220 East 1st Ave
Vancouver, BC V5T 1A5

Archetype isn’t just a novel idea; it’s a completely new model for Vancouver. The development embraces diversity and sustainability while shaping the future of Vancouver’s tech, arts, and creative communities. Discover a dynamic mixed-use design that combines exceptional office space with creative industrial facilities for today’s diverse economy. To round out the mix, Archetype includes over 200 amenity-rich rental homes that inspire. Through its bold new approach, the property brings a unique identity to a re-imagined neighbourhood and helps to build a thriving economy where ideas take flight.
 
This dynamic mixed-used building is anchored on the east and west by two mid-rise towers bridged by an eight-storey residential building and unified by creative industrial spaces that wrap around the entire development. Archetype celebrates community and flexibility by providing over 2,400 square feet of common rooftop amenity space. Every detail has been designed with businesses in mind, presenting an immersive double-height lobby, an indoor common area lounge, and a south-facing outdoor patio. Secure bold and exceptionally designed AAA office space with sophisticated common areas, a multi-purpose meeting room, and efficient, well-appointed floor plates. The office space has 11-foot-high ceilings and is designed to LEED Gold core and shell specifications.
 
Archetype offers over 35,000 square feet of creative industrial space, ideal for creativity and innovation. This is the perfect location for creative designers and manufacturers who want to interact with the surrounding community while bringing their ideas to life. Select from a variety of units, including high-profile street exposure units equipped with mezzanines and full-height sliding glass doors, laneway units with glass overhead doors, and highly animated end-cap units ideal for production use or commissary kitchens. Units range from 1,175 to 11,000 square feet and are designed to a LEED Gold core and shell standard.
 
With a centrally based location, Archetype is surrounded by Vancouver’s newest and most popular food, beverage, and amenity offerings. Employers will have no problem attracting top talent with greater commuter conveniences, such as access to the Expo, Canada, and Millenium major rapid transit lines, which are only moments away. Reach the SkyTrain Station within two minutes, more than 14 restaurants and cafes within five minutes, and Vancouver International Airport within 25 minutes.