Report by the HUB Cycling Team Report: Not Just Bike Racks - Informing Design for End of Trip Cycling Amenities in Vancouver Real Estate Excerpt from Introduction: The idea for this project grew out of HUB Cycling’s experience in recent years of being asked by developers to provide advice and insight into how their new building projects could better meet...[ read more ]
By Holly Mckenzie-Sutter The City of Burnaby’s latest public-art piece pays homage some of the region’s oldest residents: Douglas fir trees. Old Column, a sculpture by Seattle-based artists Annie Han and Daniel Mihalyo, adorns the sidewalk outside Boffo Developments’ new Modello building, a highrise that will house 165 apartments as well as offices and food services. Unveiled at a public...[ read more ]
By Kevin Griffin Old Column, stainless steel and steel wire filigree, by Annie Han and Daniel Mihalyo at Modello, a 37-story tower by Boffo at Willingdon Avenue and Beresford Street, Burnaby. * Artists Annie Han and Daniel Mihalyo hope that Old Column makes passersby stop, look and explore. Han and Mihalyo are the team behind the 7.6-metre tall public...[ read more ]
The Semiahmoo neighbourhood of South Surrey offers an irresistible combination of transportation convenience, fiery sunsets, nearby beaches and endless retail and dining pleasures. Bordering on White Rock, this community has always stood out for its ocean appeal without the traffic congestion, and laid-back, “beachy” lifestyle. Recent development in the area is now creating a unique urban oasis of shops, services...[ read more ]
By Kerry Vital - BC Local News With sophistication and stunning details, Boffo Developments' Adagio hits a high note. Now, Boffo will celebrate the public opening of the second building on Saturday Sept. 27th. With a variety of large floorplans and amazing features, there are plenty of things that set the project apart, including a community courtyard with trees, paths...[ read more ]
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MODELLO THE ART OF ELEGANT LIVING By Susan M. Boyce LUXURY: CONDUCIVE TO SUMPTUOUS LIVING; a state of great refinement; also Modello in Burnaby. Brought to you by Boffo, the Burnaby developer behind the multiple award-winning Jewel I and Jewel II towers just down the road, demolition and excavation for Modello is now underway, and according to sales and marketing director Karen West, that has...[ read more ]
By Susan Boyce One glance at the urban Metro Vancouver landscape, and it’s clear this is a city that celebrates condominium living. But if you think condo automatically equates to compact, it’s time to take a closer look at an emerging trend — condominium homes designed with two, three, and sometimes even more bedrooms, and which offer a new view on exceptional finishings. According to Karen West, sales and marketing director...[ read more ]
By Susan Boyce “EXCELLENT… THIS KITCHEN IS EXCELLENT. Look at the fridge — it’s huge. And the living room is so wide — just like a house.” The woman in Modello’s just opened display home is positively glowing. She flashes me a broad smile. “I love it, don’t you?” Her enthusiasm is contagious, and in no time it feels like we’re old friends. Spontaneously we both give...[ read more ]
It is true, of course: in real estate, location is key. Semiahmoo is one of South Surrey’s most desirable. Accessibility and abundant amenities characterize this location, bringing together everything that life in the Lower Mainland is about. Rich in its diverse offerings of recreation, culture, and community life, the neighbourhood also stays connected to the outdoors with trails, parks, and beaches just minutes away....[ read more ]
