1138 Melville was built in 2000 with ongoing interior and exterior renovations and upgrades. The building is situated in downtown Vancouver’s primary business district. The property has 180 parking stalls in four underground parking levels. The building is LEED^© Gold certified, BOMA BEST Silver certified and received the Energy Efficiency Design Award.

The property is located on the south side of Melville Street between Thurlow and Bute Street on the western edge of the Central Business District. Surrounding the property are a series of parks and neighbourhoods including Stanley Park, the West End, Coal Harbour, Yaletown and Gastown. Major arterials for the downtown district include Burrard Street, West Hastings Street, and West Georgia Street. The property also benefits from offering a point of entry to the North Shore from the Lions Gate Bridge through the Stanley Park Causeway, and is steps from the Sky Train, Sea Bus, and other public transit.