Living Shangri-La facts for kids
The Living Shangri-La is a very tall building located in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia. It is the tallest building in both Vancouver and the entire province of British Columbia. This amazing skyscraper is used for many different things, including a fancy hotel, offices, and many homes.
Quick facts for kids Living Shangri-La |
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| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Hotel, Residential, Office |
| Location | 1128 West Georgia Street Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 0A8 |
| Coordinates | 49°17′09″N 123°07′25″W / 49.28583°N 123.12361°W |
| Construction started | 2005 |
| Completed | 2008 |
| Cost | CDN$ 350 million |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 201.2 m (660 ft) |
| Roof | 197 m (646 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 62 |
| Floor area | 61,300 square metres (659,828 sq ft) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | James K.M. Cheng Architects Inc. |
| Developer | Westbank Projects Corp. |
| Shangri-la Hotel, Vancouver | |
| Hotel facts and statistics | |
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| Opening date | January 24, 2009 |
| Developer | Peterson Investment Group & Westbank Projects Corp. |
| Management | Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts |
| No. of rooms | 119 |
| No. of floors | 15 |
| Footnotes | |
| North America's first Shangri-la property. | |
About the Living Shangri-La
The Living Shangri-La is a huge building in the heart of Downtown Vancouver. It stands tall as the highest building in British Columbia. This skyscraper is used for different purposes, which is why it's called "mixed-use."
The building cost about $350 million Canadian dollars to build. It is also the 22nd tallest building in all of Canada.
What's Inside?
The first 15 floors of the Living Shangri-La are home to a luxurious 5-star hotel. This hotel is called the Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver. It has 119 rooms for guests.
Above the hotel floors, the rest of the tower is filled with condominium apartments. These are homes that people can buy and live in. There are also some offices within the building.
Building History and Fun Facts
Construction on the Living Shangri-La started in 2005 and finished in 2008. The hotel officially opened its doors in January 2009.
In 2007, a very tall crane was on top of the building during construction. For Christmas, this crane was decorated with lights! It became the tallest illuminated crane in Vancouver that year.
The building also appeared in the 2010 movie Tron: Legacy. In the film, it was shown as the headquarters for a made-up company called ENCOM International.
Images for kids
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The Shangri-La Vancouver in the final stages of construction in 2008
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Completed skyscraper in November 2009
