Ryan O’Shea, President, Miracon Development, and Balraj Mann, President BM Group, with the Judge’s Choice Award of Excellence, for the Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation’s Aspire affordable housing project.
SURREY – The Aspire building of Langley was named the Judges’ Choice Best Overall Entry in the Frontline Real Estate Services Fraser Valley Commercial Building Awards Thursday night at the Sheraton Guildford Hotel.
Aspire also won the Affordable Housing category in the event, which celebrated the best in commercial, industrial and revenue producing properties between White Rock and Chilliwack, including Harrison Mills, Mission, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Abbotsford, Langley, Surrey and Delta completed between December 1 and January 31, 2022.
Freedom Capital was the Gold Sponsor of the awards, with category sponsors being Fortis BC, BC Hydro, Unitech Construction Management, Cascadia Windows & Doors, Russell Mechanical Systems, Avalon Mechanical, Genesis Security Group, the Surrey Board of Trade and Green Sheet Construction Data. Varing Marketing Group was the Gift Bag sponsor.
Business Examiner News Group coordinated the event, the last of which was held in 2017.
Aspire, at 5068 221A Street in Langley, is owned by the Murrayville Rental Housing Limited Partnership. Architect/Designer was Cross Architecture and General Contractor was Ventana Construction Corporation.
Aspire provides long-term market rental housing for Langley’s senior population. Aspire rental housing supports senior (55+) population and 49 apartment units (30%) of the total number available units have been proposed for affordable unit‚ meaning rent will be set at or below the applicable Housing Income Limit and creates financial sustainability and a legacy for health in the community.
Two other major awards were also handed out. Architect of the Year, sponsored by Unitech Construction Management, was Keystone Architecture. Construction Company of the Year, sponsored by Avalon Mechanical: was ICE Group of Companies.
Award of Excellence winners by category are:
Community Institutional, Sponsored by Cascadia Windows. Doug and Fran MacDonald Hospice Residence , at 22008 52nd Avenue in Langley. Owner/Developer: Langley Hospice Society. Architect/Designer: Keystone Architecture & Planning Ltd. General Contractor: J. Floris Construction Ltd.
It has always been the dream of the Langley Hospice Society to build a free standing hospice for their community. Their goal was to build a residence that provided all the comforts of home for end-of-life patients and their families. The design plan was deliberate and unique to bring the “outdoors-inside”. The building wraps around a beautifully landscaped garden and courtyard.
Green & Sustainability: Sponsored by BC Hydro. Professional Centre at South Point at 3211 152 Street in Surrey. Owner/Developer and General Contractor: Avondale Development Corporation. Architect/Designer: Lovick Scott Architects.
The Professional Centre at South Point provides over 70,000 sq ft in high-end retail and office space in the heart of South Surrey. The Professional Centre provides a cornerstone employment hub in one of the fastest growing areas in all of Surrey, is close to major transportation routes, accessible to large employment pools and close access to amenities.
Industrial: Sponsored by Russell Mechanical. Parallel 32 at 19225 32nd Avenue in Surrey.
Owner/Developer: Beedie Construction. Architect/Designer: TKA+D Architecture + Design Inc.
This multi-tenant light industrial project is located at the prominent intersection of 192nd Street and 32nd Avenue in Campbell Heights, Surrey. Each of the 14 units of approximately 10,000 square feet are served from a rear loading court with two dock and one grade loading position. Each unit also has a small office area facing 32nd Avenue with a storage mezzanine above.
Mixed Use: Sponsored by Genesis Security Group. Altus White Rock at 1526 Finlay Street in White Rock. Owner is Oviedo Properties Ltd. Architect/Designer: Chris Dikeakos Architects Inc. General Contractor: The Quorum Group.
The development of the Altus in White Rock endeavoured to create a vibrant high-end Mixed-Use development combining the best in sustainability, livability and community initiatives. It provides multiple housing choices and a unique mix of Office and Commercial uses for White Rock. The building sits on a large 60,247 square foot site, and terraces from 12 storeys to 4 storeys.
Multi-Family Condominium: Sponsored by Freedom Capital. Sierra Ridge at 11703 Fraser Street in Maple Ridge. Owner/Developer: Attera Development Group. Architect/Designer: Atelier Pacific Architecture Inc. General Contractor: Preview Builders International Inc.
The Sierra Ridge project emerges as a beacon of architectural ingenuity, vision, and a profound commitment to enriching urban lives. The journey of Sierra Ridge began with the audacious goal of transforming a daunting site into a harmonious oasis of modern multi-family living. The core vision was to harmoniously blend urban living with nature’s grandeur.
Multi-Family Town Home: Sponsored by Fortis BC. Hazelwood at 16561 and 16560 17th Avenue in Surrey. Owner/Developer: Hungerford Properties and Zail Properties. Architect/Designer: Ciccozzi Architecture. General Contractor: Cantera Management Group.
Hazelwood is a charming collection of 3 and 4 bedroom homes designed for family life in a West Coast contemporary style. With easy access to the Grandview Ridge Trail, it connects pedestrians and cyclists with destinations throughout South Surrey, including Morgan Crossing and Redwood Park. Select homes feature masters on the main and/or rooftop decks to appeal to different lifestyle needs
Office: Sponsored by Frontline Real Estate Services. Sherwood Properties at 3225 194 Street in Surrey. Owner/Developer: Sherwood Investments Ltd. Architect/Designer: D. Force Design. General Contractor: Orion Construction.
The project showcases outstanding architectural design and sustainable construction practices. The Sherwood Properties was developed by a local private developer who envisioned a remarkable architectural entry into the business park while creating a suitable home for their business. The project covers 80,990 square feet.
Purpose-Built Rental: Sponsored by Freedom Capital. Kenzie Condominiums at 14858 60th Avenue in Surrey. Owner/Developer: Rencorp Homes Inc. Architect/Designer: DF Architecture. General Contractor: Tamber Development Inc.
The Kenzie Building project was designed to create more attainable living opportunities for its rapidly growing community. It was initially proposed for sales, however the project pivoted to further increase urbanization. It was then redesigned as a mixed use full rental building. The beautiful red brick and white frame structure is composed of 29 residential and 9 commercial units.
Retail: Sponsored by Business Examiner News Group. Tim Horton’s and Fat Burger at 202-4695 Hastings Street in Langley. Owner/Developer: Beedie Group. Architect/Designer: Lovick Scott Architects. General Contractor: Westport Construction Group Inc.
This project was brought to the attention of the owners by the Beedie Group, the land owners who came to them with the proposal to construct the building right up until the tenant improvement stage. One of the challenges was the unique roof shape. This required some thought process on how to frame this portion of the building.
Tourism & Hospitality: Sponsored by Surrey Board of Trade. Sandpiper Resort Woodland Cabins at 14282 Morris Valley Road in Harrison Mills. Owner/Developer: Sandpiper Resort. Architect/Designer: Streamline Design. General Contractor: Lacey Construction.
The Woodland Cabins are the second phase of new cabins at Sandpiper Resort as part of a fulsome property update. Designed with nature in mind, the cabins have a Nordic feel with clean lines, wood and stone touches. Wood ceilings are from local supplier Woodtone – and their team worked to find local suppliers as much as possible. The wood ceilings continue outside.
Award of Merit (Runner-Up)
Affordable Housing – Imagine High Integrated Arts and Technology School of Chilliwack.
Industrial – Walmart Perishables Distribution Centre of Surrey.
Multi-Family Condominium – The Robson Apartments of Chilliwack.
Multi-Family Town Home – Townsend Townhomes at Panorama Village of Surrey.
Office – Cambridge Business Centre of Surrey.
Retail – Mt. Lehman Crossing Phase 2 of Abbotsford.
The Souvenir Program for the event can be viewed here.