320 Granville St |115m | 32Fl | Completed - Page 31

jollyburger · #**601** Posted **Apr 29, 2021, 4:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by dreambrother808

I don't mind this tower but there is a dated aspect to the glass, as if it was designed to harmonize with the building beside it, which will be reclad anyways.

FWIW I doubt the design had anything to do with the building next to it.

officedweller · #**602** Posted **Apr 30, 2021, 1:16 AM**

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Originally Posted by dreambrother808

I don't mind this tower but there is a dated aspect to the glass, as if it was designed to harmonize with the building beside it, which will be reclad anyways.

I think the 'dated' aspect is because of the presence of heavier metal spandrel elements than other towers being built these days which have glass spandrels or a mullion-free look. I tend to think that the heavier looking elements add a bit more sophistication to the building.

jollyburger · #**603** Posted **Apr 30, 2021, 2:24 AM**

Glass seems more reflective than most new office towers as well. Or it might be my imagination.

Klazu · #**604** Posted **Apr 30, 2021, 6:05 AM**

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Originally Posted by mcminsen

April 28 '21, my pics

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The back alley will never see sun again once the final tower goes up. This block is going to be ridiculously dense!

LeftCoaster · #**605** Posted **Apr 30, 2021, 6:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

I think the 'dated' aspect is because of the presence of heavier metal spandrel elements than other towers being built these days which have glass spandrels or a mullion-free look. I tend to think that the heavier looking elements add a bit more sophistication to the building.

I love the heavier retro look, very unique for Vancouver and just has a solid presence about it.

SpongeG · #**606** Posted **May 1, 2021, 12:27 AM**

April 29

2021-04-30_04-09-19 by snub_you, on Flickr

2021-04-30_04-09-30 by snub_you, on Flickr

officedweller · #**607** Posted **May 1, 2021, 1:44 AM**

Addresses that corner incredibly well.

officedweller · #**608** Posted **May 7, 2021, 10:47 PM**

From Trish Jewison Twitter May 5:

https://twitter.com/trishjewison?lang=en

jollyburger · #**609** Posted **May 8, 2021, 6:50 AM**

Seems like the crane is getting jacked up tomorrow. Some small road closures while that happens.

vanman · #**610** Posted **May 8, 2021, 3:32 PM**

^Amazing pic! I don't think I'd ever take a day off if I had that job.

VancouverOfTheFuture · #**611** Posted **May 8, 2021, 7:40 PM**

why dont they use those waterfalls at the Law Courts much anymore? seems like such a waste to not use them.

mcminsen · #**612** Posted **May 8, 2021, 9:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by VancouverOfTheFuture

why dont they use those waterfalls at the Law Courts much anymore? seems like such a waste to not use them.

They had them on last fall for a while. It came as a surprise though, as they hadn't been on for most of last year.

https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/showthread.php?p=9032754#post9032754