The Melville, Residential skyscraper in Coal Harbour, Vancouver, Canada
The Melville is a 43-story residential tower containing 232 units in Coal Harbour within Vancouver's downtown area. The building also incorporates a hotel section called the Loden, which operates alongside the residential spaces.
Construction began in 2004 and finished in 2007, marking a period when Vancouver expanded its downtown residential development. The project represented a shift toward higher-density urban living in the inner city.
The place shows how Vancouver makes downtown living possible by combining residential towers with mixed-use spaces that serve the community.
The location in Coal Harbour offers quick access to the waterfront, parks, and shops within walking distance. Since the building combines residential and hotel operations, both visitors and residents share amenities and services.
When it opened, the tower was the tallest all-residential building in Western Canada, marking a milestone for the region's housing development. This distinction reflected the growing trend of building large residential complexes in North American city centers.
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