View of two modern houses with a lush green yard, bicycle, garden, outdoor path, and trees in the background.

UNION STREET POLLOCK HOUSE

TYPE: RESIDENTIAL, INFILL HOUSE, HERITAGE

YEAR: 2018-PRESENT

Built in 1891, the Pollock house is one of the oldest structures in Strathcona. Throughout its colourful history, it has served as a residence, a brothel, a rooming house, and a reading room. Today, it houses seven SRO units, which will be retained, refurbished and offered to resident artists when the heritage rehabilitation is complete.

Visualization by Joël Legault Architecture Inc.

Close-up of peeling, cracked green paint on weathered wood shingles, with some exposed dark wood and a section of white drapery.

An old, weathered house with peeling blue paint and boarded-up windows, situated behind tall grass and bushes on a sunny day under a partly cloudy sky.

Interior rendering of a modern, minimalist kitchen and dining area with large windows, a long countertop with barstools, and a person standing near the counter.

Rendering of a modern, elevated yellow house with large windows, situated in an urban area, with a white wall, pole, and neighboring white buildings nearby.

Empty modern office space with natural light, featuring round table, wooden desks, chairs, and windows.

Interior of a bright, modern living room with large slanted windows, beige furniture, and an open staircase at the back.

A woman with blonde hair, wearing a blue top and black pants, standing on a staircase landing, looking at her phone with sunlight streaming in from an opening above.

IN ADDITION TO BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO A HERITAGE STRUCTURE, A NEW INFILL BUILDING WILL BE BUILT IN THE REAR YARD ALONG THE LANE.

This 2-1/2-storey structure will add an additional 3-bedroom home to the property and will mark the beginning of a new chapter in the history of this site.