Apartments to highlight history
Photo: Pacific West Architecture
An apartment development planned for the site of a house fire in Kelowna will pay homage to history with murals and retain a front bay window.
At a July 12 meeting, Kelowna City Council will consider building permits for a 5-story, 84-unit project at the corner of Sadler Road and Highway 33 E.
The property is currently home to the Sproul House, a Kelowna Heritage Register home of controversial historic significance. It suffered major fire damage in October 2020, forcing a change to previous development plans that retained many of the home’s features.
“After careful consideration and consultation with a structural engineer and our heritage consultant, it was determined that our original plan for the heritage building was no longer viable due to the damage to the fabric of the building,” Pacific West Architecture said in a letter to council.
“However, as the west side was not as badly damaged, the original plan to retain the prominent west bay window will be incorporated into the new design to mark and celebrate the Sproul Farm House,” continued Pacific West Architecture, adding the exterior of the building will be decorated with murals of the heritage house.
The apartment development will include bachelor, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units and ground-level retail space.
Photo: Colin Dacre
File photo: The Sproul House after a fire in October 2021.
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