Canada's 10 Tallest U/C - Page 129

WhipperSnapper · #**2561** Posted **May 11, 2016, 9:44 PM**

We tend to concentrate on taller buildings and, therefore, our definitions tend to be centred more on high rise buildings. I doubt the rest of the world is that specific when defining a skyline. In any case, the terms are interchangeable given the context of the picture. You have skyscrapers of the business district and the trees outside Olympic Plaza/ City Hall.

Chadillaccc · #**2562** Posted **May 11, 2016, 11:06 PM**

Source: X92.9 radio stadion

Brookfield Place project surpasses the Bow for title of Western Canada's tallest building
Brookfield Place has officially surpassed the Bow in height, earning the title of Western Canada’s tallest building.
AMANDA STEPHENSON | CALGARY HERALD

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Calgary’s new skyscraper — under construction downtown between 1st and 2nd streets and 6th and 7th avenues S.W. — is now complete to level 56, the top of the building. It has reached its final height of 247 metres — 10 metres taller than the Bow, previously the tallest structure on the Calgary skyline.

Brookfield Asset Management spokesman Andrew Willis said construction of the tower will continue until late 2017. Right now, its structural steel exterior is complete to level 54.

Cenovus agreed in 2013 to lease 71 per cent of the 1.4 million square feet of office space in the building, though the company said in February that it no longer needs all the space and is actively trying to sublet some of it.

Source: http://calgaryherald.com/business/co...llest-building

caltrane74 · #**2563** Posted **May 11, 2016, 11:34 PM**

Interesting, they didn't mention anything about the Edmonton tower that will take over that title within a year or two of this tower being completed.

All good, I guess as I don't have a dog in show.

WhipperSnapper · #**2564** Posted **May 11, 2016, 11:57 PM**

Well, "may" or better, "will likely" overtake the title in a few years. It's not much more than a hole in the ground.

O-tacular · #**2565** Posted **May 12, 2016, 1:20 AM**

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Originally Posted by Chadillaccc

Source: X92.9 radio stadion

Brookfield Place project surpasses the Bow for title of Western Canada's tallest building
Brookfield Place has officially surpassed the Bow in height, earning the title of Western Canada’s tallest building.
AMANDA STEPHENSON | CALGARY HERALD

Source: http://calgaryherald.com/business/co...llest-building

It isn't topped out yet. There's still the parapet isn't there? If it's topped out I'm super disappointed.

caltrane74 · #**2566** Posted **May 12, 2016, 2:00 AM**

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Originally Posted by WhipperSnapper

Well, "may" or better, "will likely" overtake the title in a few years. It's not much more than a hole in the ground.

Its an Alberta thing dude, we don't understand..

shappy · #**2567** Posted **May 12, 2016, 2:01 AM**

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Originally Posted by Daveography

I had to laugh at the wording too, but man folks on this forum just can't resist taking the bait

There is no bait intended. I'm referring to the public space in the foreground (those horse statues are nice), the trees clearly defining the streets (including what looks like a nice promenade along the street with the historic buildings), and the highrises look great from this angle. It's a handsome view. Haven't seen many like this.

Perhaps I should have said that it gives me the impression?...

com'on guys

WhipperSnapper · #**2568** Posted **May 12, 2016, 3:19 AM**

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Originally Posted by caltrane74

Its an Alberta thing dude, we don't understand..

Speak for yourself. Not sure what relevance that has to do with Stantec's residential being built on spec.

Chadillaccc · #**2569** Posted **May 12, 2016, 5:32 PM**

From the construction webcam

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Originally Posted by O-tacular

It isn't topped out yet. There's still the parapet isn't there? If it's topped out I'm super disappointed.

Yeah they still have a couple storeys worth of height left to go for the crown feature, at least double the height of what's already been installed I'd say. I think the article may just be miss-worded.

caltrane74 · #**2570** Posted **May 12, 2016, 5:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by WhipperSnapper

Speak for yourself. Not sure what relevance that has to do with Stantec's residential being built on spec.

Stantec is being built on Spec? WTF?

I think it was going to be Stantec HQ, who is gonna take over their lease?

Or will they pay the penalty?

WhipperSnapper · #**2571** Posted **May 12, 2016, 5:47 PM**

the residential component.

caltrane74 · #**2572** Posted **May 12, 2016, 5:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by WhipperSnapper

the residential component.

I love a company that takes risk, they must have money to burn into nothing, considering...

We need companies like that in Toronto.

WhipperSnapper · #**2573** Posted **May 12, 2016, 5:58 PM**

Lots of rentals underway in Toronto. WAM has a ton proposed in Toronto too.

Daveography · #**2574** Posted **May 12, 2016, 6:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by WhipperSnapper

the residential component.

Stantec's residential component is going to be rental, IIRC.

Daveography · #**2575** Posted **May 14, 2016, 6:30 PM**

Stantec (& JW Marriott):

caltrane74 · #**2576** Posted **May 14, 2016, 8:44 PM**

One Bloor - 258 meters

Glass LED lantern - lighting being installed.

gunnar777 · #**2577** Posted **May 15, 2016, 11:46 AM**

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Originally Posted by caltrane74

One Bloor - 258 meters

Glass LED lantern - lighting being installed.

Nice photo, caltrane. What's the lantern LED feature you mentioned? Any timeline on when the balcony glass is to be completed?

caltrane74 · #**2578** Posted **May 15, 2016, 1:54 PM**

The LED lantern is covering the mechanical penthouse.

Probably looking at 1 more year for the balcony glass and podium to be completed.

gunnar777 · #**2579** Posted **May 15, 2016, 11:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by caltrane74

The LED lantern is covering the mechanical penthouse.

Probably looking at 1 more year for the balcony glass and podium to be completed.

Whoa - and I thought the glass would be done in a couple of months...

caltrane74 · #**2580** Posted **May 16, 2016, 7:44 AM**

Yeah, that's not gonna happen.