This exciting commercial rezoning proposal is a next-generation development that seeks to leverage upon its strategic location along the Broadway Transit Corridor adjacent the Vancouver General Hospital to offer a critically needed expansion of hotel / retail programming to the area.

The project aspires to set a new benchmark for Hotels in Canada with respect to wellness-oriented development; setting both a high sustainable design as well as wellness standard; an approach that speaks to the next frontier of building; holistic architecture (a balanced wellness and sustainable orientation). The building looks to harness the built environment as a vehicle to support human health, wellbeing and comfort.

'HEALTHY BUILDING': The proposed architectural expression is derived from a desire to connect to the natural context and mountainous topography of the region. The orientation toward wellness and healthy buildings is a strong driver for the use of natural materials throughout the project; generous landscaping encourages interaction with nature – a calming space in a bustling urban setting.

'COURTYARD PODIUM AND ROOFTOP WELLNESS PATH': Rooftop gardens and pathways sit atop each massing element creating “wellness paths”. These paths are expressed in the building form and landscape surfaces, and tie together the palette of wellness-oriented amenities.