Modern Condos in Vancouver
Over the holidays, I watched EVP starring Michael Keaton and Deborah Unger. The movie was shot here in Vancouver and I immediately recognized one of the buildings. The Waterfall Building, 1540 West 2nd Avenue, located just south of Granville Island is one of Vancouver’s modern architectural masterpieces. Michael Keaton’s character in the film is an architect and the building was the setting for his home. It’s unique design and distinct appearance made it a great choice. The building got its name from the Arthur Erickson-designed waterfall of recirculated water that plunges down in the middle of the main street-level entrance. This embodied his stated belief that as well as fulfilling function, architecture should offer visitors and passers-by a rewarding experience.
The building itself reminded me of another condo that we shot for Jim Noonan a few months ago. ROAR-one, 4387 West 10th Avenue, located in Point Grey is another modern masterpiece. There were many similar design elements; the concrete contsruction, its use of glass, rooftop patios and high ceilings. ROAR_one consists of ten residential units and two retail/commercial units. The project creates a new model for residential living in Vancouver. The design incorporates mezzanine spaces and uniquely; deep, inset courtyard balconies that provide a rare ability for indoor/outdoor living in combination. Please check out the video and pictures that we took of this incredibly unique and modern property.
ROAR_one, 4387 West 10th Avenue video - photos
By vOpenhouse
February 6th, 2007 at 9:25 pm
[…] We have been so fortunate to produce real estate video tours of some of Vancouver’s most interesting and unique homes. In a previous post, Modern Condos In Vancouver, I wrote about the video we produced for Jim Noonan of Macdonald Realty for ROAR_one in Point Grey. Last week Andrew Hasman asked us to produce a real estate video tour for CHOKLIT, 1174 West 7th Avenue, an Arthur Erickson designed concrete building that houses 3 unique and exclusive residences. The Fairview Slopes home was incredibly spacious, with 30 foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows and a huge roof-top deck. The views of downtown Vancouver were as spectacular as they get. After filming such an incredible home, I am looking forward to seeing the new Concord Pacific luxury condo, The Erickson, also designed by Arthur Erickson. The tower twists as it rises skyward. It is really a striking design. I am interested in how he will be applying his design philosophies, providing a modern urban experience with a european influenced neighbourhood feel, to a tower. […]