A unique, mixed-use building is proposed for Railway Street in the emerging Railtown neighbourhood in the Downtown Eastside.
The building, developed by Rendition Developments and Omicron, is called the Maker Exchange.聽The seven-storey building is permitted under the area’s industrial (I-4) zoning.
The building will contain the following:
- Manufacturing uses on the first through sixth floors;
- General office uses on the sixth and seventh floors;
- Two restaurants, class 1 on the first floor
- underground parking for 160 vehicles
- four high-speed elevators
Materials will include pre-finished metal cladding, concrete and clay masonry veneer, and architectural concrete.
Amenities will include:
- outdoor view balconies on select floors with full gas, water and electrical
- large amenity roof deck with views of downtown Vancouver and the North Shore
- bicycle storage and end-of-trip facilities
- exclusive use of private shuttle bus service to聽TransLink locations
The architect on the project is聽Mallen Gowing Berzins Architecture Inc. (MGBA). Occupancy is expected for Q3 2020.
