EASTWARD
EASTWARD
TWO ERAS HOUSED SIDE-BY-SIDE
A CURIOUS NOTE The Edwardian style was
commonplace in East Van in 1910 — homes were built with wood from local sawmills, featured stained- glass window treatment, and felt cozy with a wood-burning fire billowing from a chimney.
Eastward’s got street presence and modern appeal. Multiple dimensions and colours add substance to its facade. A bold white frame stretches across the six-storey building, creating depth. A mix of materials resembles the look of brick, shingles, and wood to reflect the neighbourhood’s character. These nods to history are paired with real history. The Karme Residence, a charming heritage house built in 1910, is home to three suites at Eastward. Along with structural updates, the wood trim, veranda, roof, and
chimney have been restored. Later additions were removed to return the home to its historical shape. And a bay window has been moved from the side of the house to the back, creating more separation with Eastward’s main building. According to city records, the Karme Residence has been home to a carpenter, master mariner, school teacher, accountant, and mechanic — a variety of lives and stories woven into the neighbourhood’s fabric. Those who live at Eastward will become part of this textured history.
Karme Residence, circa 1985, City of Vancouver Archives (CVA) 790-0493
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