Vancouver House (1400 Howe St) | 151.5m | 52Fl | Completed

[truenorth44]

Originally Posted by mcminsen

Woah, that IS a cool shot!

[mcminsen]

^^^ I was walking around The Mound on Granville Island and looked up and saw that.

Meanwhile, here are some pics from today.




March 25 '19, my pics

[officedweller]

Some of those windows will be tough to clean
But I guess the ones under the overhangs won't be getting bird poop anyways.

Originally Posted by fredinno

I know this is late, but why are the triangle sites being built up to the bridge level, and not higher? Having a small tower on there would be nice, despite the tight space.

There's also the bridge setback requirements, which resulted in he Vancouver House design and the discussion with the Pinnacle tower on the other side.

I'm surprised that the City has allowed the triangle buildings to be so close to the bridge deck and ramps.

When the loops are demolished, I think there will be taller towers on those sites.

[fredinno]

Originally Posted by officedweller

There's also the bridge setback requirements, which resulted in he Vancouver House design and the discussion with the Pinnacle tower on the other side.

Which are there because of traffic noise, or...?

[officedweller]

Livability maybe?
or maybe cars flying off the bridge deck?

I remember that the City implemented setbacks from the bridge decks after 1000 Beach was built close to Burrard Bridge, if I recall correctly.

[whatnext]

Originally Posted by officedweller

Some of those windows will be tough to clean
But I guess the ones under the overhangs won't be getting bird poop anyways.

I'm wondering about the level of seagull/pigeon poop that will accumulate on top of the "boxes".

[officedweller]

The tops of the boxes should be the decks for the units above
- they just haven't installed railings yet (ie I see balcony doors above each)

It would be way too design-oriented to block off each of those sliding glass doors (like a juliet balcony)
and prevent access to the tops of the boxes.

[officedweller]

From Granville twitter March 26th:


Looking North and South at construction along 1400 block Granville Street under the Granville Street Bridge. The heart of Vancouver's new 150,000 sq ft public realm as envisioned by @BjarkeIngels
https://twitter.com/GranvilleStreet


https://twitter.com/GranvilleStreet

[Vin]

Thanks for posting officedweller: been wanting to see how the new concrete and paver road would look like underneath the bridge. This will be a great-looking new urban space in the near future!

They could do something similar beneath the viaducts.

[jollyburger]

Originally Posted by fredinno

Which are there because of traffic noise, or...?

From 1997 Bridgehead Design Guidelines

-protecting key public views from the bridges;

-respecting and enhancing the experience of crossing the bridges;

-encouraging, where possible, improved pedestrian connections; and

-reconciling public objectives with adjacent private development rights and expectations.

https://council.vancouver.ca/971209/p4.htm

[mcminsen]

March 30 '19, my pics

[Klazu]

Originally Posted by Vin

Thanks for posting officedweller: been wanting to see how the new concrete and paver road would look like underneath the bridge. This will be a great-looking new urban space in the near future!

Are they going to make it a permanent pedestrian zone? I remember renders having an outdoor movies screen and other stuff. I wonder how busy a fairly remote area like this could become?

[jollyburger]

I seriously doubt even after they finish construction there would be enough pedestrians down there to warrant it especially considering the sidewalks should be pretty wide. The side streets under the ramps have parking entrance/exits and seems like 100 street parking spaces will take up most of the road.

https://rezoning.vancouver.ca/applications/1412-1460howe/documents/siteplan_rev2.pdf




Credit: Westbank

[SpongeG]

it's instagram heaven, it will be popular

[Vin]

Originally Posted by Klazu

Are they going to make it a permanent pedestrian zone? I remember renders having an outdoor movies screen and other stuff. I wonder how busy a fairly remote area like this could become?

I suppose they can easily block it off to vehicular traffic for special events to occur there, like a food truck festival or night market. Guess we can do these any time of the year without the fear of snow and rain!

I think this area can be successful: If Granville Island can, I don't see why this place can't. As long as three is enough retail going around, people will come. I just hope CoV will maintain the premises well in years to come: lots of walls for graffiti and corners for outdoor urinals and drug use. I'm hopeful as large projects can also pool enough resources for better security to ensure the area is clean and free of yahoos.

[Zepfancouver]

Building Maintenance Unit

It's the best close up I can get with my phone

[mcminsen]

April 3 '19, my pics

[Zepfancouver]

Man Lift coming down and installing balcony railing (top of boxes)

[Zepfancouver]

[Changing City]

With the completion of the building now anticipated for the summer, Westbank have now requested that the 47 units being offered as assignments stop advertising them for sale, and prepare to complete the purchase transaction. It would be interesting to know how many walk, and give up their deposit, and how many complete the purchase. This is apparently totally normal with completion of projects - at some point close to completion the developer cuts off assignment sales.