The Butterfly is one of Vancouver’s most celebrated architectural achievements — a 57-storey sculptural tower at 1033 Nelson Street in the West End, designed by Revery Architecture as the final legacy project of the late Bing Thom.
Developed by Westbank, The Butterfly rises in harmony with the heritage First Baptist Church it surrounds and preserves — a rare act of urban generosity that has made the project a landmark well before completion. The building’s curved white precast concrete façade, high-performance glazing, and open-air sky gardens on every level create an effect that is simultaneously ethereal and grounded. Outdoor breezeways allow natural ventilation and sunlight throughout, while tree planters on every third floor bring the forest into the sky.
Residences:
The Butterfly offers 331 market strata condominiums across 57 storeys — a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom homes ranging from 600 to 2,000 sq. ft., with select residences extending beyond. Interiors feature pure white floors and ceilings, curved glass walls, and organically formed dining surfaces that emerge from kitchen counters. Semi-transparent curtains scatter natural light into ever-shifting interior scenes. A limited number of penthouse residences command panoramic views from English Bay to the North Shore mountains.
Amenities:
Residents enjoy access to a full-service concierge, a state-of-the-art fitness centre, and the iconic Butterfly Gallery showroom on the 5th floor of 1067 West Cordova. The ground floor activates Nelson Street with curated retail and community space wrapping the restored heritage church.
Location:
At Nelson and Burrard in Vancouver’s West End, The Butterfly places residents steps from English Bay Beach, the Seawall, Davie Village, Robson Street’s shops and restaurants, and rapid access to downtown’s financial and creative districts. The neighbourhood is consistently rated among the most walkable and livable in Canada.
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1033 Nelson Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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