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Construction crews aren't wasting any time at a busy slice of McKay Avenue in Burnaby, where Rize Alliance is executing one of the biggest residential projects the city has seen to date. Back in August, the north tower of the skyscraping Gold House duo had begun its ascent above grade, while the subterranean levels of the south tower were just taking shape. There's been notable progress so far, as both buildings rapidly push towards their 41- and 26-storey pinnacles.
The 41-storey first tower — also known as the north tower — will contain 302 residential units and 20 commercial spaces. The second tower will offer up 182 units and six townhomes. The award-winning Hirsch Bedner Associates has crafted a modern language that spotlights airy nine-foot-high ceilings, expansive windows, and oversized terraces that maximize light and views. Select homes will feature triple-sized patios measuring up to 977 square feet.
The penthouse view collection, with three to five homes per floor, sees the ceiling heights stretch past the 12-foot mark. Homes up to nearly 1,500 square feet and patios over 1,200 square feet blur the line between indoor and outdoor living spaces.
Each Chris Dikeakos Architects-designed tower comes with its own set of bespoke amenities. The taller of the two buildings features a comprehensive package with over 30,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities, including more than 4,000 square feet of furnished outdoor terrace space. A fully appointed fitness centre, a lounge area with music practice rooms, and a kitchen-equipped social room are all designed for residents' enjoyment. The south tower's 11,000-square-foot amenities component also boasts a fitness centre, yoga studio, study and music practice room, with two social rooms for entertaining guests.
The tabletop-like base of the 41-storey tower features an impressive series of perimeter super-columns reaching four storeys off the ground. The first few tower levels have been assembled, as the exterior-mounted crane services vertical construction. Meanwhile, the second phase has hit grade, signalling its incoming push skywards.
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