With an ocean to the west, mountains to the east and greenery abound, Vancouver is well-known for its spectacular natural setting. With its scenic, cinematic backdrop – this coastal seaport has been a go-to destination for film and TV productions to have earned the nickname “Hollywood North.” With high-net-worth producers, actors and musicians relocating to this metropolis – soon the ultra-luxurious, unparalleled striking “Jenga” condo tower, Fifteen Fifteen, will be erected that will be as world famous as the celebrities moving to the city itself.
Located on the iconic Alberni Street akin to Beverly Hills’ Rodeo Drive – it is developed by Bosa Properties and Kingswood Properties. Fifteen Fifteenbrings to life a powerful and provocative idea — redefining the entire premise of vertical living with homes that immerse themselves into the extraordinary natural and urban landscapes of Vancouver.
It is the first residential tower in North America designed by world-renowned architect Ole Scheeren and his first project where he designed both theinterior and exterior. Scheeren’s aim is to dissolve the friction felt between forced choices one might feel having to choose between the dualities of mountain/sea, city/space, privacy/amenities. This connectivity to nature and the city — physically and socially — is an integral tenet of Scheeren’s vision. Fifteen Fifteen’s exclusive Observatory Units are right at the star level – the Units are the epitome of luxury. The Collection starts at $5M.
The 18 Observatory Residences include:
- Commanding pride of place within Fifteen Fifteen’s mid- and upper-levels, the residences embody the immersive qualities of Ole Scheeren’s vision. This extraordinary glass encased homes in the sky are truly once-in-a-lifetime architectural experiences.
- The units introduce horizontality with dramatic glass-enclosed cantilevers — extending outward from the tower’s vertical mass into the sky defying gravity to create the sensation of floating high above the city, ocean, and mountains.
- Each residence boasts a cantilevered space where precision design and engineering are clearly expressed in the robust steel I-beams and diagonal bracing. These exposed structural elements create an architectural frame to engage with urban and natural vistas in multiple directions.
- The Observatory Residence Collection celebrates urban life with an unmatched cosmopolitan view through its 270-degree floor-to-ceiling windows, hovering over the city and gorgeous natural landscape.
- Sliding doors with thin aluminum frames maintain a visually seamless transition between the indoors and expansive outdoor terraces.
- Bathrooms feature stone terazzo floors and wet walls, floating vanities and more with integrated lighting.
- Scheeren designed a custom kitchen island with a dramatic travertine cantilever and waterfall edge.
“I think my architecture has a very strong dedication to making spaces that position the individual in relation to the community and the public domain.
This not only makes our lives rich, but really defines us as human beings.” – Ole Scheeren, Architect
