TAK CHAN ARCHITECTURE 

The maximum permissible building volume in this project is designed with patios, courtyards and sky gardens, which allow abundant daylight penetration and natural cross-ventilation. Housing units are planned on the street facades and separated by a semi-public central courtyard where vertical circulation is located. Designed as compact houses in the sky, live-work units range from 800 to 2,000 square feet and feature two double-height spaces. Aluminium grating sliding screens and plants are used to regulate seasonal heat gain and control privacy. The project was completed with a very competitive construction cost through extensive value engineering and commercial contractor techniques. Through collaboration with a talented design team, the architecture is designed for higher density living in Vancouver.