The Butterfly | 178.6m | 57Fl | Completed

[officedweller]

The Alberni tower doesn't look very good in that rendering.

[Delirium]

Originally Posted by bb1510

That looks idyllic but what happens when the rain or snow is lashing sideways and gets into that space? wet floors, wet walls, slipping hazard. maintenance would have to continually mop it up.
not sure how this would work. cool concept though.

[rofina]

Originally Posted by Delirium

That looks idyllic but what happens when the rain or snow is lashing sideways and gets into that space? wet floors, wet walls, slipping hazard. maintenance would have to continually mop it up.
not sure how this would work. cool concept though.

This is only an issue if you expect residents.

I do wonder what potential issues snow build up would cause though.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining, but the practical side of me wonders - what are the repair bills/special assessments going to look like for these towers in 20 years?

The building industry is going to stay busy here for a long time...

[Aroundtheworld]

Originally Posted by Delirium

That looks idyllic but what happens when the rain or snow is lashing sideways and gets into that space? wet floors, wet walls, slipping hazard. maintenance would have to continually mop it up.
not sure how this would work. cool concept though.

Exactly what I was thinking when I first saw the design. It can get pretty windy 50 floors up.

[s211]

Originally Posted by Aroundtheworld

Exactly what I was thinking when I first saw the design. It can get pretty windy 50 floors up.

And what about the dogs? Who will think of the dogs? They'd be able to jump over that glass! Where are the protective barriers?!?!?!?!

[vancouvercitizen]

Any news on when they're going to break ground? I still just see one great big parking lots.
Are they going to remove those trees? Seems like a real shame.

[chrisel]

Interesting article in Vancouver Courier that includes an interview with Venelin Kokalov, the design principal of Revery Architecture (formerly Bing Thom Architects) and the lead on The Butterfly:

Construction on the building is expected to start this December. The sculpted facade features high-performance curved double glazing with high-quality insulated precast white panels. The building includes "sky gardens" in open-air breezeways on each level, and tree planters on every third floor.

Glass walls were used for the second bedrooms in the units and the washrooms. For the washrooms, the glass is back-painted for privacy; for the bedrooms, it’s transparent with curtains. There will be a 50-metre, Olympic-length pool, and the overall development project includes a building with 61 units of social housing to the west of the tower and seismic upgrades and restoration work to the church.

http://www.vancourier.com/real-estate/the-butterfly-brings-change-to-vancouver-s-architectural-landscape

[truenorth44]

Originally Posted by chrisel

Revery Architecture (formerly Bing Thom Architects)

Thanks, I wasn't aware of that name change - good to know.

[osirisboy]

Originally Posted by chrisel

Interesting article in Vancouver Courier that includes an interview with Venelin Kokalov, the design principal of Revery Architecture (formerly Bing Thom Architects) and the lead on The Butterfly:



http://www.vancourier.com/real-estate/the-butterfly-brings-change-to-vancouver-s-architectural-landscape

Oh wow they say "construction will start on the building this December". So they must have started excavating already

[Vancouver_Highrise]

My friend manages the rental properties and they have two months or so before they have to vacate. Although maybe longer now if the term “construction” in that article means excavation.

[RDW989]

Nothing but the parking lot so far, but I anticipate major changes in my view over the next couple of years.
My pix, April 12
[IMG]Morning, 041218 by RDWyvr, on Flickr[/IMG]

[rofina]

Originally Posted by RDW989

Nothing but the parking lot so far, but I anticipate major changes in my view over the next couple of years.
My pix, April 12
[IMG]Morning, 041218 by RDWyvr, on Flickr[/IMG]

That's a great vantage spot.

Hope you can update us once a while!

[jollyburger]

Breaking ground in December

http://www.vancourier.com/real-estate/8-...d-to-break-ground-in-december-1.23189110

[mcminsen]

Originally Posted by jollyburger

Breaking ground in December

http://www.vancourier.com/real-estate/8-...d-to-break-ground-in-december-1.23189110

From the Courier article:



"The majority of the units in The Butterfly sold within the first month, according to Michael Braun, director of marketing and sales for Westbank. He said as of mid-January there were only 30 homes remaining, making 90 per cent of the project purchased by locals."



I wonder what the definition of locals is.

[osirisboy]

Originally Posted by jollyburger

Breaking ground in December

http://www.vancourier.com/real-estate/8-...d-to-break-ground-in-december-1.23189110

Great to see the building under construction in December! Nice to see this rise

[rofina]

Originally Posted by mcminsen

From the Courier article:



"The majority of the units in The Butterfly sold within the first month, according to Michael Braun, director of marketing and sales for Westbank. He said as of mid-January there were only 30 homes remaining, making 90 per cent of the project purchased by locals."



I wonder what the definition of locals is.

Considering Westbank always sells overseas, I would love to know how they define locals.

Its not a secret they sell their Vancouver towers in Singapore, HK and Tokyo.

[LeftCoaster]

Originally Posted by rofina

Considering Westbank always sells overseas, I would love to know how they define locals.

Its not a secret they sell their Vancouver towers in Singapore, HK and Tokyo.

That's usually for a small number of the higher priced units.

That number of locals is most certainly Canadian residents and citizens. Where they were originally born and where their money comes from I cannot attest to.

[rofina]

Originally Posted by LeftCoaster

That's usually for a small number of the higher priced units.

That number of locals is most certainly Canadian residents and citizens. Where they were originally born and where their money comes from I cannot attest to.

You're probably right - but like is always the case with these debates, the only important fact is where the money is from.

I don't think anyone cares about the people. And if they do, they shouldn't.

I guess we will find out in 4 years when the units go up for resale.

[LeftCoaster]

Originally Posted by rofina

the only important fact is where the money is from.

Yep. The bulk of condos in Vancouver are bought legally by Canadian citizens and residents. The big issue is where the money comes from, and that is much harder to crack down on.

[RDW989]

An update from the Church on the project includes:

-- development permit is on schedule for September
-- at the end of September, 1023 and 1025 Nelson Street (part of the project) may be removed
-- building and demolition delayed until mid-October
-- we will need to move out of the building in October 2020 for approximately 2 years

I can't link to the complete update, but if you search for "heart of the city" and "first baptist" it should be easy to find.