Oxford Tower

[RyLucky]

Originally Posted by VIce

Scientists are still unsure if it's possible to watch this whole video without making a wanking motion with one's hands.

lol

[LFRENCH]

Originally Posted by Calgarian

One good thing about this building is that it offers some simple lighting opportunities. Run a couple coloured LED strips up and over all 3 of the fins and I think it would look quite striking at night.

seem similar?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Embarcadero_Center#mediaviewer/File:Embarcadero_center_SF.jpg

Source:wikipedia

[Govertical]

I gotta go on holidays more often, didn't think this one would come up so fast! like the idea, just would prefer more angles and height, excited to see this one refined.

[People.talking]

So what are the odds of this going through with the current economic situation? because I'm guessing is hasn't been approved yet...

[The Fisher Account]

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[WhipperSnapper]

The good new is Calgary can gobble office space faster than anyone when things are booming. The bad news is things are so bad it will even take Calgary at least 3 years to recover at record absorption levels.

[People.talking]

Originally Posted by The Fisher Account

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thats what i thought...

[craner]

So you're saying there's a chance!

[People.talking]

Ok I have some question about this building I'm hoping somebody can answer

1. if it does get built where will it go up?
2. what are the chances of it going up?
3. is it going to go through a redesign and get built or just get cancelled altogether?
4. (and this is kind of a long shot) but if it does go through a redesign what are the odds of it being taller?

[Calgarian]

This one is a long shot at bet, especially with the vacancy rate in the 20% range, and a couple more office towers U/C. Something may come along again in 5 or 6 years, but I think it will take quite a while to fill all the space vacated during this downturn.

I think the site is the one just north of the courthouse park, the site where the wildhorse saloon goes each year.

[CorporateWhore]

I think this is one of those towers that has a strong backer, so will eventually get build...but will most likely look nothing what we see here. Good thing too, because what we see here is boring as balls.

[People.talking]

Originally Posted by CorporateWhore

but will most likely look nothing what we see here. Good thing too, because what we see here is boring as balls.

At least its tall... right?

[The Fisher Account]

Wonder how long Oxford wants to sit on top of a $60M piece of land they bought while construction and labour is cheap

[TallBob]

They (Oxford) spent $60 million for a chunk of land....it ain't going to be small!!

[WhipperSnapper]

Originally Posted by The Fisher Account

Wonder how long Oxford wants to sit on top of a $60M piece of land they bought while construction and labour is cheap

You can't be serious if you're suggesting what I think you're suggesting. They will sit for 30 years if need be. They certainly won't spend a dime on a fool's errand.

[RWin]

Originally Posted by CorporateWhore

I think this is one of those towers that has a strong backer, so will eventually get build...but will most likely look nothing what we see here. Good thing too, because what we see here is boring as balls.

It looks like someone recycled one of the original Penny Lane designs.

[Calgarian]

Originally Posted by The Fisher Account

Wonder how long Oxford wants to sit on top of a $60M piece of land they bought while construction and labour is cheap

Better to sit on a $60 million piece of land than a $600 million tower (minimum) that's mostly empty.

[The Fisher Account]

Originally Posted by Calgarian

Better to sit on a $60 million piece of land than a $600 million tower (minimum) that's mostly empty.

This is true!

[Wooster]

I think it'll be quite a while before we see this site develop.

[KoolKool]

Oxford place first design look similar to City centre tower