The Cardero | 81m | 26Fl | Completed

[djh]

Originally Posted by connect2source

Fantastic pics thanks!! Wonder if they've decided on the black or white balcony frames / railings? Really hope they go with white.

Huh. I literally came here to say the opposite.

If you look in the early images I the above set, the balconies look great because you *can't* see the white frames of the balcony. They look invisible so the geometric shapes of the deck roof elements are emphasized. The white balcony lines distract from that.

Black balcony frames would be the closest to unnoticeable, thereby helping to keep the focus on the architecture. IMO.

[connect2source]

Originally Posted by djh

Huh. I literally came here to say the opposite.

If you look in the early images I the above set, the balconies look great because you *can't* see the white frames of the balcony. They look invisible so the geometric shapes of the deck roof elements are emphasized. The white balcony lines distract from that.

Black balcony frames would be the closest to unnoticeable, thereby helping to keep the focus on the architecture. IMO.

Went and looked at it in person yesterday, you've convinced me, totally prefer the black, they work much better.

[officedweller]

I like the fins on the north side of the podium.

[mcminsen]

Jan.12 '20, my pics

[SFUVancouver]

Thanks for the great update, McMinsen.

I'm certain that extensive engineering analysis and modelling went into the design and structure of the white patio structures, but I just get an anxious feeling in my stomach every time I look at them and think about a major wind storm. I lived in Coal Harbour (a block from this project) when the Typhoon (?) hit Vancouver and did so much damage to Stanley Park. Again, I'm sure that these structures would weather the storm, but I just can't help but recall the wind absolutely howling through our normal glass patio railing, and we were only on the seventh floor.

Never the less, kudos to this project for attempting something so different and pulling it off so well.

[officedweller]

The concrete ledge/reveal is a nice touch on the south side of the east half.

Good to see dark railings on the east half. Hopefully they'll do the same for the west half.

[Changing City]

Originally Posted by officedweller

The concrete ledge/reveal is a nice touch on the south side of the east half.

Good to see dark railings on the east half. Hopefully they'll do the same for the west half.

The black railings are being installed on the west side as well.

[officedweller]

Nice, thanks!

[mcminsen]

March 3 '20, my pics

[mcminsen]

March 3 '20, my pics

[DKaz]

Now that is truly some funky looking architecture, I like it.

[rofina]

Originally Posted by DKaz

Now that is truly some funky looking architecture, I like it.

Agreed! This is great.

[VantageHD]

What a cool way to make an otherwise typical condo building into a piece of art.

[officedweller]

The ones circled here that wrap the corner.

[Changing City]

Originally Posted by officedweller

The ones circled here that wrap the corner.

Gotcha.

[Zepfancouver]

Came across this today (great lighting on these pics)
I've been anticipating for months an update on this thread as the project was nearing completion or maybe is completed.
I started thinking mcminsen bailed out or went Awol on us.

Originally Posted by mcminsen

The Cardero at 1575 West Georgia Street in downtown Vancouver is finally nearing completion.




rendering:

source: https://rezoning.vancouver.ca/applic...rspectives.pdf



May 28 '20, my pics




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[officedweller]

View from a balcony:


http://www.alimahmoudirealty.com/sho...ancouver-West/

http://www.alimahmoudirealty.com/sho...ancouver-West/

[Klazu]

Nice photos but there is absolutely no privacy on those balconies. Better hope for some nice nextdoor neighbors. Also, reality of those photos is filled with 24/7 traffic noise.

I have seen some units on Craigslist renting for ridiculous prices. The units themselves look quite meh to me.

[Zepfancouver]

For me on balcony privacy, it's just trying to avoid the small talk when I am seen. It goes both ways, I can be a little chatty sometimes
For the sounds of traffic, sirens and pedestrians (shopping cart pushers) don't mind at all, with a choice I'd choose to live on a lower floor facing the street (i'm a full on urbanite).

[officedweller]

Those last 2 are awesome, thanks!
In the first pic, that left edge looks unfinished - too bad they didn't put fins there.