The Melville facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Melville |
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| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Residential |
| Location | 1189 Melville Street Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 4T8 |
| Coordinates | 49°17′16″N 123°07′25″W / 49.2879°N 123.1236°W |
| Construction started | 2004 |
| Completed | 2007 |
| Height | |
| Architectural | 141.4 metres (464 ft) |
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| Floor count | 43 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Hewitt + Company Architecture Inc. |
| Developer | Amacon |
| Other information | |
| Number of units | 232 apartments |
The Melville is a very tall building, known as a skyscraper. It is located at 1189 Melville Street in the Coal Harbour area of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. This building is special because it is the sixth tallest building in Vancouver. It is also the tallest building in Western Canada that is used only for homes.
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Discover The Melville Skyscraper
What is The Melville?
The Melville is a huge building that reaches high into the sky. It is 141.4 meters (about 464 feet) tall! This makes it one of the tallest buildings in Vancouver. It has 43 floors, which means lots of levels.
Most of The Melville is used for homes. It has 232 apartments where people live. This is why it's called a "residential" building. It's the tallest building in Western Canada that is completely residential.
Building Features and Design
The Melville was built between 2004 and 2007. It was designed by an architect company called Hewitt + Company Architecture Inc. The company that developed it was Amacon.
The Hotel Part
The Melville is part of a larger group of buildings. There is also a smaller building next to it. This smaller building is a hotel. It is part of the Loden brand, which is a type of hotel known for being unique and stylish. These hotels are often called "boutique hotels."
Location in Vancouver
The Melville is located in a busy part of Vancouver called the downtown core. It's in a specific neighborhood known as Coal Harbour. This area is right by the water and has many other tall buildings and interesting places.
