The new Vancouver Art Gallery coming to West Georgia and Cambie Street has a new name, and an updated design after a major funding announcement. The new gallery building will be known as the Chan Centre for the Visual Arts, after a $40 million donation by the Chan family, well-known for their philanthropic endeavours. It’s the largest-ever single private donation to an arts and culture … [Read more...] about Updated design for new Vancouver Art Gallery revealed, built to Passivhaus design standards
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Boutique condo building proposed for West End but some neighbours opposed
A six-storey residential building built to Passive House standards is proposed for the corner of Harwood and Nicola streets in Vancouver's West End. The building will feature five large units (all three bedroom and one per floor), as well as an amenity room and guest room on level six. The architecture firm, Cornerstone Architecture, says it's exploring using insulated concrete forms (ICF) … [Read more...] about Boutique condo building proposed for West End but some neighbours opposed
Daycare and preschool planned atop Gastown parkade
Downtown parents will be delighted to hear about a development proposal in Gastown that will add a new daycare facility and preschool to the top of a large parkade. Acton Ostry Architects has designed two buildings to go atop the Gastown parkade located at 150 Water Street, and 151 West Cordova Street. The parkade is divided by Trounce Alley. The spaces will contain 37 full day child care … [Read more...] about Daycare and preschool planned atop Gastown parkade
Rental apartments proposed for Commercial Drive and Adanac Street
Vancouver's apartment vacancy rate has been below one per cent for several years, and developers are responding to a tight rental market with several new rental apartment buildings. One new proposal is on Commercial Drive at Adanac Street where a six-storey, 38 unit secured market rental building is planned. It will be constructed with a concrete parkade and main floor, with the top five … [Read more...] about Rental apartments proposed for Commercial Drive and Adanac Street
Passive House rental apartment building planned for East Hastings Street
A six-storey rental apartment building built to Passive House (Passivhaus) standards is proposed for East Hastings Street near the Vancouver-Burnaby border. Cornerstone Architecture has applied to the city to rezone a mid-block lot at 3435 East Hastings Street. The new building will include 45 secured market rental units, 2,712 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor, and 28 … [Read more...] about Passive House rental apartment building planned for East Hastings Street
