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esquire · #**3181** Posted **Dec 14, 2018, 7:32 PM**

I think 55 Nassau looks taller than it is because of its tall, skinny proportions, and the fact that it dominates its neighbours. If you stand at the foot of it on Nassau, it looms almost like the Burj Khalifa. But in reality, 55 Nassau is only about 22m taller than True North Square 2, despite having 14 storeys on TNS2. And that height difference is exaggerated because the tiny mechanical penthouse at the top of 55 Nassau pushes that difference up by almost a third. If you were somehow able to put the two buildings side by side, they would probably look nearly identical, with 55 Nassau visibly taller but only by a hair.

55 Nassau must be an amazing place to live, though... the suites in the 30+ storey range of that building probably have some of the best views in the city.

Wpg_Guy · #**3182** Posted **Dec 14, 2018, 9:44 PM**

https://twitter.com/300MainWinnipeg/status/1073639741193502720

Wpg_Guy · #**3183** Posted **Dec 14, 2018, 9:48 PM**

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roccerfeller · #**3184** Posted **Dec 14, 2018, 10:38 PM**

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^ Wow! Great job roc!

That is all Biff! He did the pic. I just resposted it, cause that finished product is going to be special!

1ajs · #**3185** Posted **Dec 15, 2018, 4:39 AM**

ive been on the very top of 55 nassa it sure feels high when ur up there onto the elevator shaft looking around but damn is there a insane amount of static eletricity up there from all the radio transmiters...

buzzg · #**3186** Posted **Dec 15, 2018, 4:46 AM**

We've known for a while GoodLife was coming here, don't know if anyone mentioned location though: it's going on the south end of 330 Main, beside the residential entrance, facing the driveway (Main).

BuildUpWpg · #**3187** Posted **Dec 17, 2018, 4:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by esquire

I think 55 Nassau looks taller than it is because of its tall, skinny proportions, and the fact that it dominates its neighbours. If you stand at the foot of it on Nassau, it looms almost like the Burj Khalifa. But in reality, 55 Nassau is only about 22m taller than True North Square 2, despite having 14 storeys on TNS2. And that height difference is exaggerated because the tiny mechanical penthouse at the top of 55 Nassau pushes that difference up by almost a third. If you were somehow able to put the two buildings side by side, they would probably look nearly identical, with 55 Nassau visibly taller but only by a hair.

55 Nassau must be an amazing place to live, though... the suites in the 30+ storey range of that building probably have some of the best views in the city.

The ceilings must be really low in 55 Nassau in order for 40 stories to be just slightly taller than 26 floor TNS2.

BuildUpWpg · #**3188** Posted **Dec 17, 2018, 4:46 PM**

A momentous occasion this morning...THE FIRST STRUCTURAL STEEL IS GOING UP!!!

esquire · #**3189** Posted **Dec 17, 2018, 4:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by BuildUpWpg

The ceilings must be really low in 55 Nassau in order for 40 stories to be just slightly taller than 26 floor TNS2.

I've never been in 55 Nassau but I have been in other residential buildings of that era and I do find the ceilings tend to be on the low side.

The lower floors of TNS2 are also fairly tall... there is that one level (6?) that appears to be almost double-height... I still don't know what that's about.

bomberjet · #**3190** Posted **Dec 17, 2018, 4:50 PM**

Nice!!

dmacc · #**3191** Posted **Dec 17, 2018, 4:51 PM**

I couldn't have asked fora better Christmas present!!!

bomberjet · #**3192** Posted **Dec 17, 2018, 4:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by esquire

I've never been in 55 Nassau but I have been in other residential buildings of that era and I do find the ceilings tend to be on the low side.

The lower floors of TNS2 are also fairly tall... there is that one level (6?) that appears to be almost double-height... I still don't know what that's about.

Level 6 (I think) is the lobby for the residential tower. I think you have to elevator up to there, there take different elevators up to your floor. From what I remember of the concrete work that was going on while U/C. The elevator shafts were blocked off. Could be wrong though.

pspeid · #**3193** Posted **Dec 17, 2018, 5:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by BuildUpWpg

A momentous occasion this morning...THE FIRST STRUCTURAL STEEL IS GOING UP!!!

These are fantastic images!! What are the orange tarps on the right side of the photo covering? Are these elevator shafts to the structure called "the Market" in the Artis renderings? It looks like the apartment tower and the structure between the two towers are going up together now?

bomberjet · #**3194** Posted **Dec 17, 2018, 5:27 PM**

^Yes. Looks like stairwell and elevator shaft prior to being covered in hoarding.

BuildUpWpg · #**3195** Posted **Dec 17, 2018, 5:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by pspeid

These are fantastic images!! What are the orange tarps on the right side of the photo covering? Are these elevator shafts to the structure called "the Market" in the Artis renderings? It looks like the apartment tower and the structure between the two towers are going up together now?

Yes they are going up together and yes those are extensions of the existing elevator shaft (accessible from to the left of the Hallmark Store in Wpg Square) that will go to the upper level of 330 Main.

pspeid · #**3196** Posted **Dec 17, 2018, 5:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by BuildUpWpg

Yes they are going up together and yes those are extensions of the existing elevator shaft (accessible from to the left of the Hallmark Store in Wpg Square) that will go to the upper level of 330 Main.

Thanks!! It looks like thinks will be moving a lot faster on the building site now!

Wolf13 · #**3197** Posted **Dec 17, 2018, 7:10 PM**

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Ya they're plopped in the middle of the food court. Which leads to my next point. Will the food court be relocated, maybe into the old Chamberlains space? Or will it remain there as is, with access to the tower coming from the mall side?

Food court staying put and operational, apparently. Hopefully also renovated down the road.

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Looking forward to seeing steel structure start to go up. Is the floor going to be hollowcore?

Yep.

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Any word on the top floor(s)? Is it amenity space?

It is. I've chatted with people from the development/construction team... they seem to want to go all out or close to that with amenities.

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Originally Posted by plrh

Probably a temporary roof for concrete pours. Gotta keep it warm for a week before you can start working on top of it.

That, and it supports all the structure/working space inside and around the core.

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Originally Posted by Andy6

300 Main looks surprisingly tall given that it only has two more floors than 55 Nassau has.

Fun fact: 55 Nassau is 5th tallest in Winnipeg, behind 201, Richardson, 360, and Hydro.

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Originally Posted by buzzg

We've known for a while GoodLife was coming here, don't know if anyone mentioned location though: it's going on the south end of 330 Main, beside the residential entrance, facing the driveway (Main).

South? I think west no? East is storefront and they'd probably take the entire rest of the building.

The Jabroni · #**3198** Posted **Dec 18, 2018, 5:43 AM**

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Originally Posted by BuildUpWpg

A momentous occasion this morning...THE FIRST STRUCTURAL STEEL IS GOING UP!!!

Nice!!

bomberjet · #**3199** Posted **Dec 18, 2018, 3:10 PM**

Not sound rude or needy, BUT WE'RE EXPECTING DAILY PHOTO UPDATES OF PROGRESS!
Sorry, sorry.. Whatever you can will be much appreciated BuildUpWPG.

esquire · #**3200** Posted **Dec 18, 2018, 3:22 PM**

^ Due by 9 am daily!