Yes, they are putting the column forms up for the first floor. Looks like they are almost done pouring the concrete for the ramp into the parking also.
As you imply, it's difficult to call the exterior decoration we currently see as the norm in condo-construction 'architecture,' but their website claims that changes were made...
When Empire took over this project, EI Richmond got involved. They finalized the design and drawings.
Empire Sales rep mentioned that no architectural changes were made.