An apartment style popular in Vancouver, particularly in Kitsilano in the 1970s, is now half a century old – and still looks good.
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That exposed wood exterior, earthy tones and lush west-coast landscaping show the influence of Coast Modernism, as documented here:
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There’s a lowrise walk-up that was recently renovated on West 2nd (probably 1970s vintage), just west of Burrard.
They added bright orange mesh/steel balcony railings – looks good and updates the building quite well.