A new model for urban development is underway in Vancouver’s fast growing False Creek Flats neighbourhood. Beginning this summer, a mixed-use property called Archetype will deliver more than 200 rental suites, eight stories of office space designed to LEED Gold standards, and two lower floors dedicated to light industrial spaces that wrap around the perimeter of the city block.
QuadReal Property Group (QuadReal) said more than 35,000 square feet of creative industrial space can be adapted for commercial use, food and beverage outlets, creative studios, fashion design, small-scale production or manufacturing.
The mid-rise residential component ranges from studios to three-bedroom rentals, including two-storey penthouses. Each unit is outfitted with Italian doors and hardware complemented by individually controlled air conditioning. Oversized, triple-glazed windows offer views of Vancouver’s North Shore Mountains. The suites also feature spa-inspired bathrooms with oversized porcelain tiles and kitchens equipped with polished quartz countertops, backsplashes, along with an integrated appliance package.
Commons areas include an 8th floor indoor lounge with a demonstration kitchen that opens out onto a rooftop terrace with barbecues, a fire pit and garden spaces. Other on-site amenities include a fitness centre, bike workshop with storage and a pet-washing and grooming station.
On the 11 floor of the 69,000-square-foot Class AAA office tower are shared workspaces and common areas with panoramic mountain views. Outside, there is a south-facing rooftop patio with harvest tables, soft seating and a built-in barbecue.
“Archetype transforms a previously underutilized area of the city into a highly connected, vibrant centre with homes, workplaces, and services all in one location,” explained Paul Faibish, senior vice president of development of QuadReal. “We have blended multiple land use types to create a mixed-use community that addresses the needs of this dynamic neighbourhood.”
The project is situated at the intersection of Main Street and First Avenue near two SkyTrain stations. False Creek Flats is also becoming Vancouver’s medical hub – the soon-to-be-completed, St Paul’s Hospital will be within walking distance. In addition, The Emily Carr University of Art and Design, BCIT and SFU Downtown are all nearby.
