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With a rich history dating back over 65 years, The Post has been transformed into a cutting-edge mixed-use commercial and retail space in Vancouver. Inspired by the city’s diverse culture, the development pays homage to its heritage as the historic Canada Post processing facility.
B+H’s studios across Toronto, Vancouver, and Seattle led the interior design of this project. This cross-country collaboration brought together diverse perspectives and expertise, creating a cohesive and inspiring workspace that celebrates the building’s rich history. The design concept, “Roots Story Craft,” emphasizes the former Canada Post building’s industrial materials, such as metal, concrete, and wood, reflected in the choice of furniture, fabrics, and custom light fixtures.
A recent highlight is the stunning new atrium, featuring 22-foot-high ceilings and a seamless blend of historic and modern elements. The atrium is adorned with a unique 18-foot mural resembling a pixelated postage stamp, created using reclaimed mailbox doors from the building’s 1960s origins. As a hidden gem, one of the mailbox doors can be opened to reveal a historic Vancouver-to-Seattle postage stamp.
To further enrich the space, B+H collaborated with local artists Samantha Dickie and Marie Khouri to create hanging sculptures suspended from skylights above the interconnecting stairs leading to the north and south office towers.
On the workspace floors in the fully open South Tower, each elevator lobby features a reclaimed Canada Post office post box as a nod to the facility’s origins. The workspace corridors also feature EGD installations designed to reflect the cultural landscape of Vancouver and the building’s heritage.
Thoughtfully positioned on each level, features embodying the design concepts will serve as landmarks, creating moments of interest and delight. The cohesive base palette, comprising textures, colours, and forms, will weave through the entire space, connecting these moments and offering a unified experience as visitors move seamlessly from one area to another and from floor to floor.
The Post is exclusively occupied by a confidential tech client, encompassing the entire 1.1 million sq ft of office space in the South and North Towers and serving as the workplace for over 6,000 employees. This location not only marks the tech client’s largest office in downtown Vancouver but also stands as the most extensive office building in the city center.
As a modern and inspiring work environment, The Post demonstrates how new developments can enhance existing communities by preserving historical elements while incorporating contemporary design and technology. We look forward to seeing The Post flourish as a dynamic tech hub for Vancouver’s community.