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February 3, 2010
Project progress
Work continues on Paris Block restoration project in Vancouver
BRADLEY FEHR
The Paris Block restoration project is taking shape in downtown Vancouver. The construction manager is Heatherbrae Builders Co. Ltd. and Gair H Williamson Architect and Ankenman Marchand Architects are the architects.
The project includes major gutting of the existing building and 29 live/work condo units, commercial retail on the ground floor and restoring the existing heritage facade.
Consulting engineers on the project include Glotman Simpson (structural) and Jade West Engineering (mechanical).
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