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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 / 49.2879; -123.1236
Construction started 2004
Completed 2007
Height
Architectural 141.4 metres (464 ft)
Technical details
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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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.

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