The Ultimate Vancouver Rumour Thread! - Page 102

jollyburger · #**2021** Posted **Sep 26, 2020, 2:53 AM**

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Originally Posted by goodcitywhenfinished

I do have to say though, if all of the Alberni west-Georgia Area proposals get fully built out it will be quite the area. I can’t think of another city besides New York or London which has that many “starchitects“ doing projects in such close proximity to each other.

Either somewhere in the Middle East, London or somewhere in China maybe. And there's still lots of lots along that corridor though I guess it's going to be a pain for land assembly.

bb1510 · #**2022** Posted **Sep 27, 2020, 10:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by rofina

Beautiful development. It would be incredible to see it go up.

I can tell you UN studio did not win the competition.

However, the actual project will be much more impressive and have the same wow factor as Vancouver House.

The firm is well known for their provocative projects with lots of wow.

Similar material palette

Developer is local and well known; established for a long time.

bb1510 · #**2023** Posted **Sep 27, 2020, 10:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by jollyburger

Doesn't seem like many of the 1728/38 Alberni units have been changing hands in the past three years according to BC Assessment.

Was purchased by a local developer, but you need to click on 735 Bidwell.

BC Assessment will say "this property was sold with multiple properties. For more information, contact BC Assessment."

As I'm not in the position to contact BC Assessment and disclose additional information about this, maybe if someone has time and is interested, they could do so and share with us.

bb1510 · #**2024** Posted **Sep 27, 2020, 10:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by bb1510

hmm...

• Video Link

Did anyone download the Bay Parkade video by MAD?

Video was taken down; most probably Holborn sent a cease and desist order to Arc Shadow...

EDIT: Nvm, I found an archive on my computer...dm me if you want a copy

bb1510 · #**2025** Posted **Sep 27, 2020, 11:09 PM**

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Originally Posted by bb1510

rezoning inquiry to be submitted, idk if it will show up publicly; maybe the cityduo blog will talk about it

about the public amenity, there's multiple but the part about "something recently demolished" was another one in addition to the others but seems to be axed for more economic programs

either way, if one is familiar with the project, then you'll be disappointed given the original cladding proposal by the architects but if it's to the public eye, then I believe you'll be surprised but eventually disappointed by the city's rejection but who knows, they could turn 180.

All in all, everyone will be both excited and disappointed to be completely honest, it just depends on which stage you were introduced to the project at

Another interesting project to keep an eye out for is on Alberni, closer to Stanley Park but nearby the other current starchitect projects. Very interesting as well but DP will be in 2023. Different developer but has other projects nearby. This will be later down the road.

When someone mentioned giving a leg up to competitors, it's funny because I can think of a few developers who have their children interning at Onni

maybe cause they think they're adept at value engineering projects lol

That was the 1700 Alberni project I was referring to so I guess don't expect to see anything public until at least next year

jollyburger · #**2026** Posted **Sep 28, 2020, 3:01 AM**

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Originally Posted by bb1510

Was purchased by a local developer, but you need to click on 735 Bidwell.

BC Assessment will say "this property was sold with multiple properties. For more information, contact BC Assessment."

As I'm not in the position to contact BC Assessment and disclose additional information about this, maybe if someone has time and is interested, they could do so and share with us.

Someone said Bosa was buying them up.

chrisel · #**2027** Posted **Sep 28, 2020, 3:40 AM**

This thread is on fire all of a sudden

Thanks for all the info, bb1510. Much appreciated!

goodcitywhenfinished · #**2028** Posted **Sep 28, 2020, 4:41 AM**

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Originally Posted by bb1510

I can tell you UN studio did not win the competition.

However, the actual project will be much more impressive and have the same wow factor as Vancouver House.

The firm is well known for their provocative projects with lots of wow.

Similar material palette

Developer is local and well known; established for a long time.

Interesting. MVRDV, ZHA, or Heatherwick would be nice I can’t think of other global practices that are explicitly provocative with wow factor but I am sure there are many.

bb1510 · #**2029** Posted **Sep 28, 2020, 4:47 AM**

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Originally Posted by goodcitywhenfinished

Interesting. MVRDV, ZHA, or Heatherwick would be nice I can’t think of other global practices that are explicitly provocative with wow factor but I am sure there are many.

bb1510 · #**2030** Posted **Sep 28, 2020, 4:49 AM**

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Originally Posted by jollyburger

Someone said Bosa was buying them up.

I know the answer but can’t disclose, someone can contact bc assessment or do a title search

But let’s just say the developer/owner has a pretty good track record and usually doesn’t value engineer so there’s that

bb1510 · #**2031** Posted **Sep 28, 2020, 5:03 AM**

Since a number of you asked for the old video of the Bay Parkade proposal by MAD, here's a link to it

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VA_e12uDEjLBNgdFMlkdSTWgO0wd1gC8/view?usp=sharing

bb1510 · #**2032** Posted **Sep 28, 2020, 5:09 AM**

I just watched a video of the actual proposal; very stunning architecturally

timber, terrazzo, bronze, curved glass

stay tuned.

There should be a city led open house third quarter this year and the public hearing should be in the first quarter of 2021

logan5 · #**2033** Posted **Sep 28, 2020, 5:16 AM**

So what's going on here, is this proposal revived?

bb1510 · #**2034** Posted **Sep 28, 2020, 5:19 AM**

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Originally Posted by logan5

So what's going on here, is this proposal revived?

Both proposals, 1700 Alberni and the Bay Parkade are active.

However, none of the design architects as discussed in the Daily Hive articles and others are the actual design architects

jollyburger · #**2035** Posted **Sep 28, 2020, 2:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by bb1510

Both proposals, 1700 Alberni and the Bay Parkade are active.

However, none of the design architects as discussed in the Daily Hive articles and others are the actual design architects

I guess that answers the question would someone winning a design competition post their design if they actually won (prior to the fact the project being announced).

Prometheus · #**2036** Posted **Sep 28, 2020, 3:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by bb1510

I just watched a video of the actual proposal.

For which project? 1700 Alberni or Bay parkade?

rofina · #**2037** Posted **Sep 28, 2020, 4:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by bb1510

Since a number of you asked for the old video of the Bay Parkade proposal by MAD, here's a link to it

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VA_e12uDEjLBNgdFMlkdSTWgO0wd1gC8/view?usp=sharing

Feels very Singapore!

also - what are the height limitations on this site? Could anything prominent actually go up? Or is it going to be stunted with view cones?

Prometheus · #**2038** Posted **Sep 28, 2020, 4:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by rofina

what are the height limitations on this site? Could anything prominent actually go up? Or is it going to be stunted with view cones?

Current city policy limits this prime downtown site to about 87 metres, the exact same height as the Telus office building.

rofina · #**2039** Posted **Sep 28, 2020, 9:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by Prometheus

Current city policy limits this prime downtown site to about 87 metres, the exact same height as the Telus office building.

Yup, that sounds like Vancouver. Central DT site, perfect for a landmark. 87 meters.

bb1510 · #**2040** Posted **Sep 28, 2020, 9:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by Prometheus

For which project? 1700 Alberni or Bay parkade?

1700 Alberni

There’s no video for the newest proposal for the bay parkade