Vancouver House (1400 Howe St) | 151.5m | 52Fl | Completed - Page 3

Alex Mackinnon · #1 Posted **Feb 11, 2012, 6:24 AM**

I don't see why it would be so hard to get stuff built under the ramps. There's not a whole lot around it for a couple blocks, and I'm sure locals living on that side of Yaletown would appreciate the development.

Flooding their feedback form with support is yes.

trofirhen · #2 Posted **Feb 11, 2012, 5:20 PM**

In the scenic render of the tower looking south (a couple of pages back) there's another big straight tall building. Do I presume that represents the Mark?

SFUVancouver · #3 Posted **Feb 12, 2012, 6:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by Alex Mackinnon

I don't see why it would be so hard to get stuff built under the ramps.

The Engineering Department requires full and unimpeded access to all parts of the bridge, including its off/on ramps. Not only that, but they require a hefty setback from the sides of the bridge in order to allow maintenance.

dleung · #4 Posted **Feb 12, 2012, 5:44 AM**

No doubt it will be engineered to be as - if not more - stable than any other tower, but I just realized that it's perceived danger might cause neighbours to oppose the design for psychological reasons (besides the usual nimby concerns).

It's crazy how floorplates at the top are twice as large as at the bottom. The last time I remember a building having nearly half its volume cantilevered so close to the center of gravity are these towers in Madrid:

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5059/5...d56abd33_z.jpg

Jebby · #5 Posted **Feb 12, 2012, 5:48 AM**

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Originally Posted by dleung

No doubt it will be engineered to be as - if not more - stable than any other tower, but I just realized that it's perceived danger might cause neighbours to oppose the design for psychological reasons (besides the usual nimby concerns).

It's crazy how floorplates at the top are twice as large as at the bottom. The last time I remember a building having nearly half its volume cantilevered so close to the center of gravity are these towers in Madrid:

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5059/5...d56abd33_z.jpg

I pass those towers every day

red-paladin · #6 Posted **Feb 12, 2012, 11:15 AM**

Well it's 1/3 of the volume that is cantilevered. One half of the building is normal, and the bottom quarter of the other side is missing. That means three of the four quarters of the building exist and of them is cantilevered right?

Chadillaccc · #7 Posted **Feb 12, 2012, 5:24 PM**

I reallllly hope this goes through without significant design interference. Unless it is positive interference like in the case with the Burrard Gateway.

hollywoodnorth · #8 Posted **Feb 16, 2012, 3:17 AM**

local news media is finally picking up this HUGE story >>

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/britis...-proposal.html

LotusLand · #9 Posted **Feb 16, 2012, 5:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by hollywoodnorth

local news media is finally picking up this HUGE story >>

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/britis...-proposal.html

The comments are hilarious. That's the only reason I read news sites

giallo · #10 Posted **Feb 17, 2012, 2:25 AM**

Did anyone watch the news tonight? My dad just called to say he saw it on Global or CTV (not sure which). Apparently, people of all stripes are loving the design.

osirisboy · #11 Posted **Feb 17, 2012, 2:27 AM**

Global news tonight had a story about the project. I was afraid the story was going to be full of people complaining about it being to high but it was all very positive.

Metro-One · #12 Posted **Feb 17, 2012, 2:32 AM**

Excellent to hear!

Echowinds · #13 Posted **Feb 17, 2012, 11:15 AM**

The link to the Global story:

http://www.globaltvbc.com/video/uniq...#stories/video

Chadillaccc · #14 Posted **Feb 17, 2012, 8:23 PM**

Awesome video. Good to hear people are liking it

trofirhen · #15 Posted **Feb 17, 2012, 11:31 PM**

even Jeff Meggs likes this one! (oops, hope that doesn't jinx it in some way)

Metro-One · #16 Posted **Feb 17, 2012, 9:10 PM**

i would love to see this tower, Vancouver's Turn and the Burrard Gateway towers all u/c at the same time.

Canadian Mind · #17 Posted **Feb 17, 2012, 9:39 PM**

Who's picture of the Granville bridge was that? I know it was someone's on here, used in the initial leaked render. If that keeps coming up everywhere, I'd be demanding some credit or royalties.

LotusLand · #18 Posted **Feb 17, 2012, 10:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by Canadian Mind

Who's picture of the Granville bridge was that? I know it was someone's on here, used in the initial leaked render. If that keeps coming up everywhere, I'd be demanding some credit or royalties.

You mean the one that was put out by BIG? and then put on here from the city of Vancouver's site?

Canadian Mind · #19 Posted **Feb 18, 2012, 1:51 AM**

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Originally Posted by LotusLand

You mean the one that was put out by BIG? and then put on here from the city of Vancouver's site?

Yea, someone pointed out that the background opic, without render, was posted here before. I'm not trying to shit on anyone's parade, infact I think it's kinda cool that such a random pic is getting such publicity (albeit with slight modifications).

ozonemania · #20 Posted **Feb 18, 2012, 2:20 AM**

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Originally Posted by Canadian Mind

Yea, someone pointed out that the background opic, without render, was posted here before. I'm not trying to shit on anyone's parade, infact I think it's kinda cool that such a random pic is getting such publicity (albeit with slight modifications).

Good illustration of why it's so important that we cite sources on our photos and quotes. It's not just 'us' that use this site as a resource.