Downtown Vancouver Updates

[dreambrother808]

Originally Posted by excel

Love the Han Tower. Would be my favourite building under construction behind Vancouver House if it commenced before some of our other more prominent proposals.

Are you the developer? Because otherwise this comment is beyond comprehension.

[logan5]

Yeah that's a weird comment. That building is as basic as it gets. The only good thing is that it will barely be noticeable.

[Metro-One]

Originally Posted by officedweller

That building has nice proportions - it would look great anywhere in the city.

I think the church next door is wanting to redevelop?

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The former Empire Theatres project has a new (?) website and revised (boring) design.
Looks like they're proposed a level above the old art deco Coronet Theatre?

If it were more like 100,000 sq ft instead of 39,500 sq ft, it could appeal to Simons.

http://www.855granville.com/


http://www.855granville.com/

Existing, from Granville St. Twitter:


https://twitter.com/GranvilleStreet

Previous design, with vertical glass folds:

Wow, that sucks...

Also see they went from 3 vertical signs (one of which was very large and funky looking, perfect for the historical atmosphere of Granville Street) to two boring smaller vertical signs straight out of a big box store.

[Jebby]

Originally Posted by excel

Love the Han Tower. Would be my favourite building under construction behind Vancouver House if it commenced before some of our other more prominent proposals.

It looks like almost every building in my neighbourhood here in Mexico City. Tall and thin.

[excel]

Originally Posted by logan5

Yeah that's a weird comment. That building is as basic as it gets. The only good thing is that it will barely be noticeable.

To each their own.

[SpongeG]

Originally Posted by officedweller

https://gwarchitects.squarespace.com/han-tower/

is there something planned for that empty parking lot to the north? lol
that picture they are using is so old

[Klazu]

I believe it has already been built? I don't recall such empty lot.

[SpongeG]

yea, the standard is in that spot, also look at the park it still had that dry cleaner, that pic is like a decade old

[christmas]

CTV talking about Vancouver's skyline.
http://bc.ctvnews.ca/big-changes-coming-for-vancouver-skyline-1.2848191

[Klazu]

Originally Posted by christmas

CTV talking about Vancouver's skyline.
http://bc.ctvnews.ca/big-changes-coming-for-vancouver-skyline-1.2848191

I really like that rendering of all Westbank's landmark projects that they also used in the story. There is a huge version of it in the Arrivals hall at YVR and it looks cool. Lots of great architecture for sure, although not all those are in Vancouver (Shangri-La Toronto and Telus Sky are also included).

The story itself is a pretty dumbed-down version with the facts like number of floors so-so right.

[retro_orange]

Originally Posted by Klazu

I really like that rendering of all Westbank's landmark projects that they also used in the story. There is a huge version of it in the Arrivals hall at YVR and it looks cool. Lots of great architecture for sure, although not all those are in Vancouver (Shangri-La Toronto and Telus Sky are also included).

The story itself is a pretty dumbed-down version with the facts like number of floors so-so right.

yeah definitely. Anyone heard any progress with the microsuite building on davie where the 7-11 is? It looks cool but i could never live in a microsuite. i need space for projects.

[retro_orange]

Something i have been wondering for awhile now, who owns the building at 888 Burrard (Spence diamonds and YYoga etc.) and what are the chances of it being redeveloped in conjunction with possible redevelopment of the low density residential component of 800 Burrard above the joeys. They have to be some of the most under built sites on Burrard and with developers recently buying up small older condo buildings it seems like a great opportunity, dare i say any 'viewcones' crossing the site? the site is smack in the middle of Klaus' pic in between the Scotia theatre and the bronze 80's office building


pic from Klaus' post on the patina thread http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showpost.php?p=6933542&postcount=445

Along with the Marc Building at 595 Hornby, a seriously ugly piece of dismal architecture.


pic from http://www.loopnet.com/Listing/17154839/595-Hornby-St-Vancouver-BC/

pic from http://wikimapia.org/15635708/Marc-Building

[mcminsen]

Originally Posted by mcminsen

It seems the Banff Apartments building at Georgia and Bute is getting some rehabilitation.



Oct.27 '15, my pic

The wraps have come off.



April 16 '16, my pics

[Klazu]

Originally Posted by retro_orange

Something i have been wondering for awhile now, who owns the building at 888 Burrard (Spence diamonds and YYoga etc.) and what are the chances of it being redeveloped in conjunction with possible redevelopment of the low density residential component of 800 Burrard above the joeys.

That whole block is badly under-utilized, but there are lots of viewcones over it. I am still sure that one day that whole block will see some serious development, as it is way too central to be left like it currently is.

Soon most of empty lots in Downtown will be built and we will begin to see more and bigger demolitions taking place with Downtown developments.

[mcminsen]

Originally Posted by mcminsen

308 West Hastings.

March 31 '16, my pic

April 16 '16, my pics

[SFUVancouver]

That turned out great. The Banff restoration, too. Thanks for the photos.

[Jebby]

I hated it when I saw it in renders, but the finished product looks excellent.

[csbvan]

Yeah, I like it, it makes a great fit for that block. It will also add yet more vibrancy to that neighbourhood, especially when combined with the old Pappas furniture building's top to bottom renovation that is currently ongoing. Suddenly there are going to be a lot of students in the Victory Square area.

[hollywoodnorth]

Leased sign on the cafe space........I'm gonna have to call a STARBUCKS ....

any other predictions?

[Klazu]

Originally Posted by hollywoodnorth

Leased sign on the cafe space........I'm gonna have to call a STARBUCKS .... any other predictions?

Either that or then Starbucks.