[Burnaby] The Amazing Brentwood | 15 Towers | 186m | 56 flrs | U/C & Proposed - Page 246

chowhou · #**4901** Posted **Jun 24, 2020, 7:15 AM**

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

I was inside the old mall today, I was surprised how much is completely gone now, mostly empty stores. Coles and Purdys say they are closed for Covid but who knows if they will comeback since they have in other malls already.

Anyway on the one sign of things opening it says White Spot is opening. I wonder if they will close their location at lougheed and gilmore?

On one hand, I'd say there's no way that the Gilmore location can stay there forever.

On the other hand, Georgia and Cardero is still going strong.

officedweller · #**4902** Posted **Jun 24, 2020, 9:16 AM**

That Lougheed and Gilmore site is a prime redevelopment site - so no surprise there

GeeCee · #**4903** Posted **Jun 24, 2020, 10:51 AM**

It's also very small as compared to other modern locations. They'll probably pocket quite the pretty penny to sell that lot off.

Tangeray · #**4904** Posted **Jun 24, 2020, 4:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by Joshmaxlo

Interesting art piece going up today.

I feel like Burnaby is trying a bit too hard with the public art. This one isn't too bad but everyone must've seen that thing outside the Juneau building that always reminds me of a payday loan store or an Office Depot...

wh0-care5 · #**4905** Posted **Jun 24, 2020, 4:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by Sheba

Which is better - this or the collection of crayola logs next to Metrotown Station? Or there's always the stacked chairs at Station Square.

I have no issue with confessing that I really like the little octopus (I call him Cthulhu).

I love the little octopus, but i'm also a big fan of the slugs at around Columbia College (Main Street) [https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bronze-slugs-vancouver-public-art-photos]

Creatures would be my preference over that tower.

SpongeG · #**4906** Posted **Jun 25, 2020, 1:30 AM**

I found out its a Triple O's not a White Spot and its a franchise operation, so the old one will remain there.

The signage said the Food Lodge will open Fall 2020. The old food court only had Edo and I think one other place, I didn't pay enough attention.

dreambrother808 · #**4907** Posted **Jun 25, 2020, 1:41 AM**

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Originally Posted by jamieson

This is ugly

It’s weird. I like it.

The new Starbucks is quite nice with good seating, although that is limited right now, naturally.

SpongeG · #**4908** Posted **Jun 25, 2020, 1:44 AM**

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Originally Posted by dreambrother808

It’s weird. I like it.

The new Starbucks is quite nice with good seating, although that is limited right now, naturally.

yea it looks good, it's a nice use of the space and maintains all the windows by having that core cube.

On another note, every time I pass along Willingdon side where they have bench seating along the sidewalk the seating is being very well used, usually in the dinner/evening time slot, just people hanging out, of all ages.

Vin · #**4909** Posted **Jun 25, 2020, 5:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by Tangeray

I feel like Burnaby is trying a bit too hard with the public art. This one isn't too bad but everyone must've seen that thing outside the Juneau building that always reminds me of a payday loan store or an Office Depot...

Love this one! It is like a contemporary Haida Totem pole. Real cool.

officedweller · #**4910** Posted **Jun 25, 2020, 10:38 PM**

I thought it looked more like a big Roman Military Standard:

https://latin3romanmilitarystandards.weebly.com/basic-info.html

https://sites.google.com/a/ohsd.net/rome-simulation/standards

Vin · #**4911** Posted **Jun 25, 2020, 11:00 PM**

Yes, that too. Just don't mention it resembles Nazi military standard banner posts.

dgipson · #**4912** Posted **Jun 26, 2020, 12:30 AM**

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Originally Posted by Tangeray

I feel like Burnaby is trying a bit too hard with the public art. This one isn't too bad but everyone must've seen that thing outside the Juneau building that always reminds me of a payday loan store or an Office Depot...

The one by Juneau had me thinking Buy Low Foods so much I was looking where the store was being put in. Everytime I drove past I'd be like "I don't see where the Buy Low is going in".

Tangeray · #**4913** Posted **Jun 26, 2020, 8:04 PM**

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Originally Posted by dgipson

The one by Juneau had me thinking Buy Low Foods so much I was looking where the store was being put in. Everytime I drove past I'd be like "I don't see where the Buy Low is going in".

So that's what it is that's been bugging my mind every time i drive by it...

SpongeG · #**4914** Posted **Jun 28, 2020, 12:44 AM**

Starbucks has installed signage on their cube space. Looks alright.

Andros · #**4915** Posted **Jun 28, 2020, 1:40 AM**

They were installing the main Signage yesterday afternoon.

jamieson · #**4916** Posted **Jun 28, 2020, 1:51 AM**

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Originally Posted by Andros

They were installing the main Signage yesterday afternoon.

Omg! Amazing - lol.
I love the colors.

xaxis · #**4917** Posted **Jun 29, 2020, 8:08 PM**

They are installing some more signage today as well as working on the fountain.

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officedweller · #**4918** Posted **Jun 29, 2020, 8:17 PM**

Thanks!

Were there leaves / buds on the fountain tree?
It's a bit late to be devoid of foliage.

I guess the sign up on the curved facade will be installed soon too?

xaxis · #**4919** Posted **Jun 29, 2020, 10:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

Thanks!

Were there leaves / buds on the fountain tree?
It's a bit late to be devoid of foliage.

I guess the sign up on the curved facade will be installed soon too?

Theres some small buds/leaves on the tree, but i don't think it will look great this year. By next year im sure it will look good.
And i hope the sign on the curved building goes up soon. Looks a little strange with that big rectangular hole up there.

officedweller · #**4920** Posted **Jun 29, 2020, 10:29 PM**

Thanks