Merrick Architecture is pleased to announce that many SRO buildings have received awards from the 2017 City of Vancouver Heritage Awards. 

Tamura House: Award of Honour
This is to recognise the meticulous restoration and replication of the extraordinary exterior metal work, including columns, rooftop parapets, cornices and other ornamentation, and the rehabilitated storefronts and facades of a significant cultural site in the original Japanese district.

Molson’s Bank: Award of Merit
This is to recognise the restoration of the brick work and terra cotta, including the restoration of interior elements.

Cordova Residence: Award of Merit
This is to recognise restoration of the exterior, including the fire escape and the partial interior restoration which included the hand-operated elevator.

 Irving Hotel: Award of Merit
This is to recognise the restoration of the exterior, including the storefronts, cornices and pediments along with the replication of the Irving Hotel neon sign.

Hazelwood Hotel: Award of Recognition
This is to recognise the exterior restoration and reinstatement of lost architectural detail, including the ground floor storefronts of the Hazelwood Hotel.

Congratulations to those who were involved in these buildings and the overall SRO project!