The Smithe | 87.47m | 27s | Boffo Developments | GBL Architects

[Roundabout]

A 26-storey mixed-use building that includes:

• • four levels of commercial space;
  • a maximum building height of 87.4 m (286.8 ft.);
  • a floor space ratio (FSR) of 11.85;
  • 114 residential units; and
  • 178 underground parking spaces

http://rezoning.vancouver.ca/applications/225smithe/index.htm
A Boffo Development project: http://www.boffo.ca/thesmithe/index.html

 

[Roundabout]

Interesting note about the project: currently it only includes 2 and 3 bedroom units.

 

[Momin]

Update: http://vancouver.skyrisecities.com/...opments-smithe-coming-soon-downtown-vancouver

 

[City Of Rain]

love the terrace garden on the fifth floor.

 

[CityPlaceN1]

Boffo it is!

 

[Roundabout]

Building in its current state:

 

[City Of Rain]

Some shops inside the current building are still open, it doesn't look like it will come down soon.

 

[Roundabout]

Getting ready for demolition:

 

[Roundabout]

The building has been demolished:

 

[City Of Rain]

Finally, works started.

 

[Momin]

Update: http://vancouver.skyrisecities.com/news/2017/08/demolition-signals-progress-boffos-smithe

 

[Edward Skira]

Good to see it start.

 

[Roundabout]

Site is getting cleaned up:

 

[Roundabout]

Hoarding is up and excavation has started:

 

[Roundabout]

Excavation is progressing along: