Monument to take its place in the desirable Vancouver neighbourhood
Kathleen Freimond
The Province
The Greek community’s long history in Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighbourhood has a special connection for Epta Development Corporation, the developer behind the 22-unit Monument project on Larch Street.
“The Greek community is inextricably linked to the fabric of the neighbourhood,” notes Epta principal Chris Tsakumis it makes this endeavour as a family business – as a Greek family – all the more special and poignant.”
The building is intended to be an architectural statement: a contemporary esthetic with a meaningful nod to West Coast design. Yamamoto Architecture was tasked with designing a modern building, but using exterior elements that relate to the character of the neighbourhood.
“The exterior was a culmination of putting together those West Coast elements that you would traditionally see in a lot of Vancouver architecture: so the concrete, metal cladding, longboard and natural stone are all components of the building exterior, and then softening that up with landscape elements, including the communal rooftop area, which is partially a green roof,” Tsakumis says.
Monument is designed for buyers who are interested in a lock-and-leave home, says Tsakumis, citing the project’s access to local shops and amenities and future rapid transit, all in a premium location.
The interior design reflects the focus on buyers who don’t want to compromise on features like high-end appliances just because they are moving to a smaller home.
“They want the comforts that they’re accustomed to and that means delivering on an interior package that’s going to be consistent with the lifestyle that they currently have,” Tsakumis adds.
In the sales centre display kitchen, high-end Gaggenau appliances – including a five-burner gas cooktop, wall oven, speed oven, integrated refrigerator with bottom freezer and dishwasher – enhance the design with their clean lines.
The white cabinets have Shaker doors with a very fine rail to support the modern look and feel, while also including a gesture to the character homes in the area. The flat-panel doors in the island are a warm taupe-grey that pick up the grey veining in the marble-look sintered stone backsplash.
In the ensuite bathroom at the sales centre, marble-look porcelain tiles clad the wall and floor, while a recessed kick gives the impression of a floating double vanity, contributing to the spacious feel in the room which is also enhanced by the shower’s frameless glass enclosure. The pulls on the cabinets were custom designed to add a refined touch to the space, which also has a large linen cupboard. Main bathrooms will include a tub.
While the stone-look material choices and cabinetry will be consistent throughout the units, buyers can change the look of their condo by selecting either a light oak hardwood floor, or a darker, warmer oak hardwood floor.
Monument
What: 22 one-, two- and three-bedroom homes
Where: 2485 Larch Street, Vancouver
Residence size and prices: 895 —1,510 square feet;
$1,199,900 — $2,599,900
Developer: Epta Development Corporation
Sales centre: 2094 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver
Summer hours: Sat and Sun noon – 5 p.m., or by appointment
Telephone: 604-336-9350
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