Covenant House (Phase 2)

Located across the street from Phase 1, and using a similar design and structural ethos, this second phase involved the demolition of the original facility at 575 Drake Street and the construction of a new, thoughtfully designed 10-storey, 55,000 sq. ft. mixed-use building. Completed in July 2022, the new facility reflects a deep commitment to meeting the complex and evolving needs of vulnerable youth in Vancouver.

In addition to providing 40 shelter and transitional housing units – ranging between one-and-two beds per unit – for up to 75 young people, the building emphasizes comprehensive wraparound services, including education and training spaces, counseling rooms, a health clinic, and a full-scale commercial kitchen.

Similar to Phase 1, the building features a concrete structural system with a concrete basement, extending vertically with reinforced concrete slabs, shear walls, and columns that provide strength and stability throughout.

Designed with wellness and community in mind, and consistent with the sustainability goals of the Covenant House renewal program, the project is LEED Gold certified.