If you’re house-hunting in Vancouver, you’ll likely see some houses that are marketed as “Vancouver Especiais.”

Built in the 1960s and ’70s, essas casas apartamento com fachada de dois andares foram construídos rapidamente, 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.

Infelizmente, os Specials Vancouver foram amplamente criticado como feio, particularly when they were built in neighborhoods of historic homes.

You’ll still see plenty of Vancouver Specials around the city and its suburbs, embora, em muitas áreas, they’re considered “teardowns” or as canvases for contemporary renovations.

If you’re in Vancouver this week, você tem two opportunities to learn more about this distinctive Vancouver housing type, graças à Vancouver Heritage Foundation.

Na terça-feira, Setembro 21 em 07:00, architect Stephanie Robb of Pechet e Robb Arte & Arquitetura will present her perspective on 10 anos de trabalho em Vancouver Especiais. Sua palestra será realizada no Igreja Unitária, 949 Em. 49ª Avenida (em Oak Street). Admission is $10.

No sábado,, 25 de Setembro, the Heritage Foundation is offering its annual Vancouver Especial de turismo, 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 foto Especial MVP no flickr