The proposed project envisions a new 25-storey rental residential tower with amenities on the rooftop above level 2 and atop the tower. Ground-floor retail will face West 8th Avenue. A new mid-block connection on the west side of the site will facilitate pedestrian traffic through the area. Adjacent to the future South Granville subway station, currently under construction at the corner of Broadway and Granville, the project offers a prime opportunity to add rental housing and retail space close to new and existing rapid transit networks.

The main residential lobby is situated mid-block on West 8th Avenue, flanked by retail spaces on either side to create a continuous, active ground plane. This layout also accommodates the significant grade change across the site, reflected in the split ground floor plan. The tower is set back on all four sides to highlight the podium expression and preserve opportunities for future development on the block. Above Level 9, the tower steps back further, creating a slender, elegant form that maximizes access to light and views. This articulated form and smaller floorplate distinguish the proposal from a uniformly extruded tower that could be envisioned under the Broadway Plan.

The tower’s design is characterized by a light and dark mass, interwoven with ‘tartan-like’ detailing achieved through varying material textures and colors, including back-painted glass, oxidized copper panels, and raised metal panels. The podium features a distinct commercial expression, with design details that echo the residential tower above, creating a unified material language with an elevated, industrial sensibility. At the ground plane, the pedestrian experience is enhanced through weather protection and high-quality architectural materials and detailing.