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[western]

Something like Sterling planned in Vancouver will bring both vibrance and density to the area. Also without having to block out 819 yates.

 

[VicHockeyFan]

Here's the thing, the building already has zero setback, will they maybe keep some of it in order to keep that, and not have to do some lame courtyard?

[aastra]

Have these pics been posted here before?

http://cinematreasur...3/photos/101396

[VicHockeyFan]

See all that concrete?  That's why I don't think you tear down.  This thing can be retrofitted.

[Nparker]

See all that concrete?  That's why I don't think you tear down.  This thing can be retrofitted.

I agree.

Strip it back to it's basic concrete form and re-work it. 

[VicHockeyFan]

And then lots of steel too.  I'd be curious to know how all the seating works though.  Concrete risers?

 

[amor de cosmos]

it's barely 30 years old & jawl said in the paper that there aren't any real issues with the structure, etc. the problem is finding a practical use for it. it sounded like tearing it down is an option but more like a last resort.

[lanforod]

Bowling alley?

[Mike K.]

With all that concrete you can probably add a few floors.

[western]

If thats the case they won't make much changes to the exterior. 

Sounds like they are trying to find a way to use minimal expenses as possible to find a way to make use of the building. I think it will primarily be interior renovations. 

Edited by western, 29 October 2015 - 09:55 PM.

[HB]

[amor de cosmos]

i should have known those pics were coming

[lanforod]

HB, do you have a drone or something, or are you superman?

[HB]

No drone all handheld camera shots

[HB]

The last 2 pics are from the top of the Bell Tower on St Andrews Cathedral about 2 years ago

[gumgum]

Can't wait to see that hideous beast bulldozed.

[jklymak]

I dunno, I think its hideous because of all the blank walls, but those are surely not structural.  Put storefronts in those, and offices above, and it might be half decent.  

[johnk]

Now that Chard is moving ahead on the east side I wonder what can be done with this. Is it too late for Chard and the Jawls to do something together? I suspect it is.
Its an odd building, long and narrow, looking like just a pile of bricks and a glass cone.
But there are interesting things about it.Interior is quite open if the partitions between the cinemas were removed. The circular staircase is its most interesting feature for sure with potential for something cool.
Could the bays between the round columns along Blanshard St. on the ground and 2nd floors be opened up?
Would it make an interesting retail space with lots of light and display or a dining/ entertainment space?
Any thoughts? I'd like to know what the Jawls's thinking is.

Edited by johnk, 06 November 2015 - 11:03 AM.

[aastra]

The corner could be great if you maintained the glassed-in concept but changed it from a cone to a cylinder. I assume the ramp would need to be removed, however. It makes the space dark and I can't imagine why it would be needed going forward.

[VicHockeyFan]

Someone asked me if the place had an elevator.  I don't think it does.  I'm not sure that ramp is compliant with today's access rules.  Likely too steep.