Alberni by Kengo Kuma | 132.28m | 40s | Westbank | Kengo Kuma

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Getting ready for demolition:

 

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Building is still standing...

 

[City Of Rain]

Building is still standing...

Workers on vacation I guess.

 

[Edward Skira]

Building is still standing...

Looks like a Christo and Jeanne-Claude
http://christojeanneclaude.net/projects/wrapped-fountain-and-wrapped-medieval-tower

 

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The old office building is getting shorter:

 

[City Of Rain]

Just wish it'd be 30 m taller.

 

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January 13th update:

 

[City Of Rain]

Whats the hold up?

 

[Roundabout]

Whats the hold up?

The building being demolished is from the 1950's (?), so it's entirely possible that there is asbestos or other materials they have to take extra care dealing with during the demolition.

 

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March 10th: all that's left is rubble.

 

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April 20th update:

 

[City Of Rain]

It'd be interesting to see how this tower would look when its above ground level.

 

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May 23rd update:

 

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June 17th:

 

[City Of Rain]

This one is going to be awesome.