8X on the Park | 98m | 36Fl | Completed

[mcminsen]

As the design on the hoarding promised, some colourful spandrel is appearing now.




Aug.26 '15, my pics

[s211]

Green spandrel now seems to be the new seafoam. God help us all.

[Klazu]

I think it will end up looking great in this project. It is not just one tone of color and there is an interesting pattern that they will be trying. I am still very optimistic about this midrise.

[osirisboy]

It might be ok. Where the off white panel is was supposed to be a dark green, as seen in the rendering. I think the dark sections would've helped to ground it. But like with so many other buildings it gets washed down for some reason

[LeftCoaster]

I think there is enough colour in this project, should end up looking very sharp, especially when you consider that this is supportive housing.

[Vin]

Originally Posted by LeftCoaster

I think there is enough colour in this project, should end up looking very sharp, especially when you consider that this is supportive housing.

Supportive housing apartments almost always look better than market condos, as in the case of Vancouver.

[SpongeG]

when money is no object its pretty easy

[Locked In]

My photos from today:


IMG_7816 by 604 City, on Flickr


IMG_7817 by 604 City, on Flickr

[SFUVancouver]

Originally Posted by SpongeG

when money is no object its pretty easy

I wouldn't say that money is no object when it comes to this project. It is not one of the '13 sites' built by the Provincial government, nor is it even fully funded by government. My understanding is that it is being built at the expense of the developer by the as a replacement for Jubilee House across the street, effectively using their assessed CACs in-kind.

[mcminsen]

Perhaps this has topped out now.



Sept.22 '15, my pics

[mcminsen]

My pics.


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Sept.22 '15

[Spork]

*Looks at thread title*

Have people really been posting in the wrong thread since May?

[mcminsen]

Originally Posted by Spork

*Looks at thread title*

Have people really been posting in the wrong thread since May?

Originally Posted by Locked In

I don't recall if there is a separate thread for the replacement for Jubilee House across the street from 508 Helmcken - anyways, here is an excavation update (my photo from yesterday):

^^^ Actually, since July 30th, 2014. This new Jubilee House building is tied into the 508 Helmcken project, which can only proceed when the residents of old Jubilee House complete their move from the old to the new. Then the old Jubilee House is demolished and the real construction of 508 Helmcken can begin.

[domusile]

makes total sense to have them in the both thread. these are very much the same project

[osirisboy]

Looks topped off!

[mcminsen]

The residents who move into the top south facing floors will have a temporary view of Emery Barnes Park.




Oct.23 '15, my pics

[domusile]

Originally Posted by mcminsen

The residents who move into the top south facing floors will have a temporary view of Emery Barnes Park.




Oct.23 '15, my pics

the white brick on the alley portion looks good

[mcminsen]

Originally Posted by domusile

the white brick on the alley portion looks good

Yes it does. I'll try to get some more (and better) pics next time I'm over there.


Oct.23 '15, my pic

[Jebby]

Yeah, that does look good and is a nice change from the usual bare concrete wall we see on alleys.

[Vin]

Originally Posted by Jebby

Yeah, that does look good and is a nice change from the usual bare concrete wall we see on alleys.

Unfortunately, only subsidized housing can afford such luxuries these days.