Biophilic Mass Timber Tower
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- Project
- Biophilic Mass Timber Tower
- Sector
- Multi-Family · Mixed-Use
- Location
- Metro Vancouver, BC
- Scale
- 18 storeys
- Status
- Design study, 2026
Natural. Modern. Vibrant. Sustainable.
A landmark residential tower that combines mass timber construction, biophilic design and an active urban frontage to create a healthy, inclusive and connected community. The massing was developed in five moves: base form, carving, shifting, greening and final form.
Key figures
- Height
- 18 storeys
- Structure
- Mass timber, high-performance envelope
- Podium
- Levels 1–5 · retail, lobby, amenities
- Amenity
- Level 6 · gym, lounge, outdoor terrace
- Residential
- Levels 7–17
- Rooftop
- Level 18 · terrace & urban agriculture
- Unit mix
- Studio 15% · 1 bed 40% · 2 bed 35% · 3 bed 10%
- Parking
- 3 levels underground
Program & features
- Curved planted balconies
- Indoor gym & yoga studio
- Amenity terrace
- Outdoor plaza
- Retail & café
- Transit-oriented
Material palette
- Exposed mass timber
- Timber soffits
- Glass curtain wall
- Matte aluminum panel
- Stone & concrete base
- Perforated metal screens
- Integrated planters
Drawings & views
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