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

[jlousa]

You don't buy at Telus for the view, it's surrounded by building all around, or will be. You buy there because it's smack dab in the centre of it all and will be very conveniently located.

[officedweller]

Hi McMinsen,

Any chance you can take a shot of the condo tower from your condo during the day? A co-worker bought a condo at the transition floor between the "cubes" facing east and would like to see his suite.

Thanks!

[mcminsen]

Originally Posted by officedweller

Hi McMinsen,

Any chance you can take a shot of the condo tower from your condo during the day? A co-worker bought a condo at the transition floor between the "cubes" facing east and would like to see his suite.

Thanks!

Sure, I'll try to get a zoomed in pic of it tomorrow in the day. In the meantime I had these from yesterday and from Jan. 30th. That transition floor would be interesting because I think it would have a bit of an extra overhang above it from the offset section. Maybe a bit of extra shade on the sunniest days of summer.


Feb.8 '15, my pic



Jan.30 '15, my pic

[DanielfromVancouver]

Originally Posted by officedweller

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.

Thank you officedweller for this valuable information. There are people who don't mind looking at the wall. At least 6 floors facing West are already looking into the wall. But even though I can afford to live there, I wouldn't like to spend any time looking at the wall or overlooking protruded elevator on top of the building in front. I do love the project - it's a wonderful addition to downtown Vancouver, though.

Originally Posted by officedweller

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

Thanks for clarifying. Now I know exactly where that spot is, I was right in front of that parkade yesterday.

Originally Posted by jlousa

You don't buy at Telus for the view, it's surrounded by building all around, or will be. You buy there because it's smack dab in the centre of it all and will be very conveniently located.

That's a good way to look at it. But the unit I wanted to purchase on the 19th floor already looks at the protruded elevator in front of the Telus building on Seymour. Plus there is likelihood that the view will be completely obstructed if they raise 2 floors vertical for their data centre. While some people won't mind, I really don't see any value looking into an ugly elevator or concrete wall in front of me. There are other buildings around Telus Garden building that can be purchased without concrete wall for the view, but the buildings are not new. Again, every buyer is different.

[DanielfromVancouver]

Originally Posted by mcminsen

Feb.8 '15, my pic

Thanks for the photo. It gives me a better idea what the view would be like from the 19th floor facing West. I edited your photo. It's obvious that the 19th floor overlooks the building in front of it, but again - there is a chance Telus may rise 2 floors vertical and block it...

See below, I added red dots showing floors...

[officedweller]

Originally Posted by mcminsen

Sure, I'll try to get a zoomed in pic of it tomorrow in the day. In the meantime I had these from yesterday and from Jan. 30th. That transition floor would be interesting because I think it would have a bit of an extra overhang above it from the offset section. Maybe a bit of extra shade on the sunniest days of summer.

Great, thanks.
The co-worker confirmed that the overhang will not be backlit (as was shown in the open house boards)

[mcminsen]

Between the morning fog, intermittent downpours and general gloom today I wasn't able to get any better shots of the transition floor on the condo tower. But, I was able to get these shots of the solar panels that are now appearing on the roof of the office tower.


Feb.10 2015, my pic


Feb.10 2015, my pic


Feb.10 2015, my pic


Feb.10 2015, my pic

[WarrenC12]

Great shots, thanks.

Does anybody know the details of the solar generating capacity?

[Klazu]

The residential tower is shaping up to look great except for the prevailing color. I REALLY hope they will add some color to the walls, as it currently looks so damn bland. I am still mourning over the original colors being ditched.

[mcminsen]

Originally Posted by Klazu

The residential tower is shaping up to look great except for the prevailing color. I REALLY hope they will add some color to the walls, as it currently looks so damn bland. I am still mourning over the original colors being ditched.

+1

It will match the sky… fifty shades of grey.


Feb.10 '15, my pic

[Klazu]

By the way, thank you so much for all your recent photo coverage, mcminsen! Great work in all regards!

[Locked In]

Yes, thanks mcminsen - great updates.
I'll try to get some photos of the solar panels from above one day this week.

[b5baxter]

Originally Posted by WarrenC12

Great shots, thanks.

Does anybody know the details of the solar generating capacity?

The original design was for 64 kW nominal capacitiy.

But I am not sure what the final over-priced installation will actually be.

[officedweller]

PS Open House tonightat the Westin Grand regarding the Telus screen.

Giant Telus Garden media screen meant to ‘add some vibrancy’
http://www.vancourier.com/news/giant-telus-garden-media-screen-meant-to-add-some-vibrancy-1.1758099

The Telus Garden media screen open house runs from 5 to 8 p.m., Feb. 11 at the Westin Grand Hotel in the Allegro boardroom, 433 Robson Street.

http://www.vancourier.com/news/giant-tel...-vibrancy-1.1758099#sthash.YNUv5kIF.dpuf

[mcminsen]

***edit*** oops, I didn't see the previous post before I posted this. Anyway, another reminder.

Just a reminder about the open house today seeking public input re: the proposed Georgia St. sign. The sign is already installed and has been up and running in test mode (see Prometheus' post with pic below). A Sign By-law amendment has been applied for in order to permit it. I will be there asking questions.

Originally Posted by mcminsen

I got this in the mail today. I live within the notification area.

As Klazu reported back on page #82, the sign on the west facade of the office tower has already been seen turned on and was apparently being tested. It seems strange to build it and THEN apply to amend the by-law so that what you've already built can be permitted and THEN seek public input on the "proposed sign". I think it would have been more honest for the notice to simply say "We would like your input on the operation of the sign." As in, brightness, media content and hours of operation.

I do like the idea of a sign. I just wish it was larger as the earlier renderings seemed to suggest. I guess I will have to like it the way it is.


Jan.29 '15, my pic

Originally Posted by 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/

[Vancouver_Highrise]

They were testing the overhang box lights today. They look like blue LEDs. Looks really good underneath the glass!! I didn't get any pictures..

[mcminsen]

Originally Posted by Vancouver_Highrise

They were testing the overhang box lights today. They look like blue LEDs. Looks really good underneath the glass!! I didn't get any pictures..

I like them. Especially if and when they do different colours with them. officedweller posted a couple of pics on Monday and I got a few yesterday.


Feb.10 '15, my pic


Feb.10 '15, my pic


Feb.10 '15, my pic


Feb.10 '15, my pic

[nickbeaulieu]

That's cool, I didn't know they were gonna do that.

[csbvan]

Those look great!

[Klazu]

You would think this being a Telus branded complex, there would be green and pink LEDs all around it. So I hope the color will be changing accordinly, eventhough just the blue looks amazing!

So much added to the surrounding urban fabric with this project!