The Georgia | 157m | 48 fl | Completed - Page 61

SpikePhanta · #**1201** Posted **Dec 20, 2010, 8:49 PM**

It would add to the Georgia Canyon greatly!
Maybe throw in the demolition of the grosvener and the metal box next to it. And the numerous buildings on/near Melville!

trofirhen · #**1202** Posted **Dec 20, 2010, 10:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by SpikePhanta

It would add to the Georgia Canyon greatly!
Maybe throw in the demolition of the grosvener and the metal box next to it. And the numerous buildings on/near Melville!

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Good points. I'll second all that!!

officedweller · #**1203** Posted **Dec 21, 2010, 2:29 AM**

Thanks for the pics.

Check out how close the Seymour Building and that building next to the one that used to house the Picadilly Pub.

SFUVancouver · #**1204** Posted **Dec 22, 2010, 6:46 PM**

As seen from my apartment with a modest amount of zoom.

Taken by SFUVancouver, December 22nd, 2010.

Zoomed out.

Taken by SFUVancouver, December 22nd, 2010.

Locked In · #**1205** Posted **Dec 23, 2010, 1:45 AM**

^ Thanks SFU.
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The pre-cast facade on Howe is getting closer. My photo, today:

vanman · #**1206** Posted **Dec 23, 2010, 2:40 AM**

^I'm suprised how good the precast loos in person because it looks like shit in photos.

Took these pics today:

SpikePhanta · #**1207** Posted **Dec 23, 2010, 7:01 AM**

You can really see the Georgia from many points downtown. You can see it from the skytrain on the main-stadium route. You can see it pop out from burrard and davie. You can see it from down robson.
The list goes on, I can't wait to see how it looks with glass on from these points.

officedweller · #**1208** Posted **Dec 23, 2010, 7:34 AM**

Nice shots - thanks.

BTW - I think the precast on Howe may actually be darker than the precast facing the courtyard (i.e. it may not just be the lighting)

Locked In · #**1209** Posted **Dec 24, 2010, 10:31 PM**

My photos, today:

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Denscity · #**1210** Posted **Dec 24, 2010, 11:36 PM**

glossy, glassy, and classy

officedweller · #**1211** Posted **Dec 30, 2010, 6:07 PM**

Pics by me today:

(Note: the colours on the Four Seasons is a reflection of a sticker on my camera)

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On second thought, the precast in the courtyard and facing Howe are the same colour - I think it is the differnet lighting that makes them look different.

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Note the precast with blue inset panel below each western balcony.
Looks like the western side of the south faade will have lighter blue spandrels, so there will be differnetiation between the angled facade and the flanking sections.
Some of the dark blue spandrels on the angled facade seem to be a bit off in colour, esp. when lit from the south.

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jlousa · #**1212** Posted **Dec 31, 2010, 1:54 AM**

Interesting to see the supports still up for the SE corner almost all the way up the building. ~30days is normal practice usually around 3-4floors. I understand each floorplan is slightly different but still fail to see why they need the supports on floors that were poured close to a full year ago on this project.

vanman · #**1213** Posted **Dec 31, 2010, 11:25 PM**

Thanks for the update OD.

The proportions of this building make it look much taller than it actually is. Especially when looking up at it as you're going up the escalator exiting the City Center station.

Locked In · #**1214** Posted **Jan 1, 2011, 12:07 AM**

Thanks OD.
My photo today of Georgia rising in the skyline:

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Cypherus · #**1215** Posted **Jan 1, 2011, 7:05 PM**

^All told a pretty slick looking building from that angle.

raggedy13 · #**1216** Posted **Jan 2, 2011, 3:36 AM**

Some photos I took yesterday from various angles:

Locked In · #**1217** Posted **Jan 10, 2011, 9:00 PM**

My photos, today.

Couple floors left to go?

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officedweller · #**1218** Posted **Jan 10, 2011, 10:08 PM**

Thanks -

I noticed that the glass is up a couple of floors on the Georgia side - I'll bring my camera in tomorrow.

BTW - walking past, I noticed that the "sunshades" on the Howe side are not in a metallic finish - they are painted biege (ugh).

trofirhen · #**1219** Posted **Jan 11, 2011, 5:37 AM**

From looking at the many pictures taken of it so far, it seems to me that The Georgia, while visible on the skyline, making a definite statement, is however much more impressive seen close up.
Otherwise stated, I think it will be at its most dramatic when seen from right in the downtown neighbourhood. One might not get that feeling if looking at it from a distance. With all its color and design faults, I still think it will make a commanding addition to the CBD.
Also, when the glass is completely installed and the lights are switched on, we'll notice the color and design shortcomings less.
I look forward to its completion.

entheosfog · #**1220** Posted **Jan 11, 2011, 6:40 AM**

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Originally Posted by trofirhen

From looking at the many pictures taken of it so far, it seems to me that The Georgia, while visible on the skyline, making a definite statement, is however much more impressive seen close up.
Otherwise stated, I think it will be at its most dramatic when seen from right in the downtown neighbourhood. One might not get that feeling if looking at it from a distance. With all its color and design faults, I still think it will make a commanding addition to the CBD.
Also, when the glass is completely installed and the lights are switched on, we'll notice the color and design shortcomings less.
I look forward to its completion.

it's especially dramatic from the Robson Square area...