Tag: Vancouver

  • mid century MODERN homes YVR

    mid century MODERN homes YVR

    West Coast Modern – Is both how the building situates on the landscape and how the interiors relate to nature – connecting to the environment…

  • 1913 private VANCOUVER club

    1913 private VANCOUVER club

    A beauty of architecture on Hastings – designed by architects Sharp and Thompson in the style of London’s Victorian Gentleman’s Club and the front facade seems unchanged since built in 1913. The Vancouver Club was formed in 1889 and was a private gentleman’s club.  There were many private clubs at this time – early days…

  • arthur ERICKSON architecture west van

    arthur ERICKSON architecture west van

    Arthur Charles Erickson (1924-2009) – Vancouver Architect and urban planner – internationally known for his futuristic designs and commercial architecture – Monteverdi Estates in West Vancouver was one of his lesser known residential works – a series of 20 unique detached units of 2000 – 3000 sq’ on seven acres – designed to sensitively preserve…

  • sweeping VIEWS + local art

    sweeping VIEWS + local art

    Views of English Bay, Vancouver’s North Shore and Spanish Banks, this terraced garden sprinkled with exquisite BC Native sculptures + art.  A highlight of the Heritage Vancouver annual fundraiser garden tour where 13 gracious hosts opened their gardens for a worthy cause. Azure infinity pool seems endless as it connects to Vancouver’s English Bay. Al…

  • VHF HERITAGE home tour

    VHF HERITAGE home tour

      1912 The Crescent, Shaughnessy – converted to 3 townhomes in 1989 with the addition of a coach  house as a 4th home as well as parking garage. View from upper floor of center unit – overlooking added coach house + garden to city. 1936 Barber Residence – early Modern Architecture in Vancouver and first known…

  • Marine Building-Vancouver’s Art Deco Beauty

    If you like Architecture and Art Deco – this is a must visit.