The Real Estate Roundup in this week’s Business in Vancouver discusses several Salient Group projects, including the Paris Annex, and how Gastown continues to evolve. Reporter Peter Mitham gets Robert Fung’s thoughts on what’s propelling the change, and what’s drawing new people to the area. Read the entire article here.
Our latest Gastown project, the Paris Annex, is set to launch this September. The Annex is all new construction designed to complement the neighbouring Paris Block, a restored 100-year- old building named for its longtime occupant, shoe retailer Pierre Paris. On completion in the fall of 2011 the Paris Annex will consist of 17 apartments, including two penthouse lofts with rooftop access.
The Salient Group is committed to combining spectacular modern architecture with heritage, and the Paris Annex is the perfect example. The new construction features a modern exterior of concrete, glass and aluminum, and interiors with large windows, linear floor plans and decks. It will share corridors, stairs and an elevator with its heritage counterpart. The design goal is to add interest and diversity to the neighbourhood while helping strengthen the existing community.
The show suite will be open to the public in early September at the courtyard at Garage, 12 Water Street. Stay tuned for more news and photos as the Paris Annex progresses.
The Vancouver Sun’s Business section has a write-up the continuing restoration of Gastown. The story features an interview with the owners of Orling & Wu, a new store at 28 Water Street, a heritage property which is part of the Salient Group’s revitalization efforts in the area.
News 1130 also carries the story here.
Robert is the expert guide to Gastown for Frugalbits today. His recommendations, if you are planning a visit, include design store Haven, the artist-run Gallery Gachet, and the Potluck café on Hastings. Visit Frugalbits to read the entire article.
Gastown continues to be a favourite destination for Vancouver’s most creative and enterprising citizens, foodies being no exception. The next major opening will be Peckinpah at 2 Water Street, which is now heavily in renovation mode. Peckinpah is a project from restauranteur Tyson Reimer and designer Ryan Murfitt, who are hoping to open their doors to the public in October. Scout Magazine has further details, and photos.
New restaurant L’Abattoir had its grand opening party this week, which means the public opening is imminent. The newly renovated space at 217 Carrall, which seats 80, is co-owned by chef Lee Cooper and Paul Grunberg, both familiar names to the Vancouver food scene. Congratulations to both! For updated information on opening day, visit labattoir.ca.
Vancouver’s Illuminares festival will be held in Gastown for the first time this year. Activities for all ages, performances by musicians, storytellers and dancers and, of course, an incredible array of lanterns, make this event one of the most popular in the city, year after year.
More information is available at the event website. A vast array of photos from previous years is on Flickr.
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