Project Statistics
This proposal is for the development of a six-storey, mixed use residential / commercial development at 3038 Commercial Drive in Vancouver. The project isbeing developed under the City of Vancouver’s Rental 100 Secured Market Rental Housing policy and the Rental Incentives Guidelines. As current zoning forthe property is Commercial Zoning C-2C1 and the application is being made under Policy 1.2 (Residential Rental Projects Requiring a Rezoning for SecuredPurpose-Built Rental Housing for projects where 100% of the residential floor space is rental) consultation with city staff has indicated that a 6-storey form ofdevelopment with a commensurate increase in density would be supportable at this location. The rezoning of 3030 - 3038 Commercial Drive from C-2C1 to aCD-1 zone proposes a 6-storey above grade building with a 2-storey parkade. The development would consist of a ground level commercial rental unit facingthe Commercial Drive street frontage, with a total of 43 residential secured rental units. The proposed development achieves an FSR of 4.24 with abovegrade FSR exclusions totalling approximately 0.66.
The design of this project is being conducted by Gair Williamson Architects.
Lot Size & Area 66' x 105' (20.1m x 31.6m) - 6,937 sq.ft / 644 sq.mProposed Occupancy 43 Secured Market Rental Dwelling Units, 1 Commercial Rental Unit @ Commercial DriveUnit Mix 1x Commercial Rental Unit (1,075 sq.ft), 32x Studio Apartments (avg. 425sq.ft), 11x 2-Bedroom Apartments (avg. 780sq.ft)Maximum Building Height 66'-6" (20.2m) at Commercial Drive FrontageFront Setback 5.5m curb setback / 5'-6" site setback @ Ground Level; 2.4m / 8'-0" setback Level 2-5, 4.3m / 14'-0" setback Level 6Rear Setback 3.1m to Laneway centre-line (2" site setback @ Ground Level)Gross Floor Area (above grade) 33,166sq.ftGross Floor Area 46,317sq.ftFSR 4.24Parking 25 Equivalent Parking Stalls provided in 2-storey Parkade
54 Secure, indoor bicycle parking stalls provided
3030 - 3038 Commercial Drive - Rendering of Commercial Drive Elevation
3030 - 3038 Commercial Drive - Public Open House
Proposal Location3030 -3038 Commercial Drive
3070 Commercial DriveStratford Hall Private School
3000 Commercial DriveStratford Hall Private School
Com
mer
cial
Driv
e
15th Avenue
Site Area6933sq.ft (644sq.m)
Buildable Area6333sq.ft (588sq.m)
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Light Pole
Fire Hydrant
Pedestrian Sidewalk
20.1
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Site
Fro
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e66
'-0 1
/4"
Light Pole
32.0 m
Site Depth105'-0 3/4"
Laneway
Pedestrian Sidewalk
Property Boundary
Park
/ R
ight
of W
ay
Rooftop PlaygroundArea
Planting Screen
InternalCourtyard
Ground LevelTerraces
PedestrianCanopy
Planting Screen
RESIDENTIALENTRY
COMMERCIALENTRY
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GAIRWILLIAMSONARCHITECTS
3/32" = 1'-0"
3030 - 3038 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
3030 - 3038 Commercial Drive
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Site Details
SCALE: 3/32" = 1'-0"Site Plan & Project Context1
3030 - 3038 Commercial Drive - Site Details
Planting Screen atLaneway
6th Level with internalcourtyard
No visual overlook ofexisting rooftop schoolplayground at 3070Commercial Drive
Planted Greenwayprovides visual bufferto backyards
Proposed buildingcast shadows on3000 CommercialDrive rooftop only.
Solid concrete partywalls - no windowsfacing property lines
Mid-Rise Development [# Storeys]
Proposed Mid-Rise Development
Greenway Buffer
Parkland
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1" = 100'-0"
3030 - 3038 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
3030 - 3038 Commercial Drive
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Neighbourhood Context
3030 - 3038 Commercial Drive - Neighbourhood Context
Proposal Location:3030 - 3038 Commercial Dr.(being developed under theRental 100 Policy)
CD-1 (238):Existing Parking &Greenway Bufferadjacent to ALRT(Skytrain) Guideway
UP
UP
DN
DN
UP
DN
94 SF
ElevatorLobbyP201
123 SF
Parkade ExitS3
4864 SF
ParkadeP200
Parkade Ramp
RESIDENTIAL PARKING18
8'-10" x 18'-1/2" (2.7m x 5.5m)
RESIDENTIAL PARKING19
8'-2 1/2" x 18'-1/2" (2.5m x 5.5m)
RESIDENTIAL PARKING20
8'-10" x 18'-1/2" (2.7m x 5.5m)
RESIDENTIAL PARKING12
8'-10" x 18'-1/2" (2.7m x 5.5m)
RESIDENTIAL SMALL CAR23
8'-6" x 15'-1" (2.6m x 4.6m)
RESIDENTIAL SMALL CAR22
7'-6" x 15'-1" (2.3m x 4.6m)
RESIDENTIAL SMALL CAR21
8'-6" x 15'-1" (2.6m x 4.6m)
6x Class ABicycle Stalls
18x Class ABicycle Stalls
Maneuvering Area
Signal warning system @base of ramp showing
oncoming traffic.
EXIT
108 SF
BulkStorageP204
272 SF
Bicycle /Bulk
StorageP203
262 SF
BicycleStorageP202
78 SF
ElevatorMachine
RoomP206
115 SF
ElectricalRm
P205
RESIDENTIAL SMALL CAR17
8'-6" x 15'-1" (2.6m x 4.6m)
RESIDENTIAL SMALL CAR16
8'-6" x 15'-1" (2.6m x 4.6m)
RESIDENTIAL PARKING15
8'-10" x 18'-1/2" (2.7m x 5.5m)
RESIDENTIAL PARKING14
8'-2 1/2" x 18'-1/2" (2.5m x 5.5m)
RESIDENTIAL PARKING13
8'-2 1/2" x 18'-1/2" (2.5m x 5.5m)
Unexcavated
Unexcavated109
14.8% 2:12
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P2 Level Parkade7x Standard Stalls+ 5x Small Car Stalls12 Total Parking Stalls
3000 Commercial Drive
3070 Commercial Drive 3.1m
Rea
r Set
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5.8
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Bike
Roo
m19
'-2"
6.4
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Park
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Aisl
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'-0"
7.7
m
Bike
Roo
m25
'-2"
3.6 m
Bike Room11'-9"
4.1 m
Stair13'-3 1/2"
4.7 m
Storage15'-3 1/2"
19.7 m
Ramp64'-6 1/4"
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165 SF
TransformerVault
BCHV
341 SF
ResidentialGarbage
P111
4074 SF
ParkadeP100
162 SF
ExitCorridor
P109
123 SF
Parkade ExitS3
EXIT
94 SF
ElevatorLobbyP101
262 SF
BicycleStorageP102
12x Class ABicycle Stalls
18x Class ABicycle Stalls
Maneuvering Area
EXIT
314 SF
ParkadeRampP200
40 SF
VestibuleP110
RESIDENTIAL SMALL CAR1
8'-6" x 15'-1" (2.6m x 4.6m)
RESIDENTIAL SMALL CAR2
7'-6" x 15'-1" (2.3m x 4.6m)
RESIDENTIAL PARKING3
8'-10" x 18'-1/2" (2.7m x 5.5m)
RESIDENTIAL PARKING4
8'-10" x 18'-1/2" (2.7m x 5.5m)
RESIDENTIAL PARKING5
8'-2 1/2" x 18'-1/2" (2.5m x 5.5m)
RESIDENTIAL PARKING6
8'-10" x 18'-1/2" (2.7m x 5.5m)
RESIDENTIAL SMALL CAR8
7'-6" x 15'-1" (2.3m x 4.6m)
RESIDENTIAL SMALL CAR7
8'-6" x 15'-1" (2.6m x 4.6m)
RESIDENTIAL DISABILITY PARKING9
13'-1" x 18'-0 1/2" (4.0m x 5.5m)RESIDENTIAL SMALL CAR
11
7'-6" x 15'-1" (2.3m x 4.6m)
44 SF
CommercialGarbage
P112
Hazard indicator @ top oframp showing oncomingtraffic.
PARKADEENTRY
GARBAGE
PARKADEENTRY
87 SF
MechanicalRm
P113
272 SF
BicycleStorageP103
155 SF
BulkStorageP108
83 SF
BulkStorageP105
56 SF
BulkStorageP104
RESIDENTIAL DISABILITY PARKING10
13'-1" x 18'-0 1/2" (4.0m x 5.5m)
Hazard indicator showing entry /exit from Parkade
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57 SF
Parkade ExitS4
14.8% 2:12 7.1% 1:12
Property Boundary
P1 / Laneway Level Parkade5x Standard Stalls+ 4x Small Car Stalls+ 2x Disability Stalls (Count as 2 stalls each)11 Total Parking Stalls(13 Equivalent Parking Stalls)
3000 Commercial Drive
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Rea
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3.6 m
Bike Room11'-9"
4.1 m
Stair13'-3 1/2"
7.3 m
Storage23'-11 1/2"
5.0 m
Corridor16'-3 1/2"
3.9 m
Storage12'-9"
8.2 m
Ramp26'-11 3/4"
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Bike
Roo
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Park
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Aisl
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7.7
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Bike
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Parkade Levels - Floor Plans
SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"P2 Level - Floor Plan - Below Grade Parking1
SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"P1 Level - Floor Plan - Laneway Level Parkade2
Parkade Ramp withAudio / Visual warningsystem & visibilitymirrors at lanewayexit
Parkade Entry withAudio / Visualwarning system
Parkade with 11 parkingstalls @ laneway level
Parkade with 12parking stalls onestorey below grade
3030 - 3038 Commercial Drive - Parkade Level Floor Plans
Visibility Mirror
Visibility Mirror
Visibility Mirror
Visibility Mirror
Parkade Entry withAudio / Visualwarning system
Sample of Hazard Indicator at Parkade Entry / Exit3
Parkade Capacity:P1 (laneway level) = 13P2 (-1 level) = 1225 Equivalent Stalls
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Department Legend
Residential Suite
Commercial Unit
Amenity Space
Landscaping
Property Boundary
RESIDENTIALENTRY
COMMERCIALENTRY
612 SF
BulkStorage
107
1077 SF
Commercial/ RetailC100
68 SF
Parkade ExitS3
84 SF
Corridor110
50 SF
WC111
72 SF
WC w/Shower
(Accessible)112
144 SF
Exit StairS1
408 SF
Studio101
417 SF
Studio102
805 SF
2 Bedroom103
438 SF
AmenitySpace104
293 SF
Lobby100
48 SF
Mailroom10549 SF
Exit StairS2
244 SF
Corridor109
285 SF
TerraceT103
148 SF
TerraceT101
143 SF
TerraceT102
148 SF
AmenityTerraceT104
109
37 SF
BulkStorage103S
7.0% 1:12
3000 Commercial Drive
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3.1m
Rea
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8'-0
" Si
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EntryCorridor
Wood Panelled FeatureWall @ Entry to Residences
Vegetation screening tobalconies @ laneway
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Res
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ntry
8'-1
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17.2
m
Com
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Ren
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1.7 m
Front Setback5'-6 1/2"
0.7 m
Columns2'-5"
6.3 m
Commercial Unit20'-8"
9.1 m
29'-10"
9.7 m
Residence Units & Amenity31'-8"
3.4 m
Terraces11'-1"
1.1 m
Planter3'-8 1/4"
3.1 m
Rear Setback10'-1 3/4"
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Ground Level - Floor Plan
SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"Ground Level - Floor Plan - Commercial & Residences1
3030 - 3038 Commercial Drive - Ground Level Floor Plan
Commercial Rental Unit(shown in blue)
Studio Apartment(shown in pink)
Studio Apartment(shown in pink)
2 Bedroom Apartment(shown in pink)
Amenity Space(shown in yellow)
Sound AbsorbingWall Materials
Sound InsulatingWindows & Doors
Laneway - Privacy Screening2
Sound InsulatingWindows & Doors
ALRT (Skytrain)Overhead trackadjacent to rearlaneway
Planted ScreenDense plantingsalong East boundaryof property preventoverlook of lanewayfrom within buildingor units.
3070 Commercial DrStratford Hall PrivateSchool CampusBuilding
3000 Commercial DrStratford Hall PrivateSchool CampusBuilding
DN
Pedestrian Canopy
130 SF
Exit StairS1
34 SF
BalconyB201
34 SF
BalconyB202
34 SF
BalconyB203
34 SF
BalconyB204
34 SF
BalconyB205
141 SF
Exit StairS2
356 SF
Corridor200
3000 Commercial Drive
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3.1m
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8'-0
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109
25 SF
BulkStorage203S
28 SF
BulkStorage202S
26 SF
BulkStorage209S
27 SF
BulkStorage208S
27 SF
BulkStorage207S
Shaft
Property Boundary
428 SF
Studio209
447 SF
Studio202
405 SF
Studio204
414 SF
Studio205
424 SF
Studio207
428 SF
Studio208
470 SF
Studio201
47 SF
BalconyB207
47 SF
BalconyB208
47 SF
BalconyB209
46 SF
BalconyB206
436 SF
Studio203
391 SF
Studio206
411 SF
Studio210
47 SF
BalconyB210
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Uni
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3.9
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Uni
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3.9
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Uni
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4.1
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Uni
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'-6 1
/2"
2.4 m
Front Setback7'-11 1/2"
10.4 m
Studio Units33'-11 3/4"
4.6 m
Stair15'-0 1/2"
10.1 m
Studio Units33'-1 3/4"
4.6 m
Rear Setback14'-11 1/4"
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3030 - 3038 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
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2nd-4th Level Studio Units
SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"Studio Units - Typical Floor Plan1
2nd - 4th Level10x Studio Units(per floor)
Privacy:Deep openings andBrick Piers focusviews to park, andkeep focus away fromsidewalk andneighbouringbuildings.
3030 - 3038 Commercial Drive - Studio Units - 2nd - 4thLevel
Sound AbsorbingWall Materials
Sound InsulatingWindows & Doors
Typical Studio Unit:Units on floors 2-4range in size from390 - 470 sq.ft. Allunits feature highquality appliances,modern clean designand smart layouts.
Studio - Typical Unit - Cutaway View2 Interior Concept3
Living Area
Kitchen / Dining
Sleeping Area
Storage
Washroom
Balcony
Hallway
UP
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UP UP
UP
UP
UP
UP
UP
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DN
DN DN
DN
DN
DN
DN
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3000 Commercial Drive
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Rea
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130 SF
StairwellS1
40 SF
BalconyB501
40 SF
BalconyB502
40 SF
BalconyB503
40 SF
BalconyB504
40 SF
BalconyB505
8'-0
" Si
te S
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96 SF
StairwellS2
354 SF
Corridor500
4.82 m
15'-9 3/4"
3.35 m
11'-0"
4.6 m
14'-11 1/4"
109
ElectricalCabinet
Property Boundary
454 SF
2 Bedroom509
468 SF
2 Bedroom502
405 SF
2 Bedroom504
418 SF
2 Bedroom505
450 SF
2 Bedroom507
455 SF
2 Bedroom508
479 SF
2 Bedroom501
47 SF
BalconyB507
47 SF
BalconyB508
47 SF
BalconyB509
46 SF
BalconyB506
438 SF
2 Bedroom503
394 SF
2 Bedroom506
411 SF
2 Bedroom510
47 SF
BalconyB510
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Uni
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3.9
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Uni
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3.9
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Uni
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4.1
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Uni
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2.4 m
Front Setback7'-11 1/2"
14.9 m
49'-0 1/4"
10.1 m
2 Bedroom Units33'-1 3/4"
4.6 m
Rear Setback14'-11 1/4"
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3.1m
Rea
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344 SF
2 Bedroom509
339 SF
2 Bedroom502
339 SF
2 Bedroom504
337 SF
2 Bedroom505
343 SF
2 Bedroom506
344 SF
2 Bedroom507
344 SF
2 Bedroom508
337 SF
2 Bedroom501
57 SF
TerraceT507
66 SF
TerraceT508
64 SF
TerraceT509
60 SF
TerraceT506
57 SF
TerraceT501
57 SF
TerraceT502
66 SF
TerraceT503
57 SF
TerraceT504
60 SF
TerraceT505
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339 SF
2 Bedroom503
343 SF
2 Bedroom510
Planter
Planter
57 SF
TerraceT510
Planter
Planter
PlantingScreen
Green Roof
4.3 m
Front Setback13'-11 1/2"
8.4 m
2 Bedroom Units27'-5 1/4"
6.4 m
Internal Courtyard20'-10 1/4"
8.5 m
2 Bedroom Units27'-10 1/2"
4.6 m
Rear Setback14'-11 1/4"
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5th Level 2-storey 2 Bedroom Units
6th Level / Roof:10x 2-storey, 2-BedroomApartments -upper levelsleeping areas
5th level:10x 2-storey, 2-Bedroom Apartments- Lower level entry &living areas
SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"5th Level - 2 Bedroom Family Units - Lower Level Floor Plan1
SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"6th Level - 2 Bedroom Family Units - Upper Level Floor Plan2
SCALE:2 Bedroom - Typical Unit - Cutaway View3
Rooftop Courtyards:Internally orientedprivate terraces
Visual Privacy:Dense vegetationscreening to north /south
Green Roof:Grasses / sedges toWest End of rooftop
3030 - 3038 Commercial Drive - 2-Bedroom Family Units 5th / 6th Level
Visual Privacy:Dense vegetationscreening to south with 5'concrete wall protectsprivacy of neighbouringrooftops
Sound AbsorbingWall Materials
Sound InsulatingWindows & Doors
Rooftop TerraceBedroomBedroom Washroom
Living Kitchen / Dining
Entry / Storage
Balcony
Powder Room
Ground Level - 134' - 0"0' - 0" (0.000')
2nd Level - 149'-0"15' - 0" (15.000')
3rd Level - 159'-0"25' - 0" (25.000')
4th Level - 169'-0"35' - 0" (35.000')
5th Level - 179'-0"45' - 0" (45.000')
6th Level - 189'-0"55' - 0" (55.000')
Roof Level - 199'-0"65' - 0" (65.000')
RESIDENTIALENTRY
COMMERCIALENTRYPARKADE
EXIT
Balcony Balcony Balcony Balcony Balcony
Balcony Balcony Balcony Balcony Balcony
Balcony Balcony Balcony Balcony Balcony
Balcony Balcony Balcony Balcony Balcony
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Top level setback 6'from face of building
Metal Cornice
Rooftop playgroundto school
3070 Commercial DriveStratford Hall Private School
3000 Commercial DriveStratford Private School
172.7' 52.6 m
190.5'
198.0'
156.9' 47.8 m
135.7'
132.8' 134.0'
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Brick Piers
Glass Canopy
Wood Panelling @Residential Entry
Concrete Collonnade@ Sidewalk
Greenwall / Mural toexposed side ofneighbouring building
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Street Elevation & Street View
SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"West (Commercial Drive / Street) Elevation2
SCALE:Block Context View1
Appropriate Scale:The Proposal presentsas a 5-storey facade onCommercial Drive (thepartial 6th level is setback and visible onlyfrom the park).
Activating the Publicrealm: The Proposal is setwell back from the street,creating a generoussidewalk area which willbe further activated withthe addition of aCommercial Space at thislocation.
Respecting Neighbours:The Proposal providesvisual privacy toneighbouring buildings:- no windows on North /South walls;- high south wall at rooftop to prevent overlook of school- Planting screens @laneway & top level;- frosted glass balconiesprevent overlook andfocus views upwards;- deep brick piers focusviews across to Clark Parkrather than North / South.
3030 - 3038 Commercial Drive - Street Elevation & Street View
Activated Streetscape3
Green Sidewalk:Green screens areproposed to the exposednorth and south face ofthe neighbouringbuildings to frame thenew, wider sidewalkspace.
3rd Level - 159'-0"25' - 0" (25.000')
4th Level - 169'-0"35' - 0" (35.000')
5th Level - 179'-0"45' - 0" (45.000')
6th Level - 189'-0"55' - 0" (55.000')
Roof Level - 199'-0"65' - 0" (65.000')
Laneway / P1 - 125' - 0"-8' - 6" (-8.500')
1st Level - 137' - 0"3' - 0" (3.000')
PARKADEENTRY
Balcony BalconyBalcony Balcony Balcony
Transformer
EXITGARBAGE EXIT
PARKADEENTRY
Balcony BalconyBalcony Balcony Balcony
Balcony BalconyBalcony Balcony Balcony
Hazard indicator @ top of rampshowing oncoming traffic.
Hazard indicator showing entry /exit from Parkade
Prop
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Skytrain Track
Laneway
Rooftop playgroundto school
3070 Commercial DriveStratford Hall Private School
3000 Commercial DriveStratford Private School
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1510
219 - 209 CARRALL STREET VANCOUVER BC V6B 2J2 CANADAT 604 648 2626 W www.gwarchitects.ca
GAIRWILLIAMSONARCHITECTS
As indicated
3030 - 3038 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
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Laneway Elevation & View from Rear Lane
3030 - 3038 Commercial Drive - Lane Elevation & View from Rear Laneway
SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"East (Laneway) Elevation2
Greenway Buffer:The existing Greenwayadjacent to the Skytrainthrough-way has amultitude of mature treeswhich prevent overlookof neighbouringbackyards from theproposal.
Respecting Neighbours:The Proposal providesvisual privacy toneighbouring buildings:- no windows on North /South walls;- high south wall at rooftop to prevent overlook of school- Planting screens @laneway & top level;- frosted glass balconiesprevent overlook andfocus views upwards;- deep brick piers focusviews across to Clark Parkrather than North / South.
View of Project from Laneway1
Ground Level - 134' - 0"0' - 0" (0.000')
2nd Level - 149'-0"15' - 0" (15.000')
3rd Level - 159'-0"25' - 0" (25.000')
4th Level - 169'-0"35' - 0" (35.000')
5th Level - 179'-0"45' - 0" (45.000')
6th Level - 189'-0"55' - 0" (55.000')
Roof Level - 199'-0"65' - 0" (65.000')
Laneway / P1 - 125' - 0"-8' - 6" (-8.500')
1st Level - 137' - 0"3' - 0" (3.000')
P2 Level - 116'-0"-17' - 6" (-17.500')
1077 SF
Commercial/ RetailC100
Laneway
Commercial Dr
Rooftop Interior Courtyard
148 SF
TerraceT101
408 SF
Studio101
144 SF
Exit StairS1
50 SF
WC111
72 SF
WC w/Shower
(Accessible)112
314 SF
ParkadeRampP200
130 SF
Exit StairS1
411 SF
Studio210
47 SF
BalconyB210
470 SF
Studio201
474 SF
Studio301
130 SF
Exit StairS1
411 SF
Studio310
411 SF
Studio410
130 SF
StairwellS1
474 SF
Studio401
47 SF
BalconyB410
47 SF
BalconyB310
34 SF
BalconyB201
40 SF
BalconyB301
40 SF
BalconyB401
40 SF
BalconyB501
47 SF
BalconyB510
411 SF
2 Bedroom510
130 SF
StairwellS1
479 SF
2 Bedroom501
343 SF
2 Bedroom510
337 SF
2 Bedroom501
108 SF
BulkStorageP204
4864 SF
ParkadeP200
155 SF
BulkStorageP108
83 SF
BulkStorageP105
56 SF
BulkStorageP104
4074 SF
ParkadeP100
123 SF
Parkade ExitS3
123 SF
Parkade ExitS3
4864 SF
ParkadeP200
272 SF
Bicycle /Bulk
StorageP203
272 SF
BicycleStorageP103
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Prop
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Bou
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ALRT (Skytrain) Track
Approximate Original Grade
Approximate Depth of Gymnasium @3070 Commercial Drive next door
Parking Under Guideway
Greenway Buffer
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1510
219 - 209 CARRALL STREET VANCOUVER BC V6B 2J2 CANADAT 604 648 2626 W www.gwarchitects.ca
GAIRWILLIAMSONARCHITECTS
As indicated
3030 - 3038 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
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Building Section & Neighbouring Buildings
3030 - 3038 Commercial Drive - Building Section & Neighbouring Buildings
SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"Longitudinal Section1
Minimizing Excavation:The Proposal achieves twostorey's of parking withminimal excavation - depthof neighbouring building at3070 Commercial Driveshown hatched grey
Greenway Buffer:The existing Greenwayadjacent to the Skytrainthrough-way has amultitude of mature treeswhich prevent overlookof neighbouringbackyards from theproposal.
3000 Commercial Drive - Neighbouring Building2 3070 Commercial Drive - Neighbouring Building3
6th Level - 189'-0"55' - 0" (55.000')
Roof Level - 199'-0"65' - 0" (65.000')
60 SF
TerraceT506
113 SF
ElevatorShaftEL
Prop
erty
Lin
e
2.16 m
7'-1"
1.52
m
5'-0
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57 SF
TerraceT507
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Building Massing & Privacy
SCALE:Building Massing1
3070 Commercial DriveStratford Hall PrivateSchool
Rooftop PlaygroundProposal does notoverlook or castshadows on the existingschoolyard on rooftopof 3070 Commercial Dr.at any time of day / year.
North / South WindowsProposal has windowsfacing East / West only,none on property lines.
Rooftop CourtyardWall & dense plantingscreen together makevisual overlook ofplayground belowimpossible
Rooftop TerracesTerraces are set backfrom South face with a5' wall. Dense plantingprevents overlook ofplayground.
3030 - 3038 Commercial Drive - Building Massing & Privacy
470 SF
Studio201
34 SF
BalconyB201
Sidewalk Below Glass Canopy Below
3000 Commercial DriveStratford Hall Private School
1077 SF
Commercial/ RetailC100
470 SF
Studio201
474 SF
Studio301
Commercial Drive Sidewalk
474 SF
Studio401
479 SF
2 Bedroom501
Sight Lines
Sight Lines
Sight Lines
Sight Lines
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3/8" = 1'-0"
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Privacy - Street Frontage
SCALE: 3/8" = 1'-0"Overlook & View Angles @ Front of Building1
Pedestrians onsidewalk are notreadily visible from anyinterior suite areas.
Design Elements whichreduce overlook andimprove privacyinclude:- Diffuse Glass screens- deeply recessed windows- brick piers between units- glass canopy over pedestrian area
3030 - 3038 Commercial Drive - Privacy: Commercial Drive Frontage
314 SF
ParkadeRampP200
408 SF
Studio101
411 SF
Studio210
47 SF
BalconyB210
148 SF
TerraceT101
411 SF
Studio310
47 SF
BalconyB310
Laneway
Hazard indicator @ top of rampshowing oncoming traffic.
ALRT (Skytrain) Guideway
Sight Lines
Sight Lines
424 SF
Studio207
391 SF
Studio206
46 SF
BalconyB206
Terrace
Skyt
rain
Lane
way
Bel
ow
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3/8" = 1'-0"
3030 - 3038 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
3030 - 3038 Commercial Drive
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Privacy - Laneway
3030 - 3038 Commercial Drive - Privacy: Laneway Frontage
SCALE: 3/8" = 1'-0"Overlook & View Angles @ Laneway2
Pedestrians in laneare not readily visiblefrom any interior suiteareas.
Design Elements whichreduce overlook andimprove privacyinclude:- Diffuse Glass screens- Building Massing- Dense planting screen@ laneway edge
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235 - 209 CARRALL STREET VANCOUVER BC V6B 2J2 CANADAT 604 648 2626 W www.gwarchitects.ca
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Views from Units
View from within Unit, Level 3 on Laneway Frontage2
View from within unit. Level 5 on Laneway Frontage3
3030 - 3038 Commercial Drive - Views from Units
View from within unit, Commercial Drive frontage1
Sound InsulatingWindows & Doors
Laneway Frontage:Design Elements whichreduce overlook andimprove privacy include:- Diffuse Glass screens- Building Massing- Dense planting screen@ laneway edge
Commercial Dr. Frontage:Design Elements whichreduce overlook andimprove privacy include:- Diffuse Glass screens- deeply recessed windows- brick piers between units- glass canopy over pedestrian area
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Project Materials
4. White Brick
SCALE: 12" = 1'-0"Project Materials1
5. Grey Metal
5. Grey Metal
3. Diffuse Glass
2. Red Cedar
2. Red Cedar
1. Concrete
1. Concrete
2. Red Cedar 3. Diffuse Glass
5. Grey Metal
4. White Brick
Green Wall
3030 - 3038 Commercial Drive - Project Materials
3070 Commercial DriveStratford Hall Private School
3000 Commercial DriveStratford Hall Private School
Com
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Cur
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ALR
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Ove
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Cla
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Lane
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LIGHT POLE
Enha
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Sid
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Light Pole
Fire Hydrant
Pedestrian Sidewalk
20.1
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Site
Fro
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'-0 1
/4"
Light Pole
32.0 m
Site Depth105'-0 3/4"
Laneway
Pedestrian Sidewalk
Property BoundaryPa
rk /
Rig
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f Way
Rooftop PlaygroundArea
RESIDENTIALENTRY
COMMERCIALENTRY
PARKADEEXIT
Green Screen
Green Screen
Sidewalk Extendsinto entry
Rooftop Level
Comm
ercial Dr. Level
Laneway Level
PARKADEENTRY
PARKADEEXIT
GARBAGEROOM
BUILDINGEXIT
PARKADERAMP
BUILDINGEXIT
BUILDINGEXIT
PARKING &LOADING
SCHOOLENTRY
SCHOOLENTRY
SCHOOLENTRY
3 min Pick-up / Drop-off only
3 min Pick-up / Drop-off only
3 m
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Par
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Stre
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Par
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Crosswalk
Street Parking
Street Parking
Permit Parking
Permit Parking
3 min Pick-up / Drop-off only
Street Parking Permit Parking
Permit ParkingStreet Parking
Scho
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taff
Park
ing
Scho
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taff
Park
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One Way
Bus
Sto
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3150 Commercial DriveStratford Hall Private School
Bus StopPick-up /Drop-off
SchoolParking
PermitParking
StreetParking
LANEWAYLEVEL
PARKADE
TO LOWERPARKADE
Street Parking
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1/16" = 1'-0"
3030 - 3038 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
3030 - 3038 Commercial Drive
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Traffic Plan
3030 - 3038 Commercial Drive - Traffic Plan
SCALE: 1/16" = 1'-0"Traffic & Parking Plan1
Comparison of Rental 100 Development with MarketCondominiums - A Community Perspective
Overall Building Height
Parkade
Commercial space
Green Development
Ownership
Security of Rental Tenure
Points of contact withneighbours
Screening of potentialoccupants
Future Redevelopment
Category Market Condominium Development Rental 100 Development
4 Storeys (approx. 45')
3 storeys, min. 27 stalls
1075 sq.ft
Not required
Dozens of individual owners
Low
Strata
Strata is prohibited fromscreening under the Strata
Property Act
Site can be redeveloped anytime with an 80% vote
6 Storeys (approx. 65')
2 storeys, min. 21 stalls
1075 sq.ft
LEED Gold minimum
One owner
High
Resident Manager
Carefully curated by the ResidentManager
City covenants restrict developmentfor 65+ years
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12" = 1'-0"
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Alternatives
3030 - 3038 Commercial Drive - Alternatives
Market Condominiums
3 Level ParkadeParkade with 35stalls
Market Rental Units
2 Level ParkadeParkade with 25equivalent stalls
Commercial Rental UnitCommercial DriveFrontage
Market Condominium PotentialSubject site as developed under existing C-2C1 zoningfor Market Condominiums
Rental 100 ProposalSubject site as developed as CD-1 rezoning under theRental 100 Incentives program
Market CondominiumsMarket Condominium Development(permitted under existing zoning)
Rental 100 ProposalPotential Built form of Market Rental Development
StreetscapeCommercial Drive frontage shown with maximumbuilt form for a market condominium development.Frontage would have a 4-storey height with a largerfloor-to-floor height than proposed in the rentaldevelopment.
StreetscapeCommercial Drive frontage will appear as a modest 5-storey development. Partial 6th floor is setback fromthe frontage for privacy and to reduce apparent heightof building from street frontage.
Commercial Rental UnitCommercial DriveFrontage
FrontageAppearance of 5-storeybuilding fromCommercial Drive
Frontage4-storey street elevation,higher floor-to-floor heightthan Market Rentaldevelopment
Commercial Unit
Market Condos
Commercial Unit
Market Rental Units
Commercial Drive
3000 Commercial DriveStratford Hall School
3070 CommercialDrive
Stratford Hall School
ALRT Guideway
Commercial Drive
3000 Commercial DriveStratford Hall School
3070 CommercialDrive
Stratford Hall School
ALRT Guideway
NeighbourApproximate extent ofbelow grade gym at3070 Commercial Dr.
NeighbourApproximate extent ofbelow grade gym at3070 Commercial Dr.
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12" = 1'-0"
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Alternatives
3030 - 3038 Commercial Drive - Alternatives
Com
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cial
Driv
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Skyt
rain
Tra
ck O
ver
Lane
way
Laneway
Park
/ R
ight
of W
ay
Rooftop PlaygroundArea (Not Shaded)
Proposal Location3030 - 3038
Commercial Drive
3070 Commercial DriveStratford Hall Private School
3000 Commercial DriveStratford Hall Private School
1735
E 1
5th
Hou
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1740
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Hou
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RT-
5AN
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Com
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Driv
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Skyt
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Tra
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ver
Lane
way
Laneway
Property Boundary
Park
/ R
ight
of W
ay
Rooftop PlaygroundArea (Not Shaded)
Proposal Location3030 - 3038
Commercial Drive
3070 Commercial DriveStratford Hall Private School
3000 Commercial DriveStratford Hall Private School
1735
E 1
5th
Hou
se -
RT-
5AN
Zon
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1740
E 1
4th
Hou
se -
RT-
5AN
Zon
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Com
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Driv
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Skyt
rain
Tra
ck O
ver
Lane
way
Laneway
Property Boundary
Park
/ R
ight
of W
ay
Rooftop PlaygroundArea (Not Shaded)
Proposal Location3030 - 3038
Commercial Drive
3070 Commercial DriveStratford Hall Private School
3000 Commercial DriveStratford Hall Private School
1735
E 1
5th
Hou
se -
RT-
5AN
Zon
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1740
E 1
4th
Hou
se -
RT-
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Zon
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3/64" = 1'-0"
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Shadow Studies
March 21st (Spring Equinox) - 10 am1
March 21st (Spring Equinox) - 12 noon2
March 21st (Spring Equinox) - 3 pm3
3030 - 3038 Commercial Drive - Shadow Studies
Rooftop PlaygroundProposed building doesnot impact existingplayground (10am)
Rooftop PlaygroundProposed building doesnot impact existingplayground (Noon)
Rooftop PlaygroundProposed building doesnot impact existingplayground (3pm)
Proposed BuildingThick solid red line
Potential Built form without RezoningDiagonal red hatch
Existing 3-StoreyBuilding - Solid Black
Proposed BuildingThick solid red line
Potential Built form without RezoningDiagonal red hatch
Proposed BuildingThick solid red line
Potential Built form without RezoningDiagonal red hatch
Existing 3-StoreyBuildingSolid Black
Existing 3-StoreyBuildingSolid Black
Privacy- No overlook of the school playground on the 3070 Commercial Drive rooftop;
- Design elements which reduce overlook and improve privacy on the sidewalk include:deeplyrecessed windows; brick piers between units; and a glass canopy over the pedestrian area. People onthe sidewalk are not readily visible by unit occupants within their units.
- Design elements which reduce overlook and improve privacy to the laneway include massing of thebuilding which sets the (residential levels back from the laneway) and a dense planted screen alongthe edge of the terraces which face the laneway. People in the Laneway are not readily visible by unitoccupants within their units.
Parking- the proposed development requires fewer parking stalls than would be required to be provided for amarket development under the existing C-2C1 zoning.
- both parkade entries have been designed tomaximize visibility for exiting vehicles, with recesseddoors and chamfered corners for sight lines;
- each parkade entry / exit will be provided with awarning system to warn pedestrians of exitingvehicles.
Safety
- the proposal does not in any way overshadow the existing school playground on the rooftop of3070 Commercial Drive;
- the proposal also does not have a shadowing impact on any of the neighbouring properties withsingle family residences on E 14th or E 15th Street;
- the proposal is set back on the sidewalk with respect to the existing School Buildings, creating alarger sidewalk area than currently exists. A green wall and seating area is proposed in this area.
Overshadowing
6th Level - 189'-0"55' - 0" (55.000')
Roof Level - 199'-0"65' - 0" (65.000')
60 SF
TerraceT506
113 SF
ElevatorShaftEL
Prop
erty
Lin
e
2.16 m
7'-1"
1.52
m
5'-0
"
57 SF
TerraceT507
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1510
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As indicated
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Protecting Kids' Privacy & Safety
3030 - 3038 Commercial Drive - Protecting Kids' Privacy & Safety
Building setbackcreates generous,safe sidewalk area infront of building
Proposed Green Walllocation
No overlook ofneighbouringschoolyard
Privacy shelter topedestrians, recessedfrom street and viewsfrom above
The Keefer Hotel - 135 Keefer Street, 2009
The Stables - 120 E Cordova Street, 2009
The Paris Block & Annex - 53 West Hastings Street, 2009
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12" = 1'-0"
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Gair Williamson Architects - Projects
Gair Williamson Architects was founded in 2002 and has since beenfocused on urban densification and a concern for the city as arepository of cultural memory.
We believe that densification in inner city neighborhoods leads todeeper social interaction and civic accountability. To facilitate theseaspirations, our work strives to unite the often opposing interests of thecommunity and developer and the conflicting priorities of the art ofarchitecture and the economics of the marketplace.
Of particular interest to the firm are critical explorations into the largersocial and cultural issues pertaining to the architecture of affordablehousing. Within our portfolio of housing, office, assembly andrestaurant projects we believe that pursuing the craft of architecture canresult in an architecture of lasting relevance.
A five-story, 18,800-square-foot extended-stay hotel in Vancouver’shistoric Chinatown. Adapted from a 1910 masonry and timberwarehouse that once housed the Vancouver Gas Company, theproject includes a ground-floor restaurant and three full-floor suitesin the existing shell, plus a newly constructed fifth-floor suite with anenclosed courtyard and a roof deck with a lap pool.
Originally used for housing carriages and horses, the three-story brick,stone and heavy timber Cordova Street Stables was constructed in1902and 1903. The building’s use as found was light industrial, and it had falleninto an extreme state of disrepair. The challenge for the project team wasto restore the century-old structure while adapting it effectively andeconomically to meet the contemporary needs of developing Gastown.
The Paris Block and the neighbouring Paris Annex are at the transitionfrom Downtown to Gastown on a consolidated 64 foot site. Thearchitectural program outlined the development of a 46 unit live/ workbuilding (The Paris Annex) conjoining a new 6 storey horizontaladdition - that is clearly of its time - to a 6 storey Heritage B abandonedwarehouse (The Paris Block).
3038 Commercial Drive - Gair Williamson Architects - Past Projects