The Exchange | 115.7m | 31fl, 13fl | 400,000sqft. | Completed - Page 11

mezzanine · #**201** Posted **Nov 21, 2012, 5:04 AM**

^glad this passed, but i'll miss that murchies. you can pass an afternoon with a nice tea set there, served up on a battered but still ornate-for-its-time silver tray, for like $3-4. strongly recommend going while its there, if you like tea with your wifi.

hollywoodnorth · #**202** Posted **Nov 21, 2012, 6:21 AM**

so happy this is moving ahead!

here is the site BTW

http://www.theexchangebuilding.ca/

officedweller · #**203** Posted **Nov 21, 2012, 8:41 AM**

Thanks for posting -

A bit of a concern that the render shown is this
(why do I think the peaked roof is gone to accommodate the cut-off density?):

http://www.theexchangebuilding.ca/

The floorplans show the chamfered (cut-off) NW corner to appease Jameson House residents:

http://www.theexchangebuilding.ca/

29th floor views - scroll right--->

http://www.theexchangebuilding.ca/

trofirhen · #**204** Posted **Nov 21, 2012, 12:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by mezzanine

^glad this passed, but i'll miss that murchies. you can pass an afternoon with a nice tea set there, served up on a battered but still ornate-for-its-time silver tray, for like $3-4. strongly recommend going while its there, if you like tea with your wifi.

Hey, maybe - if there is enough customer demand voiced - they could re-establish themselves in the new building. Nothing like a touch of "old world" class here and there, especially in a modern, young city like ours.

LeftCoaster · #**205** Posted **Nov 21, 2012, 3:49 PM**

I'm sure murchies isn't just going to close shop because their lease expires/terminates. I'm sure they will find a new space.

red-paladin · #**206** Posted **Nov 21, 2012, 5:47 PM**

The view is gorgeous!

Spork · #**207** Posted **Nov 21, 2012, 8:09 PM**

I wonder how much pent-up demand for downtown space there is and what (if any) big moves we will see. Perhaps it will open up redevelopment of one of the smaller buildings hunkering around.

trofirhen · #**208** Posted **Nov 21, 2012, 8:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by LeftCoaster

I'm sure murchies isn't just going to close shop because their lease expires/terminates. I'm sure they will find a new space.

Yes, I agree with you, but will it be in this particular building, or just somewhere in the 'hood?

LeftCoaster · #**209** Posted **Nov 21, 2012, 8:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by trofirhen

Yes, I agree with you, but will it be in this particular building, or just somewhere in the 'hood?

Probably somewhere in the area, moving back into this building would involve shutting down for 2-3 years for construction, which most retailers wouldn't do.

Kinda encourages your customer base to seek alternatives...

Hed Kandi · #**210** Posted **Nov 21, 2012, 9:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

http://www.theexchangebuilding.ca/

Just what in the fuck is this?

LeftCoaster · #**211** Posted **Nov 21, 2012, 9:16 PM**

A massing...

Hed Kandi · #**212** Posted **Nov 21, 2012, 9:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by LeftCoaster

A massing...

Oh.

Carry on then.

s211 · #**213** Posted **Nov 21, 2012, 10:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hed Kandi

Just what in the fuck is this?

Blue sky thinking?

trofirhen · #**214** Posted **Nov 21, 2012, 10:58 PM**

In the above render, the building is simply rectangular. Will it still have that sloping, pointed roof when finished? Hope so. Looks snazzy.

whatnext · #**215** Posted **Nov 21, 2012, 11:44 PM**

Nice to see this going ahead. Can any engineers/architects explain how the new tower "attaches" to the Exchange building, or is it merely the facade of the old building being retained?

Klazu · #**216** Posted **Nov 22, 2012, 12:57 AM**

Nice panorama! One can't deny that this building is going to be pretty close to Jameson and at least I wouldn't want to be living on the southeast side of the building because of that.

BTW, they also have an even nicer panorama from the penthouse level. Strange that the view seems to be from so much higher than 29th floor. Nice roof-top patio on Jameson!

Hed Kandi · #**217** Posted **Nov 22, 2012, 2:50 AM**

Edit: Wrong thread

EastVanMark · #**218** Posted **Nov 22, 2012, 5:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by trofirhen

In the above render, the building is simply rectangular. Will it still have that sloping, pointed roof when finished? Hope so. Looks snazzy.

I for one sure as heck hope so. The original design was just great. Much better than the usual glass box drek that passes for architecture in this city.

trofirhen · #**219** Posted **Nov 22, 2012, 9:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by EastVanMark

I for one sure as heck hope so. The original design was just great. Much better than the usual glass box drek that passes for architecture in this city.

So true! Hey, maybe someone more knowledge on this could provide a link. There was one, but it didn't seem to open right or something. So, can somebody out there give a precise answer? That'd be great, and I'm sure a number of people may be wondering, too.

wrenegade · #**220** Posted **Nov 23, 2012, 4:41 PM**

I was told that a redesign is in the works. No specifics though, so I have no idea whether it's just the facade or more than that. I think we'll just have to wait and see, I doubt I'll be able to get any more information.