Tag Archives: Westbank

611 Main Street

Posted on February 22, 2013 by

We first noted this proposal following the ‘Historic Area Height Review’ that allowed buildings in very limited locations in the Downtown Eastside to a total height of 150′. We’ve shown a few images of the project – here’s the model that went to the Public … Continue reading →

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1601 Broughton

Posted on January 5, 2013 by

Previously called 1401 Comox, controversy has dogged this West End tower since it was first proposed back in October 2009. After its third redesign, it was approved after a long public hearing. Designed by Henriquez Partners for Westbank Peterson, the … Continue reading →

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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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60 West Cordova

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

  Now (almost) filling the former parking lot next to the Army and Navy store, 60 West Cordova (no name, just an address) Is nearing completion as it introduces an interesting architectural and economic experiment into the Downtown Eastside. Rather than the high-end … Continue reading →

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700 West 8th

Posted on January 15, 2012 by

Close to completion (having topped out in mid June) Westbank’s condo project at 700 West 8th Avenue certainly adds a lot of density to the Broadway corridor. The project’s 161 units come with a mind boggling 62 different floorplans. The … Continue reading →

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Telus Gardens (updated)

Posted on January 14, 2012 by

Telus Gardens is the office building which is replacing a city owned parkade on Georgia Street and the small White Spot retail building on Georgia as well as a 46-storey residential tower on Robson Street where the Telus parkade is located. The tiny building between … Continue reading →

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