Modern residential apartment complex with multiple white buildings, situated at a busy city intersection with pedestrians crossing.

PARK VISTA APARTMENTS

TYPE: MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, RENTAL

YEAR: 2020-PRESENT

The design of this multi-family residential building in Langley, BC transitions between two eras of urban development. The past is characterized by smaller structures and lower densities but the upcoming extension of the Skytrain network will bring with it much denser developments. To bridge these eras, this design features confidently vertical blocks on the three exterior corners of the site, bound together to frame and define exterior courtyards. The resulting staggered building form creates corner access for a majority of units in the building, maximizing air and light access from exterior exposures on two sides of the units.

Photography by Latreille Architectural Photography.

Modern multi-story apartment building with balconies and trees in front, street view with pedestrians.

Exterior of a modern building with beige balconies with mesh panels, dark blue siding, and wooden underside.

Modern glass building with landscaped garden courtyard featuring rocks and green plants.

An aerial view of a city sidewalk shows three women walking, one man with bicycles, and a small garden with plants and trees. There are steps, fences, and a building with glass windows.

Modern apartment building with balconies, green plants, and a staircase enclosed by a beige mesh fence. A woman with a hat and a walker is walking on the sidewalk in front of the building.

Modern office lobby with large glass windows, indoor plants, and seating area with a chair and small tables.

Modern multi-story apartment building at dusk with people crossing the street, traffic lights, and cars.

View of a rooftop patio with three people sitting around a small table, two women and one man. The patio has several empty chairs and is partially enclosed by beige fencing. An individual is walking down stairs on the lower right corner, with a parking lot visible in the background.

People sitting and standing in an outdoor rooftop area with trees, benches, and a fire pit, under a clear blue sky.

Modern apartment complex with rooftop terrace and outdoor seating, around sunset, with several residents and visitors visible.

Modern multi-story apartment building with white, black, and wood accents, featuring balconies and large windows, with pedestrians walking and a cyclist on the street in front.

THIS BUILDING IS THE FIRST OF TWO PHASES OF DEVELOPMENT.

When complete, it will join several parcels to the north, increasing the number of residents on this site significantly. Allowances have been made for the two phases to physically connect via a bridge at the second-floor level. Residents will be able to exit the gym, pass the roof deck covering the picnic pavilion, and connect directly to the amenity spaces next door. In this way, both phases of the development will be able to share amenities, encouraging neighbors to cross paths and form stronger social connections across the entire block.