UPDATE JANUARY 22, 2009: This is a sad day. According to the Vancouver Sun this project is cancelled and contract holders will be getting their deposits refunded. The site will be developed by Wall Developments as rentals.
Look what has come in the mail! As part of the rejuvenation of the False Creek lands which will be populated by Exchange, Foundry, Millennium Water, the Olympic Village, a community centre, library, and public housing comes a new development by the highly reputable Peter Wall; Wall Centre False Creek.
Reputation goes a long way in this business and having the man behind Wall Centre Vancouver, The Hudson, Yaletown Park, and many other successful and well built projects put his stamp on this area is a big endorsement. No doubt that this will be a quality project from the word go.
Not much information right now except to say that suites start at $429,900 and the location is on First Ave. between Columbia and Manitoba (South of Millenium Water/Olympic Village) with sales planning to start April 26th.
UPDATE April 19, 2008:
From the Vancouver Sun:
Of all the things that might be said about Wall Centre False Creek, big and small, literal and figurative, let us start here: Those of us who will make our next home there will live in a home from a leading contributor to Vancouver’s “City of Glass” reputation.
One whole block downtown testifies to the Wall family’s foundational role in the (re-)introduction of a residency purpose to the downtown peninsula: the three-tower Wall Centre, bounded by Burrard and Hornby, and Nelson and Helmcken streets.
The last tower erected there was the city’s tallest, at 48 floors when completed in 2001, a superlative it has had to surrender to the 61-floor Living Shangri-La.
By its room count, in two of the three towers, the Sheraton Wall Centre is the largest hotel in Vancouver and the second largest in Western Canada.
At four towers, Wall Centre False Creek also demonstrates one of the characteristics of a new-home project from the Wall family: It is big.
Inclusion of new facilities for the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Company demonstrates another characteristic. It is imaginative — or put another way, it imaginatively transforms a public need into a private advantage.
Without the Playhouse commitment to City Hall, the Walls could construct about 265,000 square feet on the Wall Centre False Creek site.
With it, they can construct about 400,000 square feet, about 355,000 of which they can incorporate in the new-home project.
Wall Centre False Creek will rise along West First, Columbia Street on the west and Manitoba Street on the east.
Immediately across the street — West First — the Olympic athletes’ village is under construction. After the Winter Games, the village residences will be occupied.
Let’s see — that makes two adjacencies near at hand (or foot): an Olympic Games legacy and new Playhouse facilities, including a small theatre.
Granville Island is to the west, the evolving retail offerings of Cambie Street are to the south, Chinatown and downtown are to the north and Main Street is to the east.
No wonder the sales campaign touts Wall Centre False Creek as being situated in the “centre of Vancouver’s newest, most vibrant waterfront neighbourhood.”
Construction will not be completed before the Olympics because of security issues. But the ever-positive Bob Rennie, of Rennie Marketing Systems, points out that today’s buyers will be able to get a superior product at today’s interest rates.
Rennie says buyers will need to put down eight per cent now, eight per cent in six months, another eight per cent in one year, and then not pay again until completion in 2011.
“They are really unbelievable homes with unbelievable views overlooking the new city park called Hinge Park, which spills out to Habitat Island in False Creek,” he say which spills out to Habitat Island in False Creek,” he says.
He adds that the new trolley line being built on First Avenue will whisk residents to Granville Island. The homes will also be an easy walk to the Main Street SkyTrain or the Cambie Street Canada Line.
“People won’t have to be so reliant on their cars,” he says.
Two of the towers are 15-storeys high, one is 14-storeys and the fourth is 12.
A property manager will be on site, as well as two concierges, each of whom will be responsible for the needs of residents in two towers. Each building will share a facility with a gym, meeting room and kitchenette.
Rennie Marketing’s Tracie McTavish points out that the interiors will be outfitted to the highest possible standards.
“They didn’t cut any corners,” says McTavish, noting kitchens comes with Wolfe stoves, Sub-Zero refrigerators and Faber hood fans.
The countertops are either granite or marble and the contemporary style cabinetry is wood veneer, with the fridge hidden behind a wooden door.
There will be hardwood flooring throughout the homes and buyers can choose from three different styles of kitchens.
“The kitchens really are gourmet with all the bells and whistles,” says McTavish.
Bathrooms will feature polished limestone, marble and travertine tile floors, limestone countertops, above-counter sinks, large soaker tubs and frameless glass showers.
And now we have Floor Plans!
Compliments of Will Wertheim – TRG Realty – 604-787-6977 – www.AgentWill.com AMENITIES, FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS NEIGHBOURHOOD · Wall Centre False Creek is located in the centre of Vancouver’s newest, most vibrant waterfront neighbourhood on West First Avenue. Four striking glass towers, designed by Gomberoff Bell Lyon, will feature 400 luxury homes that will provide not only superb investment value but also offer a truly unique place to live and work. · Wall Centre False Creek is the true compass heart of the city’s newest and most vibrant residential area. No matter which way one looks, north, south, east or west, the fruits of urban living from theatres to restaurants, bars, coffee shops, shopping, transportation and recreation surround one. · Each designer kitchen comes with three of the most respected · Mere minutes away from Granville Island, Kitsilano, downtown and Main Street. Across the creek is trendy Yaletown, easily reached by water taxi, with Chinatown and Gastown a short ride away. · Retailing icons Urban Fare and London Drugs are virtually next door as is a new Community Centre and the newly restored Salt Building. names in appliances – Wolf stoves, Sub-Zero refrigerators, and wood veneer cabinetry, wood flooring, glass tile or granite backsplash, an oversized Kindred sink and more. · For over 50 years, Wolf stoves have been delivering the goods in high-end restaurants and eating establishments around the world. The stoves are particularly renowned for their delivery of constant temperature, the most important ingredient for people who love to cook. Faber hoodfans. Plus, granite or marble countertops, contemporary · The crowning glory of every home is the finishing quality and exceptional luxury class available in three fabulous colour schemes: Landscape, Seascape and Skyscape. · An investment in Wall Centre False Creek comes with the added comforts of a National Home Warranty and the proven hallmark quality of a Wall Financial Corporation managed development. HOMES The 400 homes at Wall Centre False Creek break new ground in terms of quality and extraordinary home value for a Vancouver West First address. · Enjoy the world-renowned seawall and peace and tranquility of False Creek. · Wall Centre False Creek is the neighborhood of tomorrow – today! ge .A BUILDING w w · The Playhouse Theatre Company will have a new state-of-the-art home at Wall Centre False Creek. The 260-seat, 4,000-squarefoot studio theatre with a double-height ceiling will herald a new era for drama and community involvement in the city. · Sub-Zero refrigerators are globally recognized for their innovation and ability to preserve food. One of the keys to perfection is Sub-Zero’s one-piece magnetic door. · Bathroom design is similarly elevated to a new level of usability and comfort with polished limestone, marble and travertine tile floors, marble and limestone countertops, above-counter sinks, soaker tubs, frameless glass showers, glass shelving, wall hung · Wall Centre False Creek is designed to be a LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver equivalent project and wherever possible will use environmentally sustainable and energy-saving items such as wool carpet, energy-efficient refrigerators, and efficient lighting, heating and water usage. mirror medicine cabinets, and high quality Kohler fixtures. · Residents will enjoy a fully-equipped fitness room, lounges, boardrooms and large, attractively landscaped terraces that underline the community’s total commitment to environmental harmony. Dimensions, sizes, areas, specifications, layouts and materials are approximate only and subject to change without notice. Please see a sales representative for more details. E.&O.E. w nt W · The stainless steel Wolf gas range features a convection oven with commercial strength to handle the most testing cuisine and come with a highly efficient Faber stainless steel chimney hood. ill. co m Compliments of Will Wertheim – TRG Realty – 604-787-6977 – www.AgentWill.com PLAN W1A · 975 sf · 2 Bedroom + Flex 1708 Columbia Street TERRACE IN WEST 1: UNIT 304 BALCONY LIVING DINING m BATH BEDROOM ge nt W ill. DW KITCHEN FLEX ENSUITE W ENTRY D WEST FIRST AVENUE COLUMBIA STREET 06 07 05 01 04 03 02 WEST 1 FLOORS 7–15 ALSO AVAILABLE IN WEST 1: UNITS 304, 405, 505, 606 NORTH 0 1 2 3 4 5 w Dimensions, sizes, areas, specifications, layouts and materials are approximate only and subject to change without notice. Floor plates vary. Please see a sales representative for more details. April 4, 2008. E.&O.E. w w 10 .A 15 ft co MASTER BEDROOM Compliments of Will Wertheim – TRG Realty – 604-787-6977 – www.AgentWill.com PLAN W1B · 975 sf · 2 Bedroom + Flex 1708 Columbia Street MASTER BEDROOM ENSUITE nt W ge BALCONY IN WEST 1: UNIT 203 ill. ENTRY DW KITCHEN DINING FLEX BALCONY BEDROOM WEST FIRST AVENUE COLUMBIA STREET 06 07 05 01 04 03 02 WEST 1 FLOORS 7–15 ALSO AVAILABLE IN WEST 1: UNITS 203, 303, 404, 504, 605,1603 NORTH 0 1 2 3 4 5 w Dimensions, sizes, areas, specifications, layouts and materials are approximate only and subject to change without notice. Floor plates vary. Please see a sales representative for more details. April 4, 2008. E.&O.E. w w 10 .A LIVING 15 ft co W D m BATH Compliments of Will Wertheim – TRG Realty – 604-787-6977 – www.AgentWill.com PLAN W1C · 892 sf · 2 Bedroom + Flex 1708 Columbia Street MASTER BEDROOM ENSUITE FLEX co LIVING nt W BATH BALCONY ill. DINING DW KITCHEN BEDROOM 15 ft WEST FIRST AVENUE COLUMBIA STREET 06 07 05 01 04 03 02 WEST 1 FLOORS 7–15 ALSO AVAILABLE IN WEST 1: UNITS 202, 302, 403, 503, 604 NORTH 0 1 2 3 4 5 Dimensions, sizes, areas, specifications, layouts and materials are approximate only and subject to change without notice. Floor plates vary. Please see a sales representative for more details. April 4, 2008. E.&O.E. w 10 BALCONY IN WEST 1 UNIT 202 w w .A ge m W D ENTRY Compliments of Will Wertheim – TRG Realty – 604-787-6977 – www.AgentWill.com PLAN W1D · 841 sf · 2 Bedroom + Flex 1708 Columbia Street ENTRY BATH W D FLEX KITCHEN DW BALCONY LIVING nt W DINING ill. BEDROOM WEST FIRST AVENUE COLUMBIA STREET 06 07 05 01 04 03 02 co MASTER BEDROOM WEST 1 FLOORS 7–15 ALSO AVAILABLE IN WEST 1: UNITS 502, 603 NORTH 0 1 2 3 4 5 w Dimensions, sizes, areas, specifications, layouts and materials are approximate only and subject to change without notice. Floor plates vary. Please see a sales representative for more details. April 4, 2008. E.&O.E. w w 10 .A 15 ft ge m ENSUITE Compliments of Will Wertheim – TRG Realty – 604-787-6977 – www.AgentWill.com PLAN W1E · 844 sf · 2 Bedroom + Flex 1708 Columbia Street FLEX ENTRY ENSUITE MASTER BEDROOM W BATH KITCHEN DW ge nt W WEST FIRST AVENUE COLUMBIA STREET 06 07 05 01 04 03 02 ill. DINING WEST 1 FLOORS 7–15 ALSO AVAILABLE IN WEST 1: UNIT 401, 501, 602 NORTH 0 1 2 3 4 5 w Dimensions, sizes, areas, specifications, layouts and materials are approximate only and subject to change without notice. Floor plates vary. Please see a sales representative for more details. April 4, 2008. E.&O.E. w w 10 .A LIVING 15 ft co BEDROOM BALCONY m D Compliments of Will Wertheim – TRG Realty – 604-787-6977 – www.AgentWill.com PLAN W1F · 672 sf · 1 Bedroom + Flex + Enclosed Balcony 1708 Columbia Street BEDROOM BATH BALCONY W FLEX nt W ge DW KITCHEN ENTRY DINING WEST FIRST AVENUE COLUMBIA STREET 06 07 05 01 04 03 02 WEST 1 FLOORS 7–15 ALSO AVAILABLE IN WEST 1: UNIT 601 NORTH 0 1 2 3 4 5 w Dimensions, sizes, areas, specifications, layouts and materials are approximate only and subject to change without notice. Floor plates vary. Please see a sales representative for more details. April 4, 2008. E.&O.E. w w 10 .A 15 ft ill. LIVING ENCLOSED BALCONY D co m Compliments of Will Wertheim – TRG Realty – 604-787-6977 – www.AgentWill.com PLAN W1G · 1,070 sf · 2 Bedroom + Flex + Enclosed Balcony 1708 Columbia Street BEDROOM LIVING D BATH DINING co ENTRY W m .A ge nt W ill. DW KITCHEN ENSUITE 15 ft BALCONY ENCLOSED BALCONY FLEX MASTER BEDROOM WEST FIRST AVENUE COLUMBIA STREET 06 07 05 01 04 03 02 WEST 1 FLOORS 7–15 ALSO AVAILABLE IN WEST 1: UNIT 607 NORTH 0 1 2 3 4 5 Dimensions, sizes, areas, specifications, layouts and materials are approximate only and subject to change without notice. Floor plates vary. Please see a sales representative for more details. April 4, 2008. E.&O.E. w 10 w w Compliments of Will Wertheim – TRG Realty – 604-787-6977 – www.AgentWill.com PLAN W2A · 875 sf · 2 Bedroom + Flex 168 West 1st Avenue DINING BALCONY LIVING MASTER BEDROOM nt W ge ENTRY 15 ft BEDROOM ill. DW W D co KITCHEN ENSUITE BATH w w .A WEST FIRST AVENUE 07 06 05 08 09 01 03 02 04 WEST 2 FLOORS 7 -12 ALSO AVAILABLE IN WEST 2: UNIT 607 NORTH 0 1 2 3 4 5 Dimensions, sizes, areas, specifications, layouts and materials are approximate only and subject to change without notice. Floor plates vary. Please see a sales representative for more details. April 4, 2008. E.&O.E. w 10 m FLEX Compliments of Will Wertheim – TRG Realty – 604-787-6977 – www.AgentWill.com PLAN W2B · 541 sf · 1 Bedroom + Flex 168 West 1st Avenue BALCONY BEDROOM DINING nt W DW ge LIVING ill. ENTRY KITCHEN FLEX WEST FIRST AVENUE 07 06 08 09 01 03 02 05 04 WEST 2 FLOORS 7 -12 ALSO AVAILABLE IN WEST 2: UNIT 606 NORTH 0 1 2 3 4 5 w w w 10 Dimensions, sizes, areas, specifications, layouts and materials are approximate only and subject to change without notice. Floor plates vary. Please see a sales representative for more details. April 4, 2008. E.&O.E. .A 15 ft co W D m BATH Compliments of Will Wertheim – TRG Realty – 604-787-6977 – www.AgentWill.com PLAN W2C · 554 sf · 1 Bedroom + Flex 168 West 1st Avenue FLEX BALCONY IN WEST 2: UNIT 1404, 1504 DINING TERRACE IN WEST 2: UNIT 354 DW BALCONY LIVING ill. nt W ge BEDROOM WEST FIRST AVENUE 07 06 05 co W D BATH 10 m KITCHEN ENTRY 08 09 01 03 02 04 WEST 2 FLOORS 7-12 ALSO AVAILABLE IN WEST 2: UNITS 354, 455, 555, 605, 1404, 1504 NORTH 0 1 2 3 4 5 w 15 ft Dimensions, sizes, areas, specifications, layouts and materials are approximate only and subject to change without notice. Floor plates vary. Please see a sales representative for more details. April 4, 2008. E.&O.E. w w .A Compliments of Will Wertheim – TRG Realty – 604-787-6977 – www.AgentWill.com PLAN W2D · 875 – 877 sf · 2 Bedroom + Flex + Enclosed Balcony 168 West 1st Avenue ENTRY W D FLEX DW BATH KITCHEN ENCLOSED BALCONY DINING LIVING .A ge TERRACE IN WEST 2: UNIT 353 nt W BALCONY BEDROOM WEST FIRST AVENUE 07 06 05 08 09 01 03 02 04 WEST 2 FLOORS 7-12 ALSO AVAILABLE IN WEST 2: UNITS 353, 454, 554, 604, 1403, 1503 NORTH 0 1 2 3 4 5 w Dimensions, sizes, areas, specifications, layouts and materials are approximate only and subject to change without notice. Floor plates vary. Please see a sales representative for more details. April 4, 2008. E.&O.E. w w 10 15 ft ill. co ENSUITE MASTER BEDROOM m Compliments of Will Wertheim – TRG Realty – 604-787-6977 – www.AgentWill.com PLAN W2E · 566 – 572 sf · 1 Bedroom + Flex 168 West 1st Avenue ENTRY W D FLEX BATH KITCHEN DW nt W .A ge LIVING BALCONY 15 ft BEDROOM WEST FIRST AVENUE 07 06 05 08 09 01 03 04 02 WEST 2 FLOORS 7-12 ALSO AVAILABLE IN WEST 2: UNITS 352, 453, 553, 603, 1402, 1502 NORTH 0 1 2 3 4 5 Dimensions, sizes, areas, specifications, layouts and materials are approximate only and subject to change without notice. Floor plates vary. Please see a sales representative for more details. April 4, 2008. E.&O.E. w w w 10 ill. DINING co m Compliments of Will Wertheim – TRG Realty – 604-787-6977 – www.AgentWill.com PLAN W2F · 675 sf · 1 Bedroom + Flex + Enclosed Balcony 168 West 1st Avenue FLEX ENTRY W D nt W ge DINING DW ill. KITCHEN BALCONY LIVING ENCLOSED BALCONY TERRACE IN WEST 2: UNIT 351 WEST FIRST AVENUE 07 06 05 08 09 01 03 02 04 WEST 2 FLOORS 7-12 ALSO AVAILABLE IN WEST 2: UNITS 351, 452, 552, 602 NORTH 0 1 2 3 4 5 w w w 10 Dimensions, sizes, areas, specifications, layouts and materials are approximate only and subject to change without notice. Floor plates vary. Please see a sales representative for more details. April 4, 2008. E.&O.E. .A 15 ft co BATH m BEDROOM Compliments of Will Wertheim – TRG Realty – 604-787-6977 – www.AgentWill.com PLAN W2G · 550 sf · 1 Bedroom + Flex 168 West 1st Avenue BATH BEDROOM W D ENTRY KITCHEN ge DW 15 ft nt W DINING BALCONY WEST FIRST AVENUE 07 06 05 08 09 01 04 03 02 WEST 2 FLOORS 7-12 ALSO AVAILABLE IN WEST 2: UNITS 451, 551, 601 NORTH 0 1 2 3 4 5 Dimensions, sizes, areas, specifications, layouts and materials are approximate only and subject to change without notice. Floor plates vary. Please see a sales representative for more details. April 4, 2008. E.&O.E. w w w 10 .A ill. LIVING co m FLEX Compliments of Will Wertheim – TRG Realty – 604-787-6977 – www.AgentWill.com PLAN W2H · 567 sf · 1 Bedroom + Flex 168 West 1st Avenue BATH BEDROOM ill. LIVING ENTRY DINING WEST FIRST AVENUE 07 06 05 08 09 01 03 02 04 WEST 2 FLOORS 7-12 ALSO AVAILABLE IN WEST 2: UNITS 459, 559, 609 NORTH 0 1 2 3 4 5 w w w 10 Dimensions, sizes, areas, specifications, layouts and materials are approximate only and subject to change without notice. Floor plates vary. Please see a sales representative for more details. April 4, 2008. E.&O.E. .A KITCHEN ge DW 15 ft nt W co BALCONY m FLEX W D Compliments of Will Wertheim – TRG Realty – 604-787-6977 – www.AgentWill.com PLAN W2J · 826 – 828 sf · 2 Bedroom + Flex 168 West 1st Avenue TERRACE IN WEST 2: UNIT 357 nt W DW KITCHEN W D BATH 15 ft ill. ENSUITE BEDROOM w w WEST FIRST AVENUE 07 06 05 08 09 01 03 02 04 WEST 2 FLOORS 7-12 ALSO AVAILABLE IN WEST 2: UNITS 357, 458, 558, 608 NORTH 0 1 2 3 4 5 Dimensions, sizes, areas, specifications, layouts and materials are approximate only and subject to change without notice. Floor plates vary. Please see a sales representative for more details. April 4, 2008. E.&O.E. w FLEX 10 .A ge ENTRY co m MASTER BEDROOM DINING LIVING BALCONY
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