Vancouver Sun
August 2, 2008
540 Beatty is a new-home, old-building undertaking and one of six Metroliving projects in downtown Vancouver from Townline Homes.
Erected in 1911 – yes, at 540 Beatty – the Crane Building was originally a warehouse, showroom and office for the Crane Co., the steam, mill and plumbing equipment supplier. Today, however, it’s something else: a multi-residence building comprised of eight studios, 28 one-bedroom apartments, 12 two-bedroom units and nine penthouses.
The homes will retain numerous historic features – they include original brick feature-walls and exposed concrete ceiling, original refurbished wood sash windows and exposed heritage columns – as well as contemporary touches. Floors are polished concrete throughout, and the modern kitchens and bathrooms feature high-gloss cabinetry.
Appliances are from Liebherr, Jennair and Bosch. The homes, reports Townline’s Katie Wilkinson, represent “unique, one-of-a-kind loft living.”
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