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Old Posted Jul 22, 2011, 6:55 AM
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My photo (today). I'll get a better photo of the glazing at the top when it's not so gloomy out (whenever that happens...).


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Nice. I actually think it's going to be my favourite once it's done.
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Old Posted Jul 28, 2011, 7:20 AM
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Now imagine the look when people start hanging up their ugly draperies/blinds...
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Old Posted Jul 28, 2011, 8:27 AM
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Now imagine the look when people start hanging up their ugly draperies/blinds...

Yuk, never thought of that! It might just make for a royal messy-looking building façade.
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Oh it definitely will. I don't understand why Vancouver is the only city that uses clear glass to that extent. I understand that it's for the view or whatever, but it's really unfortunate how a sleek building always gets turned into a post hurricane disaster.
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Oh it definitely will. I don't understand why Vancouver is the only city that uses clear glass to that extent. I understand that it's for the view or whatever, but it's really unfortunate how a sleek building always gets turned into a post hurricane disaster.

Seriousy, maybe someone could request they install something else other than floppy curtains. (Venetian blinds ..... no ... I give up)
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People said the same thing about Shangri-La. It isn't pretty, but it didn't destroy the building. Same thing will happen with The Georgia.
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It will be nice when they start putting smart glass, electrochromic glass, or micro blinds in the windows in Condo towers. It could create an interesting effect with a random mix of clear and opaque windows on the side of a building instead of the messy looking blinds problem. (and save heating/cooling costs)
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some additional photos of the interior. they did a great job.


photo by kineticfoto on flickr.com www.flickr.com/photos/siongphotography/


photo by kineticfoto on flickr.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/siongphotography/


photo by kineticfoto on flickr.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/siongphotography/


photo by kineticfoto on flickr.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/siongphotography/


photo by kineticfoto on flickr.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/siongphotography/


photo by kineticfoto on flickr.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/siongphotography/


photo by kineticfoto on flickr.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/siongphotography/


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Wow, thanks for the photos Delirium. I'm blown away at the finished product. They just did a terrific job.
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Again, great photos. Thanks.
What I like about ths hotel is that they've modernized the rooms to the hilt, and added a super modern pool area, while the main plazas, open spaces, stair rails, and front desk area all retain their original period charm. It's authentic -and elegant. I don't think anybody anywhere could not call this a truly world-class hotel.
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Wow. I checked the old Hotel Georgia out as a possible venue for our wedding back in 2006... didn't think much of the place then, but this is just... wow.
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some additional photos of the interior. they did a great job.


photo by kineticfoto on flickr.com www.flickr.com/photos/siongphotography/


photo by kineticfoto on flickr.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/siongphotography/


photo by kineticfoto on flickr.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/siongphotography/


photo by kineticfoto on flickr.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/siongphotography/


photo by kineticfoto on flickr.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/siongphotography/


photo by kineticfoto on flickr.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/siongphotography/


photo by kineticfoto on flickr.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/siongphotography/


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wow! impressive design.
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Pics by me today:

Curtain wall starting to go up on the east side peak.


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The plants on the roof are greening up.
You can make out the bevels at the edge of the corner balconies at the right side of the pic.


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^ very nice shots officedweller!



Picture by me a few days ago


Inside of Pacific Centre, what a cloudy day


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