[officedweller]

I agree with the comments on the blank wall along Begbie St. (at least some display windows for posters would help). That's likely the theatre space, so maybe elevate it up a floor?

I do, however, like the modern style of the building. I don't think that it has to be "heritage"
- I think that New Westminster may be countering the general impression that "heritage" = "run-down / drug haven" ... i.e. breathing new life into the area. That could be derived from the existing / prior character of Columbia St. or imported from Vancouver and the DTES.

Juxtaposing the modern with the old works in other cities (i.e. London, UK), so there's no reason it wouldn't work here.