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Mapping Vancouver's Most Beautiful Apartment Buildings

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It's no secret that Vancouver gets a lot of slack for having a lack of design innovation among the sea of glass residential buildings. Be that as it may, we are determined to shine a light on some of the more interesting buildings in the skyline. From the iconic Woodwards redevelopment tower in Gastown to the wildly out of place (but stunning nonetheless) Grace Tower in Yaletown, check out the map to see our top picks for the most unique buildings that renters can live in.

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Woodward's Building

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Renters can live in a piece of Vancouver history in the Woodward's building. A redevelopment site from the original Woodward's Department store in 1903, the tower features a unique façade and irregular shape making it one of the more interesting buildings in the Vancouver skyline. One bedroom rentals range from $1,600 - $2,500 depending on size and configuration.

Living Shangri-La

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Currently the tallest tower in Vancouver and British Columbia, the Shangri-La doubles as a hotel and high end residences. It's located in the centre of downtown and has some of the best views of the city. One bedrooms rent for around $3,000 - $6,000 depending on size and configuration.

Private Residences at Hotel Georgia

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Another redevelopment site downtown Vancouver, the residences at Hotel Georgia offer luxury living at its finest. The tower itself has quite a modern and unique design to it with its triangular points at the top and its sleek glass facade. We found a two bedroom furnished rental for $6,500 per month.

Eugenia Place 1919 Beach Ave.

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The infamous "tree building" in the West End - how could we make a list of architecturally significant buildings in Vancouver without including this one? Designed by Henriquez Partners Architects, the tree atop of the building is an oak tree and it was planted as a tribute to the natural history of the area. It changes colour by season offering a stunning mosaic of orange, red, and yellow leaves in the fall. Rentals will cost anywhere from $3,000 - $8,000 per month.

The Grace Residences

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One of the most unique buildings in Vancouver, the Grace Tower. Built in 2008, it's a relatively new building but still features a ton of character in the boutique style tower. There are gargoyles on the exterior (!!!), arched windows and entry ways, and a weave of internal terraces that could make you feel like you're in the middle of Italy. It is truly a one of kind building in Vancouver and even if renters cannot afford the $6,000+ monthly rent, it is a pleasure just to walk around it and take in its beauty.

Hotel Europe

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Vancouver's very own Flatiron Building - the Hotel Europe. Built in 1909, the hotel was renovated in 1983 and converted into affordable living space. Today it provides 84 units of non-market housing.

The Erickson

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The Erickson is a waterfront tower designed by the late renowned architect Arthur Erickson. It's "wave" like stance offers a refreshing look for a cluster of waterfront condos that all appear to be the same. Living waterfront is not cheap though, rentals range from $5,000 - $10,000 per month.

Woodward's Building

Renters can live in a piece of Vancouver history in the Woodward's building. A redevelopment site from the original Woodward's Department store in 1903, the tower features a unique façade and irregular shape making it one of the more interesting buildings in the Vancouver skyline. One bedroom rentals range from $1,600 - $2,500 depending on size and configuration.

Living Shangri-La

Currently the tallest tower in Vancouver and British Columbia, the Shangri-La doubles as a hotel and high end residences. It's located in the centre of downtown and has some of the best views of the city. One bedrooms rent for around $3,000 - $6,000 depending on size and configuration.

Private Residences at Hotel Georgia

Another redevelopment site downtown Vancouver, the residences at Hotel Georgia offer luxury living at its finest. The tower itself has quite a modern and unique design to it with its triangular points at the top and its sleek glass facade. We found a two bedroom furnished rental for $6,500 per month.

Eugenia Place 1919 Beach Ave.

The infamous "tree building" in the West End - how could we make a list of architecturally significant buildings in Vancouver without including this one? Designed by Henriquez Partners Architects, the tree atop of the building is an oak tree and it was planted as a tribute to the natural history of the area. It changes colour by season offering a stunning mosaic of orange, red, and yellow leaves in the fall. Rentals will cost anywhere from $3,000 - $8,000 per month.

The Grace Residences

One of the most unique buildings in Vancouver, the Grace Tower. Built in 2008, it's a relatively new building but still features a ton of character in the boutique style tower. There are gargoyles on the exterior (!!!), arched windows and entry ways, and a weave of internal terraces that could make you feel like you're in the middle of Italy. It is truly a one of kind building in Vancouver and even if renters cannot afford the $6,000+ monthly rent, it is a pleasure just to walk around it and take in its beauty.

Hotel Europe

Vancouver's very own Flatiron Building - the Hotel Europe. Built in 1909, the hotel was renovated in 1983 and converted into affordable living space. Today it provides 84 units of non-market housing.

The Erickson

The Erickson is a waterfront tower designed by the late renowned architect Arthur Erickson. It's "wave" like stance offers a refreshing look for a cluster of waterfront condos that all appear to be the same. Living waterfront is not cheap though, rentals range from $5,000 - $10,000 per month.