British Pacific Properties have submitted a development permit application to the District of West Vancouver for Lot 1 of the Rodgers Creek Neighbourhood, a master planned development approved in 2008 that is comprised of mostly ground-oriented and apartment units spread over 13 lots, totaling 269 units. Lot 1 is approximately 2 acres in size and is located just off of Cypress Bowl Road.
The proposal for Lot 1, entitled “Treehouse” includes a 12-storey flagship condo building, including:
- 37 condo units;
- Unit sizes from 1,847 SF to 2,804 SF;
- a total site coverage of 17%;
- 74 parking spaces & 74 bicycle parking spaces.
The application describes the design rationale: “Rather than beginning with a single impervious mass, the architecture is an assemblage of vertical masses, scaled to the height to the surround trees. The process is inspired by the Ecology of a tree, from which two Service Trunks reach out to capture daylight and fresh air. Spaces grow and extend organically, reaching southward to the view and northward engaging with the site. These shoots form physical connections to nature, creating outdoor living spaces and at grade connections. On the top three floors, the units branch out to form a canopy in the sky. These units will be caught between the forest and the water, offering amazing views and experiences throughout the units.”
The architects for the project are Olson Kundig in conjunction with Ramsay Warden Architects.
