Vancouver Infill & Lowrise Updates Discussion - Page 4

sacrifice333 · #61 Posted **Nov 2, 2009, 12:12 AM**

Note... I was wrong in my previous post about Intracorp already starting construction on Spruce... I beleive they did take this project over from someone else, but they've yet to break ground. I'm not sure what the other site under construction is/was.

Re: Mantra - it appeared that some of the residents are starting to move in and they have some on-site show suites now.

mcminsen · #62 Posted **Nov 14, 2009, 7:52 AM**

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Originally Posted by mcminsen

Of special interest is the boxy little free standing single residence (?) behind this apparently stalled development. It seems to be part of the development.

Quoting myself here...

Here's a pic of that little thing behind the stalled lowrise development at Robson and Nicola. It sure doesn't look like it has very much square footage. Kinda cute!

My pic, Nov. 13, '09

sacrifice333 · #63 Posted **Nov 14, 2009, 5:32 PM**

^That's a cool little pad, whatever it is.

The Ferrari-Maserati Building at 3rd & Burrard has gotten a few bits of the window frames in place... what's the technical term?... we should start seeing some glass within the next month!

Hed Kandi · #64 Posted **Nov 14, 2009, 5:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by mcminsen

Quoting myself here...

Here's a pic of that little thing behind the stalled lowrise development at Robson and Nicola. It sure doesn't look like it has very much square footage. Kinda cute!

My pic, Nov. 13, '09

How long is this project going to sit idle? It's been under construction for at least 2 years now.

The city should take action and see to it that it is hastily completed.

junius · #65 Posted **Nov 14, 2009, 6:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hed Kandi

How long is this project going to sit idle? It's been under construction for at least 2 years now.

The city should take action and see to it that it is hastily completed.

I heard it went under and was taken over. No word on completion.

hollywoodnorth · #66 Posted **Nov 14, 2009, 8:30 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcminsen

Quoting myself here...

Here's a pic of that little thing behind the stalled lowrise development at Robson and Nicola. It sure doesn't look like it has very much square footage. Kinda cute!

My pic, Nov. 13, '09

its the amenity room/space for the Project.

also its been taken over by someone else and work has been ongoing for the past couple months. only like 6 or so workers small team but they are working away go buy Mon-Fri and you can see them in the parking area out back.

Locked In · #67 Posted **Nov 14, 2009, 10:56 PM**

The Presentation Centre for Spruce (development at W. Broadway and Spruce) opens today:

http://www.spruceliving.ca/blog/

Source: Spruce Living

Edit: Maybe this should be in the General Vancouver Updates thread. And on a related note to a recent discussion in another thread, the marketing literature mentions that Spruce is located 'a quick bridge-hop to downtown'...

osirisboy · #68 Posted **Nov 15, 2009, 1:14 AM**

nice thanks for posting that rendering, for some reason I had assumed a small 4 story type building so I'm happy with this instead

sacrifice333 · #69 Posted **Nov 30, 2009, 5:27 AM**

glass has started to go up at Ferrari Mas... I'll try to get some pics on a sunny day this week.

SFUVancouver · #70 Posted **Nov 30, 2009, 7:18 PM**

For Spruce, I like the spiral staircases from the penthouses to their rooftop patios/terraces. Pulse started this in Vancouver and I would have no objection to it becoming part of the city's architectural vocabulary.

[QUOTE=sacrifice333;4535490]Note... I was wrong in my previous post about Intracorp already starting construction on Spruce... I beleive they did take this project over from someone else, but they've yet to break ground. I'm not sure what the other site under construction is/was.
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Are you referring to the one on Broadway between Alder and Hemlock?

I posted these in the General Vancouver thread a couple of days ago, but I guess they are a bit more appropriate in the infill thread?

The new joint research centre at VGH has its crane up. This is one to watch.

Taken by SFUVancouver, November 24th, 2009.

A large building beside the Heather Pavillion is undergoing demolition. Does anyone know what is planned for that corner of the VGH campus?

Taken by SFUVancouver, November 24th, 2009

Taken by SFUVancouver, November 24th, 2009

BC Cancer Agency cyclotron, located across the street from their main building.

Taken by SFUVancouver, November 24th, 2009

Ferrari and Maserati Vancouver (3rd and Burrard)

Taken by SFUVancouver, November 24th, 2009.

Taken by SFUVancouver, November 24th, 2009.

Kore (3rd and Burrard)

Taken by SFUVancouver, November 24th, 2009.

A new tower is under construction on Broadway between Hemlock and Alder.

Taken by SFUVancouver, November 24th, 2009.

sacrifice333 · #71 Posted **Dec 2, 2009, 11:03 PM**

With some Glass and Sun:

SFUVancouver · #72 Posted **Dec 3, 2009, 7:20 AM**

The new Trout Lake Ice rink is in the foreground. The new community centre is in the background. Both projects share the same architect Walter Francl.

Taken by SFUVancouver, December 2nd, 2009

jlousa · #73 Posted **Dec 3, 2009, 3:42 PM**

Looks like somone went to the UDP meeting.

To bad the city is cashstrapped as is, the surrounding area sure could use a pool at Trout Lake, the one at Renfrew is beyond busy.

flight_from_kamakura · #74 Posted **Dec 3, 2009, 5:50 PM**

thanks for the pics! nice design. surprisingly little parking here, that's what, 30 spaces?

wrenegade · #75 Posted **Dec 4, 2009, 12:45 AM**

Saw that model yesterday before UDP. Looks fantastic. Couple other models kicking around for SEFC, some decent and good looking stuff. Didn't have my camera with me, though my hands were full anyways.

nova9 · #76 Posted **Dec 4, 2009, 3:48 AM**

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Originally Posted by SFUVancouver

The new Trout Lake Ice rink is in the foreground. The new community centre is in the background. Both projects share the same architect Walter Francl.

Taken by SFUVancouver, December 2nd, 2009

I live a block away. I should really post pictures of the completed practice rink. It looks so nice!

deasine · #77 Posted **Dec 8, 2009, 12:41 AM**

Looks like Cedar54 actually got off the ground.

(Vancouver Real Estate Direct, 2009)

(Vancouver Real Estate Direct, 2009)

As much as I really want this development to happen, I really don't know if it will ever begin construction. Oh well... we'll just wait and see what happens.

Here's their website for more photos and floorplans:
http://cedar54.com/home.php

sacrifice333 · #78 Posted **Dec 17, 2009, 7:01 PM**

The Blenz at Pulse is now open.

entheosfog · #79 Posted **Jan 20, 2010, 7:49 AM**

Someone mentioned this little project here, on Knight just south of 12th Ave. Not much has happened in the past few months but it is slowly progressing. I couldn't find the original post so I'm not sure who was asking about it:

jsbertram · #80 Posted **Jan 24, 2010, 8:19 AM**

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A large building beside the Heather Pavillion is undergoing demolition. Does anyone know what is planned for that corner of the VGH campus?

Taken by SFUVancouver, November 24th, 2009

Its my understanding that the moderne buildings built on the west side of Heather between 10th and 12th, and on the south side 700 block of 10th are to be demolished to create a park-like setting and reveal the original 1907 Vancouver General Hospital. In the picture, you can see part of the 1907 building peeking out behind the demolition. A few years ago I heard that the 1907 building will be renovated to become the new nurses residence.

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A new tower is under construction on Broadway between Hemlock and Alder.

Taken by SFUVancouver, November 24th, 2009.[/QUOTE]

This is the site of the old BigBamBoo club (quite infamous for its weekly fights and stabbings). There were a few name changes over the years with the last one being BarCode. Changing its name every few years didn't lessen it's reputation for weekly fights, stabbings and occasional "gun play"