The Post | 67m | 27 fl | U/C

[djh]

Originally Posted by Changing City

We don't know whether there's any Amazon-related retail space. Obviously not Wholefoods...

I mean, doesn't it seem weird to everybody that they didn't go with their own grocery brand, but instead went with Loblaws? Why would they choose a competitor to feed their staff in their own prime HQ retail spot?

[Graham_Yvr]

Originally Posted by djh

I mean, doesn't it seem weird to everybody that they didn't go with their own grocery brand, but instead went with Loblaws? Why would they choose a competitor to feed their staff in their own prime HQ retail spot?

Amazon doesn't own the building, they are leasing office space. QuadReal is the one handling the development and leasing of the office and retail space as far as I know.

[NewfBC]

Originally Posted by Graham_Yvr

Amazon doesn't own the building, they are leasing office space. QuadReal is the one handling the development and leasing of the office and retail space as far as I know.

Amazon must have been given first shot at opening grocery retail in the building..

Ron.

[officedweller]

Originally Posted by Prometheus

I believe what is being built is more like what is depicted in this model:

Agreed with yhour observations.
I was fixated on the logo (since we have so few of them in town)

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WRT the grocery store, if Amazon was offered the opportunity, Amazon probably doesn't yet have enough of a dedicated grocery store distribution system in Canada to set up a grocery store.
It has Whole Foods, but I think the Amazon grocery store system is separate.

[mcminsen]

The Homer Street side.




Oct.21 '20, my pics

[mcminsen]

I didn't really notice until today but it looks like the construction elevator is getting established on the Hamilton Street side. Probably was getting put up in the last couple of weeks.

Also, some of the mid section structure (on the podium roof between the towers) is now visible going up on both sides.






Oct.25 '20, my pics

[mcminsen]

Nov.11 '20, my pics

[SFUVancouver]

Thanks for the photos, McMinsen. Appreciate it.

[giallo]

Wow. It's starting to look imposing.

[officedweller]

Yup - even through 3 design iterations, it's always been oppressive to the streetscape because of the view cones.

[GenWhy?]

I think the bigger floor plates are better for the market. Very much in demand.

[jollyburger]

Once they rebuild the HBC parkade no one will even notice them

[mcminsen]

The north tower is rising above the old facade now.




Nov.13 '20, my pics

[mcminsen]

Nov.13 '20, my pics

[officedweller]

From the website:

Construction Updates
November 20, 2020 – For the next two weeks:​

• Level 15 floor slab on the east side of the south tower will be formed
• Level 14 floor slab on the west side will be complete
• Level 9 floor slab on the east side of the north tower will be formed
• Level 8 floor slab on the west side of the north tower will be complete
• Scaffold installation will continue on the West Georgia Street elevation for façade repairs
• Block wall installation will continue on levels 1-6
• Drywall partitions and bulkheads will continue on levels 2 -5
• Fireproofing of the existing steel will continue up to level 7
• Miscellaneous concrete demolition will continue throughout building
• Elevator installation will continue in the podium levels
• Exterior wall framing and glass installation will continue along Dunsmuir Street
• Curtain wall glass installation will be ongoing on level 8 of the south tower
• The Hamilton Street sidewalk adjacent to the building will be closed for the duration of the project
• The Hamilton Street southbound curb lane will be closed daily from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm (Monday – Saturday)
• The Homer Street curb lane will be closed for the duration of the project
• Noise exemption permits will be applied for all weekends and concrete pour days until further notice

https://www.thepostnews.ca/

[mcminsen]

Originally Posted by mcminsen

Nov.11 '20, my pics

The south tower seems to be progressing at the rate of about one floor every ten days.





Nov.21 '20, my pics

[officedweller]

By me today:

[officedweller]

From Retail Insider

Two Coffee Concepts Announced for The Post in Vancouver

QuadReal is redeveloping the former Canada Post hub in downtown Vancouver. Called ‘The Post’, the massive development will include 185,000 square feet of retail space which will include a 45,000-square-foot Loblaws City Market store and a 25,000-square-foot food hall, among other tenants. QuadReal has announced that two new coffee shops will open at The Post when it is finished in summer/fall 2023.

Calgary-based Deville Coffee will occupy 1,100 square feet located in The Post’s Atrium. Deville is a popular coffee chain with eight locations in Calgary. The Post location marks the first for the B.C. market. Jason Cunningham, Cofounder of Deville Coffee said, “We are extremely excited to be part of The Post, and we felt it was the perfect showcase to introduce Deville Coffee to Vancouver. It is the first lease we have signed in the province, and it represents a great first step for us, positioning our brand in the market”. Besides beverages such as coffee, the café will feature pastries delivered fresh daily from Vancouver’s finest bakeries, and a menu of sandwiches and other goods.

Buro The Espresso Bar beverages. Photo: Buro The Espresso BarBuro The Espresso Bar beverages. Photo: Buro The Espresso Bar
Deville Coffee shop. Photo: Deville CoffeeDeville Coffee shop. Photo: Deville Coffee
Vancouver-based Buro The Espresso Bar will also open at The Post in the Atrium, leading into the food hall. It was founded in Vancouver’s Gastown area and has been featured in historic buildings that revived and energized their neighboruhoods. For The Post, Buro will design finishes engineered and tailored to match The Post architectural features and feature exclusive sustainably grown coffees.

https://www.retail-insider.com/retai...onto-flagship/

[jollyburger]

Originally Posted by officedweller

From Retail Insider


https://www.retail-insider.com/retai...onto-flagship/

Deville will probably be a franchise operation.

http://98foodco.com/devillecoffee/

[mcminsen]

Dec.3 '20, my pics