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Terrace House Development by Portliving<\/h2>\n

Award-winning real estate developer, PortLiving, and world-renowned Japanese architect,\u00a0Shigeru Ban, are collaborating to develop one of the last available properties in Vancouver\u2019s Coal Harbour neighbourhood. Terrace House will be Ban\u2019s first development project in Canada and is slated to become the world\u2019s tallest hybrid timber building.<\/p>\n

Designed by Pritzker Prize winning architect Shigeru Ban, Terrace House represents the best in design, exclusivity and luxury urban living. Offering cutting edge design and material use, Terrace House will set a new precedent for architecture and innovation not only in Vancouver, but around the world.<\/p>\n

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The project consists of 20 private homes carefully assembled within an architectural masterpiece \u2013 a magnificent icon set in Vancouver\u2019s Coal Harbour, adjacent to the landmark-listed Evergreen Building, designed by the late Arther Erickson.<\/p>\n

The design of the \u2018Terrace House\u2019 pays tribute to its neighbour, adopting many of the architectural cues of the Evergreen. \u00a0Visually, the terraces on the \u2018evergreen building\u2019 continue almost seamlessly across \u2018terrace house\u2019 on every level, while triangular shapes, natural materials, and greenery have been used throughout both schemes.\u00a0\u2018Shigeru ban has tremendous respect for Arthur Erickson\u2019s work,\u2019\u00a0said Dean Maltz, managing partner at Shigeru Ban Architects Americas.\u00a0\u2018it was the opportunity to design a building next to one of Erickson\u2019s masterpieces that initially drew him to this innovative project.\u2019<\/p>\n

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According to the design description, \u201cmeticulously engineered timber\u201d will be used to create the building\u2019s\u00a0latticework frame, which will be interspersed with an abundance of greenery rising up from the ground floor. The proposed design will create not only the world\u2019s largest timber hybrid structure, but will be a luminous icon for Vancouver\u2019s growing cityscape<\/p>\n

The project boasts an \u00a0impressive lineup of professionals working on this project \u2013 Shigeru Ban, mastercraftsman\u00a0Hermann Blumer, landscape architect\u00a0Cornelia Oberlande<\/p>\n

According to the developers, the primary goal of the project is to make a statement of intent concerning vancouver\u2019s commitment to sustainable design and advanced timber engineering and construction.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u2018we have brought together the best of the best \u2014 a team of true experts in creative collaboration, working together for the first time ever on a single project. the result is truly a once-in-a-lifetime project setting new standards in design and construction\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n

“We are honoured to be working with Shigeru Ban and his team to bring a visionary design and new landmark to the City of Vancouver,” said Macario (Tobi) Reyes, founder and CEO of PortLiving. “We are extremely excited by Shigeru Ban’s decision to bring his craft to the Pacific Northwest, where we expect he will be embraced for his environmentally-sustainable approach, creative integration of outdoor living, and his leadership in innovation.”<\/em><\/p>\n

Terrace House Development<\/h2>\n
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Wood structural engineer\u00a0Hermann Blumer, a long time collaborator of Ban, is also involved in the project.\u00a0\u2018every detail has been considered right down to the specific foliage on the terraces,\u2019\u00a0says Macario Reyes, Founder and CEO of Portliving.\u00a0\u2018it only made sense to bring on Cornelia Oberlander to continue her vision and create continuity between the evergreen building by Arthur Erickson and terrace house by Shigeru Ban.\u2019<\/p>\n

The first 12 floors of Terrace House will be constructed of concrete and steel, expressed as an architectural finish to Erickson\u2019s iconic work. Cornelia Hahn Oberlander, the original landscape architect for the Evergreen Building, will help ensure harmony between the two buildings. The upper portion of Terrace House will be a distinct, triangular, glass-clad mass timber structure utilizing local timber.<\/p>\n

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The project consists of a number of 2 bedroom units and three bedroom suites on the lower floors, as you ascend the tower there are only 2 suites per floor and higher up \u2013 single floor units crowned with the top 4 level penthouse.\u00a0 The project is fifty per cent sold with the majority of the two bedrooms taken. There are still a number of full floor opportunities s along with three bedroom units.<\/p>\n

The ground floor will have a public space with likely an Art gallery or\u00a0 Japanese restaurant. The main residents’ entrance will be on the north side and include\u00a0 full-service amenities: concierge, gym , yoga room, spa and event centre.<\/p>\n

Development Highlights<\/h3>\n