The Vancouver Special House Tour is coming up on September 21st. Their very simple floor plan, paired with maximized square footage, means that each Vancouver Special can be tailored to meet the needs of its new owner without major structural changes. Read below for a sneak preview of a tour home that has really taken individualization to new places!
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Vancouver Special House Tour – Modern Sustainable living in a 1982 Special
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Originally built in 1982, this Vancouver Special has been given a sustainable, modern renovation with some really innovative ideas. Focusing on the principles of passive heating and cooling (temperature management without the use of mechanical systems), the design utilizes “small cuts” in the layout to ensure efficient use of space and maximized air flow.
For more on the above home, check out this article from August 23rd in the Vancouver Courier, or visit our website for more pictures.
Saturday, September 21 – 1pm – 5pm
Tickets $30
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Sunday Morning at the Marine – limited seating
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Seats are limited for the reprise of one of VHF’s most popular events! Start your Sunday morning with the charming people at JJ Bean in the Marine and enjoy a specialty coffee and delicious muffin. Hear from the architectural team at Dialog about how they incorporated the new cafe into one of Vancouver’s most iconic art deco buildings, then tour the Marine lobby to learn about all of its remarkable details and stories. JJ Bean Owner/Operator John Neate will talk about their distinctive brews, lead a coffee tasting, and you’ll even get a bag of JJ Bean coffee to take home. The Marine Building, 355 Burrard St
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Sunday, September 15th 10am – 12pm
$25/person
Purchase tickets here
Join the Facebook event to let your friends know you’re coming, and perhaps meet some new ones!
$25/person
Purchase tickets here
Join the Facebook event to let your friends know you’re coming, and perhaps meet some new ones!
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An Evening Conversation about Vancouver’s Big Band Music Scene
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Dal Richards has had a busy summer! With performances at both the PNE and North Vancouver’s Concerts in the Square series, Dal is taking a break from the stage to open VHF’s Evening Lecture series on a more relaxed note. Reporter John Mackie and Dal will sit in conversation and chat about the history of big band music in Vancouver. Dal may even throw in a few stories from his own remarkable career.
Tuesday, September 17th 7:30 – 9pm
Tickets $12
University Women’s Club at Hycroft, 1498 McRae Ave
Click here to see all Fall 2013 Evening Lecture dates and topics
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Movies at the Hollywood – Start Oct 1
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VHF is excited to be back at the Hollywood this fall! Not only is the Hollywood about to be polished up with new paint in its original paint colours, via VHF’s True Colours grant, but starting in October film nights are back! From October through November, join VHF for four evenings of architecture and design themed films in this classic venue.VHF and the Church at the Hollywood are once again partnering to make these film nights by donation, with a concession that is also by donation. There were some pretty busy nights last winter, so make sure to come early!
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Architecture & Design: Film Nights at the Hollywood
Starting Tuesday Oct 1, four nights of film
Shows begin at 7:30pm
Entry by donation, concession by separate donation
Hollywood Theatre, 3123 West BroadwayClick here to check out dates, film listings and trailers
Starting Tuesday Oct 1, four nights of film
Shows begin at 7:30pm
Entry by donation, concession by separate donation
Hollywood Theatre, 3123 West BroadwayClick here to check out dates, film listings and trailers
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