Ritz-Carlton Vancouver

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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, 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.

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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.