Modello condos under construction and already 65 per cent sold out Homes in Burnaby’s anticipated, 37-storey Modello high-rise are already 65 per cent sold. The good news for you, Metro Vancouver homebuyer, is that there is still a great selection of floorplans to choose from, including the D Plan home, a northwest corner suite with stunning views of the mountains...[ read more ]
It's a big week for Modello construction! Take a look at the footage below showing the concrete pour that took place yesterday (January 6th). We completed the tower core footing with 1200 cubic metres of concrete pour. To give some perspective, that's enough to fill an entire football field, 5 feet high! A total of 120 trucks delivered the concrete material between 7am...[ read more ]
37-storey Modello high-rise brings luxury-living to Burnaby Under construction and already 60 per cent sold, Modello by Boffo Developments is a new 37-storey mixed-use condo tower situated in Burnaby’s Metrotown neighbourhood — within steps of shopping, services, rapid transit, recreational facilities, restaurants and the lush 86-hectare Central Park. Scheduled for completion in 2016, the 165 homes that make up...[ read more ]
Construction of Modello is underway! Today in the heart of Metrotown, something grand is beginning to come together. The first stages of Modello construction are underway, excavation is in full tilt, and we are looking forward to seeing the crane on site next month! Setting the Standard for Luxury These luxurious 1, 2 and 3 bedroom homes offer a legacy...[ read more ]
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 ]
Creative, innovative and committed to setting new standards, there’s nothing the Bo ffo team enjoys more than taking on a new challenge. After 41 years of delivering more than 4,000 homes throughout Metro Vancouver, they’re proud to be known as leaders in the development industry — an award-winning company with vision and a deep-rooted passion for what they do. Karen West, sales and marketing director, says it’s the company’s commitment to providing exquisitely appointed,...[ read more ]
By Kenneth Chan CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS FOR $37-MILLION SKYTRAIN METROTOWN STATION RENOVATION Metrotown Station is set to receive a major $37-million upgrade that will ultimately increase the station’s passenger flow capacity and prepare it for continued high ridership growth. Crowding, accessibility and circulation is currently a major issue for the station, which is currently SkyTrain’s second busiest station serving 50,000 trips...[ 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 ]
Architects can face their share of obstacles in getting building designs approved by city hall, so it’s a pleasant surprise when they can take advantage of a design opportunity created by city planners. Such was the case for award-winning architect Chris Dikeakos with his Modello highrise residences in Burnaby. Modello is a 37-storey building to be built at the...[ read more ]
