More than six months since our previous construction update, Burnaby's Escala is within reach of its 42-storey full height. In September, about a dozen concrete floors had been formed at 1710 Gilmore Avenue, and glazing application was in its early stages. Crews have not wasted any time in the months that followed, executing most of the volume's skeleton and continuing to clad the building in blue window wall.

Escala construction, image by Forum contributor City Of Rain

The IBI Group-designed development by Ledingham McAllister splits its units between the tower and two four-storey wood-frame buildings on adjacent swaths of land. The Terra low-rise collection encompasses 151 homes, while the tower contains 369 residences.

Escala construction, image by Forum contributor City Of Rain

All residents are automatically enrolled as "elite members" of the 15,000-square-foot amenities program known as The Escala Club. Offerings here include an indoor pool and steam rooms, a private fitness room and yoga studio, a fireside social lounge, catering kitchen, billiards and ping pong tables, a movie theatre, music room and two hotel-style guest suites.

Escala construction, image by Forum contributor City Of Rain

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