601 W. Hastings | 108.8m | 25Fl | Completed

[Prometheus]

Thanks for the update/rumour. It's consistent with other recent rumours. I wonder if it is still fully on spec (relying on the current "flight to quality") or if the developer has lined up at least something.

[phesto]

Originally Posted by Prometheus

Thanks for the update/rumour. It's consistent with other recent rumours. I wonder if it is still fully on spec (relying on the current "flight to quality") or if the developer has lined up at least something.

Going on spec.

[officedweller]

Good to hear.

[mcminsen]

Here's a look at the site today.



Dec.16 '15, my pic

[Klazu]

I will be great to see the CBD expanding eastwards.

[mcminsen]

Originally Posted by Prometheus

New renderings:







Source: http://www.bharchitects.com/en/projects/426#4

I just realized today when I walked by and took these pics how much the ground level space will mimic the same area at the Grantthorntonpricewaterhousecoopers building. The giant pillars, steps and canopy. I hope they can save and transplant the palm tree.



Jan.31 '16, my pics

[trofirhen]

This building will make a great entrance to the West Hastings "canyon" leading up the The Marine Building and MNP tower.
It's a "Toronto style" done on a Vancouver scale, but that seems appropriate here, as anything over and above the MNP / & Marine building here might compete with it, not enhance it. (The Marine building, the culmination of the 'canyon')
(off topic a little excuse me but) I always regretted the Royal Bank building being chopped in half. Can't do it, I know, but imagine it completed, either adhering tothe same design and materials, or doing a 'stylised' half, keeping the main concrete frontage, but doing rest in glass, while keeping to the main design with the cornices, etc, still in concrete.
What a streetscape that would make!

[Prometheus]

Here is a sweet little video. It has the most extensive renderings we have seen yet. As we already learned from previous renderings, it appears to be a relatively classy building. The video even depicts a cascading lobby window waterfall and a street-side restaurant patio. But one thing the video also makes clear is that it will have absolutely zero impact on the overall skyline (due to you know what, assuming economics would have supported greater height). Anyways, we all know the drill:

• Video Link


And a few more renderings (in which you can see the lobby window waterfall in the first two):


Source: http://sightlines.bharchitects.com/p...ncouver-canada

Source: http://sightlines.bharchitects.com/p...ncouver-canada

Source: http://brickvisual.com/projects/

Source: http://brickvisual.com/projects/

And a hi-res (and slightly altered) version of the Seymour Street rendering in which you can clearly see a multi-level restaurant with an outdoor patio, an animating aspect of the project I hope comes to fruition:


Source: http://brickvisual.com/projects/


If these renderings accurately represent the intended final product, then one obvious aesthetic flaw is the apparent absence of a stylish lighting treatment within the wooden underbelly of the portico (e.g. some random light lines or a constellation of star-like lights or whatever, etc.)

[Klazu]

Thanks for posting, Prometheus! The building looks AAA class and nice, but yeah, it looks almost tiny next to Harbour Centre which isn't that tall either. Minimal skyline impact, but great addition to the streetscape. I think that is acceptable with this one, but I hope the Originami Tower will be redesigned to make a bigger mark (doubtful).

[trofirhen]

Originally Posted by Klazu

Thanks for posting, Prometheus! The building looks AAA class and nice, but yeah, it looks almost tiny next to Harbour Centre which isn't that tall either. Minimal skyline impact, but great addition to the streetscape. I think that is acceptable with this one, but I hope the Originami Tower will be redesigned to make a bigger mark (doubtful).

At the very least, this building will "anchor" one end of the Hastings Canyon, already regal in places; (room for improvement extant). 601W is a very good start, despite lack of height.

[jollyburger]

It says restaurant but does anyone see the kitchen on the floorplan?

http://former.vancouver.ca/commsvcs/...floorplans.pdf

[Spork]

I hope that they lop a few floors off so that I can retain my view from Harbour Centre.

Just kidding, I doubt either me or my company will still be in there by the time this thing gets close to topping out. I just hope that it gets built given the current office market!

[LeftCoaster]

Current office market is quite strong. Barring any major market shock expect this one to hit the ground this year.

Tower wouldn't have gone too much higher if it could, like MNP the plate is just too inefficient. If they could have purchased the adjacent buildings then it would be a different story.

[Cypherus]

This has to be the most accurate rendering I have ever seen: wet streets, umbrellas, cyclists, and dreary skies.

[s211]

Originally Posted by Cypherus

This has to be the most accurate rendering I have ever seen: wet streets, umbrellas, cyclists, and dreary skies.

Almost there. Just needs a smattering of old gum on the sidewalk and, let's be honest, a crapload of trash from a single garbage bin, spilled out all over creation.

[Vin]

It's near East Hastings, so add a few rif-raf fellas, with one seated directly in front of Timmy's.

[Vin]

It's near East Hastings, so add a few rif-raf fellas, with one seated directly in front of Timmy's.

Love the rendering and building!

[christmas]

When is demolition scheduled to begin?

[LeftCoaster]

I've heard as early as next month, but I'm sure it's in flux. Should be going soon though.

[officedweller]

Found some Grant Thornton Plaza pics:

http://sixty7architectureroad.ca/201...aza-vancouver/

Including this one:


http://sixty7architectureroad.ca/201...aza-vancouver/