Top 13 Most Popular Modern & Architectural Buildings in Vancouver
Since selling real estate in Vancouver since 2007, we are grateful to have worked in many of Vancouver's most unique buildings, that are recognized for offering modern design or unique architectural features. Some are ultra-modern sky scrappers such as "Shangri-la" and "Jameson House" which have glass facade's and home to many modern style condos, and the other group of popular architectural buildings are in historic brick warehouse conversion style buildings such as “546 Beatty Street”. We also have featured “The Waterfall Building” by Arthur Erickson, a timeless concrete loft building with ultimate timeless west coast modern design. We are fortunate to have worked in these buildings, and have built a portfolio for many sales within each address. These buildings have become the most talked about and purchased buildings we have worked in since 2007. We are frequently selling properties in the same buildings mentioned below, and have been referred by many satisfied clients living within each building. Please take a moment to review a few photos and the links to our past sales below.
JAMESON HOUSE - 838 W HASTINGS STREET - 7 SALES
This a contemporary 36 storey building designed by Foster and Partners. It features unique design with focuses on: green living & construction, functional seamless detailing, luxurious finishings, and cutting edge technology. The seamless lines also continue outside onto the marble surfaced patios. The design gives you sense of peace and space. These homes are designed for a minimalist who loves modern design and technology. The units offer a different feel than any other Vancouver condominium. The finished composition of form and function stands out amongst all other high-rises in Vancouver. Read more.
Paul Albrighton's Past Jameson House Sales:
Sold by Albrighton, #2202 - 838 W Hasatings Street
Sold by Albrighton, #2301 - 838 W Hastings Street (2019)
Sold by Albrighton, #2002 - 838 W Hastings Street
Sold by Albrighton: 2101 - 838 W Hastings Street (2017)
Sold by Albrighton: #2706 - 838 W Hastings Street
Sold by Albrighton: #2101 - 838 W Hastings Street
WATERFALL BUILDING - 1540 W 2ND AVENUE - 7 SALES
This is an architectural landmark building designed by Arthur Erickson, a world class Canadian architect, along with Nick Milkovich architects. This building contains commercial and residential live/work spaces and lofts. It was developed by Hillside Developments in 2001. These are amongst the most unique and sought after lofts in Vancouver. This iconic building features plenty of concrete, floating staricase, full floor to ceiling glass and open style lofts. Read more.
Past Lofts sold by Paul Albrighton:
#602 1540 W 2nd Ave - sold (2019)
#301 1540 W 2nd Ave - sold
#509 1540 W 2nd Ave - sold
#509 1540 W 2nd Ave - sold
#610/#611 1540 W 2nd Ave - sold
SHANGRI-LA - 1111 ALBERNIS STREET & 1128 W GEORGIA ST - 6 SALES
Shangri-la is one of Downtown most popular high-rise condominiums, and the higest current tower in the city. With luxurious residential units startign on the 16th floor - ranging from 595 sq.ft. city one bedroom condos, to large 1600+ sq.ft. luxury homes with spectacular views. Developed by Westbank in 2008 and designed by the famous James KM Cheng Architects. Read more.
Past Albrighton Past Shangri-la Sales:
#2105 - 1111 Alberni - sold (2018)
#2705 - 1111 Alberni - sold (2017)
#4301 - 1111 Alberni - sold
#3303 1111 Alberni St - sold
#2705 - 1111 Alberni St - sold
#3406 1111 Alberni St - sold
PATINA - 1028 BARCLAY STREET - 7 SALES
A high quality modern Vancouver high-rise located in the heart of Downtown Vancouver. Developed by Concert Properties and designed by Stantec Architecture Ltd in collaboration with Endall Elliot Associates. The units feature modern thining open concept plans finished with European fixtures, Miele appliances, stone surfaces with generous views of the city, mountains and water. Patina is a well recognized development known for its build quality, attention to design and solid construction. Read more.
Paul Albrighton's Past Building Sales:
#1402 - 1028 Barclay St - Sold (2019)
#3603 - 1028 Barclay St - Sold by Paul Albrighton
#2305 - 1028 Barclay St - Sold by Albrighton
#2702 - 1028 Barclay St - Sold by Albrighton
#509 1028 Barclay St - Sold by Albrighton
#2307 1028 Barlcay St - Sold by Albrighton
#1402 - 1028 Barlcay St - Sold by Albrighton
THE QUBE - 1333 W GEORIGA STREET - 18 SALES
A landmark in our city, and with affordable modern condos. This is an architectural well known building in Vancouver. The Qube was originally a modernist styled commercial building which was last used as the West Coast Transmission Headquarters. It was originally constructed in 1969 by Rhone and Iredale Architects with structural engineering by Bogue Babicki. It was soon recognized an arhiectural triumph with its "suspended floating" design. Today it is home to modern flats, and some with beautiful Coal Harbour views. Read more.
Paul Albrighton's sales at Qube:
#1101 - 1333 W Georiga St - SOLD
#705 - 1333 W Georgia St - SOLD
#1107 - 1333 W Georgia St - SOLD
#607 1333 W Georiga St - SOLD
#1105 1333 W Georgia St - SOLD
#708 1333 West Georgia St - SOLD
#402 1333 West Georiga St - SOLD
#714 1333 West Georgia St - SOLD
#407 - 1333 West Georgia St - SOLD
#505 1333 West Georgia St - SOLD
#403 1333 West Georgia St SOLD
#705 1333 West Georgia St SOLD
#915 1333 West Georgia St SOLD
#506 1333 West Georgia St SOLD
#1105 1333 West Georgia St SOLD
#705 1333 West Georgia St SOLD
#601 1333 West Georgia St SOLD
#815 1333 West Georgia St SOLD
KORET LOFTS - 55 E CORDOVA STREET - 15 SALES
These loft style heritage suites are known for offering true open concept living in a building which was brought back to life 100 years later in 2006. True New York style loft features are found inside including: wood beam in the 10'+ high ceilings, concrete floors, exposed brick, visible piping, and minimal modern walls which create an art piece on their own. These spaces leave plenty of room for your life, business, and design ideas with live/work zoning. Read more.
Past Building Sales by Paul Albrighton:
LOFT #512 55 East Cordova St - sold
LOFT #422 55 East Cordova St - sold
LOFT #511 55 East Cordova St - sold
LOFT #314 55 East Cordova St - sold
LOFT #505 55 East Cordova St - sold
LOFT #501 55 East Cordova St - sold
LOFT #521 55 East Cordova St - sold
LOFT #313 55 East Corodva St - sold
LOFT #509 55 East Cordova St - sold
LOFT #501 55 East Cordova St - sold
LOFT #208 55 East Cordova St - sold
LOFT #422 55 East Cordova St -sold
LOFT #510 55 East Cordova Street - sold
LOFT #320 55 East Cordova Street - sold
LOFT #510 55 E Cordova - Loft sold
POMARIA - 1455 HOWE STREET - 5 SALES
Pomaria is a distinguished Downtown Vancouver modern styled tower developed by Qualex Landmark and design by award winning Rafii Architects. Featuring architectural style residences with interiors designed by Robert Ledingham. The design focus of Pomaria was to create modern concept homes finished by high-end fixtures and fine finishes. Suites offer stunning contemporary styled kitchens with sleek flat-panel oak cabinetry, stone surfaces, and Chef style appliances from GE Monogram and Sub-Zero. Read more.
Past Building Sales:
#1001 - 1455 St - Pomaria Condo - Sold by Albrighton
1447 Howe St - Pomaria Townhouse - Sold by Albrighton
#1503 - 1455 Howe Street - Condo - Sold by Albrighton
1451 Howe St - Pomaria Townhouse - Sold by Albrighton
#1001 - 1455 Howe St - Condo - Sold by Albrighton (2013)
THE GRACE - 499 DRAKE & 1280 RICHARDS ST - 5 SALES
The Grace Vancouver at 1280 Richards St. Vancouver, BC V6B 1S2. This is the second phase of the Grace development by James Schouw. Again, timeless European classic design matched with a taste of Tuscany in a modern setting. The Grace tower offers true unique style and luxury. Including limestone style ceramic flooring, 10' ceilings, detailed mouldings, 9' high doorways, this one-of-a-kind Yaletown inspired building is amongst the most unique developements in the City. This tower has a total of 49 suites from 1117 sq.ft. city lofts to sky penthouses with 5000+ sq.ft. layouts. This building stands out in the city with its unique architecture, large balconies, and copper cathedral stlye roof. Read more.
Albrighton sale, #2500 - 1280 Richards St
Albrighton sale, #401 499 Drake St
Albrighton sale, #502 1280 Richards St
Albrighton sale, at #302 499 Drake St
Albrighton sold - Grace city villa. #502 1280 Richard St
27 ALEXANDER STREET - 7 SALES
This Gastown Vancouver loft building has retained its character while offering a variety of suites from 600sq.ft. - 2300 sq.ft.. Located in the heart of Historic Gastown, this loft building is situated right on the most North part of Gastown allowing for beautiful views of the waterfront. The building features include a huge rooftop deck, underground parking for some units. Many of the units have been renovated as they have great bones and make for a great canvass for a dream loft. Read more.
Past Building Sales:
#601 - 27 Alexander St - SOLD by Paul
#608 - 27 Alexander St SOLD by Paul
#PH805 - 27 Alexander St SOLD by Paul
#606-27 Alexander St SOLD by Paul
#201 - 27 Alexander St SOLD by Paul
#PH808 27 Alexander St. SOLD by Paul
#PH805 - 27 Alexander St SOLD by Paul
TERMINUS & GARAGE - 12 & 36 WATER STREET - 8 SALES
This one-of-a-kind modernist loft building is specially located in the heart of historic Gastown. The original building was a hotel built over 100 years ago, and was re-developed to linear style lofts in 2009. The original facade along with the most of the North facing windows were restored, while a new high quality structure was constructed behind and on the top two levels were added. With each of the 46 loft floor plans being unique, it is the amongst the most sought after loft development in Gastown Vancouver, developed by Salient Developments. A large amenity of the building, is that most units include 1 or more underground secure parking stalls. The architecture and attention to detail in this building is very unique to Vancouver, and reflects modern design often used in European restored buildings. The interiors are unique and a perfect home for a true minimalist. Read More.
Past Building Sales:
#211 - 36 Water St - sold
#310 - 36 Water St - sold
#509- 36 Water St - sold
#208 - 36 Water St - sold
#603 - 36 Water St - sold
#208 36 Water St - sold
#504 - 12 Water St - sold
#307 - 12 Water St - sold
345 WATER STREET - 6 SALES
The Greenshields is a boutique heritage loft conversion style building converted in 2004 into 24 suites. Refurbished detailed brick facades, wood casement windows and carved sandstone capitols featuring original maple hardwood floors, exposed brick and concrete, high 8'9" and 11' ceiling heights, honed granite and stone counters. Award-winning Alda Pereira's design with brick & concrete architectural elements located on Gastown's best block. Read more.
Past Building Sales by Paul Albrighton:
#402 345 Water St - sold (2017)
528 BEATTY STREET - 6 SALES
Original 1906 architecture brick, concrete, and steel construction. Convered to lofts in 2007, and known as "Bowman Block" was originally built in 1906, and was the first brick building built on Beatty St, the area is now known as Crosstown. It was expanded in 1914 and was used as warehouse and commercial space over the following years. In 2007 the building was rebuilt with concrete additions and 38 unique lofts and spaces were created. Many of the suites are true two level lofts, some with large terraces, and a common roof top deck with expansive city views. Read more.
Past Buiding Sales:
#902 528 Beatty St - Sold by Albrighton (2020)
#904 528 Beatty St - Sold by Albrighton
#902 528 Beatty St - Sold by Albrighton
#305 528 BEatty St - Sold by Albrighton
#902 528 Beatty St - Sold by Albrighton
#3 528 Beatty St - Sold by Albrighton
546 BEATTY STREET - 6 SALES
This beautiful 2009 heritage conversion Vancouver loft building in Crosstown is amongst the most desirable loft buildings in the whole city. Designed by Howard Bingham Hill and developed by Townline Homes MetroLiving - known for beautiful heritage and loft style Vancouver buildings, "The Crane" building, located at 546 Beatty offers many unique features. This boutique building was originally a commercial and industrial used building built over 100 years ago. It is now home to New York style high ceilings open plan loft style suites. Read more. Read more.
Paul Albrighton Building Sales:
Sold by Albrighton - #309 546 Beatty St.
Sold by Albrighton - #504 546 Beatty St.(2017)
Sold by Albrighton - #504 546 Beatty St.(2016)
Sold by Albrighton - #304 546 Beatty St.
Sold by Albrighton - #207 546 Beatty St. (2011)
Sold by Albrighton - #207 546 Beatty St.