AMBER LODGE REDEVELOPMENT
LOCATION Fairview South, Vancouver
CLIENT Wall Financial
YEAR 2023
PHASE Rezoning
SIZE 157,664 SF (GFA)
HEIGHT 20 Storeys + Amenity
UNIT NUMBER 202 Residential Units
Located in the Fairview neighbourhood, the project introduces a refined residential tower that adds much-needed density while responding thoughtfully to its urban context. A carefully articulated four-storey brick-clad podium establishes a strong horizontal datum aligned with surrounding apartment buildings, anchoring the slender tower above and reinforcing a comfortable pedestrian scale.
The architecture expresses a clear vertical–horizontal
dialogue: a strong vertical window element connects the podium, tower, and rooftop, marking the main entry and unifying the composition. The tower’s high-performance glazed façade and insulated metal panels create a contemporary, lightweight expression above the textured masonry base.
Amenity spaces are positioned to encourage social con-nection. The podium roof integrates private terraces and an amenity garden supporting urban agriculture. Together, these design strategies create a cohesive architectural re-sponse that balances density, livability, and environmental performance within the evolving Broadway Corridor.
The façade design articulates a clear hierarchy between podium, tower, and rooftop, combining a textured brick base with a sleek, high-performance glazed and metal-clad tower.
A strong vertical window element unifies the composition, marking the main entrance while connecting the architectural components. Large balconies provide solar shading and enhance livability, while podium and rooftop terraces add opportunities for social interaction.
Together, these elements create a refined, visually dynamic façade that responds to both the street-level experience and the broader skyline.
The amenity spaces are designed to foster social interaction, wellness, and everyday livability through a mix of indoor and outdoor gathering areas.
PROJECT TEAM
ARCHITECTURE JOG Architecture Inc, Buttjes Architecture Inc. (AoR)
LANDSCAPE Bearmark Design & Landscape Ltd
CIVIL Citiwest Consulting Ltd
ELECTRICAL Nemetz (S/A) & Associates Ltd
MECHANICAL Ron Wong & Associates Inc
STRUCTURAL Glotman Simpson Consulting Engineers