Parq Vancouver | Completed

[WarrenC12]

Great shot!

It sure will be nice when they are able to remove the viaducts and straighten out that horrible curve on Georgia St.

[Vin]

Originally Posted by mcminsen

Quoting Delirium's post in the Great Canadian Skyline Thread II in the Canada forum. This photo seems to be fairly recent and gives a nice overview of Parq Vancouver on the left side of the picture. I wonder if Jenn Chan got herself a drone.

This photo got me thinking about the loss of larger trees in that area since the start of the casino. There are still some nice groves but I wonder if the ones on the Plaza of Nations site will eventually be chopped down or preserved.

Great photo!

Really don't like how the casino is hugging BC Place like that. Love the grove of trees that used to sit on the slope over there. Also a tall narrow tower for Marriott would also allow more of BC Place stadium view to be preserved, as it is such a jewel after the major reno work done to it.

I think that the remaining trees by the stadium will also be chopped down once they start building the ramp from Georgia street down to Pacific Blvd just before the removal of the viaducts, as I remember seeing the proposed terraced walkway adjacent to the ramp.

[WarrenC12]

Originally Posted by Vin

Great photo!

Really don't like how the casino is hugging BC Place like that. Love the grove of trees that used to sit on the slope over there. Also a tall narrow tower for Marriott would also allow more of BC Place stadium view to be preserved, as it is such a jewel after the major reno work done to it.

I think that the remaining trees by the stadium will also be chopped down once they start building the ramp from Georgia street down to Pacific Blvd just before the removal of the viaducts, as I remember seeing the proposed terraced walkway adjacent to the ramp.

Wow I agree with Vin. I'll have to mark down this moment in history.

I think Pavco's noise about not being consulted on the viaducts plan is about that corner of space. Whether or not they want the trees or just want to be compensated, I'm not sure.

I think access to BC Place is important, and hope that's properly maintained on all sides by this development and the viaducts change in the future.

Can't wait until the foreground in this picture and Plaza of Nations is redeveloped.

[officedweller]

Originally Posted by mcminsen

Quoting Delirium's post in the Great Canadian Skyline Thread II in the Canada forum. This photo seems to be fairly recent and gives a nice overview of Parq Vancouver on the left side of the picture. I wonder if Jenn Chan got herself a drone.

This photo got me thinking about the loss of larger trees in that area since the start of the casino. There are still some nice groves but I wonder if the ones on the Plaza of Nations site will eventually be chopped down or preserved.

I would expect them to disappear.

BTW - there was an article in the paper last week that Westbank hired a former PAVCo exec as a lobbyist regarding Westbank's bid to purchase the 10C parcel at the SE corner of BC Palce (grove fo trees) which is slated for office development (though if Westbank gets the site, it may end up mixed use given the distance from the office core).

Reminder of what is planned for Parcel 10C and the Georgia Ramp:

Originally Posted by officedweller

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Here are the plans for Area 10C - the PavCo site at the SE corner of BC Place.

That's where the Georgia Steps would have been located.
The Staff Report notes that the underground parking for PavCo's future office/mixed use tower on Area 10C
will have to be built in conjunction with the Georgia St. Ramp, since the parking will be located UNDER the new ramp.

The Staff Report also states that in order to allow a smaller footprint for the tower - to open up plaza space -
the height of the Area 10C tower will be relaxed (raised), but only up to the applicable view cone.
I think that's the same height as the Rogers Arena West Building.

There's also a small commercial building between the new ramp and Griffiths Way.


http://vancouver.ca/files/cov/2015-S...r-Viaducts.pdf


http://vancouver.ca/files/cov/2015-S...r-Viaducts.pdf

Pic of the Georgia Ramp looking towards Science World from the Technical Findings Presentation.

I think the rendering starts at Citadel Parade (traffic light @ Spectrum condos).
I'm not sure how the grade separation between the existing sidewalk fronting the Spectrum townhouses
and the ramp dropping to Pacific Blvd. will look. Not sure if the "gap" will be blocked off or be an open gap.

On the BC Place side, the "gap" seems to be closed with staircases up or down to the BC Place concourse, as necessary.

Westbank's new tower over the Central Heating plant is off the pic to the lower right.

I could see the ramp being closed to traffic during arena and stadium exit periods.
There may be an opportunity to make this into a "Fan Zone" area (although the Spectrum townhouses would complain).


http://vancouver.ca/files/cov/Vancou...ept-1-2015.pdf

[mcminsen]

May 3 '16, my pics

[mcminsen]

May 3 '16, my pics

[officedweller]

Thanks!

Interesting that they have round columns in the lobby and public spaces and square columns the levels above.

[Jebby]

Originally Posted by officedweller

Thanks!

Interesting that they have round columns in the lobby and public spaces and square columns the levels above.

I wonder if it's because the round columns will be exposed and the other covered up? Is there a cost difference between round and square columns? Any structural differences as well?

[jollyburger]

Which floor is that with the round columns?

In the plans they have a cafe, engineering, employee lockers, restaurant lounges on "ground floor plan"



http://vancouver.ca/files/cov/commit...6-20131216.pdf

[officedweller]

Originally Posted by Jebby

I wonder if it's because the round columns will be exposed and the other covered up? Is there a cost difference between round and square columns? Any structural differences as well?

That's my guess too - I figure the round ones will be exposed in open modern lobby areas, and the square ones will either be hidden in walls or more formally dressed up with wood panelling or drywall.

Doesn't seem to be structural differences - one column at Smithe & Pacific has a transfer beam, but none of the others have any transition structure when then change - they're just aligned.

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You can tell they're moving fast on this because they've already started installing steel for the façade walls.

Round columns at entrance from BC Place concourse (could be exterior columns?) and 2 lobby / restaurant levels at Smithe & Pacific (which looks different (not as pointy) than on the plans Jollyburger posted):

Originally Posted by mcminsen

May 3 '16, my pics

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And the ground floor lobby of the Douglas Hotel:

Originally Posted by mcminsen

May 3 '16, my pics


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[jollyburger]

I guess the renderings might not be 100% either, but FWIW.









http://parqvancouver.com/

[officedweller]

Thanks.
That makes sense to have round columns if they will be on the exterior as part of a colonnade
(and for consistency, adjacent interior ones are round too)

[mcminsen]

A couple of quick shots from the stadium concourse today. The new yellow luffing crane is complete now right in the middle of things.



May 17 '16, my pics

[mcminsen]

May 23 '16, my pics

[officedweller]

Thanks!

Strange - non-structural column on the left side of this shot.
Would have been nicer aesthetically if the column on the right were the same diameter as the other two.

Originally Posted by mcminsen

May 23 '16, my pics

On the left side of this shot, the building will be on tall supports to allow the future emergency access stairs to pass below the building overhang.

[mcminsen]

Originally Posted by officedweller

Thanks!

Strange - non-structural column on the left side of this shot.
Would have been nicer aesthetically if the column on the right were the same diameter as the other two.

Yes, strange.




May 23 '16, my pics

[officedweller]

Just noticed the curved floorplate protrusion in that last shot.
That seems to depart from the flat facades on the renderings.
Could be for a balcony I guess (?)

[hotwheels]

Parq Vancouver Reaches New Heights

Progress has been moving along nicely at the site of Parq Vancouver, the 800,000-square-foot casino, hotel, and spa that is currently rising adjacent to BC Place in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Since our last update, the structure has risen substantially above ground level, making the size and scope of the new development clearly visible in context with the adjacent BC Place.

[officedweller]

Webpage is up for the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver.

Opening in March 2017.

...Crafted for LEED Gold Certification and designed by acclaimed Studio Munge, our hotel features a collection of 329 exquisite guest rooms; including 44 suites, 3 presidential suites and a striking two-floor villa. ...

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/trave...arq-vancouver/

NOTE: Studio Munge also designed the Rosewood Hotel Georgia, Hawksworth and Nightingale
http://studiomunge.com

JW Marriott Parq Vancouver

Hotel Details

JW Marriott parq Vancouver
39 Smithe Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 1C1 Canada

Phone: +1 604 566 8808 Fax: +1 604 336 6512 Sales: +1 604 566 8808
Opening in March 2017

Arrival Information

Check-in and Check-out
• Check-in: 3:00 PM
• Check-out: 12:00 PM
• Video Review Billing , Video Checkout

High-Speed Internet Access
•Guest rooms Wireless, Wired
•Lobby and public areas: Wireless
•Meeting rooms: Wireless, Wired

Parking
•On-site parking, fee: 4 CAD hourly, 30 CAD daily
•Valet parking, fee: 35 CAD daily
• Electric car charging stations : 33, Complimentary

Property Details
• 25 floors , 281 rooms , 48 suites
• 12 meeting rooms, 56,717 sq ft of total meeting space
• 1 concierge level
•Casino on-site

Smoke-free Policy
• This hotel has a smoke-free policy

Pet Policy
• Pets not allowed

Services & Amenities

•All public areas non-smoking
•Barber/Beauty shop
•Coffee/tea in-room
•Concierge Lounge Hours
•Gaming casino
•Housekeeping service daily
•Mobility accessible rooms
•Newspaper delivered to room, on request
•Newspaper in lobby
•Phone calls: toll-free
•Room service
•Safe deposit boxes, front desk
•Valet dry-cleaning

Guest Room Information

General Room Amenities
•Air conditioning
•Alarm clock
•Bottled water, for a fee
•Coffee maker/tea service
•Crib/Play Yard
•Individual climate control
•Iron and ironing board
•Mini fridge in some rooms
•Pillows: down/feather
•Pillows: foam
•Rollaway bed

Bathroom Amenities
•Hair dryer

Room Entertainment
•Cable channel: CNN
•Cable channel: ESPN
•Cable/satellite TV
•Color TV
•Movies/videos, pay-per-view

Business Amenities
•Electrical outlet: desk level
•Phone feature: voice mail

Dining

Signature Rooftop Restaurant (steakhouse)
Farm-to-Table Restaurant (Other)
Expansive Chinese Restaurant (Chinese)
Neighbourhood Tavern (American)
Parkside Cocktail Bar and Lounge (Tapas)
Asian Market (Asian)

Fitness & Recreation

Fitness
•Fitness Studio

Swimming
•Sunset Beach 0.9 miles
•English Bay Beach 1.1 miles
•Kitsilano Beach 1.2 miles
•Whirlpool

Golf
• University Golf Club 3.7 miles
• Northlands Golf Course 6.4 miles
• Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club 10.8 miles
• Furry Creek Golf & Country Club 29.8 miles

Activities
•Bike rentals
•Biking trail 0.1 miles
•Bowling 0.2 miles
•Jet-skiing 0.3 miles
•Kayaking 0.3 miles
• Snow skiing: Cypress Mountain 10.6 miles : •ski lockers
• Whistler Blackcomb 47.2 miles : •boot warmers, ski lockers
•Tennis 0.7 miles

Local Attractions

•Stanley Park
• Granville Island 
•Seawall
•English Bay
• Grouse Mountain 
• Chinatown 

Driving Directions from Airport

Vancouver International Airport - YVR

Airport Phone: +1 604 207 7077

Hotel direction: 8.5 miles NE

This hotel does not provide shuttle service.
•Alternate transportation: Imperial Limosine; reservation required


Bellingham International Airport - BLI

Airport Phone: +1 360 671 5674

Hotel direction: 31.3 miles NW

This hotel does not provide shuttle service.

Business Services

•Copy service
•Fax service
•Overnight delivery/pickup

Accessibility

•Business center entrance is accessible
•Hotel has on site accessible self-parking
•Meeting spaces are all accessible
•Registration desk is accessible

•Fitness center entrance is accessible
•Main entrance is accessible
•Pathway to registration desk is accessible
•Restaurants and lounges are all accessible

Interior Renderings:

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel...arq-vancouver/

Meetings & Events

12 Event Rooms

56,717 sq ft of Total Event Space

1,799 Capacity of Largest Event Space

22 Maximum Breakout Rooms

• Unveiling Vancouver's Largest Hotel Ballroom 15,604 sf & 23 ft celiling
• 60,000 sf of flexible function space on one convenient level
• Breakout rooms with floor to ceiling views and state of the art audio visual
• Ideal for accommodating high-level meetings and elegant banquets.
• Welcoming groups in Summer 2017 up to 400 on peak
• Downtown Vancouver's luxury meetings destination

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/event...rq-vancouver/#


Looks like it was reconfigured so the north and south meeting rooms/ballroom get windows.
Previously, every room was an interior room surrounded by pre-function space.
I assume the atrium will extend into the pre-function space (escalators aren't shown either, but I assume they'll be there to entice people to the casino).



http://vancouver.ca/files/cov/commit...6-20131216.pdf

[officedweller]

The webpage is also up for The Douglas, Autograph Collection:

...the DOUGLAS spares no attention to detail, pairing original touch points with thoughtful interiors designed by acclaimed Celano Design Studio. Urbane, natural elements trim the lobby and hallways; 188 rooms and suites are attentively appointed, with careful consideration to the needs of the modern traveler
...

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/trave...ph-collection/


Interior renderings:

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel...ph-collection/

Note there's an art gallery, a Douglas Skybar next to the rooftop park, and several loft suites shown in the renderings.