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When we last visited Burnaby's Gold House for a construction update, the two-tower project by Rize Alliance had topped out, with the tower crane for the taller 41-storey tower undergoing disassembly. In the months since, the crane has been fully removed, and crews have been working on finalizing the exterior expression of the Chris Dikeakos Architects-designed development.
Replacing a series of low-rise residential buildings, the project forms part of a stretch of recent highrise developments along Beresford Street, which runs parallel to the elevated Expo Line guideway across the street from Metropolis at Metrotown.
Gold House is one of the most significant of the recent crop of towers, bringing a total of 490 homes to the neighbourhood across both towers. The 1.2-acre site packs a serious punch of density, and the ground-level aesthetic aims to make a corresponding statement with soaring commercial retail ceiling heights and multi-storey concrete columns adding architectural flair.
Contemporary interiors curated by Hirsch Bedner Associates include expansive windows and nine-foot-high ceilings to ensure each unit is bathed in natural light. Large terraces also serve as outdoor extensions of the living area, providing residents with private views of the Metro Vancouver skyline.
The north and south towers each have their own separate amenity areas. The shorter south tower will contain over 11,000 square feet of recreational space, treating residents to a state-of-the-art fitness centre, yoga studio, study and music practice room, and two social rooms for entertaining guests. The taller north tower will offer an even larger selection, with 30,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities like a furnished outdoor terrace, fitness centre, lounge area, and expansive social room with dining and seating spaces.
With the buildings structurally complete and fully clad—its accent gold trim and glazing solidifying the Gold House name—crews are now focusing on exterior finishing touches and interior fit-out to prepare for occupancy in 2020.
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