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Panorama of Vancouver File 194-584-507
Vancouver city
structure #575699288building

Metropolis

existing 86 m 29 floors 1996

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Tip Height89.6 m
Architectural Height86 m
Roof Height83 m
Floors29
Completion1996
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential condominium
Status existing
Architectural Stylepostmodern
Address1238 Richards Street
Smart Address1238 Richards Street
1st Level DistrictDowntown
CityVancouver
CountryCanada
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-29

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