Located at an active intersection in Vancouver’s vibrant Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, Stella + Kingsway Honda combines a residential tower atop an auto dealership. The tower is oriented away from the busy intersection with spectacular views of the North Shore Mountains. Townhomes sit atop a landscaped podium. Along the broad expanse of the tower an offset rhythm of balconies creates terraces open to the sky. The narrow facade presents a dynamic pattern of small punched openings to Kingsway. Vertical ribbons of coloured glass punctuate Stella’s distinctive profile in the Vancouver skyline.
Stella + Kingsway Honda
Vancouver, BC
350 Kingsway Development Ltd.
2008
10,200 m2
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vertical ribbon of coloured glass
sustainability
LEED Gold equivalent
awards & recognition
2009
Guidebook to Contemporary Architecture in Vancouver
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residential tower
Chic and sophisticated, there’s nothing shy about Stella. Clearly proud of her status as a landmark building, this mixed-use structure is unabashedly avant grade with a playful edginess. It’s hardly surprising that when it comes to innovation, Stella is a leader.
Award Magazine
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residential entrance
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wash of coloured light on white-brick wall
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iridescent tile accent wall
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coloured glass canopy and ribbon window
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landscaped podium
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Mount Pleasant and city context
sustainability
LEED Gold equivalent
awards & recognition
2009
Guidebook to Contemporary Architecture in Vancouver
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tower set back from intersection
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jutting prow and townhomes
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angled auto prow
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auto prow
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oscillating balconies
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lustrous cladding and ribbon window
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dusk
Mount Pleasant's reputation as a community of local artists and designers demanded a unique architectural approach and that's exactly what Acton Ostry delivered. Stella is destined to be a Vancouver icon.
Redden Development Management