Monthly Archives: September 2012

1400 Howe Street

Posted on September 29, 2012 by

We first saw 1400 Howe back in February when we suggested it might raise a few eyebrows for its design. Westbank propose a 51 storey tower and two other buildings around and under one of the loops at the south end … Continue reading →

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Meccanica

Posted on September 28, 2012 by

We first saw Meccanica nearly a year ago when it was heading to the Urban Design Panel. A Cressey development designed by Rafii Architects, the 170 unit condo tower and mid rise will sit on the former Buster’s towing spot, to the west … Continue reading →

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One Pacific – 68 Smithe Street

Posted on September 27, 2012 by

In November 2011, while most attention was on the rezoning of the adjacent casino and hotel complex, City Council approved a rezoning on half of Concord Pacific’s land to the west of BC Place Stadium. The eastern half, now identified as 68 … Continue reading →

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Nordstrom – Granville Street

Posted on September 17, 2012 by

One of the worst-kept secrets of the year has finally been confirmed; Nordstrom will replace Sears in the flagship retail block of the Pacific Centre Mall. The significantly compromised Cesar Pelli design for Eatons will now get a James Cheng makeover. The … Continue reading →

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Fairview Green

Posted on September 13, 2012 by

The gradual replacement of the remaining commercial properties in Fairview Slopes continues with the recent completion of Fairview Green at West 7th and Spruce. This nine unit townhouse project shows the geometric simplicity and brick finish often seen in W … Continue reading →

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James – West 1st Avenue

Posted on September 5, 2012 by

James has been getting close to completion for a while. Now the first barbeques have appeared on a balcony, so we’re showing the tower portion of the scheme. The townhouses now have their golden canopies, but below we’ve added a picture … Continue reading →

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Pinnacle Living – West Broadway

Posted on September 2, 2012 by

While their next West 2nd Avenue project is topped out and could be finished by the end of the year Pinnacle’s project on the parking lot of the old Kitsilano IGA store is just about completed. The first phase of a … Continue reading →

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