Inspired by institutional-modernist design principles, this tower is envisioned as an integral part of the city center’s contextual architecture. The project’s dark color palette creates a distinct identity by tastefully contrasting with adjacent buildings, while a vibrant interior public realm enhances the overall experience for residents and visitors alike. The site presents unique challenges, bordered by future development on the north and east sides and the SkyTrain guideway on the west. To address these constraints, the massing of the building responds with simple yet refined design moves.

A defining feature of the building is how it articulates its various uses through meticulous massing details. From the public realm to the office, amenities, residential areas, and roof capping, the building eloquently expresses the function of each space through carefully considered detailing and a variation of glazing. The tower’s identity is further accentuated through its skillful use of vertical detailing at the office block and the subtle yet impactful west and east indenting of balconies. The balconies facing south and north not only serve as shading devices but also add texture to the facade along 102 Avenue. The materiality chosen draws inspiration from institutional and modernist expressions, with a particular emphasis on creating a welcoming and engaging ground-level experience.