Broadway and Granville
Broadway and Granville
This landmark building, the first high-rise built under Vancouver’s Broadway Plan, sets a unique precedent for the entire plan. It embodies the “Vertical Block” concept by integrating a mixed-use program centered around transit while being sensitive to the architectural and public realm context of South Granville and Fairview. The building’s vertical stacking includes a transit station, parking, retail, a grocery store, office space, a fitness center, amenities, and both market and below-market rental residential units. Each use connects directly to the street, creating a lively and accessible public realm at the critical Broadway and Granville intersection.
The building’s façade design is meticulously tailored to each segment of the vertical block, reflecting its diverse functions. The office façade draws inspiration from traditional local architecture, incorporating vertical and horizontal Brise Soleil elements for rhythm and solar control, while a silicone-glazed curtain wall contrasts with these textured elements. The residential façade echoes the surrounding heritage buildings with materials and detailing that reinforce the slender verticality of the tower, reminiscent of Art Deco and Neo-Gothic styles. The retail and grocery façades are distinguished by tactile terra-cotta cladding, which provides a contextual echo to nearby buildings as well as adds warmth through textures that reference the abundant masonry structures in South Granville area.
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Luxe on No 3 Road
Luxe on No 3 Road
Luxe on No. 3 Road will be a catalyst development at the heart of Richmond’s evolving City Centre Lansdowne Village. The project vision is for an urban, transit-oriented development that will establish a new urban core in Richmond. The proposal aligns with the vision set forth in the Area Plan that identifies the intersection of No. 3 Road and Lansdowne to be the “Centre of the City Centre”.
The proposed form of development is 4.0 FAR and includes three 15 storey residential towers and a single 12 storey office building over a mixed-use podium. Two levels of parking are located below grade with two additional partial parking levels located on the interior of the site within the podium. A 10m dedication on Lansdowne Road extends the Lansdowne Linear park across the south end of the site. The project proposes a total of 345 Market Condo Units, 20 Affordable rental units, made up of a diverse mix of studio, one, two, and three bedroom units. At grade, there is 6,000 sqFT of Community amenity space committed to RCD. There is approximately 12,000 sqFT of retail CRU at grade and 80,000 sqFT of office space.
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King George Hub
Master Planning
King George Hub
A multi-phase, transit-oriented development transforming vacant land into a dense, walkable mixed-use district with strong connectivity and an active public realm.
Overall Master Plan Description
The King George Hub is a transformative mixed-use master plan that reimagines a formerly underutilized 10-acre surface parking lot into a vibrant, transit-oriented urban district. Located at the terminus of the Expo SkyTrain Line, at the intersection of King George Boulevard and Fraser Highway, the site occupies a highly strategic position, linking Surrey City Centre to the north with the medical and innovation districts to the south. Developed over five phases and totaling approximately 2.4 million gross square feet, the project includes residential, retail, and community-oriented uses, along with community amenities and generous public open spaces.
City: Surrey, BC
Size: 2,400,000 sqf
Client: PCI
Phase A
The first phase of King George Hub is Coast Capital Savings Help Headquarters, an architecturally significant 10-storey, LEED Gold-certified office building completed in 2015. Located on Fraser Highway, directly adjacent to King George SkyTrain Station, the building anchors the broader King George Hub master plan and has transformed what was once an isolated transit node into a prominent civic and employment destination.
Designed in collaboration with PCI and Coast Capital Savings Credit Union, the Headquarters features an open-concept, highly collaborative workplace, an on-site daycare, and active, street-oriented retail that opens onto a community plaza. As the inaugural phase of the master plan, the building establishes a strong architectural identity and serves as a recognizable landmark for both the site and the City of Surrey.
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Phase B
This second phase of the master plan is conceived as a vibrant urban destination that brings together retail, entertainment, office, residential, and public spaces to support transit-oriented growth. As the largest and most complex phase of the broader master plan, Phase B is intended to activate the area throughout the day and into the evening, strengthen pedestrian connections to transit, and contribute to the evolution of Surrey City Centre as a dense, walkable, and socially active urban hub.
The design strategy is rooted in the creation of a strong public realm, with architecture acting as a flexible framework that supports vibrant street life. The development is intentionally articulated into five distinct building expressions, each with its own massing and material identity, to evoke an organically evolved urban fabric rather than a single large project. Active street walls, minimal blank façades, human-scaled proportions, and continuous weather protection reinforce pedestrian comfort. A central plaza and mews form the social heart of the project, aligning visually and physically with adjacent public spaces and the SkyTrain station. The landmark tower anchors the site with a dynamic, sculpted form that marks the entry into Surrey City Centre, while varied façades, materials, and signage opportunities allow for individuality within a cohesive architectural language—making the development both legible and distinctive within its urban context.
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Phase C
The third phase of the project includes a rental tower built above a retail podium. Although it is the smallest phase of the overall master plan, it plays a key role in shaping the public realm by completing the Coast Capital Plaza and reinforcing the street wall along George Junction. Overall, Phase C is intended to strengthen the evolving high-density station precinct by enhancing safety, walkability, and urban vitality through active ground-level uses and strong public connections.
The design emphasizes a pedestrian-scaled podium with continuous retail frontage and weather protection that activates both the plaza and street edges. Architectural character is expressed through a simple tower form with a subtly shifting balcony rhythm and a distinctive rooftop crown feature. The landscape design continues the Hub’s cohesive public realm language through consistent paving, street furniture, and tree boulevards.
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Phase D
The fourth phase completes the eastern edge of the King George Hub and represents the final phase of the master-planned development. This phase includes two residential condominium towers that reinforce George Junction and Fraser Highway as active urban corridors while strengthening connections to the SkyTrain station, surrounding neighbourhoods, and future transit infrastructure.
The design prioritizes walkability, human-scaled streets, and a highly animated public realm. A fine-grain pedestrian network weaves through the site, anchored by a diagonal pedestrian spine that draws people from key intersections into the heart of the development and toward the SkyTrain station. Active retail frontages line George Junction, Fraser Highway, and Whalley Boulevard, supported by varied podium heights, canopies, and material articulation to create a dynamic and engaging streetscape. A series of plazas, patios, and landscaped pedestrian mews provide moments of gathering, rest, and visual interest, enhanced by public art and carefully integrated lighting. Additional landscape elements soften the urban environment while reinforcing CPTED principles, natural surveillance, and year-round usability. Together, these strategies create a cohesive, vibrant district that supports daily life, encourages social interaction, and elevates the pedestrian experience within Surrey City Centre.
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Phase E
Phase E, a purpose-built rental tower, extends the King George Hub across Fraser Highway and, together with Phase D, forms a prominent gateway into Surrey City Centre. Located at the visual terminus of Fraser Highway, the project serves as a key focal point for those approaching the City Centre and reinforces the Hub’s role as a defining urban landmark. Collectively, Phases D and E strengthen the continuity of the master plan by establishing clear, legible urban edges and supporting the area’s evolution into a dense, connected, and transit-oriented district.
The Phase E tower is designed as a counterpoint to the residential towers in Phases B and D, following the established design framework of simple geometric forms while introducing a distinct architectural expression. Unlike earlier phases that emphasize vertical articulation, Phase E is organized into three horizontally expressed masses, accented by red metal paneling that contrasts with the predominantly black-and-white palette of the surrounding towers. Vertical erosion at the northeast and southwest corners draws the eye upward to a sculpted rooftop expression, where pulled and folded massing defines the building crown. At grade, a four-storey residential podium with ground-oriented stoops along Fraser Highway establishes a strong street wall, enhances pedestrian engagement, and, together with Phase D, creates a well-defined, active urban edge that supports the public realm and streetscape.
1220 Station Street
1220 Station Street
1220 Station Street is a transit-oriented, mixed-use development envisioned as a gateway to Vancouver’s False Creek Flats and a hub for the emerging West Flats neighbourhood. Located beside Main Street–Science World SkyTrain Station, across from Thornton Park and Pacific Central Station, and within walking distance of the new St. Paul’s Hospital, the project integrates housing, employment, retail, and public amenities. Two 28- and 36-storey rental towers are connected by an eight-storey podium. The mix of uses provides rental homes, including 20% below-market units, alongside retail, a grocery store, office and medical laboratory space, and a generous public plaza.
The design is driven by urban fit, contextual response, and an active public realm. Positioned between the Health Hub, Creative District, residential neighbourhoods, and the industrial lands of the Flats, the project acts as an urban connector, drawing inspiration from the scale and character of Pacific Central Station while responding to the City Gate towers and the emerging St. Paul’s campus. The podium establishes a strong street edge and is anchored by a robust brick expression that references the area’s industrial and civic heritage. Above, the two residential towers feature an elegant vertical pattern of metal cladding and glass, reinforcing their slender proportions and creating a refined, contemporary skyline presence. Active retail frontages, a landscaped public plaza, and clearly defined entrances further contribute to a welcoming, pedestrian-focused environment.
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1151 W Georgia Street
1151 W Georgia Street
1151 West Georgia is located on Vancouver’s Georgia Street in the Central Business District. The elegant, slim, triangular, 167-meter tower rotates 45 degrees between its base and its roof..
Situated on Vancouver’s primary ceremonial street, the proposed tower is conceived as a singular pure form rising from the ground plane to the parapet in a graceful spiral. The massing results from the rotation of a constant truncated triangular floor plate to create a powerful iconic form for this tall building. A three-storey podium element engages the tower on the east side responding to the similarly scaled Terasen Building podium. The large public open space fronting Georgia Street offers a sunny place for congregating and gives access to the mid-block connectors to the north.
The project is in collaboration with dys architecture and in association with Arthur Erickson.
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4545 West 10th Ave
4545 West 10th Ave
The former Safeway site in West Point Grey, spanning three acres on the north side of West 10th Avenue between Sasamat and Tolmie Streets, is set to be transformed into a dynamic, mixed-use community that enhances vibrancy, diversity, and livability. This project leverages the site’s unique potential to create a thoughtfully integrated urban environment.
The design carefully balances density with neighborhood character, transitioning from 19 and 17-storey buildings along West 10th Avenue to lower-scale 2 to 6-storey buildings along West 9th Avenue. This approach respects the residential fabric of West 9th while reinforcing the active, pedestrian-friendly nature of West 10th Avenue. At the heart of the development is a reinstated full-service grocery store, serving as a key community amenity and a central hub for West Point Grey Village. By combining increased density with essential services and connections to nearby amenities and transit, the project fosters a vibrant, walkable, and livable community.
All residential units will be secured purpose-built rentals, with 20% dedicated to moderate-income households, ensuring a diverse and sustainable housing mix.
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622 Marine Drive
622 Marine Drive
This unique development in South Vancouver features two towers atop a retail podium. A key aspect of the project is a public plaza and a pedestrian path that provide great permeability through the unusual triangular site, encouraging pedestrian movement and enhancing urban connectivity.
The proposed massing provides much-needed density while maintaining a pedestrian-scaled base. The design features a distinctive crown and a dramatic flatiron base, drawing attention to both the top and bottom of the structure. This project establishes an active street wall, using the length of the frontage to define the street. The podium is divided into two parts, framing a generous mid-block connection from SW Marine Drive to W 70th Avenue.
Massing is concentrated toward SW Marine Drive, away from the lower-density homes along W 70th Avenue, maximizing sunny open space. The residential area is distributed between two slender towers, stepping down westward from the transit hub at Cambie Street. Positioned mid-block and perpendicular to the traffic flow, the towers create a logical cadence along SW Marine Drive, with their south sides shifting apart to emphasize verticality.
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2285 Cambie Street
2285 Cambie Street
2285 Cambie Street is a mixed-use development designed to contribute to the vitality of the Cambie Corridor by integrating much-needed rental residential, office, and retail uses within a transit-oriented urban setting. It aligns with the city’s goals of increasing density, promoting housing diversity, enhancing street-level engagement, and strengthening the local economy.
The design employs a refined tower-and-podium typology, featuring a six-storey office base topped by a market residential tower. This vertical integration of retail, office, and residential functions directly responds to community needs. Ground-level setbacks along West 7th Avenue and Cambie Street help activate the streetscape, enriching Cambie Street’s welcoming public realm. The slender residential tower, comprising 212 rental suites, is carefully sculpted to preserve neighboring views while framing iconic vistas of downtown and the North Shore mountains. 2285 Cambie’s cohesive architectural expression—defined by high-performance materials and warm, natural finishes—establishes it as a distinctive and memorable urban landmark at the gateway to Uptown.
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2111 Main Street
2111 Main Street
Located in one of Vancouver’s most historic and culturally significant neighborhoods, Mount Pleasant, and occupying an entire city block, this project offers a unique opportunity to enrich and enhance the existing character and urban fabric through thoughtful design combined with art and cultural integration, while providing much needed secured rental housing.
The development is characterized by two towers situated on separate podiums, bisected by a breezeway connecting to Main Alley. The podiums are thoughtfully designed as seven distinct and varied brick masses that respond to the eclectic urban form of Main Street and the industrial heritage of Mount Pleasant. The breezeway is envisioned as a protected environment, programmed with small-scale retail and restaurant spaces. By carving the public realm into the site, the project fosters a stronger connection between pedestrians and the building, while also creating new opportunities for human-centric interactions. The building also includes dedicated art and cultural space and offers blank ‘canvas’ spaces in the laneway, creating opportunities for future mural installations.
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Hudson House
Hudson House
Hudson House is a 23-storey residential tower located at 1700 Blanshard Street in Victoria’s historic Hudson District. As the tallest rental building in the city, it offers a distinctive blend of modern design and community-focused living. The building comprises studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments, each featuring efficient layouts, contemporary finishes, and expansive views of the cityscape.
Over 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities foster a vibrant community atmosphere, including a rooftop common area, fitness center, and pet-friendly spaces. Its prime downtown location ensures residents have convenient access to a variety of dining, shopping, and entertainment options, enhancing the urban living experience.
