1455 West Georgia | 156.7m | 46 fl | Proposed

[Vin]

Originally Posted by officedweller

The City will probably put a bike station there.

Better than a poodle on a stick, or a car scrapyard on a tree trunk

[logan5]

That looks like granite on the large perimeter column. Can anybody confirm that that's the case?

Originally Posted by LeftCoaster

I made it to the open house as well and voiced my support. My only concern was for the 8 foot transfer slab that looked like it needed some more thought.

My favourite surprise was how large the porte-cochère is going to be, it should be a very impressive space:

[officedweller]

Originally Posted by logan5

That looks like granite on the large perimeter column. Can anybody confirm that that's the case?

Looks like some sort of stone on the elevator core, to me too.

[dleung]

posted these in the canada section, but most there seemed more interested in a temporary tent for another project

[LeftCoaster]

Originally Posted by officedweller

Looks like some sort of stone on the elevator core, to me too.

I forget the material they told me it was at the open house but yes the core will be clad in a stone material.

[Feathered Friend]

Originally Posted by logan5

That looks like granite on the large perimeter column. Can anybody confirm that that's the case?

Originally Posted by LeftCoaster

I forget the material they told me it was at the open house but yes the core will be clad in a stone material.

That's more than I got.
I was just told it would a grey stone, but nothing definitive when it came to an exact material.

[BodomReaper]

Originally Posted by Feathered Friend

My Photos - May 1st

Thanks for all the pics, Feathered Friend! The north facade reminds me of the Delta Hotel in Toronto, which isn't a bad a thing:


Source: Urban Toronto

[officedweller]

Nice comparison.

[LeftCoaster]

Didn't even catch that, definitely see the resemblance.

[Feathered Friend]

http://vancouver.ca/your-government/...ign-panel.aspx

Panel Consensus: Having reviewed the project it was moved by Mr. Muneesh Sharma and seconded
by Ms. Helen Avini Basharat and was the decision of the Urban Design Panel:
THAT the Panel the project SUPPORT the project with the following recommendations to be
reviewed by City staff:

• remove the trees on Georgia Street in front of the proposed urban room to make more
• clarity to signify a public space that is an ‘urban room’ not an ‘urban short-cut’;
• open up the plaza by adding or removing something, for example lifting glass walls, or
• some gesture to make the area feel more public as well as the private spaces;
• push the sustainability aspects more in the next phase;
• improve the response to solar gain on the west side of the building and see how that
  evolves in the next phase.

Related Commentary: The panel noted the proposal was elegant and sophisticated. The gateway
building along with the density and height was supported. The building separation to the
residential tower to the east is handled well. The structural scheme is bold and will require pier
review. The proposed building character and materials are clearly laid out and it is a rich material
with a lot of texture.
The ground plane needs improvement at the east property line. The lighting strategy is especially
strong. The fins and directing rainwater down them should be emphasized more. The slope of the
grade is challenging, and the applicant should explore ways to improve the condition at the base of
the building. The building could benefit from lifting the glass and make it more permeable and
transparent.
One Panel member said that the design is too car-centric. The port cochere aspect of the ground
plane takes too much away from the urban room and could be reduced. The triangular park and the
plaza is a gateway so the design should be comprehensive. There is too much emphasis on the
walkway because it is only for residents. The ground floor could use space for others to use. The
plazas on the west and east could be more user-friendly.
The west elevation needs a more passive approach to solar. The public art orientation is good

I feel that the UDP got it right in their assessment of this building. I really like their suggestions with regards to the urban room. Overall I'm glad to see this is moving along.

[Metro-One]

Thanks, and how about retaining / replacing the flag pavilion? It adds a lot of character and identity to that intersection, much more than the single tree (which I am sure will be another Norwegian maple) proposed.

[logan5]

Why does the UDP care about solar gain? Serious question. It seems like something that should be entirely outside their realm of responsibilities.

[SFUVancouver]

Originally Posted by logan5

Why does the UDP care about solar gain? Serious question. It seems like something that should be entirely outside their realm of responsibilities.

There are engineers and architects on the Panel, and they are giving their professional opinion on all aspects of the proposed building(s), which includes energy performance.

[trofirhen]

Originally Posted by Metro-One

Thanks, and how about retaining / replacing the flag pavilion? It adds a lot of character and identity to that intersection, much more than the single tree (which I am sure will be another Norwegian maple) proposed.

Agreed. Nothing against maples, but around Vancouver, it's a bit like having porridge three times a day. I love the design of this building and hope it goes through. Keep the flags

[EdinVan]

Originally Posted by Metro-One

Thanks, and how about retaining / replacing the flag pavilion? It adds a lot of character and identity to that intersection, much more than the single tree (which I am sure will be another Norwegian maple) proposed.

Haven't you heard? Character is not permitted in Vancouver.

[osirisboy]

Originally Posted by SFUVancouver

There are engineers and architects on the Panel, and they are giving their professional opinion on all aspects of the proposed building(s), which includes energy performance.

Yeah including whether or not something looks "west coast" enough lol. I mean some of the things they do does seem to fall outside of their scope. Like when they said the arc was too "dark", just because they didn't like the look of it. It's like they have a specific image of what a building should be and nothing can deviate from that.

I know we have discussed at length why the udp is here. Issues like energy performance, form and function, that all make sense. But when they start getting into purely subjective things, that's when it makes me scratch my head.

[Klazu]

This tower will be replacing the midrise in-between surrounding towers. Views from the top will be amazing.

[retro_orange]

Originally Posted by Klazu

This tower will be replacing the midrise in-between surrounding towers. Views from the top will be amazing.

Whats up with the lighting feature that used to be on that big blank wall? I can't remember the last time I saw it on. Was it a public art contribution?

[uzi]

any news? is it U/C?

[LeftCoaster]

It's not even rezoned. This one is a long way from construction unfortunately.