Transforming Transit into Creativity
Reimagining Space for Vancouver's Artists
Discover how we are turning retired SkyTrain cars into vibrant, mobile studios for artists across British Columbia.
Innovative Solutions for Creative Spaces
Vancouver is losing creative space, but what if we could turn a piece of the city’s transit legacy into a solution?
In partnership, The Narrow Group and Apartment Sage are transforming retired SkyTrain Mark I cars into mobile, affordable, work-only artist studios. These iconic cars will be reimagined and reconditioned at our Langley facility, then deployed across the province, from empty parking lots to public parks—to bring art to unexpected places and give artists the space they need to thrive.
Each studio is designed for functionality and comfort, powered externally, and built with sustainability in mind. It’s a bold blend of art, history, and adaptive reuse, creating low-cost studios while preserving a piece of Expo 86.
This project is privately funded, and driven by our shared mission: to support local artists, activate communities, and reimagine what’s possible with what we already have.
Studio Highlights
Key Features of Our Mobile Studios
Functional Design
Each studio is meticulously designed to cater to the unique needs of artists, ensuring a productive and inspiring workspace.
Comfort and Style
Our studios offer a comfortable environment, blending style with practicality to enhance the creative process.
Sustainable Innovation
Built with sustainability in mind, these studios utilize eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient systems.
Historic Preservation
By repurposing SkyTrain cars, we preserve a piece of Vancouver’s transit history while giving it a new purpose.
Community Activation
Strategically placed in public spaces, these studios bring art to unexpected locations, engaging and activating communities.
Affordable Access
Our initiative provides low-cost studio spaces, making it accessible for artists to pursue their passion without financial strain.
Explore Our Mobile Studios
Transformative Art Spaces
Skytrains in the Media
GLOBAL NEWS: Could old SkyTrain cars help solve B.C.’s affordable artist space crunch? – Global News
VANCOUVER SUN: Vancouver entrepreneurs want to convert retiring SkyTrain cars into artist studios – Vancouver Sun
CTV NEWS: ‘Insane, but I love it’: Entrepreneurs pitch converting old SkyTrains to art studios – CTV News
Vancouver is Awesome: Vancouver duo proposes turning retired SkyTrain cars into artist studios – Vancouver Is Awesome