Bayview Mixed-use Development

GWL Realty Advisors

Vancouver, British Columbia

The Bayview is a mixed-use development that includes a 30-story rental residential tower, 11 live/work townhouses and almost 32,290 square feet of commercial space. The site is the sole connection between the water-oriented Coal Harbour area and the Pender and Georgia Street corridor in downtown Vancouver. Each of the development’s three elements maintains a unique identity while a shared palette of materials unifies the project. The commercial component and the entrance to the residential tower face Pender while the townhouses face Hastings Street where traffic is restricted.

The design team oriented the tower to maximize the number of units with views. All of the upper units have at least a partial view of the water and mountains. The slightly stepped façade is broken by vertical structural elements emphasizing the height and slimness of the tower. The townhouses facing Hastings are live/work units that incorporate an entry level and a small office component that is accessible from the street.