1) The Exchange
Merging European technologies with a West Coast appearance, The Exchange creates a distinct downtown working environment. The design of The Exchange is defined by the Pinstripe Principle. The pinstripes are aluminum louvres that begin at the ground level of the new building and stretch upwards above the original Edwardian building; thus producing a smooth integration between the two structures. The building is Vancouver’s first LEED Platinum heritage conversion – a collaboration between Iredale Group Architecture and Harry Gugger Studio. The best of the old structure is conserved by the new design, while conveying standards of sustainability, efficiency and comfort into the 21st century.
Notable Tenants
- National Bank
- Hyper Wallet Systems
https://www.spacie.ca/p/british-columbia/vancouver/howe-street/475
2) Telus Garden
TELUS Garden is a 22-storey, 450,000 square foot office tower located at the northeast corner of West Georgia and Seymour streets. It is an expansion of the telecommunications giant’s headquarters office space on the city block. 1,000 TELUS employees work in the new space as well as several major, high-profile tenants including Amazon Canada, Accenture, Capstone Mining, and law firm Bull Houser & Tupper. Proponents have placed the building’s environmental footprint as a major priority. In fact, a number of TELUS Garden’s green design features have earned them the title of being Vancouver’s first LEED Platinum certified office tower and the distinction of submitting the highest LEED score card ever to the Canada Green Building Council.
Notable Tenants
- Amazon
- Telus
https://www.spacie.ca/p/british-columbia/vancouver/british-columbia-99-alternate/510
3) Bentall 5
Bentall 5 is an AAA office building located in the heart of downtown Vancouver’s business district, on the northeast corner of Burrard Street and Dunsmuir Street, one of the city’s most renowned intersections. It sits directly opposite to the Burrard SkyTrain Station and the 1.5 million square foot Bentall Centre complex. The structure encompasses a modern appearance, efficient design, first-class amenities and a wide range of services. A new technological standard has been set for downtown Vancouver due to an emphasis on mechanical, electrical, communication, life safety and security systems.
Notable Tenants
- Bell
- Gowling WLG
https://www.spacie.ca/p/british-columbia/vancouver/burrard-street/550
4) Shaw Tower
Shaw Tower is located on Vancouver’s most prominent waterfront location and is Vancouver’s only waterfront office building. It is among the tallest buildings in the city, standing at 489 feet and comprising of 24 stories of luxury condominiums with a unique live/work zoning designation, on top of a 16-storey office building. The structure is situated on Coal Harbour and adjacent to Harbour Green Park, the Vancouver Convention Centre and extension of Vancouver’s famous Seawall. Shaw Tower houses four of Western Canada’s leading companies: Shaw, Ledcor Construction (Shaw Tower’s contractor), Pattison Group, and Westbank office. The unique offices contain access to large decks overlooking Coal Harbour. A day care with an outdoor playground is located on the 5th floor. Shaw Tower is considered one of the new premiere office building in Vancouver.
Notable Tenants
- Shaw
- The Jim Pattison Group
https://www.spacie.ca/p/british-columbia/vancouver/west-cordova-street/1067
5) MNP Tower
MNP Tower was designed and developed as a vision statement for Vancouver. In order to create its architecturally stunning and multi-award winning design, the structure had to endure a thoughtful and rigorous process. The building offers extensive views of the North Shore Mountains that visually expand indoor space, has floorplates designed to promote circulation and collaboration, and surpasses environmental considerations.
Notable Tenants
- MNP
- Korn Ferry
https://www.spacie.ca/p/british-columbia/vancouver/west-hastings-street/1021
6) 745 Thurlow
745 Thurlow is a world class building that has plenty of modern day amenities that help attract and retain top talent in today’s competitive environment. The building has two magnificent green roof spaces invluding a 3rd floor terrace spreading around the west, south and east sides of the building. There is also a roof top tenant amenity area accessible to all tenants in the building, including an outdoor patio with seating, lounge and entertainment areas and a casual meeting area with a gas fire pit and barbeque. The building is equipped with a common area fitness facility, accessible to all tenants within the building.
Notable Tenants
- SNC Lavalin
- McCarthy Tétrault LLP
https://www.spacie.ca/p/british-columbia/vancouver/thurlow-street/745
7) 250 Howe St
Located at 250 Howe Street, PWC Place is Waterfront Properties newest and most impressive office tower. This AAA Class building features a marvelous grand lobby, which reflects the highest standards in design and finishing that are characterized throughout the building. The building is named after PricewaterhouseCoopers, one of North America’s largest and prestigious accounting services firms, and is home to numerous leading companies.
Notable Tenants
- PwC
- Dentons Canada LLP
https://www.spacie.ca/p/british-columbia/vancouver/howe-street/250
8) Park Place
Park Place is a 35-storey, Class AAA office tower located in Vancouver’s business district. The property’s one-acre park has frontage on three main streets. It is adjacent to Burrard Skytrain Station and walking distance from the Convention Centre and waterfront. A retail mall, meeting facilities, and a fitness centre are included in its amenities. Dedicated to environmental sustainability, this building has achieved BOMA BEST Level 3 and LEED® Gold EB:O&M certification. While the tower only uses 35% of the site, it stands at 698,000 ft², making it the largest office building in British Columbia. The remainder of the site is dedicated to open green space, which include water features and a small amphitheatre. The building’s facade comprises of pink granite with flush-mounted copper-glazed windows that match the granite’s appearance.
Notable Tenants
- DLA Piper
- RBC Capital Markets
https://www.spacie.ca/p/british-columbia/vancouver/burrard-street/666
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The following criteria was taken into consideration while making the list:
- Proximity to Transit
- Eco-Friendliness
- Design
- Integration of Technology
- Natural Light
- Amenities