Brookfield Place Calgary | 247M - 56F | Construction - Page 98

Calgarian · #**1941** Posted **Jun 16, 2016, 6:43 PM**

I don't think the glass will be clear, they likely won't want people to see inside the crown, will probably look similar to EAP's crown, just 10x better. What I'm hoping is that it lights up nicely at night, and that they put colour changing LEDs in there too, that way the crown can be programmed for special events like the tower is.

odogfo · #**1942** Posted **Jun 16, 2016, 6:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by Calgarian

I don't think the glass will be clear, they likely won't want people to see inside the crown, will probably look similar to EAP's crown, just 10x better. What I'm hoping is that it lights up nicely at night, and that they put colour changing LEDs in there too, that way the crown can be programmed for special events like the tower is.

that's what i'm hoping for as well!!

KoolKool · #**1943** Posted **Jun 16, 2016, 7:05 PM**

I think that's where they usually light up the Building and they suppose to do it. It will definitely be light up at night.

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Originally Posted by Calgarian

I don't think the glass will be clear, they likely won't want people to see inside the crown, will probably look similar to EAP's crown, just 10x better. What I'm hoping is that it lights up nicely at night, and that they put colour changing LEDs in there too, that way the crown can be programmed for special events like the tower is.

googspecial · #**1944** Posted **Jun 16, 2016, 7:18 PM**

After seeing the beginning of the crown installation (along with my desire for it to be a bit taller) couldn't help but think how great it would look if they doubled up and set back another level of the curved crown - kinda like such

Eliminates some of the "Flatness" and would create even more interesting lighting feature.. Just a dream though

WhipperSnapper · #**1945** Posted **Jun 16, 2016, 7:19 PM**

I wouldn't say clear glass is out of the question although I'd prefer the current look right to the top. The parapet's structure has a clean, finished look to it and there's more than enough room to wall of the mechanical penthouse from view.

Think it will be very hard to spot the curve glass on top from just about any angle. The only purpose of glass there would be for the lighting scheme's benefit; light will filter skyward.

KoolKool · #**1946** Posted **Jun 16, 2016, 8:49 PM**

Your desire to be taller and still look original like the design is to Add more floor before they start on the crown... but anyway this one here you did with another small crown up town might look taller on skyline but from ground view it is still 247m because you can't seee that smaller one up top.

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Originally Posted by googspecial

After seeing the beginning of the crown installation (along with my desire for it to be a bit taller) couldn't help but think how great it would look if they doubled up and set back another level of the curved crown - kinda like such

Eliminates some of the "Flatness" and would create even more interesting lighting feature.. Just a dream though

craner · #**1947** Posted **Jun 17, 2016, 12:22 AM**

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Originally Posted by Calgarian

I don't think the glass will be clear, they likely won't want people to see inside the crown, will probably look similar to EAP's crown, just 10x better. What I'm hoping is that it lights up nicely at night, and that they put colour changing LEDs in there too, that way the crown can be programmed for special events like the tower is.

That sounds perfect!
Hope that's what they do.

People.talking · #**1948** Posted **Jun 17, 2016, 12:56 AM**

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Originally Posted by googspecial

After seeing the beginning of the crown installation (along with my desire for it to be a bit taller) couldn't help but think how great it would look if they doubled up and set back another level of the curved crown - kinda like such

Eliminates some of the "Flatness" and would create even more interesting lighting feature... Just a dream though

Thats looks amazing! to bad its just an idea, though...

googspecial · #**1949** Posted **Jun 17, 2016, 12:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by KoolKool

Your desire to be taller and still look original like the design is to Add more floor before they start on the crown... but anyway this one here you did with another small crown up town might look taller on skyline but from ground view it is still 247m because you can't seee that smaller one up top.

Didn't actually add any floors - only copy/pasted the curved bits from the second tower on the original diagram. I suppose you're right though.. Looking up from the ground you would only know that it was exactly 247m. Just like the height of Bankers Hall is only (whatever) because I can't see the crown from the ground.

jstarr · #**1950** Posted **Jun 18, 2016, 2:40 PM**

My understanding is the glass is clear, however likely that the back panel of glass will be coated so you don't see right through.

KoolKool · #**1951** Posted **Jun 18, 2016, 6:40 PM**

yeah. It'll look ugly if its transparent

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Originally Posted by jstarr

My understanding is the glass is clear, however likely that the back panel of glass will be coated so you don't see right through.

Calgarian · #**1952** Posted **Jun 20, 2016, 5:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by jstarr

My understanding is the glass is clear, however likely that the back panel of glass will be coated so you don't see right through.

Yeah this is what I meant. This will maintain the continuity of the glass, but also provide screening.

Just watched them hoist up a big piece of equipment to the roof, assume it's one of the RTUs.

WhipperSnapper · #**1953** Posted **Jun 21, 2016, 3:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by People.talking

Thats looks amazing! to bad its just an idea, though...

I strongly disagree. The current design is elegant in its simplicity. This would add a stepback that would do nothing for those that dismiss the concept as "boring" and take away from the simple elegance with a needless addition.

Calgarian · #**1954** Posted **Jun 22, 2016, 6:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by WhipperSnapper

I strongly disagree. The current design is elegant in its simplicity. This would add a stepback that would do nothing for those that dismiss the concept as "boring" and take away from the simple elegance with a needless addition.

I agree that it would take away from the simplicity of the design by adding a feature that no one would really even see. On top of that, the roof is where mechanical units and lots of building services are located, adding this would reduce the space for these key pieces that actually make the building function. I do still find it a bit boring though...

Calgarian · #**1955** Posted **Jun 22, 2016, 7:09 PM**

Oh, and this building looks to be noticeably taller than the Bow from the west side of the city now.

O-tacular · #**1956** Posted **Jun 22, 2016, 7:39 PM**

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Oh, and this building looks to be noticeably taller than the Bow from the west side of the city now.

Yeah with the crown going in it is starting to appear noticeably taller from a few angles. It'll always appear shorter or flush with the Bow from the Northeast though.

KoolKool · #**1957** Posted **Jun 23, 2016, 9:33 AM**

Just wait till they finish cladding the whole building

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Yeah with the crown going in it is starting to appear noticeably taller from a few angles. It'll always appear shorter or flush with the Bow from the Northeast though.

The Fisher Account · #**1958** Posted **Jun 23, 2016, 2:10 PM**

Top connecting pieces on the crown appear to be done on the south side of the building. Beginning to look like a cohesive top now!

KoolKool · #**1959** Posted **Jun 24, 2016, 5:58 PM**

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KoolKool · #**1960** Posted **Jun 24, 2016, 7:03 PM**

I wonder what are those floor on the top is for ? restaurant and bar ?