175 Robson | 62.6M | 19Fl | Completed - Page 8

Jebby · #**141** Posted **Jan 14, 2014, 2:07 AM**

I really do like this building...except the cantilevered section over the entrance. It just does not fit with the rest of the building.

officedweller · #**142** Posted **Jan 14, 2014, 10:18 PM**

I think the concrete on the cantilevered overhang will be covered in spandrel - like the parts on the north end of the podium.
I wonder whether it will be light blue or dark blue though - I think dark would look better (not clash as much).

It already differs from the original model:

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Originally Posted by Built Form

all pix by Built Form

officedweller · #**143** Posted **Jan 18, 2014, 7:54 AM**

Pic by me today (Jan 17, 2014).
Balcony glass now all in place.

http://imgur.com/YUTf6vw

osirisboy · #**144** Posted **Jan 18, 2014, 11:27 AM**

What's going on with that section at the bottom of the balconies facing Robson? Looks like shit. Is that not going to be a balcony? It's just exposed concrete with what looks to be shitty flashing

officedweller · #**145** Posted **Jan 20, 2014, 12:40 AM**

It seems to match the concrete band above the highest balcony.

osirisboy · #**146** Posted **Jan 20, 2014, 12:53 AM**

Not really. The concrete band at the top isn't curved. The concrete at the bottom of the balconies look like all the other balconies. It sticks out. Oh well

officedweller · #**147** Posted **Jan 25, 2014, 5:19 AM**

Pic by me today (Jan 24, 2014).
Scaffolding down from the roof.

http://imgur.com/XmGzw11

From Retail Insider:
The spaces along Cambie look to be fairly large (and probably hard to lease facing the back of CBC)

http://www.collierscanada.com/11216?...n#.UuMg_mTTlsM

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Upscale retailer Charals to open on eastern Robson Street, Vancouver

Upscale shopping appears to be moving eastward on Vancouver's Robson Street, with the scheduled opening of luxury accessories retailer Charals. The 1,100 square foot store will open in the spring at 171 Robson Street, at the base of a hotel which is under construction.
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Founded in 1986, Charals is an upscale Vancouver-based retailer of writing instruments, leathergoods and luggage. It carries such designer brands as Cartier, Montblanc, RIMOWA, Tumi, and others. This would be the second Charals location in Vancouver, following its long-time lease within Vancouver's upscale Sinclair Centre.

http://www.retail-insider.com/2014/0...o-open-on.html

Homeowner · #**148** Posted **Jan 28, 2014, 4:52 AM**

Units are available for rent

1 AND 2 BEDROOM SUITES AVAILABLE
1 bedrooms start at: $1495
2 bedrooms start at: $2250

They have a link to the building with floor plans.

http://theresidenceshotelblu.com/

officedweller · #**149** Posted **Feb 17, 2014, 9:44 PM**

Pic by me today.
Glass is complete on the cantilevered part over the entrance.
It looks like plain clear glass.
Bottom balcony still missed its railing.

jlousa · #**150** Posted **Feb 17, 2014, 9:57 PM**

Has to be getting close to opening now. Anyone have the latest date?

red-paladin · #**151** Posted **Feb 21, 2014, 6:49 AM**

The blue lights at the top look great at night

phesto · #**152** Posted **Feb 21, 2014, 4:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by jlousa

Has to be getting close to opening now. Anyone have the latest date?

It was supposed to have achieved occupancy March 1st, but it must have been delayed...they're just pouring the sidewalks today. My guess would be April 1st.

officedweller · #**153** Posted **Mar 5, 2014, 7:52 PM**

Pics by me today.

Looks like the concrete on the cantrilevered cube and over the driveway will remain (maybe painted?)

dleung · #**154** Posted **Mar 6, 2014, 2:27 AM**

Kinda disturbed that the painted concrete takes on the colour of dog poo when it rains...

officedweller · #**155** Posted **Mar 6, 2014, 8:19 AM**

That's precast, not painted concrete (i.e. the dye is worked into the concrete with precast panels).
It's a bit similar to the library in colour.

officedweller · #**156** Posted **Apr 23, 2014, 6:44 PM**

Pic by me today.

Jimbo604 · #**157** Posted **Jun 2, 2014, 3:32 AM**

The hotel is now open as of June 1st..

Hotel BLU opens on Robson Street...

Source: Everyone's favourite, Vancitybuzz!!

officedweller · #**158** Posted **Jun 2, 2014, 7:53 AM**

Thnaks!

The website also has some pics of the rental apartments:

http://theresidenceshotelblu.com/

Vin · #**159** Posted **Jun 2, 2014, 8:52 AM**

Do they still turn on those blue lights on the top of the building at night after completion? I hope they continue to do so...

Vin · #**160** Posted **Jun 19, 2014, 3:14 AM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

Pic by me today.
Glass is complete on the cantilevered part over the entrance.
It looks like plain clear glass.
Bottom balcony still missed its railing.

Walked by today and it seems that they painted the concrete portions of the protruded part at the front entrance. Looks way better now.