What’s so special about a “Vancouver spécial?”
If you’re house-hunting in Vancouver, you’ll likely see some houses that are marketed as “Vancouver Specials.”
Built in the 1960s and ’70s, ces maisons plat à front de deux étages ont été construits rapidement, when baby boomers and new immigrants were all seeking housing.
These houses generally incorporated one living space on each level, which appealed to extended families living together or to homeowners who wanted to rent out a secondary suite.
Malheureusement, les Promotions Vancouver ont été largement batée aussi laid, particularly when they were built in neighborhoods of historic homes.
You’ll still see plenty of Vancouver Specials around the city and its suburbs, même si dans de nombreux domaines, they’re considered “teardowns” or as canvases for contemporary renovations.
If you’re in Vancouver this week, vous avez two opportunities to learn more about this distinctive Vancouver housing type, grâce à la Vancouver Heritage Foundation.
Le mardi, Septembre 21 à 19:00, architect Stephanie Robb of Pechet et Robb Art & Architecture will present her perspective on 10 années de travail sur Promotions Vancouver. Sa présentation aura lieu à la Unitarian Church, 949 DANS. 49e Avenue (à Oak Street). Admission is $10.
Le samedi, 25 septembre, the Heritage Foundation is offering its annual Vancouver Tour Spécial, where you’ll visit several examples of restored Vancouver Specials. The tour runs from noon to 5pm and costs $25.
Contact the Vancouver Heritage Foundation for information about both of these events. Or phone them at 604-264-9642.
Vancouver photo spécial par JMV sur flickr
