Construction work began on FRAME, one of two new concrete projects that will bring 217 homes to Vancouver’s Kingsway and Earles Street. The condo is located in what is regarded as the most connected corridor in the city, with a short walk from major emerging rapid-transit hubs.

As Metro Vancouver expects to reach 3.8 million inhabitants by 2050, the Metro 2050 plan primarily emphasizes the necessity for homes in neighbourhoods that are conveniently close to rapid transit systems and urban centres.

FRAME will be a mix of new commercial ownership and homeownership opportunities, with one, two, and three-bedroom residences located near the 29th Avenue Skytrain Station, Queen Elizabeth Park and Trout Lake,

“We see the long-term potential of the Norquay Village Neighbourhood Centre Plan and evolution of the Kingsway Corridor,” Brendan Yee, director of development at Peterson Group noted in a press release last week. “The vibrancy of the neighbourhood is what gets us most excited as FRAME is located at the centre of an evolving new retail hub and future community plaza.”

Spanning over the East and West towers, FRAME includes homes ranging from 515 to 1,127 square feet to meet the spatial needs of a variety of new families. Designed by GBL Architects, the condo’s ‘frame’ architecture seamlessly transitions into its interiors, where contrasting materials are found throughout.

There will be a wide range of building amenities, including two rooftop green space patios, a four-season entertainment lounge, a dining terrace with mountain views, and a cardio and strength training studio. At ground level, a collection of strata retail and commercial business spaces will further add to the community.