498 Drake St | 121.9M | 43Fl | Completed - Page 10

mcminsen · #**181** Posted **Sep 23, 2015, 5:36 AM**

Getting close to ground level. As the dividing wall has risen between this project and the Charleson I see that they've actually cantilevered a platform over the Charlseson site to work on the wall (last two pics).

Sept.22 '15, my pics

Klazu · #**182** Posted **Sep 28, 2015, 4:01 AM**

Today

urbancanadian · #**183** Posted **Oct 12, 2015, 10:53 PM**

We finally know how they're going to treat the blank, east-facing wall on this one. Nighttime will be okay I think, but during the day it could be an eyesore.

http://wallfinancialcorporation.com/...0brds%20LR.pdf (Page 12)

http://wallfinancialcorporation.com/...0brds%20LR.pdf (Page 12)

I noticed these pics of the light art on Wall's open house boards for Nelson on the Park.

VanLukasik · #**184** Posted **Oct 13, 2015, 12:22 AM**

Nice catch, I think it will look very nice from David Lam at night!

trofirhen · #**185** Posted **Oct 13, 2015, 1:15 AM**

Perhaps a bit off-thread, but I did see it here: I'm rather surprised that the city is going to turn Haro Street into a bike path. I thought of it as a good connector, but then, I have no soul.

Vanelevatorman · #**186** Posted **Oct 13, 2015, 6:13 PM**

I don't think that looks bad at all, its different, in a good way.

officedweller · #**187** Posted **Oct 13, 2015, 9:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by urbancanadian

We finally know how they're going to treat the blank, east-facing wall on this one. Nighttime will be okay I think, but during the day it could be an eyesore.

Thanks!
So the yellow balcony glass is gone (or just not recognizable in a nighttime shot?)

osirisboy · #**188** Posted **Oct 13, 2015, 9:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

Thanks!
So the yellow balcony glass is gone (or just not recognizable in a nighttime shot?)

I believe that's only on the richard side

Byron · #**189** Posted **Oct 16, 2015, 4:24 PM**

I would be soo happy if the yellow / gold glass goes away... the light wall could be cool though in my opinion...

Here's a few of my pics from the last year or so to show progress... almost at grade now!!

red-paladin · #**190** Posted **Oct 16, 2015, 5:32 PM**

Nice set!

Klazu · #**191** Posted **Oct 16, 2015, 5:44 PM**

Very nice indeed. I am constantly surprised how much ahead this project is from The Charleson. And they are the ones having two cranes onsite!

WarrenC12 · #**192** Posted **Oct 16, 2015, 6:13 PM**

Great set, I look forward to the continuation.

I almost forgot how ugly those old buildings were. Wow.

Klazu · #**193** Posted **Oct 16, 2015, 7:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by WarrenC12

I almost forgot how ugly those old buildings were.

Mind wants to forget traumatic things.

mcminsen · #**194** Posted **Oct 21, 2015, 3:41 AM**

Nearing ground level.

Oct.20 '15, my pics

excel · #**195** Posted **Oct 24, 2015, 8:14 AM**

Thanks for the update. I love how there is 2 developers sharing one pit.

retro_orange · #**196** Posted **Oct 24, 2015, 9:10 AM**

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Originally Posted by excel

Thanks for the update. I love how there is 2 developers sharing one pit.

Pfft. Thats what she said.

KPELLY · #**197** Posted **Oct 24, 2015, 2:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by retro_orange

Pfft. Thats what she said.

And on Richards Street, no less!

Love that last photo set by Byron! Would be awesome if you continue taking them as this one rises, its a great vantage point.

WarrenC12 · #**198** Posted **Oct 30, 2015, 6:01 PM**

The old ambulance site is now paved and painted for parking. That was quick.

New ground level parking in the downtown core... who would have guessed?

Klazu · #**199** Posted **Oct 30, 2015, 6:28 PM**

Well, there is good money to be made while they wait for whatever they wait for.

Vanelevatorman · #**200** Posted **Nov 2, 2015, 7:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by Klazu

Well, there is good money to be made while they wait for whatever they wait for.

Until they allow Uber in Vancouver that is