Just to the northeast across Alberni Street is the 134 metre tall ( 43 floors ) “ Jenga ” Tower , otherwise known as 1515 Alberni .
Designed by another internationally renowned starchitect , Buro Ole Scheeren , this residential tower is composed of a system of apartment modules and terraces that will branch out horizontally . Originally envisioned at the more appropriate , taller height of 152 metres , the Jenga Tower was unfortunately reduced in stature by nearly 20 metres , despite the proposed site allowing a height of up to 500 feet ( 152.4 metres ) under the City ’ s West End Community Plan Policy .
Nevertheless , this tower will still make its distinctive mark on the city of Vancouver upon its completion in 2023 .
1515 Alberni in downtown Vancouver .
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