Park Hyatt (1128 W Georgia) | 197m | 62 fl | Completed - Page 87

Yume-sama · #**1721** Posted **Jul 14, 2008, 4:13 AM**

Well, I headed out to take some pictures this evening, it was quite beautiful and very picturesque with the moon appearing behind Shangri-La. I had just gotten to my spot and attempted to snap a photo when the camera refused to because the battery had died and I didn't bring a spare. I may have been foiled this time!! But not tomorrow...

squeezied · #**1722** Posted **Jul 14, 2008, 5:31 PM**

towerguy3, i've been dying to know how old you are

officedweller · #**1723** Posted **Jul 14, 2008, 7:33 PM**

Doesn't look like the window washing crane lowers in this Vancouver Sun photo, but there's something at the "T" that could be a folding joint.

One of the trees is already dying! (another Vancouver Sun photo)

deasine · #**1724** Posted **Jul 14, 2008, 7:38 PM**

OMG screw the tree... THE VIEW LOOKS SO NICE =D

vanman · #**1725** Posted **Jul 14, 2008, 8:43 PM**

A few pictures of the crane dismantling from Friday. Just a reminder my cameraphone is craptacular.

AlexYVR · #**1726** Posted **Jul 14, 2008, 9:44 PM**

Great pics, Vanman - even with the phone. Noticed the really cool diagonal shadows effect the afternoon sun gives the building, with all the footings for the light squares - makes it look pinstriped down the Burrard side. Anyone else noticed this?

SpongeG · #**1727** Posted **Jul 14, 2008, 9:52 PM**

could anyone live in the shangra la if given the chance?

I am too afraid of heights to enjoy it

my friend lived on th 17th floor once and i couldn't look out the window let alone approach it - lol and i didn't dare go near the balcony

mr.x · #**1728** Posted **Jul 14, 2008, 9:59 PM**

watch out! it's a falling piano!!!! :p

Nites · #**1729** Posted **Jul 14, 2008, 11:39 PM**

Vancouver is gridlocked. Please evacuate the downtown core immediately.

Hong Kongese · #**1730** Posted **Jul 15, 2008, 3:19 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpongeG

could anyone live in the shangra la if given the chance?

I am too afraid of heights to enjoy it

my friend lived on th 17th floor once and i couldn't look out the window let alone approach it - lol and i didn't dare go near the balcony

I would enjoy living there if I was given the chance. The height doesn't bother me. The worst thing would happen is if I lean on the railing of the balcony and it collapse and I would be free falling over 600ft down for about 6 seconds and would have the best view of downtown until I hit the ground and become a crushed tomato.

Hourglass · #**1731** Posted **Jul 15, 2008, 3:49 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpongeG

could anyone live in the shangra la if given the chance?

I am too afraid of heights to enjoy it

my friend lived on th 17th floor once and i couldn't look out the window let alone approach it - lol and i didn't dare go near the balcony

Passing over the obvious irony that you're on a skyscraper forum

I take it that you won't be rushing out to buy an apartment in the Chicago Spire (http://www.worldrecordsacademy.org/e...le_80117.htm)?

raggedy13 · #**1732** Posted **Jul 15, 2008, 3:54 AM**

The Vancouver skyline with the Shangri-La clearly visible, taken yesterday (Sunday July 13th) from across Burrard Inlet in North Vancouver:

subdude · #**1733** Posted **Jul 15, 2008, 4:02 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by squeezied

towerguy3, i've been dying to know how old you are

Can we please move past this TG3 crap? Mods?

SpongeG · #**1734** Posted **Jul 15, 2008, 4:40 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hourglass

Passing over the obvious irony that you're on a skyscraper forum

I take it that you won't be rushing out to buy an apartment in the Chicago Spire (http://www.worldrecordsacademy.org/e...le_80117.htm)?

haha no

hated going on the 3rd floor of my old apartment too

such a wuss

vanman · #**1735** Posted **Jul 15, 2008, 4:45 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr.x2

watch out! it's a falling piano!!!! :p

It kinda does look like it.

vanman · #**1736** Posted **Jul 15, 2008, 4:49 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexYVR

Great pics, Vanman - even with the phone. Noticed the really cool diagonal shadows effect the afternoon sun gives the building, with all the footings for the light squares - makes it look pinstriped down the Burrard side. Anyone else noticed this?

Yeah those solar squares give the Shangri-la an interesting texture that changes throughout the day.

androo3 · #**1737** Posted **Jul 15, 2008, 6:21 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by officedweller

Doesn't look like the window washing crane lowers in this Vancouver Sun photo, but there's something at the "T" that could be a folding joint.

One of the trees is already dying! (another Vancouver Sun photo)

I am thinking based on what was said earlier about the crane not going to be visible that maybe they might be putting up false walls that fold down to hide this ugly crane, and fold down when in use. I was also thinking this because from some of the drawings we have seen in the past the core looks higher than the glass panels on the outside. Which it doesn't look like now, but may be an optical illusion

Any insite on if we are going to be looking at the crane as the tallest point of our skyline or not?

androo3 · #**1738** Posted **Jul 15, 2008, 6:24 AM**

Oh and look at that guy say he is 6 foot that would make the washer crane at least 3 meters

Yume-sama · #**1739** Posted **Jul 15, 2008, 6:51 AM**

Well, here she is from this morning. Looking better than ever

See full version at my Flickr for a much closer look.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/syume/2670757754/

Hong Kongese · #**1740** Posted **Jul 15, 2008, 8:06 AM**

That window washing crane is the ugliest eye sore in Vancouver!