This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Sitting at downtown’s highest point, the intersection of Nelson and Thurlow Streets, the tower’s 60 storeys will not only rise above every other building in the city in sheer height, but will appear even taller on the skyline, thanks to the topographical boost.
The structure will be a landmark in more ways than one. To simultaneously achieve a curving facade, and the air-tight super-insulation required to meet Passive House standards, the architectural design team is employing a form of panel siding. Dubbed CURV, the building is now in the pre-sale phase, with groundbreaking anticipated next year. Today, the Montreal-based Brivia – in partnership with Henson Group – is in the midst of bringing the Vancouver edifice Wright has designed to life. Wright, who is a principal of London-based WKK Architects, is best known for designing the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai, where he’d worked with Gregory decades prior. The next issue of Sunrise presented by Vancouver Sun will soon be in your inbox. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. Manage Print Subscription / Tax ReceiptĪ welcome email is on its way.Vancouver Sun Run: Sign up & event info.
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