[Burnaby] Highline | 177 m | 48 fl | U/C - Page 6

Klazu · #**101** Posted **Jan 25, 2020, 11:05 PM**

Original looked always strange and I am not sure if more helps. That's the hotel portion, correct?

officedweller · #**102** Posted **Jan 26, 2020, 1:57 AM**

I don't mind it, but angles on the upper floors (lozenge-shaped like Brentwood 3 or old BC Hydro (Electra)) would better blend the top and bottom,

officedweller · #**103** Posted **Jan 28, 2020, 10:31 PM**

This is the property cited in this case:

Land-assembly investor sued over $40M Burnaby flip gets reprieve from judge
https://www.westerninvestor.com/news/bri...flip-gets-reprieve-from-judge-1.24062116

Joshmaxlo · #**104** Posted **Jan 30, 2020, 12:25 AM**

I received this email this morning. Some "changes" are coming to Highline.

"Over 500 industry leaders have visited Highline in the past 4 weeks, and through their feedback, Thind has listened to the market and made some changes to the overall tower design. Highline is being converted from a 53 storey tower with a hotel to a 48 storey tower with residential amenities on Levels 4 and 11 and commercial offices from Levels 3 to 10. There will be minor revisions to the floorplans and amenities. However, the finishes and interior design will remain pioneering, providing homebuyers downtown design and specifications at Metrotown's best location.

These changes will be good for consumers looking for more affordable homes in the Metrotown area, because homes will start lower in the tower they will be priced accordingly.

They expect to begin sales soon of the first phase release of the Residences collection – homes from the 12th to the 32nd floor.

Previews of the show home are available now by appointment only."

SpongeG · #**105** Posted **Jan 30, 2020, 2:51 AM**

so the hotel component is gone?

Metro-One · #**106** Posted **Jan 30, 2020, 2:57 AM**

So another height change?

Never seen a tower change so much during construction.

Sheba · #**107** Posted **Jan 30, 2020, 3:29 AM**

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Originally Posted by Metro-One

So another height change?

Never seen a tower change so much during construction.

It's barely under construction. I don't pay much attention to it as it's basically just a hole in the ground. I suppose they might have poured some cement but that's it - there's been no 'building' happening on the site.

osirisboy · #**108** Posted **Jan 30, 2020, 3:31 AM**

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Originally Posted by Metro-One

So another height change?

Never seen a tower change so much during construction.

Not sure if the height is changing but just the number of floors. Less floors but office levels will be higher than the hotel ones

Joshmaxlo · #**109** Posted **Jan 30, 2020, 4:38 AM**

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Originally Posted by osirisboy

Not sure if the height is changing but just the number of floors. less floors but office levels will be higher than the hotel ones

Typical office ceiling height compared to a hotel ceiling height would be a lot higher.

11 Ft -> 13 ft compared to a hotel ceiling height of approx 9-10 plus mechanical. (not an engineer so don't quote me on the ceiling height, just educated guesses)

It wouldnt take away height from the actual building but it would take away total amount of floors. Safe to say it will still break the 170m threshold (i would assume)

officedweller · #**110** Posted **Jan 31, 2020, 1:08 AM**

Too bad about the hotel...

Wait a sec - this is from the first post in this thread.
Are they just going back to the original proposal?
158.5m?

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Originally Posted by owenhujb

http://www.thind.ca/highline/

Klazu · #**111** Posted **Jan 31, 2020, 2:54 AM**

Well, that was odd. Going from 48 to 53 and back to 48. Like, don't they have names on papers before communicating to public?

Yesterday I walked by and the excavation is nearly completed.

owenhujb · #**112** Posted **Jan 31, 2020, 5:27 AM**

Aww, that's disappointing. I was hoping for a new tallest in Metrotown. At 177m it would've really stood out along Beresford.

officedweller · #**113** Posted **Feb 12, 2020, 10:52 PM**

By City of Rain Jan 26th:

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Originally Posted by City Of Rain, post: 1528836, member: 70034

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owenhujb · #**114** Posted **Mar 1, 2020, 4:01 AM**

Was unable to get a picture, but a crane is finally up for this project

officedweller · #**115** Posted **Apr 3, 2020, 10:13 AM**

By City of Rain March 15th:

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Originally Posted by City Of Rain, post: 1544950, member: 70034

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officedweller · #**116** Posted **Apr 5, 2020, 8:49 PM**

Double post

Lexus · #**117** Posted **Apr 12, 2020, 1:42 AM**

2020, April 11

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owenhujb · #**118** Posted **Apr 20, 2020, 6:14 PM**

Oh my. You only realize just how big this pit is when you see it in person. Why does this building need 10+ stories of underground parking??

Spr0ckets · #**119** Posted **Apr 21, 2020, 6:38 PM**

Second crane (for the taller tower) for this project was getting assembled this morning, and will be up soon.

Lexus · #**120** Posted **May 29, 2020, 2:48 AM**

2020 May 28

Rental tower at grade now.

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