1157 Burrard | 154.5m | 47Fl | Proposed - Page 2

officedweller · #21 Posted **Mar 21, 2019, 12:05 AM**

Even a hotel event space on the highest hotel level in the podium would probably be a draw for events.

I recall seeing on one of those reality shows a couple searching for a wedding venue and the Bisha Hotel in Toronto
has an event space on the 43rd floor in the tower.
https://www.bishahoteltoronto.com/events/sky-suite

And apparently Bisha has a restaurant on the 44th floor (along with a pool):
https://www.bishahoteltoronto.com/dining/kost

I think the hotel rooms are in the base, then there are condos to 42nd floor, and the restaurant and event space at the top of the tower -
so not an unthinkable stacking plan.

Vin · #22 Posted **Mar 21, 2019, 12:14 AM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

Even a hotel event space on the highest hotel level in the podium would probably be a draw for events.

I recall seeing on one of those reality shows a couple searching for a wedding venue and the Bisha Hotel in Toronto
has an event space on the 43rd floor in the tower.
https://www.bishahoteltoronto.com/events/sky-suite

Exactly! There are so many venues now in Toronto for that. Here in Vancouver we have perfect views for such venues but yet it seems really strange no one is jumping onto providing such a place: would be a hit!

Coincidentally, the 40-odd floors of Shangri-la at the Shard London also has a few pretty nice venues. The Gherkin, Skygarden and even the Tate Modern museum all have top-floor viewing restaurants, lounges or cafes. Lots of choices there.

officedweller · #23 Posted **Mar 21, 2019, 12:27 AM**

The usual concern is about security and sharing elevators.
Of course the solution is to dedicate hotel elevators that go to the top
(taking up valuable space and adding to construction costs).

The Hyatt Regency at Royal Centre used to have an exterior glass elevator up the Burrard side of the hotel to the event space at the top.
It has not worked in years I don't think.

djmk · #24 Posted **Mar 21, 2019, 1:04 AM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

The usual concern is about security and sharing elevators.
Of course the solution is to dedicate hotel elevators that go to the top
(taking up valuable space and adding to construction costs).

The Hyatt Regency at Royal Centre used to have an exterior glass elevator up the Burrard side of the hotel to the event space at the top.
It has not worked in years I don't think.

that space is still there and being used.

officedweller · #25 Posted **Mar 21, 2019, 8:38 PM**

I meant the glass elevator hasn't worked in years.

VancouverOfTheFuture · #26 Posted **Mar 22, 2019, 2:21 AM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

I meant the glass elevator hasn't worked in years.

happen to know why by any chance? i would be curious to know.

officedweller · #27 Posted **Mar 22, 2019, 2:42 AM**

Don't know - maybe cost cutting on repairs.

rofina · #28 Posted **Mar 22, 2019, 6:03 PM**

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happen to know why by any chance? i would be curious to know.

2 reasons ever apply. Safety and money.

And even safety is money, because it could be made safe and current with enough funds.

LeftCoaster · #29 Posted **Mar 26, 2019, 9:49 PM**

Just a heads up guys this tower is actually 154.5m to its architectural tip, 146.3 is the height to the top of structure.

I think it's a decent start but needs a lot more design refinement, which is to be expected at a rezoning stage.

Happy I moved from the Milano!

Feathered Friend · #30 Posted **Mar 27, 2019, 1:34 AM**

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A community open house will be held from 4:30 - 7:30 pm on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at the Holiday Inn, Columbia Ballroom (1110 Howe St). The applicant team and City staff will be available to answer questions.

https://rezoning.vancouver.ca/applic...rard/index.htm

The open house date has been moved from April 4th to the 25th. The location and hours remain the same.

Feathered Friend · #31 Posted **May 7, 2019, 8:25 PM**

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The Perfect Bookend to Vancouver’s West End Leaves Residents Craving for More

1157 Burrard Street
When Darren and I went to this building’s pre-applicaiton open house a few months ago, we quickly fell in love with the design. At first glance it appeared rather plain, but we became enamoured with its large public plaza, sustainability measures, and a piece of artwork that spans the length of the tower. Naturally, when the city-led open house was scheduled, we were eager to learn more about the proposal and to see if it would still win the community’s backing.

That support was likely instrumental in the changes the application has undergone. Probably the most noticeable is the addition of 4 floors, which was permitted as the tower does not penetrate any view cones or cast shadows on prohibited areas. This extra height has increased the flat iron appearance, improving the look of the design and its public art, which we now have a better understanding of.

https://cityduo.wordpress.com/2019/0...ving-for-more/

logan5 · #32 Posted **May 7, 2019, 8:43 PM**

Addition of 4 floors? What’s the official height now? 154.4m plus 4 floors?

logan5 · #33 Posted **May 7, 2019, 8:51 PM**

Answered my own question.

Vin · #34 Posted **May 7, 2019, 9:38 PM**

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https://cityduo.wordpress.com/2019/0...ving-for-more/

The UDP would love buildings such as this: schizo to the max; even though it does have some very nice design elements to it. However, getting really tired of all the recent jambalaya towers.

logan5 · #35 Posted **May 7, 2019, 9:56 PM**

What's "schizo to the max" about this tower? The mosaic is very well done. Neutral colours that all work well together, and fits with the rest of the tower. And it's a mostly black tower, giving the skyline some badly needed contrast. One of the nicer looking towers to come along in a while.

I can't tell which way the mosaic part of the tower faces. I'm hoping south because that's where the skyline could use the most improvement.

Graham_Yvr · #36 Posted **May 7, 2019, 10:03 PM**

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I can't tell which way the mosaic part of the tower faces. I'm hoping south because that's where the skyline could use the most improvement.

The mosaic side is angled to face English bay.

Metro-One · #37 Posted **May 7, 2019, 10:50 PM**

Looks great! Love the use of darker shades.

officedweller · #38 Posted **May 7, 2019, 10:53 PM**

It's the Burrard and Davie sides that are a bit busy.
On the Burrard side at the top and base are square areas with diagonals to create a prism effect (the scale of which doesn't relate to anything else on the tower). Together with the window grid on at the top - it appears clunky.
The Burrard facade curves inward towards the base.
The Davie facade narrows to the base and twists.
The screen at the top isn't really integral to the design, it just shields a typical mechanical penthouse which remains visible on the Burrard side.

The west side is the best side of the tower.

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Originally Posted by Feathered Friend

https://cityduo.wordpress.com/2019/0...ving-for-more/

logan5 · #39 Posted **May 7, 2019, 11:23 PM**

Does it really matter that one part does not relate well to the other part? Or it may look like a jumbled mess? Some of the greatest pieces of artwork use these techniques. This is a fairly conservative design if you ask me.

officedweller · #40 Posted **May 7, 2019, 11:27 PM**

Personally, I like building with some symmetry.