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Canada’s Second Largest Mass Timber Office Building Wins the Hearts of Vancouver’s UDP

339 East 1st Avenue
One of the biggest misconceptions many have about Vancouver’s rezoning process is that the building’s appearance is set in stone. Granted, objections to the look of a building are often only raised by those who are already opposed to its height, density, or the perceived affect of it on the neighbourhood’s character. In reality, the rezoning stage is more about the height, general shape, and the type of building that will be allowed.

That’s not to say Hannah and I love the look of every building. Rather, we understand that architecture is an art, open to individual interpretation. Obviously this means we sometimes disagree with each other. For instance, at this office building’s 2017 open house, I supported the building’s colourful appearance, but Hannah wasn’t as much of a fan. Now two years later, her opinion has won out, as the project has a new look, new owners, and a new design team.

https://cityduo.wordpress.com/2019/04/26...lding-wins-the-hearts-of-vancouvers-udp/