Ritz-Carlton Vancouver

The Ritz-Carlton Vancouver (formerly referred to as Palm Court and Vancouver's Turn) is a skyscraper being constructed in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The 58 storey, 183 metre (600 foot) high, mixed-use tower is located at 1133 West Georgia Street, and is scheduled to be completed in 2011. Upon completion, the Ritz-Carlton will be one of the two tallest buildings in the city, along with the Shangri-La tower.

The tower, designed by architect Arthur Erickson, will be triangular in shape, twisting gradually with height up to 45 degrees from bottom to top. The building is described as having a 'hyperbolic paraboloid' form; the design is similar to the Absolute Tower and Turning Torso highrises. The developer, Holborn Group, is aiming for LEED Silver certification for the building. The 9 level derelict building formerly occupying the site was demolished. Currently the construction site is being geared up for a 75 foot excavation.

Hotel

Ritz-Carlton's second Canadian hotel property (after Toronto, due to open in 2009) is the flagship tenant; the tower is named after the hotel. The hotel will occupy the first 26 floors of the building (180 rooms), with 123 residential units above it (floors 27-58). The building will also include public green space, and an enclosed glass palm court.

ee also

*List of tallest buildings in Vancouver

External links

* [http://www.vancouversturn.com/ Official website for residences]
* [http://www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/ctyclerk/cclerk/20050719/documents/p7complete.pdf City of Vancouver building proposal (pdf, includes pictures)]
* [http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=227556 Emporis Listing]
* [http://www.vancourier.com/issues04/094204/news/094204nn12.html "Vancouver Courier" article on the site]
* [http://www.lestwarog.com/1133georgia/ Condominium Information for Ritz-Carlton on Les Twarog]