Project Stats from the applicant boards.
Some info from the open house
Perhaps owing to the time of day, the turnout was relatively small. A couple of people there were opposed to the project, including some from Jameson House.
As for the building
As is already known, some of the fins will protrude, while others will be set back. This is done in homage to the windows of the existing RBC Building. Also of interest is that the protruding fins will serve as a lighting feature.
The light well will be kept sunlit using mirrors on the roof of the existing heritage structure, as well as mirrors fixed to the new building. The panels will be computer controlled to best capture light during the day.
The earthquake proofing struts will go under the floor plates of the heritage tower. They will be installed as tenants turnover in the existing building. This means that while no one will be inconvenienced, it may be some time before the heritage building is fully seismically supported.
One aspect that I was hoping for, and was pleased to find, is that provisions are roughed in so that floors 4+ can have a passage/connection to the RBC Building. In short, a tenant could have the same floors leased in both buildings, and not need to go to the ground level to cross structures. For this reason, while the building will attract professional and service offices, it also be appealing for tech start-ups that may want to later expand.
As has been pointed out, the site is affected by view cones; 3.2.3, E1, 9.1, 9.2.2 and 12.2 (Queen Elizabeth Park, the Cambie Bridge, Cambie Street and the Granville Bridge). While the roof is at the view cone limit, the glazing will continue upwards to hide the rooftop. As of yet, the CAC hasn't been calculated. The building was trying for an elegant Manhattan infill vibe, and I think it really nailed it. Shovels to earth may be as far as two years out.
http://rezoning.vancouver.ca/applica...ings/index.htm
Deadline for comments is April 30th