Zonda Nellis 1510 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6H 3G1. 

Zonda Nellis has had her designer clothing shop on the corner of Granville and 6th for over 20 years. She is redeveloping her site with a mix of residential units and retail so that she may combine her work and family life in one location.

The development consists of a five storey concrete residential building of 10,800 g.s.f. with four residential units above three commercial units on the ground floor. It has also one level of Underground Parking and Storage accessed by a car lift off the lane. 

The main elevation is composition of concrete planes and glass cube volumes arranged in a playful rhythm like a textile pattern. Curtain wall glazing with metal and glass spandrels interplay with painted concrete panels. The south wall exposure to the neighbour is painted concrete with a scored pattern similar to the rhythm on the north elevation. Upgraded materials on the ground-plane are mosaic tile at entrances and granite pavers.

Due to the narrowness of the site (9.1 meters (30 feet)), parking to enter from the alley with a car lift. An additional car stacker at the P1 level will achieve two additional cars for a total of 6. Avoiding the use of the ramp will result in an extra commercial unit that will give more life to West 6th Avenue.

This signature building with its playful volumes contributes to the interest, variety and pedestrian experience in corner of Granville Street and 6th.