Statements (65)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:architecture
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
post-war housing boom
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| gptkbp:built |
wood framing
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| gptkbp:characterized_by |
sloped roof
boxy shape large front windows |
| gptkbp:designed_for |
multigenerational living
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| gptkbp:developed_by |
1970s
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| gptkbp:features |
open floor plan
flat roof |
| gptkbp:has_been |
renovated frequently
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| gptkbp:has_influenced |
other architectural styles
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Vancouver Special
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| gptkbp:includes |
balconies
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
modernist architecture
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| gptkbp:is_acclaimed_for |
functional design
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| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
working-class families
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| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
urban planning discussions
housing policy debates |
| gptkbp:is_considered |
a cultural icon
a reflection of local culture a response to housing shortages a model for affordable housing solutions a practical solution for urban density a staple of local architecture a symbol of Vancouver's growth |
| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
lack of aesthetic diversity
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| gptkbp:is_noted_for |
its adaptability
its practicality |
| gptkbp:is_often_associated_with |
community events
urban living Vancouver's multiculturalism |
| gptkbp:is_often_compared_to |
California bungalows
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| gptkbp:is_often_discussed_in |
architectural critiques
real estate forums |
| gptkbp:is_often_featured_in |
local art projects
design magazines real estate listings |
| gptkbp:is_often_renovated_to_include |
sustainable features
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| gptkbp:is_often_seen_in |
suburban areas
mixed-use developments East Vancouver gentrifying neighborhoods neighborhoods with diverse populations |
| gptkbp:is_often_used_in |
a family home
film and television settings a rental property |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
Vancouver's urban landscape
Vancouver's architectural heritage Vancouver's cultural identity |
| gptkbp:is_popular_in |
gptkb:British_Columbia
real estate investors |
| gptkbp:is_promoted_by |
local realtors
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| gptkbp:is_recognized_as |
a unique contribution to Canadian architecture
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| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
gptkb:local_government
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| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
its historical significance
its unique style |
| gptkbp:is_sought_after_by |
homebuyers
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| gptkbp:is_subject_to |
heritage preservation laws
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| gptkbp:notable_for |
affordability
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| gptkbp:often_includes |
basement suite
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| gptkbp:originated_in |
gptkb:Vancouver
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| gptkbp:renovated |
modern amenities
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Ken_Lum
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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