325 Carrall Street Micro-Apartments

Housing at the intersection of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside and Gastown, representing the city’s DNA.

Vancouver, BC


Client   Millenium Development
Scope   Feasibility, Design, Construction
Status   Complete

325 Carrall Street is a mixed-use heritage restoration housing development. This seven-storey building provides 37 dwelling units ranging from micro-suites, studio units, and one-bedroom units, with retail on the ground floor. The focus on delivering a variety of smaller, quality spaces instead of exclusionary penthouse living was intended to align with the City of Vancouver’s Affordable Housing Strategy. The top floor features a communal rooftop deck that looks out onto the North Shore mountains and amenity space with a dining room for social gatherings. 

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Dark toned brick references and contrasts the neighbouring heritage buildings. Curved corner glazing and fritted bird-friendly glass softens contemporary modern angles and reflects mountain views.

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Locating shared amenities and green spaces on the rooftop, rather than a private penthouse, democratizes light and views while creating a social heart of the building.

Photography by Gordon Crum + Ed White.


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