vs. Exchange Tower will ensue...

All units were already sold in 2012 in about a month. Units on sale ("assignment condos") are now trading for about $100,000 profit to the original owner.

Good thing I came to this website. I was about to purchase an assignment condo no the 19th floor, but after viewing so many photos on this forum and learning so many new things, I think I will steer away from the Telus Garden building.

What new office tower will be built next to Scotiabank?

[officedweller]

Originally Posted by DanielfromVancouver

Are you referring to the building facing Seymour Street, just in front of the Telus Garden residential tower? At least 7-8 floors (facing west) have totally blocked view because of that building. I am concerned they will build 2 more floors on top of this building for data center. Hope that's not going to happen.

Welcome to the forum.

Yes, that's right. It would be a vertical addition to the existing Telus Building on Seymour St.
I don't know what the status of it is, though - it could just be a "future" phase.

Originally Posted by DanielfromVancouver

What new office tower will be built next to Scotiabank?

A new office tower on the Vancouver Centre parkade site.
It's a half block away and slightly to the north of Robson, so the condo would still have views down Robson Street.

http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=207443