The Erickson | 54m | 18fl | Completed - Page 4

LeftCoaster · #61 Posted **Jan 15, 2009, 9:46 PM**

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You beat me to it. I was going to comment on the 1st aerial pic as well. I almost thought it was Manhattan! Downtown's coming along...now only if we can get head companies to build their office towers here in Vancouver...we'd be all set! Enough of the Live first in downtown, we need people who work there too. Anyone know what the updates on office(s) are? What about the Bentall 6 - I heard that was proposed? Was it?

It is proposed, might even be approved, but it is not being pushed through as of right now. There are a few other substantial office buildings (not a new tallest though) in the design stages... but likely will not go ahead for some time now whith the current shape of the economy.

raggedy13 · #62 Posted **Jan 15, 2009, 10:33 PM**

A few pics I took yesterday:

Upon closer inspection it was just plastic on the lower tower floors, no glass yet.

Vancity · #63 Posted **Jan 15, 2009, 10:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by LeftCoaster

It is proposed, might even be approved, but it is not being pushed through as of right now. There are a few other substantial office buildings (not a new tallest though) in the design stages... but likely will not go ahead for some time now whith the current shape of the economy.

That's good news! at least there is some movement going on with regards to offices being built in the downtown core. not much is being built because of the economy these days

but at least Bentall 6 has been proposed, and even approved (fingers crossed), and other office buildings in the design stages. this economic recession isn't going to last forever, so when we do get out of it, i'm looking forward to seeing new office towers being built. that'll be refreshing to see, rather than the condos coming up the last few years (although, that was quite exciting for a time)

Vancity · #64 Posted **Jan 15, 2009, 10:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by raggedy13

A few pics I took yesterday:

Upon closer inspection it was just plastic on the lower tower floors, no glass yet.

I'm liking this project a lot. How many floors does the Erikson have? It hasn't topped out yet in the pictures has it?

jlousa · #65 Posted **Jan 15, 2009, 11:35 PM**

Just by counting the floors it appears they are working on the floor slab of the last floor now, so that would mean they still need to do the ceiling slab plus any mech floors.

Coldrsx · #66 Posted **Jan 15, 2009, 11:38 PM**

my friends face this building in King's Landing and are losing some of their view.

Spork · #67 Posted **Jan 16, 2009, 1:31 AM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

my friends face this building in King's Landing and are losing some of their view.

Your friend sounds like a NIMBY. I would hate to lose my view, but unless you are RIGHT on the water (or some other land that will never be built upon), you should expect to have your view lost when you buy a place. If somebody doesn't like it, then they should move into the new building or buy the land between their home and their desired view.

agrant · #68 Posted **Jan 16, 2009, 2:52 AM**

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Anyone know if there's a delay in the shipment of the windows?
i.e. are they plastic wrapping so they can start finishing work inside before the tower envelope is enclosed?

Yea, it could be for finishing purposes (drywalling, plastering drywall or spraying insulation). They'd have propane fueled blowers setup inside too help with drying if that's the case. Just a guess, but it is common to do that.

BTW - I'm pretty happy this building was able to squeeze in to this location. Adds a little variety.

LeftCoaster · #69 Posted **Jan 16, 2009, 4:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

my friends face this building in King's Landing and are losing some of their view.

Your friend sounds like a NIMBY. I would hate to lose my view, but unless you are RIGHT on the water (or some other land that will never be built upon), you should expect to have your view lost when you buy a place. If somebody doesn't like it, then they should move into the new building or buy the land between their home and their desired view.

Spork what the hell are you talking about... he never said his friend was complaining about it, for all you know he might be a big fan of this building.

Give your head a shake.

Coldrsx · #70 Posted **Jan 16, 2009, 4:44 PM**

^indeed as they recognize being beside a building like that improves their neighbourhood and value.

Spork · #71 Posted **Jan 16, 2009, 6:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by LeftCoaster

Spork what the hell are you talking about... he never said his friend was complaining about it, for all you know he might be a big fan of this building.

Give your head a shake.

*shake*

Sorry, I lived in White Rock for most of my life, and all you could read about in the paper was "I'm losing my view! I'm losing my view!", so I instinctively think that it is negative.

raggedy13 · #72 Posted **Jan 26, 2009, 7:57 AM**

A few closer up shots from today:

entheosfog · #73 Posted **Mar 3, 2009, 2:46 AM**

Yesterday, taken by me:

giallo · #74 Posted **Mar 3, 2009, 5:51 AM**

Looking good.

rather_draconian · #75 Posted **Mar 4, 2009, 4:29 PM**

Can't wait to see glazing on this guy.

osirisboy · #76 Posted **Mar 4, 2009, 4:36 PM**

thats crazy, its not even completely topped out yet and its been under construction consistently for what over 3 years?

amor de cosmos · #77 Posted **Mar 4, 2009, 4:46 PM**

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thats crazy, its not even completely topped out yet and its been under construction consistently for what over 3 years?

look at it, no part of that building would be routine to build. it's like a one-off.

osirisboy · #78 Posted **Mar 4, 2009, 5:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by amor de cosmos

look at it, no part of that building would be routine to build. it's like a one-off.

oh I know, im not complaining or anything. does anyone know how much this thing cost to build?

wrenegade · #79 Posted **Mar 13, 2009, 7:29 AM**

From March 10th. My photo

TwoFace · #80 Posted **Apr 8, 2009, 4:01 AM**

Finally Topped-off and starting to resemble a centipede.