VANCOUVER | 1550 Alberni (Kumo Tower) | 133 M | 42 FLOORS

Metro-One · #1 Posted **Jan 29, 2018, 2:30 PM**

A gorgeous new residential tower for Vancouver. Site preparation is currently underway.

http://former.vancouver.ca/commsvcs/...erni/index.htm

www.albernibykuma.com/realtor

McBane · #2 Posted **Jan 29, 2018, 2:48 PM**

Wow!

tdawg · #3 Posted **Jan 29, 2018, 3:00 PM**

Stunning!

Metro-One · #4 Posted **Mar 3, 2018, 10:43 AM**

Demolition of the current structure on site continues:

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Originally Posted by mcminsen

Feb.28 '18, my pics

JMKeynes · #5 Posted **Mar 3, 2018, 1:37 PM**

Beautiful!!!

chris08876 · #6 Posted **Mar 4, 2018, 1:07 AM**

1550 Alberni

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Location
Vancouver

Project Size
271,859 sf

Architect

Kengo Kuma Architects and Associates

Merrick Architecture - Boroswski Sakumaoto Fligg McIntyre Ltd.

Interior Design

Kengo Kuma Architects and Associates

Landscape Architect

PFS Studio

Commencement
2016

Completion
2020

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The design of 1550 Alberni Street is shaped by its environment. The 43-storey tower is carved by two emphatic scoops that form deep balconies furnished in wood. In both instances, the carvings create semi-enclosures that strengthen their relations to the street and to the views – to its urban and geographic context while optimizing neighbouring views past the project.

Because of the way the otherwise orthogonal tower is carved, its silhouette constantly changes, creating illusionary profiles of arching cantilevers. The reality is far more structured as the carved deductions are diagonally symmetrical, the lower portion helping to counterbalance the hanging volume above.

The tower meets the ground with two intersecting domes that embrace Alberni and Cardero. Under the arching structures, an extensive moss garden defines the entrance and flows to the swimming pool above. In keeping with Japanese spatial traditions, the emphasis is on the atmosphere rather than the object: without drawing attention to a particular point laden with meaning, the void elicits a serene visceral experience that could be shared by all.

1550 Alberni will include intricate design details such as woodwork in the plinth, interior design of residential tower, and a Japanese Restaurant experience designed by Kengo Kuma Architects and Associates.

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http://westbankcorp.com/1550-alberni

chris08876 · #7 Posted **Mar 4, 2018, 1:08 AM**

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Originally Posted by JMKeynes

Beautiful!!!

Had to look up the architect. At first, I thought it was an Ingel's design (BIG). Kinda has that similar vibe. Good for Vancouver.

Metro-One · #8 Posted **Dec 11, 2018, 4:02 AM**

Work continues:

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Originally Posted by mcminsen

It might be slow going because they've had to chip away at some bedrock.

Dec.10 '18, my pics

Design-mind · #9 Posted **Dec 13, 2018, 11:41 PM**

Super glad to see this one moving forward. It was off the radar for a long time after the renderings came out, so I thought it might have got the axe from the city.

Metro-One · #10 Posted **Jul 4, 2019, 5:13 AM**

Update:

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Originally Posted by mcminsen

July 3 '19, my pics

Metro-One · #11 Posted **Apr 23, 2020, 1:22 PM**

And it is now at grade!

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Originally Posted by Zepfancouver

From Graham Construction Twitter feed on April 20th https://twitter.com/GrahamBuilds/status/1252292030698418176?s=20

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EWEIApjU...pg&name=medium

Metro-One · #12 Posted **May 8, 2020, 2:03 AM**

On the first level!

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Originally Posted by Zepfancouver

https://youtu.be/zYaYunILG-w

Metro-One · #13 Posted **Nov 21, 2020, 12:58 AM**

Slowly but surely...

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Originally Posted by officedweller

From Graham twitter posted

Oct 19th:
Showing PT cabling

Level 8 trade slab prep and concrete pour were completed last week at 1568 Alberni Project in #YVR.
https://twitter.com/grahambuilds?lang=en

Nov 17th:

We're laying the bottom steel on Level 10 of #YVR's 1568 Alberni, with trade prep to follow, for concrete slab pour later this week
https://twitter.com/grahambuilds?lang=en

https://twitter.com/grahambuilds?lang=en