Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel | 140m | 46 fl | Completed - Page 7

mr.x · #**121** Posted **Jun 13, 2008, 4:23 AM**

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Originally Posted by Cypherus

This building couldn't have been in a better location than it is now - across the street from the convention centre.

Couldn't agree more....though for such a prominent location, it's a shame that the building isn't any higher nor does it have a more unique design.

excel · #**122** Posted **Jun 13, 2008, 7:41 AM**

great pics sfu. thanks.

entheosfog · #**123** Posted **Jun 15, 2008, 5:46 PM**

Another pic from Saturday, taken from Hastings:

Canadian Mind · #**124** Posted **Jun 15, 2008, 9:47 PM**

is that dark glass I see?

this is a very unque design, the glass is darker than the rest of the waterfront.

excel · #**125** Posted **Jun 19, 2008, 8:59 AM**

yea i saw it in person the other day, its pretty dark.

cjohnny4 · #**126** Posted **Jun 19, 2008, 1:15 PM**

The glass does seem to be dark, but keep in mind that it is not being used on a large portion of the north side of the building. This building seems to be designed to have a mix of several different types of glass and spandrel colouring. The north side features a lighter shade surrounding lighter glass.

Cypherus · #**127** Posted **Jun 19, 2008, 6:15 PM**

It was suggested the south-facing glazing is darker to dampen the summer sun light and heat.

SFUVancouver · #**128** Posted **Jun 28, 2008, 4:27 AM**

Taken on a sunny, hot summer morning in Vancouver.

Taken by SFUVancouver, June 27th, 2008

Cypherus · #**129** Posted **Jun 28, 2008, 7:14 AM**

It's rising pretty fast.

excel · #**130** Posted **Jun 28, 2008, 8:28 AM**

looks great.

deasine · #**131** Posted **Jun 30, 2008, 4:04 AM**

Taken Yesterday:

SFUVancouver · #**132** Posted **Jul 3, 2008, 8:10 AM**

Fairmont Pacific Rim as seen from the corner of Burrard and Cordova.

Taken by SFUVancouver, June 30th, 2008.

Lettering is beginning to go up as part of the public art piece at the base of the tower.

Taken by SFUVancouver, June 30th, 2008.

squeezied · #**133** Posted **Jul 3, 2008, 9:35 AM**

wow i really like the colour. is the building gonna "step in" any time soon? or has it already?

jlousa · #**134** Posted **Jul 3, 2008, 4:10 PM**

The tower doesn't step in, hence it being the largest building by sqftage in the city. (even though it's not anywhere near the tallest)

officedweller · #**135** Posted **Jul 3, 2008, 6:22 PM**

Probably the nicest glass on any James Cheng building.

Ugghh. Random ... words ... as ... art? again??

jlousa · #**136** Posted **Jul 3, 2008, 6:29 PM**

Won't be random words, it's a poem, if you take a picture again today you'll see it's starting to come together.

Delirium · #**137** Posted **Jul 3, 2008, 11:57 PM**

Od, here's the full text of what will appear;

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delirium

some info on the public art component of this project;

additional info on the artist; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liam_Gillick

here's a great shot by Arjuna Ravikumar on flickr.com

source; http://flickr.com/photos/psykojello/2634492825/

officedweller · #**138** Posted **Jul 4, 2008, 1:07 AM**

Thanks - at least that makes sense - versus the words on the False Creek seawall.

excel · #**139** Posted **Jul 4, 2008, 1:20 AM**

great pictures.

SpongeG · #**140** Posted **Jul 13, 2008, 7:30 PM**

the wording seems to be complete now

something about clouds and stuff

wanted to take a pic on friday but had no camera with me