Vancouver House (1400 Howe St) | 151.5m | 52Fl | Completed - Page 72

Otis_Van · #**1421** Posted **Jan 27, 2018, 8:55 PM**

I walked by earlier today, and they’ve removed the protective wrap from one of the ‘boxes’ on the Howe St side. Sadly, my phone battery was dead, so no photo...but I’ll try to get back later.

The exterior of the box is similar to a stainless steel appliance, except a bit darker grey, and slightly less shiny (though it’s a really dark day, so possibly quite different in sunlight). The interior of the box is shiny copper like the material they have on the signage at the corner of Howe/Pacific.

I know this is what was expected, so just confirming no sign of last-minute value engineering.

officedweller · #**1422** Posted **Jan 28, 2018, 7:01 AM**

Nice.
Thanks for the update.

dreambrother808 · #**1423** Posted **Jan 28, 2018, 2:44 PM**

From Westbank’s Instagram:

https://instagram.com/p/BeepgGgjdeh/

mcminsen · #**1424** Posted **Jan 30, 2018, 6:09 PM**

Here are some various angles of the uncovered box from yesterday in the gloomy rain.

Jan.29 '18, my pics

mcminsen · #**1425** Posted **Jan 30, 2018, 7:05 PM**

Jan.29 '18, my pics

mcminsen · #**1426** Posted **Jan 30, 2018, 7:06 PM**

Jan.29 '18, my pics

officedweller · #**1427** Posted **Jan 30, 2018, 11:58 PM**

Thanks!

The panels are a lot lighter in colour than I expected.
But it looks like it'll stay clean!

Pretty well hit the nail on the head:

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Originally Posted by Otis_Van

The exterior of the box is similar to a stainless steel appliance, ...

LeftCoaster · #**1428** Posted **Jan 30, 2018, 11:59 PM**

Oh wow the detail is even better than I expected.

They kept the bronzy/gold!

That's going to be a spectacular detail when looking up at the building.

mcminsen · #**1429** Posted **Jan 31, 2018, 12:59 AM**

It's nice to see a project turn out the way it's expected to, so far.

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Originally Posted by mcminsen

Here are some pics of renderings that were on the fence around the site back in November of 2015.

Nov.25 '15, my pics

giallo · #**1430** Posted **Jan 31, 2018, 2:56 AM**

Awesome update.

I love this tower.

Zepfancouver · #**1431** Posted **Jan 31, 2018, 6:03 AM**

Mr. Bjarke Ingels and his team will be proud of this project. I would imagine he would be at the opening ceremony. I'll try and be there for that.

mcminsen · #**1432** Posted **Feb 1, 2018, 5:33 AM**

Jan.31 '18, my pics

Klazu · #**1433** Posted **Feb 5, 2018, 3:28 AM**

From 41st floor of The Mark. Not my picture, but must be fairly recent.

easyrent.ca

rofina · #**1434** Posted **Feb 5, 2018, 4:15 PM**

That's a neat angle - its crazy wide from that view. Which makes sense, particular for the bottom.

Vin · #**1435** Posted **Feb 5, 2018, 11:55 PM**

I just wish they can clean up that dump of a neighbourhood, especially the areas around the bridge and ramps. Always filthy!

Graham_Yvr · #**1436** Posted **Feb 6, 2018, 12:00 AM**

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Originally Posted by Vin

I just wish they can clean up that dump of a neighbourhood, especially the areas around the bridge and ramps. Always filthy!

Um, that's what this project is doing...?

Zepfancouver · #**1437** Posted **Feb 6, 2018, 7:04 AM**

The city have plans to remove the on and off loops to the bridge for improve development in that area.

rofina · #**1438** Posted **Feb 6, 2018, 4:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by Vin

I just wish they can clean up that dump of a neighbourhood, especially the areas around the bridge and ramps. Always filthy!

I'm pretty sure having the ultra luxury of Grosvenor, Vancouver house, and future developments in the soon to be gone loops will revitalize this neighborhood just fine.

globeman · #**1439** Posted **Feb 6, 2018, 5:47 PM**

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Jimbo604 · #**1440** Posted **Feb 6, 2018, 5:48 PM**

If you are taking some update pics of Vancouver House don't forget about the two developments right beside it in the two bridge offramp "triangles" thanks!

Are they part of this dev or separate, I can't remember.. Same developer? Same development permit?