Demolition of 1166 West Pender (former CRA building) in downtown Vancouver has begun. The new office tower will be 32 storeys and total 344,000 square feet with 12,000-square-foot office floor plates. The tower will be defined by a distinct contemporary architectural expression that is crowned by spacious landscaped outdoor terraces cascading down the building with sweeping views of the mountains and ocean.
“With continued growth of the tech sector in Vancouver and steady demand for quality office space, we are confidently proceeding with construction,” said Jon Stovell, president and CEO of Reliance Properties. “We designed 1166 West Pender to be an employee-centric building because we know the office of the future must be a destination to enable companies to effectively recruit and retain high-quality talent.”
According to the team, this is the first office building to begin construction in the downtown core since the onset of the global pandemic and the first designed for a post-COVID work environment. Vancouver developer Reliance Properties and global real estate firm Hines announced that EllisDon is the general contractor leading construction and that CBRE will lead leasing.
Designed by Hariri Pontarini Architects, the tower will target WELL, LEED Gold, and WiredScore Platinum certifications.
“1166 West Pender will be a mark of excellence in many ways,” said Syl Apps, senior managing director for Hines. “Health and wellness are woven through every feature and every floor, providing an environment where people will feel their best and function at their best. The outdoor terraces will be a key draw for top talent and forward-thinking businesses.”
Amenities will include an activated employee lounge and collaboration area, modular conferencing facilities, a professionally managed co-working floor, and a club-quality fitness facility. 1166 West Pender is walking distance to all modes of public transportation – SkyTrain, sea planes, the sea bus – plus dining and entertainment destinations.
