Burrard Place | 168m, 112m, 56m | 54fl, 36fl, 13fl | 938,000 sqft | U/C

[Feathered Friend]

There's a whole lot of nothing going on at the office site, but at least there is some progress in the pit.

[mcminsen]

Sept.25 '17, my pics

[Zepfancouver]

Great shots.

[jollyburger]

Why are they using those black panels in the pit verus just plywood sheets?

[mcminsen]

Oct.23 '17, my pics

[skylinegazer]

Originally Posted by jollyburger

Why are they using those black panels in the pit verus just plywood sheets?

I think those leave a smoother surface on the concrete than plywood would. This is the underground parking and the concrete ceiling will be exposed, don't want wood-grain patterns being left.

[SFUVancouver]

And they're reusable, dramatically reducing construction waste associated with concrete formwork.

[Alex Mackinnon]

Originally Posted by mr. snazzy pants

I think those leave a smoother surface on the concrete than plywood would. This is the underground parking and the concrete ceiling will be exposed, don't want wood-grain patterns being left.

Isn't that drainage panning?

That's for drainage. It's a permeable layer for water to go around the outside of the final concrete. The stuff that's on that wall right now is shotcrete, which is generally just temporary support for the excavation, keeping the dirt from falling in the pit.

Edit: Nevemind, wrong black panels.

[Feathered Friend]

My photo - November 1st, 2017



Looks the office building has been converted into a pool for the future residential tower.

[Galaxy]

Originally Posted by Feathered Friend

My photo - November 1st, 2017



Looks the office building has been converted into a pool for the future residential tower.

Lol! Or they got some new prime water frontage on the property so the prices of those condos are probably triple now!

[officedweller]

November 5th by City of Rain @ SkyRise Cities:

Originally Posted by City Of Rain, post: 1274002, member: 70034

20171105_114759 by Hung Lam, on Flickr

20171105_114824 by Hung Lam, on Flickr

20171105_115121 by Hung Lam, on Flickr

20171105_115152 by Hung Lam, on Flickr

Originally Posted by City Of Rain, post: 1274003, member: 70034

^^^^

20171105_115227 by Hung Lam, on Flickr

20171105_121114 by Hung Lam, on Flickr

20171105_121157 by Hung Lam, on Flickr

20171105_121250 by Hung Lam, on Flickr

[mcminsen]

Nov.18 '17, my pics

[LeftCoaster]

Office tower is delayed slightly. Nothing major but they are obviously not progressing on the excavation right now. Should kick back up again soon.

[Zepfancouver]

I was thinking they would only start excavation of the office tower once One Burrard Place was builded up to grade (street level) for support. The distance between the two excavation is only an alleyway.

[osirisboy]

Originally Posted by Zepfancouver

I was thinking they would only start excavation of the office tower once One Burrard Place was builded up to grade (street level) for support. The distance between the two excavation is only an alleyway.

No That's not necessary. Remember dolce and vita for example. The rebar and shotcrete that's used to construct the walls are enough to support it. (Just based on my observations from other projects)

[Zepfancouver]

Originally Posted by osirisboy

No That's not necessary. Remember dolce and vita for example. The rebar and shotcrete that's used to construct the walls are enough to support it. (Just based on my observations from other projects)

[mcminsen]

Dec.12 '17, my pic

[Vin]

And the slowest project award this year goes to.....................

[phesto]

Looks like the office site has been cleared off now and is getting ready for excavation...

[Feathered Friend]

Looks like the pool has been drained and they've started digging again.