Modern Architecture at its Finest; or Designs to Inspire Vancouver! - Page 30

EastVanMark · #**581** Posted **Feb 15, 2018, 5:41 AM**

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Originally Posted by Metro-One

296 and 207 meters.

Vancouver will officially be the shortest major city in the PNW, and only taller than San Diego along the west coast.

Seattle is constructing its first super tall, and San Francisco is also building a couple super talls I believe.

But it is time again to hear why the view cones aren’t limiting the heights

Those excuses are always entertaining. "developers dont want to go any higher" or "its too expensive to build high" were 2 of my favorites.

Its a pity being left in the dust by that noted international metropolis Portland Oregon. But then again, it goes nicely with that other international powerhouse Edmonton which already has an entertainment district that obliterates anything we have here, (our idea of fun and excitement is an elementary school next to our major arena

) and soon they too will pass us in taller buildings if some current proposals go through.

But hey, I guess someones gotta finish last

logan5 · #**582** Posted **Feb 15, 2018, 6:11 AM**

I think you meant Ice District in Edmonton. But yeah, they're really leaving us in the dust...

https://www.google.ca/maps/@53.54620...=en&authuser=0

SpongeG · #**583** Posted **Feb 16, 2018, 6:07 AM**

Brooklyn
the flatiron of flatbush, brooklyn's next skyscraper

https://www.designboom.com/architect...ampaign=buffer

Vin · #**584** Posted **Feb 16, 2018, 8:44 PM**

Nice to see NY's downtown expanding to the other side of the river. I think they discarded the concept of the "dome" look for its city centre's skyline a long time ago. Vancouver should do the same.

Vin · #**585** Posted **Feb 16, 2018, 8:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by logan5

I think you meant Ice District in Edmonton. But yeah, they're really leaving us in the dust...

https://www.google.ca/maps/@53.54620...=en&authuser=0

When the Stantec tower is completed, it will be the tallest tower in Western Canada. How about that eh? It's Edmonton we are taking about!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metro-One

296 and 207 meters.

Vancouver will officially be the shortest major city in the PNW, and only taller than San Diego along the west coast.

Seattle is constructing its first super tall, and San Francisco is also building a couple super talls I believe.

But it is time again to hear why the view cones aren’t limiting the heights

A supertall in Metrotown or Surrey Central area would be sweet! I'm all for that.

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Originally Posted by EastVanMark

Those excuses are always entertaining. "developers dont want to go any higher" or "its too expensive to build high" were 2 of my favorites.

Its a pity being left in the dust by that noted international metropolis Portland Oregon. But then again, it goes nicely with that other international powerhouse Edmonton which already has an entertainment district that obliterates anything we have here, (our idea of fun and excitement is an elementary school next to our major arena

) and soon they too will pass us in taller buildings if some current proposals go through.

But hey, I guess someones gotta finish last

That's because we keep getting people giving lame excuses for the decision makers, thinking that "they know best". Seriously, do they?

SpongeG · #**586** Posted **Feb 17, 2018, 6:53 AM**

this one is kinda neat, works for a shoerter building

https://www.designboom.com/architect...rk-01-11-2018/

SpongeG · #**587** Posted **Feb 17, 2018, 6:59 AM**

cool

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LeftCoaster · #**588** Posted **Feb 21, 2018, 12:17 AM**

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Originally Posted by EastVanMark

Those excuses are always entertaining. "developers dont want to go any higher" or "its too expensive to build high" were 2 of my favorites.

I think it's quite clear a supertall residential would have been built in Vancouver if there were no viewcones.

Most of the comments surrounding developers don't want to go higher is in respect to specific OFFICE sites, and that's still only true for certain footprint constrained sites like MNP tower or 320 Granville.

That said I am surprised how many developers in Burnaby leave height on the table.

EastVanMark · #**589** Posted **Feb 21, 2018, 9:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by LeftCoaster

I think it's quite clear a supertall residential would have been built in Vancouver if there were no viewcones.

Most of the comments surrounding developers don't want to go higher is in respect to specific OFFICE sites, and that's still only true for certain footprint constrained sites like MNP tower or 320 Granville.

That said I am surprised how many developers in Burnaby leave height on the table.

Office towers would go taller too if allowed (yes depending on lot constraints) but this city shuts down height regardless of lot size.

Regardless, remove the artificial restraints and lets see what happens. No need for the city to impose artificial, arbitrary limits

SpongeG · #**590** Posted **Apr 1, 2018, 8:37 AM**

you'd think Vancouver would have a real flagship store by now

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dreambrother808 · #**591** Posted **Apr 1, 2018, 4:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

you'd think Vancouver would have a real flagship store by now

Especially considering how cramped the downtown location is.

LeftCoaster · #**592** Posted **Apr 2, 2018, 9:38 PM**

Apple has so many markets to do flagships in they aren't in a particular rush to do any one specifically.

dreambrother808 · #**593** Posted **Apr 2, 2018, 10:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by LeftCoaster

Apple has so many markets to do flagships in they aren't in a particular rush to do any one specifically.

Makes sense. The video above talks about how that’s only the second store in Brooklyn, which has a population of 2.6 million.

LeftCoaster · #**594** Posted **Apr 2, 2018, 10:46 PM**

Ya there's just so much going on for the Apple real estate team they can afford to be picky on location.

Don't be fooled though they are very interested in a Vancouver flagship, they just won't accept a less than ideal location solely for the sake of doing one.

Vin · #**595** Posted **Apr 9, 2018, 8:41 PM**

http://dailyhive.com/vancouver/talle...struction-2018

Only one mentioned in Vancouver? (Burrard Gateway) Ok, so they missed Vancouver House, but still, 2 out of 35 is pretty miserable for Vancouver. Shame shame.

SpongeG · #**596** Posted **Apr 16, 2018, 10:06 PM**

interlace in singapore.

source

siliconcivilengineering

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Migrant_Coconut · #**597** Posted **Apr 17, 2018, 5:56 AM**

Methinks they went a bit too far with the idea. It'd be fine if it were more spread out, or split into two or three complexes; taking up the entire site makes it look like the slum from Ready Player One.

SpongeG · #**598** Posted **Apr 19, 2018, 5:49 AM**

sou fujimoto, nicolas laisné, and dimitri roussel to build a vertical village in paris

https://www.designboom.com/architect...is-04-17-2018/

trofirhen · #**599** Posted **Apr 27, 2018, 11:37 PM**

I could not copy / paste the image, but this is a rather sleek, understated building that might fit well somewhere in Vancouver, if anyone cares to click on the link, and look.

https://media.glassdoor.com/l/9c/a0/...evon-tower.jpg

whatnext · #**600** Posted **May 9, 2018, 4:32 AM**

I was cleaning up my Australian vacation pics and didn't find this building ion the thread. Very striking and its amazing they can keep the green wall looking so good in Sydney's dry climate. The projecting feature is called a "heliostat" which reflects light to the gardens. Oh, and yes, there is a small mall underneath for Vin.

One Central Park

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