The Butterfly + First Baptist Church Complex: Revery Architecture’s Transformative Urban Landmark in Vancouver

Revery Architecture is an internationally recognized design practice based in Vancouver, Canada, known for visionary architecture that integrates culture, community, and sustainability. The firm’s work often explores how buildings can foster human connection and enrich urban life by blending innovative form with contextually sensitive design principles. The Butterfly + First Baptist Church Complex stands as a bold example of this philosophy realized at a monumental scale. Revery Architecture

Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, this landmark mixed‑use development unites a 57‑storey residential tower with the restored and expanded historic First Baptist Church, originally built in 1911. The project also incorporates a mid‑rise social housing building and a range of community amenities, including daycare facilities, community spaces, a café, counselling centres, and expanded church programs, reinforcing its role as both civic and architectural infrastructure