Demolition and site clearing where Japanese architect Shigeru Ban's highly anticipated 'Terrace House' will be constructed at 1255 West Pender Street in Vancouver's Coal Harbour neighbourhood is nearly complete. Alongside partnered developer PortLiving, initial construction phases of what will become North America's tallest hybrid wood structure are quickly approaching.

Rendered view of Terrace House emerging from behind Evergreen Building, image via Shigeru Ban Architects and PortLiving

Nearly completed clearing of site at 1255 West Pender Street, image via Forum contributor Roundabout

Terrace House's architectural design "pays homage" to the adjacent Evergreen Building that comprises the lower portion of the site on the corner of West Pender Street and Jervis Street. The 19-storey building will consist of a very slender facade, with the first 12 floors composed of concrete and steel materials and their balconies set to align with those of the Evergreen Building, giving a 'wrap-around' effect to both buildings. The development's remaining seven storeys that form the building's top portion will consist of wood materials, supported by a concrete and steel frame. 

Rendering of balcony alignment between Terrace House and Evergreen Building, image via PortLiving

South facing view of site map of Terrace House, Evergreen Building, and surrounding buildings, image via Shigeru Ban Architects

20 residential units across the development's 19 storeys will be constructed, set to include eight two-bedroom units, ten three bedroom units, and eight four-bedroom units, with unit sizes ranging between 1,260 and 3,660 square feet. On the development's 'tower portion' (the top seven storeys), one unit will comprise each floor. Retail spaces will be provided at street level, with three levels of underground parking to be accessed from West Hastings Street on the development's northeast facing frontage. 

Former building at 1255 West Pender Street, view from West Hastings Street side, image via Forum contributor mcminsen

Former building at 1255 West Pender Street, view from West Pender Street side, image via Forum contributor mcminsen

With demolition and site clearing nearly completed, construction on the long-awaited building is set to begin. The triangular tower has been designed so as to not cast shadows on Coal Harbour Park directly north of the site, while also accommodating views of the water and the southernmost peaks of Vancouver's distinctive North Shore Mountain range.

Site clearing at 1255 West Pender Street, image via forum contributor Roundabout

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