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W ith its prominent location at the head of Jarvis Inlet, this building is the visual counterpoint of the Millennium Water development. However, rather than being a massive showpiece of architecture, the building is sympathetic to its surrounding structures. It maintains a low posture to ensure that the other buildings in the complex are seen and that they can see the inlet, False Creek, and the city beyond.
The mixture of low and mid-rise buildings in this project almost echos the granite blocks used to construct the nearby waterfront amphitheater.
This building was part of the athletes' residence complex for the 2010 Winter Games, officially known as "2010 Olympic and Paralympic Village Vancouver."
January 14, 2003: This was revealed in the 2010 Vancouver Olympic bid book to be the location of the athletes' village.
April 4, 2006: Millennium Development won the bid for this project.
March 10, 2007: Groundbreaking on the project which includes this building.
November 1, 2009: This building was turned over to the Vancouver Organizing Committee for use at athlete and official housing for the 2010 winter games.
July 1, 2010: New permanent residents move in.
This building meets LEED Gold guidelines.
Rainwater is collected and stored for irrigating the landscaping during dry months.
There is a system to harvest heat from the sewers.
This building has a green roof.
Windows and balconies have been angled to take advantage of natural cooling breezes.
This building has been oriented to take advantage of natural light and reduce electric needs.
