Residential

Supporting Shotcrete Construction with the Krystol Assurance Program Background To create additional convenient living space for families in the Fairview neighborhood of Vancouver, Canada, Westbank Corp. decided that they would transform the area of 700 West 8th. Initially, the place was just a parking lot for a nearby hotel and casino. However, with Westbank Corp.’s … Read More

Background Built and owned by the richest man in the world, Carlos Slim, Plaza Carso is a remarkable integrated plaza. The mixed-use project sits on a 50,000 square meter (540,000 square foot) site and incorporates three office towers, three residential towers with 435 apartment units, a mall, five restaurants, a cinema with 14 theatres, and … Read More

Background Vancouver Forest is a unique 900-unit residential development located about 30 minutes from Beijing’s international airport. The site has been designed to replicate a mini-Vancouver neighborhood complete with west-side Vancouver-style housing, natural landscaping and lots of trees. The Canadian style of housing is very popular in China with Chinese wanting to live in ‘North … Read More

Background The Brewery District development sits on the land formally occupied by the Labat Brewing Company. The former buildings on the site had been used for over 125 years of brewery operations. When Labat decommissioned their brewery in 2005 the site was purchased for a mixed use development. The nine-acre site has a beautiful view … Read More

Background Along Vancouver’s protected heritage district, stands Jameson House with its thirty-seven illustrious floors of glass and concrete. Designed by the renowned architects Foster and Partners studio, known for their contemporary interventions in historic structures, it marks their first venture into residential design in North America. In keeping with the historic nature of the neighborhood, … Read More

Background The Pearl-Qatar is a multi-billion US dollar phased mixed-use development on an artificial island that covers nearly four million square meters. When the project is complete it will be home to 41,000 residents and feature every amenity, including schools, retail, restaurants, entertainment, marinas and three five-star hotels.  When completed The Pearl will be the … Read More

Background As a result of Vancouver’s Gateway Transportation Project and new Golden Ears Bridge, Pitt Meadows is quickly becoming a vital hub for the Fraser Valley and Vancouver. Right in the centre of it all is the new urban living development – Meadows Gate Village Complex. At the heart of the new community are the … Read More

Background Eden Gardens is a lavish apartment building located right in the heart of Beirut’s central district situated on the marina among designer boutiques, restaurants and trendy cafes. The 5-storey building features a common garden, superior design and modern façade. This luxury building needed solid construction and waterproofing to maintain its luxury status. Leaks would … Read More

Background Casa Belle Verde sits in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and was aiming for LEED Platinum status and en route to becoming one of the greenest homes in the world. Started as a labour of love by creator and project director Briana Alhadeff, Casa Bella Verde was in development for three years … Read More

Background Winner of the 2010 New England ICRI Project of the Year!  Built in 1890, Royal Mills near Providence, Rhode Island, once operated one of the world’s busiest hydro-powered cotton mills. In 2004, the mill was purchased with the plan to convert the building into trendy apartments. However, a major fire, 120 years of harsh … Read More