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In the shadow of the New Jubilee House on the lot where the old affordable housing complex was located, a 35-storey residential tower will soon climb high in Vancouver. Sited at 1111 Richards Street in the city's skyscraper-rich Yaletown neighbourhood, the GBL Architects-designed 8X on the Park will express itself through a dynamic prism-like aesthetic. With the old Jubilee House now substantially reduced to rubble, the site has been effectively cleared for digging work to begin on the new building.
Comprised of 278 market residential units, 110 market rental units, 8,000 square feet of commercial space and daycare facilities, the multi-faceted tower embraces the mixed-use typologies that have made Vancouver's core one of the most animated in North America. The elegantly sculpted building references the scale of the neighbouring heritage buildings by employing a series of eight-storey vertically stacked bands. On the fronting Richards side, a diagrid exoskeleton provides solar shading for the glass-walled units underneath. Residents are afforded clear views in all directions — with the grass, trees, and fountains of the adjacent Emery Barnes Park serving as an extension of the building's amenity spaces.
Speaking of amenities, Brenhill Developments has created an extensive suite of bespoke conveniences and services designed in accordance with the needs of residents. Among them is the on-site pet-washing station, which is sure to make cleaning and grooming your dog after park visits a breeze. More human-centric spaces are found on the roof, normally reserved for private penthouses, but generously opened up to all owners. Here, a sweeping SkyLounge functions as a theatre, entertainment centre, and social space, with direct connection to the SkyFitness Centre and an expansive rooftop patio equipped with barbecues, lounge chairs and a kinetic water feature.
The units themselves each come with private balconies and integrated electronics for digital customization of their space. Residents will be able to control typical household components like thermostats and air-conditioning, but also more unconventional features like in-floor lighting, dimmable lights, and under-cabinet LED lighting. Stainless steel Miele appliances come standard amid a palette of light (Bianco) or dark (Nero) colour tones.
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