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Vance Harris of DIALOG Architects and Jacqueline Che of Westbank

Twisting form of the tower as it rises from a triangular base. NW corner

view upwards showing the transition from triangular floorplate to square floorplate at the top

Twisting form of the tower as it rises from a triangular base

Pool area showing perimeter skylight on the right

Balcony step showing integrated heating and cooling system

Progress of the construction of the building envelope

Balcony boxes showing overhangs on west facade

Linear balconies on the South facade serving as shading

Under construction, bare structure at top, insulation and cladding being added lower down

Overhead shot showing the unique site conditions

Vancouver House from the beginning of the Howe Street onramp at dusk

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Vance Harris of DIALOG Architects and Jacqueline Che of Westbank

1480 Howe St. Vancouver, BC

Building 2 The Vancouver House tower and overall development is a landmark development in Vancouver owing to its unique design and location. Vancouver House Tower is a 52 storey 462,000 square foot residential tower located next to the Granville street bridge in Vancouver, BC. The project consists of 375 condo units, and 106 rental residential, from one-bedroom units to 4-bedroom penthouse units. In terms of form, it rises from a 6,000ft² triangular base and twists and grows into a 14,000ft² rectangular building, surrounded by a 9-storey podium at the base. The podium is covered in a separate audio tour. READ MORE

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