601 W. Hastings | 108.8m | 25Fl | Completed - Page 11

mcminsen · #**201** Posted **Aug 27, 2020, 7:27 AM**

Aug.25 '20, my pics

Prometheus · #**202** Posted **Aug 27, 2020, 10:26 AM**

Thanks for the excellent update, mcminsen.

6 more floors to go.

giallo · #**203** Posted **Aug 27, 2020, 1:37 PM**

The glass on this one is really nice.

officedweller · #**204** Posted **Aug 27, 2020, 4:22 PM**

Thanks!
You can really see that the west wall is structural.
Nice reflection on the glass (too bad about the Hastings corner)

a very long weekend · #**205** Posted **Aug 27, 2020, 9:18 PM**

In some significant ways, the Granville Street building is the most important building going up in Vancouver right now. That first impression out of Waterfront Station will change radically and add in some ineffable but substantial way to the character of the area, even if the design is pretty standard Vancouver server farm. Can't think of another new construction that would have such immediate impact, aside from maybe a replacement of the London Drugs building across from the Bay building.

officedweller · #**206** Posted **Aug 28, 2020, 12:18 AM**

By me today:

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Originally Posted by officedweller

https://rezoning.vancouver.ca/applic...elevations.pdf

officedweller · #**207** Posted **Sep 4, 2020, 3:45 AM**

By me today:

mcminsen · #**208** Posted **Sep 14, 2020, 5:43 AM**

Sept.13 '20, my pics

mcminsen · #**209** Posted **Sep 14, 2020, 5:45 AM**

Sept.13 '20, my pics

SpongeG · #**210** Posted **Sep 14, 2020, 6:21 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by a very long weekend

In some significant ways, the Granville Street building is the most important building going up in Vancouver right now. That first impression out of Waterfront Station will change radically and add in some ineffable but substantial way to the character of the area, even if the design is pretty standard Vancouver server farm. Can't think of another new construction that would have such immediate impact, aside from maybe a replacement of the London Drugs building across from the Bay building.

Yes, much better than the parkade that just killed that area, made it feel so dead and like wtf. And opposite the other parkade next to the station under Granville Square also kind of kills the pedestrian feel to that area. It always feels awkward walking down that part of the area.

mcminsen · #**211** Posted **Sep 15, 2020, 10:59 AM**

Sept.13 '20, my pics

mcminsen · #**212** Posted **Sep 15, 2020, 11:00 AM**

Sept.13 '20, my pics

Prometheus · #**213** Posted **Sep 15, 2020, 9:06 PM**

Thanks for the update, mcminsen.

Just 3 more full-sized floors and 1 set-back floor to go. The cladding will then extend above the 4 remaining levels for an equivalent of 1.5 floors of additional height.

officedweller · #**214** Posted **Sep 15, 2020, 10:37 PM**

Thnaks!

Love the remnant of the old tile in that last shot!

trofirhen · #**215** Posted **Sep 16, 2020, 12:48 AM**

This building has a "pleasant" presence, is neither too small nor too big for the location, and its design features tie it in well with its neighbours.

officedweller · #**216** Posted **Sep 16, 2020, 9:19 PM**

The random angled mullions look good.
Simple effect without being overly technical.

osirisboy · #**217** Posted **Sep 16, 2020, 9:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

The random angled mullions look good.
Simple effect without being overly technical.

Are they random? Looks like they form a diamond pattern

officedweller · #**218** Posted **Sep 16, 2020, 10:47 PM**

Actually, they do form a diamond pattern!
But there are some odd small ones thrown in, unless those are uncomplete.

jollyburger · #**219** Posted **Sep 17, 2020, 1:56 AM**

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This animation is further emphasized by the exterior of the tower, which was designed to catch and playfully reflect sunlight through a mullion pattern that evokes the fine stitching of a suit.

officedweller · #**220** Posted **Oct 1, 2020, 1:38 AM**

By me today: