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Medwards · 04-06-2009, 04:59 PM

Our lobbies in many of the towers in Edmonton are a direct result of two things.
1) height restrictions due to airport overlay
2) In the case of manulife, The city DEMANDED that a 2 floor lobby w/ above ground pedway connections...

noodle · 04-06-2009, 06:19 PM

Telus would also be the newest lobby in town, given the massive amount of renos that have happened in the last 10 years. The entire plaza is different and far more inviting now.

ChrisD · 04-06-2009, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by noodle

Telus would also be the newest lobby in town, given the massive amount of renos that have happened in the last 10 years. The entire plaza is different and far more inviting now.

Yes it is...

ChrisD · 04-06-2009, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by moahunter

The beaut pictures of what looks to be a fantastic lobby, makes me realize how poor many of the lobby's are in Edmonton towers. Oddly - I think TELUS plaza is one of the better ones right now, rather than many of the newer buildings, that were perhaps more compromised by the Pedway / Malls?.

The main entrance to Commerce Place is not bad (west). Bell Tower is also nice, but IT could use more 'pep'.

RTA · 04-06-2009, 10:09 PM

^ Gonna disagree with you there. The "mall" in Commerce is pretty spectacular, but the office tower lobby is really dark, imposing, and uninviting.

moahunter · 05-06-2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by noodle

Telus would also be the newest lobby in town, given the massive amount of renos that have happened in the last 10 years. The entire plaza is different and far more inviting now.

I think they did a really great job with it.

edmonton daily photo · 05-06-2009, 06:55 PM

TD Tower has a nice loby, Nothing WOOOO WOOOOO but nice and tasteful.

Edmcowboy11 · 06-06-2009, 09:32 AM

I was looking at the Epcor site last night and I'm happy to see it starting to creep up into the skyline. I can't wait to see things in a couple months or so.

bulliver · 08-06-2009, 03:05 PM

From last night:

blainehamilton · 09-06-2009, 02:13 PM

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Telus would also be the newest lobby in town, given the massive amount of renos that have happened in the last 10 years. The entire plaza is different and far more inviting now.

I agree with you. I was down there the first time a year or two ago to fix the ATM under the escalator and recall saying: 'wow, I never knew this place existed' when I first walked in.

It's really nice!

Glad to see Epcor slowly reaching for the sky.

Medwards · 26-06-2009, 05:08 PM

Rising rising...

Uploaded on June 25, 2009
by jasonwoodhead23

booster · 26-06-2009, 05:19 PM

I love how it removes the view of a number of surface parking lots. The arena would look great just west of there.

etownboarder · 26-06-2009, 09:48 PM

Sweet pics... Especially the first pic where you can see Quest rising up too. Very cool.

IanO · 27-06-2009, 11:27 AM

Quest is really getting up there and can be seen from many parts of the core.

Cannot wait to see Epcor around 5-10 and going up. Should make for an interesting winter.

Edmcowboy11 · 28-06-2009, 02:55 PM

Ain't it sooooo exciting to see the building starting to reach towards the sky.

kcantor · 30-06-2009, 06:27 PM

happy canada day

thanks duncan...

Cured · 30-06-2009, 11:49 PM

^Saw that tonight. Nice touch !

Thanks Ken (&Duncan)

sundance · 03-07-2009, 10:58 AM

Ken do you know in the interim period between now and awarding the NAIT LRT tender will the excavation be left a bit open on the side to allow the mole in or will it be filled in 1st only to dig it out a bit later at additional costs?

kcantor · 03-07-2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sundance

Ken do you know in the interim period between now and awarding the NAIT LRT tender will the excavation be left a bit open on the side to allow the mole in or will it be filled in 1st only to dig it out a bit later at additional costs?

transit's lrt design and construction group - and their consultants - could probably give you a clearer answer than i but it's my understanding that once the tunnel under the epcor parkade is completed, "tying in" from the west will be cut and cover until 101 street then tunneled under the street (and the utilities in the street) but using a mole shouldn't be required as they should be able to "shore as they go". the most difficult part of that will probably be the old timber bridge pilings that are still in place. once they get under 101 street, they will enter/tie into the shafts you see here. once they've entered these, they need to be extended/tied into churchill (i'm not sure how far north the original tunnels/shafts extend from churchill) which i believe they can do in the same fashion with or without some cut and cover and not necessarily needing to use the mole. there won't be any need for access from the current excavation as the tunnel walls are already complete and backfilled. our excavation and construction is phased to accommodate construction scheduling and timing and to provide us with a little extra flexibility in some of our leasing negotiations re potential tenant requirements not for lrt.

Medwards · 03-07-2009, 01:06 PM

Mr. Cantor -

How is that public webcam coming along for the EPCOR tower project?

sundance · 03-07-2009, 02:41 PM

Thanks, I was thinking east of EPCOR towards Churchill station, I just assumed going under CN or Sir Alexander Mackenzie Building (Canada Post offices) with a mole would be far cheaper. But its possible to route it between the two especially if they ever decide to tear down the post office (there are asbestos concerns).
http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&q=s...10911&t=h&z=17

kcantor · 03-07-2009, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sundance

Thanks, I was thinking east of EPCOR towards Churchill station, I just assumed going under CN or Sir Alexander Mackenzie Building (Canada Post offices) with a mole would be far cheaper. But its possible to route it between the two especially if they ever decide to tear down the post office (there are asbestos concerns).
http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&q=s...10911&t=h&z=17

it does go "between the two" ...

Edmcowboy11 · 06-07-2009, 10:17 AM

So was it my understanding that at some point in time the building between the Can Post building and the CN tower is going to be demolished and some sort of park or something will be going there? If so, could that building be torn down sooner if the LRT tunnel (cut and cover) was to go ahead sooner as well?

wco · 09-07-2009, 10:43 AM

From this week. Pic by me.

IanO · 09-07-2009, 12:23 PM

^getting up there... can't wait to see it 10 and up

bulliver · 21-07-2009, 06:57 PM

From Today:

IanO · 22-07-2009, 08:48 AM

^^ 1 more floor and it will be quite visible.

etownboarder · 22-07-2009, 09:32 AM

Since this is building has larger floor plates than most residential buildings, how long is it going to take to add a floor? 2 weeks? 3? I know it's been mentioned before, I just don't want to dig through 600 posts to find it.

IanO · 22-07-2009, 09:37 AM

i believe Ken said 10-12 days?

etownboarder · 22-07-2009, 09:38 AM

That's once the podium levels are done, correct? If so, then this baby is really going to start to move quickly.

IanO · 22-07-2009, 09:41 AM

^from what i recall, yes.

Blueline · 22-07-2009, 12:30 PM

any site damage last Sat ?

kcantor · 22-07-2009, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueline

any site damage last Sat ?

none - our entire portfolio was relatively unscathed although we did lose two trees at golden west which relatively speaking is actually pretty good given they are being moved from a "tended" environment to having to rely more on mother nature (which means developing deeper/stronger root systems than is often the case with golf course trees).

Sonic Death Monkey · 22-07-2009, 04:33 PM

An opportunity missed though - a crane could have "accidently" fallen on one of its neighboring eyesores!

IanO · 29-07-2009, 10:50 PM

slightly updated design... and much better IMO

IanO · 29-07-2009, 11:01 PM

before:

after

Hilman · 29-07-2009, 11:02 PM

Much much better!!

grish · 29-07-2009, 11:05 PM

both are equally nice. WHat floor are they at?

kcantor · 29-07-2009, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by grish

both are equally nice. WHat floor are they at?

We've poured 3 with columns and core up to 4 while lrt continues to east and the parkade continues to the east and north (which is now up to P1).

MylesC · 29-07-2009, 11:51 PM

The only thing I would say about the redesign is it looks like the roof is much flatter. I really liked the original's turrets at the top. We've got way too many flat roofs in this town.

glasshead · 30-07-2009, 08:13 AM

I'm no expert, but for me, cleaner and bolder come to mind with the newer design.

wco · 30-07-2009, 08:14 AM

Man, that's one thick building. Cool.

IanO · 30-07-2009, 08:14 AM

^yup... less 'commerce placey'

ChrisD · 30-07-2009, 08:23 AM

Much cleaner, I like it!

IanO · 30-07-2009, 08:27 AM

Ken - do you have more angles of the revised design that are public? I would love to see other angles.

EdmTrekker · 30-07-2009, 12:33 PM

Now if Qualico would buy the CN building next door, peel off the concerete exterior and match it with EPCOR, redvelop the podium and link to EPCOR - this corner would all come together...anyone with sketchup want to play to capture Kens attention??

Ice Dupree · 30-07-2009, 12:50 PM

It would be cool to match that look with glass instead of concrete, and give the CN Building a modern look. Maybe just wait until the concrete and the podium blow off the tower?

MylesC · 30-07-2009, 12:50 PM

I sure wouldn't want to see the CN changed. It's a great tower as is. :S

kcantor · 30-07-2009, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by EdmTrekker

Now if Qualico would buy the CN building next door, peel off the concerete exterior and match it with EPCOR, redvelop the podium and link to EPCOR - this corner would all come together...anyone with sketchup want to play to capture Kens attention??

sketchup not required.... anyone got an extra 100 million or so?

lat · 30-07-2009, 01:05 PM

^ If I hadn't gone to the Ex last week...

IanO · 30-07-2009, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MylesC

I sure wouldn't want to see the CN changed. It's a great tower as is. :S

no kidding

CN is one of the few 'awesome' towers we have in this joint

etownboarder · 30-07-2009, 01:23 PM

I wouldn't mind seeing a few minor changes to the exterior though. It looked strange just sitting there by itself for the past 20+ years, and will look even funnier next to the shiny new Epcor Tower.

IanO · 30-07-2009, 01:26 PM

^i am of the belief that EPCOR will look funny beside CN:> It does need some love but good god do not touch the design or color or material.

etownboarder · 30-07-2009, 01:29 PM

What kind of TLC are you suggesting then?

IanO · 30-07-2009, 01:30 PM

^new paint, new glazing, some hugs

Ice Dupree · 30-07-2009, 01:31 PM

Lobby could definitely use some attention!

etownboarder · 30-07-2009, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ice Dupree

Lobby could definitely use some attention!

The entire podium could use some love IMO. In fact, I wish the podium could be completely redone. The tower part though, like IanO says, could use some simple fresh paint and new glazing.

edmonton daily photo · 30-07-2009, 01:33 PM

I agree Ian O

The CN tower is Hot, in a 1960's way.

The treatment on the windows of the podium could def be removed.

kcantor · 30-07-2009, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by IanO

^i am of the belief that EPCOR will look funny beside CN:> It does need some love but good god do not touch the design or color or material.

sometimes what you are beside and how you relate to it is half the battle in providing interest and interplay...

edmonton daily photo · 30-07-2009, 01:46 PM

the reflection of CN in the Epcore tower will be hot.

kcantor · 30-07-2009, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by edmonton daily photo

the reflection of CN in the Epcore tower will be hot.

although much more subtle as the glazing will be much more "transparent" than the full reflective glass on these. i always particularly liked aza place (the first one with the highly reflective gold glazing) but even moreso since it was gold glazing that was lambasted so badly in another thread here...

Edmcowboy11 · 31-07-2009, 12:26 AM

I think if the podium of the CN was changed enough to make it a bit more inviting at street level. With that said how about Qualico just buying that little run down building in front of the Epcor (to the south) and at the bare minimum tear it down. CN and Epcor will look nice next to each other, that little building wont look good at all.

etownboarder · 31-07-2009, 08:56 AM

I think kcantor mentioned before that Qualico offered to buy the little rat hole building next door and the owners refused to sell it (bastards).

Edmcowboy11 · 31-07-2009, 09:09 AM

^That's not cool. They probably want a mint for that little building. Unless they plan on doing something they should either sell the building or (I hate to say it) bulldose the building and put in a parking lot. I only say a parking lot because that would look nicer than that little building.

etownboarder · 31-07-2009, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Edmcowboy11

^That's not cool. They probably want a mint for that little building. Unless they plan on doing something they should either sell the building or (I hate to say it) bulldose the building and put in a parking lot. I only say a parking lot because that would look nicer than that little building.

I totally agree with you. The only reason I hate the thought of anyone opening another Impark lot is that once they start bringing in the money, there's little reason to develop the property in the future. I just hope they have some secret plans for the lot... maybe a beautiful condo building or something? Next to the new Epcor Tower, I could see it doing reasonably well.

RTA · 31-07-2009, 09:19 AM

^^ & ^ The land that building sits on is pretty valuable I imagine, and will only increase in value as time progresses and further developments go up in the area.

The owner is perfectly within their rights as a landowner to sit on that land for as long as they like.

That building, on the other hand, has got to be a health and safety issue. I do think the city should intervene on that one. I still can't understand why the landowner refused the offer to have it demolished free of charge.

glasshead · 31-07-2009, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by RTA

^^ & ^ The land that building sits on is pretty valuable I imagine, and will only increase in value as time progresses and further developments go up in the area.

The owner is perfectly within their rights as a landowner to sit on that land for as long as they like.

That building, on the other hand, has got to be a health and safety issue. I do think the city should intervene on that one. I still can't understand why the landowner refused the offer to have it demolished free of charge.

because clearly their running a business out of that building

etownboarder · 31-07-2009, 09:28 AM

DUH!!! How could I have overlooked something so obvious as running a business out of that dilapidated old shack? The building doesn't hold any value, but the land does. Like RTA said, I don't understand why they refused to have the building knocked down for free. Makes no sense at all. I would think the insurance premiums on the building would be high enough, considering the state it is in. Shame on the company who owns it.

glasshead · 31-07-2009, 09:35 AM

^clearly my inuendo over the internet failed...

maybe the business is doing just fine with the building as is...obviously my own wild, tinfoil hat speculation

etownboarder · 31-07-2009, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by glasshead

^clearly my inuendo over the internet failed...

maybe the business is doing just fine with the building as is...obviously my own wild, tinfoil hat speculation

No, it didn't fail... sorry. That wasn't meant as a critical comment, I was just being sarcastic. As in "Duh... obviously that's the problem."

RTA · 31-07-2009, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by glasshead

^clearly my inuendo over the internet failed...

maybe the business is doing just fine with the building as is...obviously my own wild, tinfoil hat speculation

Now I want to make a sign for the front of the building that says "Not A Front For Producing & Selling Drugs, Inc. - Est. 1969"

That oughtta get it demolished right quick.

etownboarder · 31-07-2009, 09:52 AM

LOL, do it!!! And make sure it's really big, and that you can nail it to the wall... or even better, just use a can of spray paint. Should we meet there after the sun goes down and get'er done?

Montrosian · 31-07-2009, 02:44 PM

I believe the Allard family owns that building. If so, I doubt it's being used as a drug front...

Perspective · 31-07-2009, 11:28 PM

will the 2nd stationlands tower follow the same design as epcor?

edmonton daily photo · 31-07-2009, 11:45 PM

this is from the stationlands home page..

Kcantor.. if I may offer my personal opinion.. The stationlands website REALLY needs an update!

IanO · 01-08-2009, 12:20 PM

^why? 2001 ain't cool no more?

edmonton daily photo · 01-08-2009, 06:47 PM

it's sooo bad, but the logo is still artdeco great.

Edmcowboy11 · 02-08-2009, 10:05 AM

It would be nice for a bit of an update, it would probably cause for some additional excitement.

sundance · 04-08-2009, 04:02 PM

I imagine with the economy being what it is, and the airport closure there are a gazillion more important things to do than a website though. Revising the area plan for new height limits for example. Building B could be raised to 50 floors probably by the time it was built.

grish · 04-08-2009, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sundance

I imagine with the economy being what it is, and the airport closure there are a gazillion more important things to do than a website though. Revising the area plan for new height limits for example. Building B could be raised to 50 floors probably by the time it was built.

I am very, very confident in saying that the website revision (and the whole website maintenance) and revision of the area plan for new height limits is done by two different departments.

kcantor · 04-08-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by grish

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Originally Posted by sundance

I imagine with the economy being what it is, and the airport closure there are a gazillion more important things to do than a website though. Revising the area plan for new height limits for example. Building B could be raised to 50 floors probably by the time it was built.

I am very, very confident in saying that the website revision (and the whole website maintenance) and revision of the area plan for new height limits is done by two different departments.

departments??? for better or worse there are only seven of us in the office in total and we have a number of other projects and potential projects that over time will be as exciting as this one to manage (along with all of the "day to day" stuff that needs attention with the rest of the portfolio).

besides, much to IanO's chagrin, other than 1984, i'm pretty sure 2001 is the only year to have an iconic movie titled after it... so how cool is that anyway to be able to share, even a relatively small and modest way...

edmonton daily photo · 04-08-2009, 06:09 PM

^ I was hoping you were going to announce a website redesign... sigh

kcantor · 04-08-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by edmonton daily photo

^ I was hoping you were going to announce a website redesign... sigh

we are working on an update - along with a completely seperate epcortower site which is being put together concurrently. it's just that - unlike some - we tend not to "announce" things until after they're done.

Edmcowboy11 · 04-08-2009, 07:01 PM

Well I know I will be looking forward to the new sites.

ChrisD · 04-08-2009, 09:18 PM

Yea, the website needs some new blood....can't wait to see the new site Ken.

etownboarder · 05-08-2009, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by kcantor

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Originally Posted by edmonton daily photo

^ I was hoping you were going to announce a website redesign... sigh

we are working on an update - along with a completely seperate epcortower site which is being put together concurrently. it's just that - unlike some - we tend not to "announce" things until after they're done.

Any idea when we might expect an updated website? Even just an expected date would be great... like say, in a month? two? four?

sundance · 05-08-2009, 03:18 PM

Hmm 2001 maybe go with the big monolith proportions 1x4x9, I wonder if one can make the glass seams almost invisible to resemble it even more. Something like this; But seriously we have enough boxes downtown the existing design looks good.

Bill · 14-08-2009, 01:24 PM

Any idea who may take over Epcor's existing building?

Good location, with LRT access underground. Must have some demand.

Medwards · 14-08-2009, 01:47 PM

^possible condo retrofit?

edmonton daily photo · 15-08-2009, 12:02 PM

thanks Ken.. I am sure the site will look smashing

moahunter · 16-08-2009, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Medwards

^possible condo retrofit?

That would be superb. Better to keep the office market tight, so some new ones can be built - and more people downtown.

booster · 16-08-2009, 06:39 PM

It would be an amazing condo site. And they probably would be doing ton of upgrades anyways once EPCOR moves out so why not have half office, half condos. Great way to get more people living in the central part of downtown. I wonder what the odds of this happening though as most Edmonton Edmonton developers don't really have a reputation for being cutting edge or being unique.

ChrisD · 16-08-2009, 08:05 PM

^well, for one, the owner / possible developer of the existing Epcor Building isn't based out of Edmonton....GE Capital Real Estate has a local office, but major decisions are made out of Toronto.

IanO · 17-08-2009, 08:13 AM

i highly highly doubt any more office will be turned into condos...

Ice Dupree · 17-08-2009, 10:03 AM

^ agreed

kcantor · 17-08-2009, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by IanO

i highly highly doubt any more office will be turned into condos...

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Originally Posted by Ice Dupree

^ agreed

well there's at least a couple still out there that have floor plates that work way better for residential than they do for office...

noodle · 18-08-2009, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by kcantor

well there's at least a couple still out there that have floor plates that work way better for residential than they do for office...

Such as?

Speedyturtle · 18-08-2009, 11:43 PM

Maybe they can add a few more storeys to it. The airport's gonna close anyway...

kcantor · 19-08-2009, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by noodle

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Originally Posted by kcantor

well there's at least a couple still out there that have floor plates that work way better for residential than they do for office...

Such as?

the old bank of montrealand td bank buildings on jasper, chancery place, mercer warehouse... there's others still but i wouldn't want to give too much away.

Blueline · 19-08-2009, 07:46 AM

Ken don't think of this as "giving away too much" but as "planting the seeds of inspiration into fertile minds" You just never know who may be "here" who has a wack of cash that is just looking for a great idea and nesting place, right?

04-06-2009, 06:19 PM	#602
noodle Addicted to C2E Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oliver	Telus would also be the newest lobby in town, given the massive amount of renos that have happened in the last 10 years. The entire plaza is different and far more inviting now. __________________ www.amokphoto.ca

04-06-2009, 10:09 PM	#605
RTA Addicted to C2E Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Holyrood	^ Gonna disagree with you there. The "mall" in Commerce is pretty spectacular, but the office tower lobby is really dark, imposing, and uninviting. __________________ Strathcona City Separatist

06-06-2009, 09:32 AM	#608
Edmcowboy11 Addicted to C2E Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta	I was looking at the Epcor site last night and I'm happy to see it starting to creep up into the skyline. I can't wait to see things in a couple months or so. __________________ LRT is our future, time to push forward.

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26-06-2009, 05:19 PM	#612
booster Addicted to C2E Join Date: May 2007 Location: Belgravia	I love how it removes the view of a number of surface parking lots. The arena would look great just west of there. __________________ My antidepressent drug of choice is running. Cheaper with less side effects!

04-06-2009, 04:59 PM	#601
Medwards Addicted to C2E Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Edmonton	Our lobbies in many of the towers in Edmonton are a direct result of two things. 1) height restrictions due to airport overlay 2) In the case of manulife, The city DEMANDED that a 2 floor lobby w/ above ground pedway connections...

05-06-2009, 06:55 PM	#607
edmonton daily photo Addicted to C2E Join Date: May 2008	TD Tower has a nice loby, Nothing WOOOO WOOOOO but nice and tasteful.

26-06-2009, 05:08 PM	#611
Medwards Addicted to C2E Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Edmonton	Rising rising... Uploaded on June 25, 2009 by jasonwoodhead23

26-06-2009, 09:48 PM	#613
etownboarder Addicted to C2E Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Old Strathcona	Sweet pics... Especially the first pic where you can see Quest rising up too. Very cool.

27-06-2009, 11:27 AM	#614
IanO Addicted to C2E Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Edmonton	Quest is really getting up there and can be seen from many parts of the core. Cannot wait to see Epcor around 5-10 and going up. Should make for an interesting winter. __________________ inspiration or mediocrity www.decl.org Ottawa-Edmonton-Vancouver-Edmonton

28-06-2009, 02:55 PM	#615
Edmcowboy11 Addicted to C2E Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta	Ain't it sooooo exciting to see the building starting to reach towards the sky. __________________ LRT is our future, time to push forward.

30-06-2009, 06:27 PM	#616
kcantor Addicted to C2E Mr. Reality Check Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta	happy canada day happy canada day thanks duncan... __________________ really just cranky, miserable and disagreeable on principle but happy to have earned the title anyway; downtown arena fan; edmonton 2017 world's fair and edmonton indy supporter; proponent of "*edmonton works*"

30-06-2009, 11:49 PM	#617
Cured Addicted to C2E Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Edmonton	^Saw that tonight. Nice touch ! Thanks Ken (&Duncan)

03-07-2009, 10:58 AM	#618
sundance Addicted to C2E Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: City of Champions	Ken do you know in the interim period between now and awarding the NAIT LRT tender will the excavation be left a bit open on the side to allow the mole in or will it be filled in 1st only to dig it out a bit later at additional costs?

03-07-2009, 01:06 PM	#620
Medwards Addicted to C2E Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Edmonton	Mr. Cantor - How is that public webcam coming along for the EPCOR tower project?

03-07-2009, 02:41 PM	#621
sundance Addicted to C2E Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: City of Champions	Thanks, I was thinking east of EPCOR towards Churchill station, I just assumed going under CN or Sir Alexander Mackenzie Building (Canada Post offices) with a mole would be far cheaper. But its possible to route it between the two especially if they ever decide to tear down the post office (there are asbestos concerns). http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&q=s...10911&t=h&z=17

06-07-2009, 10:17 AM	#623
Edmcowboy11 Addicted to C2E Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta	So was it my understanding that at some point in time the building between the Can Post building and the CN tower is going to be demolished and some sort of park or something will be going there? If so, could that building be torn down sooner if the LRT tunnel (cut and cover) was to go ahead sooner as well? __________________ LRT is our future, time to push forward.

09-07-2009, 10:43 AM	#624
wco First One is Always Free Join Date: Jun 2008	From this week. Pic by me.

09-07-2009, 12:23 PM	#625
IanO Addicted to C2E Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Edmonton	^getting up there... can't wait to see it 10 and up __________________ inspiration or mediocrity www.decl.org Ottawa-Edmonton-Vancouver-Edmonton

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22-07-2009, 08:48 AM	#627
IanO Addicted to C2E Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Edmonton	^^ 1 more floor and it will be quite visible. __________________ inspiration or mediocrity www.decl.org Ottawa-Edmonton-Vancouver-Edmonton

22-07-2009, 09:32 AM	#628
etownboarder Addicted to C2E Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Old Strathcona	Since this is building has larger floor plates than most residential buildings, how long is it going to take to add a floor? 2 weeks? 3? I know it's been mentioned before, I just don't want to dig through 600 posts to find it.

22-07-2009, 09:37 AM	#629
IanO Addicted to C2E Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Edmonton	i believe Ken said 10-12 days? __________________ inspiration or mediocrity www.decl.org Ottawa-Edmonton-Vancouver-Edmonton

22-07-2009, 09:38 AM	#630
etownboarder Addicted to C2E Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Old Strathcona	That's once the podium levels are done, correct? If so, then this baby is really going to start to move quickly.

22-07-2009, 09:41 AM	#631
IanO Addicted to C2E Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Edmonton	^from what i recall, yes. __________________ inspiration or mediocrity www.decl.org Ottawa-Edmonton-Vancouver-Edmonton

22-07-2009, 12:30 PM	#632
Blueline Addicted to C2E Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Edmonton	any site damage last Sat ?

22-07-2009, 04:33 PM	#634
Sonic Death Monkey Addicted to C2E Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Downtown	An opportunity missed though - a crane could have "accidently" fallen on one of its neighboring eyesores! __________________ “You have to dream big. If we want to be a little city, we dream small. If we want to be a big city, we dream big, and this is a big idea.” - Mayor Stephen Mandel, 02/22/2012

29-07-2009, 10:50 PM	#635
IanO Addicted to C2E Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Edmonton	slightly updated design... and much better IMO __________________ inspiration or mediocrity www.decl.org Ottawa-Edmonton-Vancouver-Edmonton

29-07-2009, 11:01 PM	#636
IanO Addicted to C2E Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Edmonton	before: after __________________ inspiration or mediocrity www.decl.org Ottawa-Edmonton-Vancouver-Edmonton

29-07-2009, 11:02 PM	#637
Hilman Addicted to C2E Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ozerna, North Edmonton	Much much better!!

29-07-2009, 11:05 PM	#638
grish Addicted to C2E Join Date: Mar 2006	both are equally nice. WHat floor are they at? __________________ My name is Gregory B.

29-07-2009, 11:51 PM	#640
MylesC Addicted to C2E Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles; Athens	The only thing I would say about the redesign is it looks like the roof is much flatter. I really liked the original's turrets at the top. We've got way too many flat roofs in this town. __________________ LA today, Athens tomorrow. I miss E-town.

30-07-2009, 08:13 AM	#641
glasshead Addicted to C2E Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Vancouver	I'm no expert, but for me, cleaner and bolder come to mind with the newer design.

30-07-2009, 08:14 AM	#642
wco First One is Always Free Join Date: Jun 2008	Man, that's one thick building. Cool.

30-07-2009, 08:14 AM	#643
IanO Addicted to C2E Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Edmonton	^yup... less 'commerce placey' __________________ inspiration or mediocrity www.decl.org Ottawa-Edmonton-Vancouver-Edmonton