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Cascade City ‘a real departure’ for Richmond
It’s important for a city’s architecture not to become too predictable, says Arno Matis, principle at Arno Matis Architecture. In a break from the ubiquitous tower-and-podium style, Cascade City, a…
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Lunch with property developer Kevin Cheung
As part of a so-called astronaut family, property developer Kevin Cheung opens up about being raised in Vancouver while his father remained in China. The 29-year-old’s family reunited only once…
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New architectural landmark for Richmond- Cascade City launches this season
Richmond is about to get its first ever architectural landmark. This month, Landa Global Properties will be announcing a new development in the city – a collaboration between noted design…
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World’s tallest passive house-standard buildings proposed in Vancouver’s West End
An open house has been scheduled for a development that is presented to put Vancouver on the global map for green high rise design. Asia Standard Americas Ltd. and Landa…
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Building passive towers a tall order for developer
Canada’s first airtight highrise would need imported materials, steep learning curve It will be a challenge to build the world’s tallest passive-house towers, admits developer Kevin Cheung, who has submitted…
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Passive highrises planned for Vancouver’s West End
Vancouver has been called the City of Glass for the tall, thin, glass condos that dominate the downtown landscape. But a new proposed project at 1400 Alberni Street may put…
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Vancouver on track to build world’s tallest passive-house buildings
Developers’ proposal envisions two high-rise towers with strict environmental building standards A rezoning application has been submitted to the city of Vancouver that would see the construction of a…
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New Community Garden to Open in the Heart of Kitsilano
The former gas station turned empty lot at the corner of West 10th and Alma is going to get a major makeover this spring. A temporary community garden will take…
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