989 Main Street

Summary

Located on a tight infill site at a prominent Main Street corner in downtown Vancouver, this six-storey mixed-use project demonstrates how careful planning can unlock density and program on a constrained urban footprint. The building integrates commercial space at grade and below, artist studios on the second level, and 28 rental homes above.
A hybrid concrete and wood-frame structure supports an efficient layout while responding to urban conditions. Brick cladding along the street frontage extends the established architectural fabric of Main Street, tying the project into its historic context.
The development delivers new housing in a transit-accessible neighbourhood while strengthening local commerce and contributing to the area’s cultural vibrancy and public life.