[Surrey] Memorial Hospital Expansion | Completed - Page 5

officedweller · #81 Posted **Mar 5, 2013, 12:25 AM**

By Yellow Fever today at SSC:

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SpongeG · #82 Posted **Mar 6, 2013, 6:18 AM**

wow got big, looks alright

officedweller · #83 Posted **Jun 20, 2013, 7:22 PM**

By Yellow Fever at SSC:
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osirisboy · #84 Posted **Jun 20, 2013, 7:27 PM**

Wow what a peice of shit!!! That has to be one of ugliest buildings that have gone up in a long time. It's like it was transplanted here from Chernobyl or something

Pinion · #85 Posted **Jun 20, 2013, 9:05 PM**

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Wow what a peice of shit!!! That has to be one of ugliest buildings that have gone up in a long time. It's like it was transplanted here from Chernobyl or something

Agreed, that looks worse than most of our 40+ year old hospitals.

LeftCoaster · #86 Posted **Jun 20, 2013, 9:29 PM**

Wow, simply ugly.

Sorry for reposting if this joke has already been made, but:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/2163425...16881/sizes/z/

The_Animal · #87 Posted **Jun 21, 2013, 8:53 AM**

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Wow, simply ugly.

Sorry for reposting if this joke has already been made, but:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/2163425...16881/sizes/z/

To tell you the truth, it did look prettier "without the walls".

Hey, Yellow Fever, you think we'll ever get a chance to see what the so-called "helipad" will look like. I guess that's only for the "press" and for those who have the "misfortune" to need the helipad's services.

huenthar · #88 Posted **Jun 21, 2013, 10:28 AM**

Why is it just a big blank wall of spandrel? Wasn't it supposed to be patterned or something? And maybe it's just my eye but the curve looks much less pronounced than in the renders...

Millennium2002 · #89 Posted **Jun 21, 2013, 4:54 PM**

Compared to the final result, the curve on one of the walls does look like it was exaggerated somewhat in the design renders.

Arguably I would have preferred a darker shade of blue, but meh. I wouldn't shoot down the entire design just yet.

I'm curious if the need for privacy during a hospital stay or operation meant that all the windows had to be of some small size vs what we're used to with many other buildings.

EDIT: Looking through other completed or ongoing hospital projects around BC via the BC Partnerships website, I think the small windows are characteristic of hospitals it seems; however, it is true that they could have done a little better with the design regardless of that factor.

cornholio · #90 Posted **Jun 21, 2013, 5:24 PM**

Good opportunity to incorporate a visual pattern / image or mural. There are some incredibly awesome things that can be done with a wall / building like that.

SpongeG · #91 Posted **Jun 21, 2013, 9:29 PM**

its not that bad

if they did try something nicer loking and with more design the public would be in an uproar about how they can't get treatments etc but they can make a pretty but useless hospital

GMasterAres · #92 Posted **Jun 24, 2013, 5:17 PM**

I think they still have plastic coverings over the windows. If you walk close you can see along the side some of the windows have this removed and are a lot more clear looking with the design showing.

Remember the hospital isn't done yet. Won't be fully complete until 2014 so still a good 6-8 months left.

That said, the differences between the actual building and the renders are the top pokey tower bit for the helipad. They didn't have that in the render but have it in the final building and it does kind of look strange and out of place. The building looks a bit better though from the side. Ultimately it is a hospital though not a fashion statement so I'm glad for the expansion to services. If I'm incorrect though and the finish _is_ final though, then I'd agree it is ugly.

Jebby · #93 Posted **Jul 15, 2013, 1:18 AM**

More updates:

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Millennium2002 · #94 Posted **Jul 15, 2013, 2:04 AM**

On second thought, I kind of wish they had more vertically oriented windows like the ones seen in other hospital projects:

(from the BC Partnerships project website for Kelowna and Vernon Hospitals)

In any case, I think we're stuck with this for some time yet.

officedweller · #95 Posted **Jul 15, 2013, 6:47 PM**

Thanks for posting.

In this shot you can see the circles - so hopefully JHausner is right and there's still a plastic film to be removed.

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GMasterAres · #96 Posted **Jul 15, 2013, 8:10 PM**

I don't know now. Looking at those images that may be what it will look like. I hope I'm correct but not sure anymore given those closer photos.

We shall see. Either way I don't think it looks too bad. It is an odd blue though in reality.

officedweller · #97 Posted **Jul 15, 2013, 8:18 PM**

It IS also the same colour an the blue used in protective film, but normally you'd see some edges curled up and film peeling off.

Nites · #98 Posted **Jul 17, 2013, 6:09 AM**

Me and my dad have been arguing over whether it's film or not for the past year. I think it's permanent to be honest. Huge disappointment.

libtard · #99 Posted **Jul 17, 2013, 12:43 PM**

Its like they purposely wanted to ruin it and make it ugly

SpongeG · #**100** Posted **Jul 17, 2013, 5:11 PM**

i saw it last week, it doesn't look that bad in person