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27th Annual Commercial Building Awards

The Victoria Real Estate Board’s Commercial Division of REALTORS® established the awards in 1991 out of a desire to recognize commercial development within Greater Victoria.

For over 25 years, the awards competition has recognized developers, architects, designers, builders, contractors, owners and financiers for enhancing commercial real estate stock, for stimulating urban renewal and for the risks they undertake to build and renovate commercial space in South Island communities.

Investment, commercial or industrial building, development or renovation projects located within the Capital Regional District are eligible for an award. Anyone can nominate a project.

Judges selected from various disciplines within the industry visit eligible projects and examine the overall exterior design and how it fits in to the surrounding area. Judging criteria favours projects that are sensitive to the environment, are aesthetically pleasing and answer a specific development need within the community.

Nominees and winners are recognized at an awards luncheon where they have an opportunity to network and celebrate with industry representatives, local mayors, leaders of related national organizations such as the Urban Development Institute, the Victoria Home Builders’ Association, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and media representatives.

Since their inception, the Commercial Building Awards have been well received by members of local industry. Those recognized through the awards change the faces of communities, enhance neighbourhoods, design new space for business, create employment opportunities and stimulate the local economy.

Thank you to all of our nominees for your commitment to the improvement of our great community!

Congratulations to all the 2018 nominees

1099 Pandora Al Charron Rugby Canada National Training CentreApplied Bio-nomicsThe AzzurroBCAA Auto Service Centre VictoriaBelmont Market Sales CentreCherish at Central ParkCraigdarroch Castle Visitor CentreHappy Valley TownhomesLakepoint One Condominiums Legato Leigh 14MaddisonMadrona Affordable Housing The Meadows at Brentwood BayMR MIKES SteakhouseCasual Langford On the ParkPacific Centre Family Services AssociationPacific LandingRailside HouseThe Sharkz Store’s New Modern FaçadeSooke Brewing Company Studio 455SunTerra TownhomesTudor House Liquor StoreUpdate and Reno of A&W Signage and FaçadeUrbanitéVela by the Sea Yello on Yates

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Thank you to our distinguished judges

Fred Carver has over 40 years of experience selling all types of real estate from bare land to existing homes and prime luxury properties. Fred has served on multiple committees of the Victoria Real Estate Board and is a founding member of the Board’s Commercial Division.

Kathy Hogan has over 25 years of experience in urban planning and development management. She started her planning career with the City of Vancouver’s Planning Department in 1989 and currently works for the Urban Development Institute-Capital Region as Executive Director where she is responsible for the direction, growth and management of the organization and its members. Kathy currently sits on the board of the Downtown Victoria Business Association (DVBA) as President. She has been on the DVBA board since 2014.

Tim Taylor has been a real estate consultant for over ten years and currently works at NAI Commercial (Victoria) Inc. He has a broad range of knowledge and experience including commercial leasing, commercial sales and investment property sales. Tim is the Chariman of the Victoria Real Estate Board’s Commercial Division.

Christy Love is the Vancouver Island Regional Manager at RDH. She has broad experience around energy and water-efficient mechanical building systems and sustainability. She has completed analyses for a range of conservation projects and conducted research on innovative system design strategies. Christy is a Certified Passive House Consultant and a LEED AP.

Patrick Schilling studied architecture at the Swiss Institute of Technology in Lausanne and is currently the Design Director at PARC Retirement Living. With over 15 years of experience, he has a demonstrated history of working on architectural projects of varying sizes and locations.

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The 1099 Pandora development is a 13 storey building with 134 modern suites for residential use and a ground floor for commercial space. With open walkways instead of typical corridors, a second floor playground, courtyards, access to a new bicycle path and a close proximity to restaurants and retail shops, 1099 Pandora is a gateway site to downtown designed for an active urban lifestyle.

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OWNER Cox DevelopmentsARCHITECT / DESIGNER HDR | CEI Architecture Associates, Inc.CONTRACTOR Farmer Construction Ltd.

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OWNER Greater Victoria Rental Development SocietyARCHITECT / DESIGNER Low Hammond Rowe Architects Inc.DEVELOPER RealHomes Development Inc.CONTRACTOR Knappett Projects Inc.

This fourth project in collaboration with RealHomes Development Inc. and GVRDS demonstrates how to effectively redevelop a previously built-up site. The Azzurro is a purpose-built affordable workforce rental apartment with two floors of commercial space and five floors of residential units. The building includes a gallery dedicated to local artists and the residential floors showcase their work.

The building’s orientation optimizes natural daylight and there is a car share program for tenants.

The Azzurro1950 Blanshard Street

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OWNER / DEVELOPER Camargue Properties Inc. CONTRACTOR Story Construction Ltd.

Urbanité is a mixed use four storey building that adds to the commercial vitality of its emerging neighborhood. Building materials including specialty cladding materials of composite concrete board and V-Line metal cladding were selected for longevity, aesthetics and low maintenance upkeep. An irrigation drip system in the landscaping and deck planters minimizes water consumption while maintaining green spaces.

Other environmental features include bike storage, an electric car charger, a MODO car share membership for every tenant and a central hot water tank which eliminates the need to operate 15 separate tanks.

Urbanité2560 Quadra Street

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Yello on Yates is a 209 residential unit apartment complex with ground level retail. Its unique design rises 16 storeys above Yates Street and steps down to 12 storeys above View Street. Brightly coloured awnings combine with randomly placed boxed architectural details to add visual interest and break up the building’s mass.

Environmental considerations include LED lighting, low flow plumbing fixtures and EnergyStar appliances.

OWNER 819 Yates Limited PartnershipARCHITECT / DESIGNER Musson Cattell Mackey Partnership / Proscenium Architecture + Interiors Inc.DEVELOPER Chard Development Ltd.CONTRACTOR Kinetic Construction Ltd.

Yello on Yates819 Yates Street

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Congratulations to all the 2018 Commercial Building Awards Nominees

Victoria’s Commercial Property Specialists • Property Management • Facilities Management • Strata Management

OWNER / DEVELOPER Westhills Land Corp.ARCHITECT / DESIGNER de Hoog & Kierulf architectsCONTRACTOR Verity Construction

The Lakepoint One mixed use project is the first phase of the 30 acre Lakepoint District. The artistically designed 46-unit building features commercial and retail space on the two lower levels. The building includes a shared electric car charging station and bicycle and kayak storage.

Located just steps from Langford Lake and local shops, Lakepoint One is created to be part of the Lakepoint District.

Lakepoint One Condominiums1311 Lakepoint Way

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OWNER / DEVELOPER Alpha Project Developments Ltd. ARCHITECT / DESIGNER de Hoog & Kierulf architectsCONTRACTOR Campbell Construction Ltd.

Legato is a 17 storey high-rise condominium in downtown Victoria. The building is a reflection and celebration of West Coast beauty designed with steps joined together by gently curving balconies, southern sun exposure, ocean and mountain views from all units and the use of natural colours and materials.

Green features include a high performance building envelope, minimized thermal bridging of balconies, concrete external shear walls to provide thermal mass, a storm-water management system integrated into the rooftop garden and dedicated electric car charging stations.

Legato960 Yates Street

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Tucked two blocks from Sidney by the Sea’s bustling downtown, Vela by the Sea offers 11 residences including two penthouses. Contemporary architecture was the inspiration for this wood frame building.

Environmental features include an electric car charging system and energy efficient double glazed windows with thermal vinyl frames.

OWNER Owners of Strata Plan EPS 4258CONTRACTOR Norman Homes Inc.

Vela by the Sea9710 Fourth Street

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OWNER / DEVELOPER Catalyst Community Developments SocietyARCHITECT / DESIGNER HCMA Architecture + DesignCONTRACTOR Kinetic Construction Ltd.

Madrona at Dockside Green offers 49 below-market rental units across two, three storey buildings. The elegant building forms and materials respond to the marine, industrial and residential aesthetics of its surrounding area. Bright accent colours that reference industrial and port machinery are used in shared spaces of the buildings.

A number of green building strategies were adopted including the use of locally sourced building materials, a minimization of harmful chemicals in building materials, a sanitary sewer system with water reused for toilet flushing and irrigation and a connection to Dockside Green District Energy Utility to support the LEED Platinum Neighbourhood Development certification.

Madrona Affordable Housing370 and 384 Harbour Road

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OWNER Railside House Inc.DEVELOPER Beadle Enterprises LLC. CONTRACTOR DB Services

Railside House was originally part of a planned commercial development in 2010 but the concept changed to a purpose-built residential rental apartment building in 2015. The six storey wood frame building features 60 units with ground level and underground parking areas.

The building features 9’ ceilings, an excellent walk score, bicycle storage and extra large windows that provide views of both the Olympic Mountains and Bear Mountain.

Railside House733 Goldstream Avenue

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t 250-381-5582 iredale.ca Architecture | Interior Design + Space Planning | Building Envelope Science | Heritage Restoration | LEED Facilitation

Keycorp would like to congratulate our partner, Verity Construction,

on their nominations; thank you for so many years of award winning work!

Maddison is a four storey condominium building offering 18 residences and four penthouses. The building features traditionally inspired architecture with an articulated brick and stucco façade, classical detailed landscaping and triple-pane windows.

The building is targeting Built Green Silver designation.

OWNER Owners of Strata Plan EPS 4153DEVELOPER Abstract Developments

Maddison1765 Oak Bay Avenue

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ARCHITECT / DESIGNER Alan Lowe Architect Inc. / Betty Kost Interior DesignDEVELOPER 1531 On The Park Projects Ltd.

On The Park consists of two, four storey buildings with 32 units in total. The modern contemporary building allows for highly functional living spaces with low maintenance materials used for interior and exterior finishes. The buildings cater to an urban lifestyle with large floor to ceiling windows and patios and decks with tempered glass and steel railings.

On the Park 1531 Elford Street1460 Pandora Avenue

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Phase one of Pacific Landing’s multi-phase waterfront development includes 33 suites between three buildings.

The units are built to ASHRAE standards. Each home has a high efficiency heat pump and hot water on demand tanks to conserve energy. Trees that were felled for the development were repurposed for unit number and building signs, thresholds and fireplace mantels. Solar panels have also been added to the roof to power common areas and amenities.

OWNER / DEVELOPER / CONTRACTOR Pacific Landing Limited PartnershipARCHITECT / DESIGNER Zeidler BKDI Architects

Pacific Landing3221 Heatherbell Road

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ARCHITECT / DESIGNER Wensley Architecture Ltd.

Happy Valley is a two building, three storey residential townhouse project in Langford. Each townhouse has two bedrooms, three bathrooms and a parking garage.

Happy Valley Townhomes933 Wild Ridge Way

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OWNER / CONTRACTOR Mastercraft ConstructionARCHITECT / DESIGNER Finlayson Bonet Architecture Ltd.

The Meadows at Brentwood Bay is an affordable rental development consisting of 29 townhouses totalling 103, two and three bedroom units.

Designed as an income property for the Tsartlip First Nations on 10 acres of land, the Tsartlip Nation placed a high degree of emphasis on quality of craftsmanship during the construction.

The Meadows at Brentwood Bay1338 Stellys Cross Road

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OWNER Dreality Developments Ltd.ARCHITECT / DESIGNER Wil Peereboom

SunTerra Townhomes is a three storey, 24 resident townhouse complex located in Langford. The complex features West Coast architecture accented with stone, hardboard siding and low maintenance green space. Interior spaces have 9’ ceilings, large bright windows and vaulted ceilings in select bedrooms. Native plants, a patio area and a gated yard complete the outside of the townhomes.

SunTerra Townhomes687 Strandlund Avenue

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• Provides a network for Division Members and other professionals involved in commercial real estate.• Promotes the professionalism of Members by sponsoring seminars and educational opportunities.• Promotes and enhances the public image of the Division and its Members.• Ensures Members have up-to-date technological tools necessary to conduct their business.• Influences policies that affect the practice of Commercial Real Estate through collaboration with the Government Relations Committee.

The Commercial Division of the Victoria Real Estate Board was started in 1974 to promote commercial activity within the Greater Victoria Area. It comprises a group of REALTORS® who are Members of the Board and who have an interest in the exchange of ideas, sharing of information and learning about the different aspects involved in the listing and selling of industrial, commercial and investment real estate. Division Members support the commercial real estate and development community by hosting the annual Commercial Building Awards event which recognizes excellence in commercial real estate renovation and development, through active participation in the Canadian Commercial Council of REALTORS® as well as in helping to produce products and systems that assist their clients in marketing their properties and businesses to interested buyers or tenants. This includes development of commercial-specific websites such as CLSLink.ca, ICX.ca and the Member-to-Member Commercial Broadcast email service that allows Members to market their properties directly to other Members across the province of BC.

The Commercial Division’s mission is to support the specialized needs of its Members. The Commercial Division:

The Victoria Real Estate Board Commercial Division

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Our award-winning premium retirement residences offer fully equipped suites and a full complement of social programs, fi tness classes, chef-prepared meals, transportation and more.

The Training Centre in Langford was developed in partnership with Rugby Canada, the Government of Canada and City of Langford.

The 1,900 square metre, two storey facility was designed to create the best daily training environment possible and features a state of the art gymnasium, onsite therapy and treatment rooms, hydrotherapy pools, locker rooms, meeting rooms set up for video analysis, kitchen and dining lounge and three double occupancy studio units.

Environmental features include the use of rainwater leaders and a storm drain system to drain water into rock pits.

OWNER / DEVELOPER City of LangfordARCHITECT / DESIGNER JSA Sport Architecture Inc.CONTRACTOR Verity Construction

Al Charron Rugby Canada National Training Centre3019 Glen Lake Road

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OWNER / DEVELOPER Cherish Community Living Ltd.ARCHITECT / DESIGNER Jensen Group Architects Inc. CONTRACTOR Heatherbrae Builders Co Ltd.

Cherish at Central Park is an innovative community living residence located in the heart of the Westshore. With 130 one and two bedroom affordable, all inclusive independent living suites and a wide variety of amenities, Cherish at Central Park has been called the future of senior living.

Cherish at Central Park917 Avrill Road

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The Pacific Centre Family Services Association’s key design goal was to create a welcoming and safe environment for clients. Inside there are private easy-to-find entries and clear wayfinding and multi-directional exits. Its two floors are connected by a bridge over a courtyard to reduce the building’s mass and provide a residential appearance.

On the outside, the wood frame building has expansive gable roofs that recall both First Nations longhouses and 20th century bungalows. Cedar siding and exposed fir timbers were used to celebrate the local tradition of craftsmanship and extensive landscaping helps create an atmosphere of safety, beauty and tranquility.

OWNER Pacific Centre Family Services AssociationARCHITECT / DESIGNER Iredale ArchitectureDEVELOPER Kaizen CRE Solutions Inc. CONTRACTOR Knappett Projects Inc.

Centre for Wellbeing324 and 330 Goldstream Avenue

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OWNER / DEVELOPER Craigdarroch Castle Historical Museum SocietyARCHITECT / DESIGNER Christine Lintott ArchitectsCONTRACTOR Campbell Construction Ltd.

The work at 1070 Joan Crescent retained and restored a 1913 residence and converted it into a visitor centre for the Craigdarroch Castle Society.

The project enhances the visitor experience by allowing better flow to the Castle and supporting functions such as ticketing, access to washrooms and a gift shop.

Character defining elements were kept during the conversion as the residence is listed on the City of Victoria’s Heritage Registry. Envelope upgrades were a substantial portion of the renovation work. The new addition also includes a green roof.

Craigdarroch Castle Visitor Centre1070 Joan Crescent

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The Sharkz Store is the first retail geocaching store in Canada. Updates to the existing building’s new modern façade included commercial doors, large glass windows and new paint to open up the space and allow more sunlight.

This significant façade modernization helps contribute to the message that Esquimalt Road is vital component of the community’s emerging urban fabric.

OWNER 403904 BC LTD

The Sharkz Store’s New Modern Façade1244 Esquimalt Road

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ARCHITECT / DESIGNER VDA Architecture Ltd.

From the outside Studio 455 is an unassuming semi-industrial warehouse, but inside, the four storey building is a vibrant 5,500 square foot event and living space. The renovations embrace the Art Deco era complete with an entryway that stretches to the sky, hand carved wood Corinthian pillars from Thailand and the installation of large windows to provide more natural light.

Environmental features include EnergyStar ductless heat pumps, Low E Argon filled windows and skylights, a demand water heater and the use of recycled materials in the flooring.

Studio 45545 Gorge Road East

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The building underwent substantial changes to the exterior with new material for the façade and new signage, creating a modern look.

Updates include a clear anodized aluminum space frame, a 26” high LED light, boomerang housing at the front face of the building and a canopy entrance, as well as the removal of old lighting and the addition of spotlights to illuminate the A&W slogan. Landscaping around the building was also updated to include drought tolerant plants.

The overall changes to the restaurant have created an inviting and fresh new look to a classic Canadian restaurant.

ARCHITECT / DESIGNER James Kerr ArchitectCONTRACTOR HanCon Constructors

Update and Renovation of A&W Signage and Façade860 Esquimalt Road

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OWNER Keycorp Consulting Ltd.ARCHITECT / DESIGNER Imbrex Holdings Ltd.CONTRACTOR Verity Construction

Leigh 14 takes a unique approach to combining commercial and residential space. Each unit is comprised of commercial space on the lower level and legal two bedroom residential suites upstairs.

This all-in-one approach allows small businesses to enter the market and become their own landlord.

Leigh 142785 Leigh Road

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Located in the Saanich Peninsula, this wood frame three storey mixed use building has an 1,800 square foot garage and storage area, 2,800 square feet of office, storage and laboratory space and a 2,300 square foot “farm worker” apartment.

Local materials were used extensively in the build to compliment the company’s commitment to environmental stewardship.

OWNER Applied Bio-nomics Ltd.ARCHITECT / DESIGNER Iredale ArchitectureCONTRACTOR Knappett Projects Inc.

Applied Bio-nomics11074 West Saanich Road

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OWNER Andrew SheretARCHITECT / DESIGNER de Hoog & Kierulf architectsDEVELOPER BCAACONTRACTOR Windley Contracting Ltd.

After a successful development in Nanaimo, BCAA looked at Victoria for their next Auto Service Centre location.

Situated on Bay Street, the building’s sharp looking design is based around the same concept as its Nanaimo counterpart.

The team involved rose to the challenge of fitting the required program efficiently on a compact site.

BCAA Auto Service Centre Victoria712 Bay Street

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The Belmont Market Sales Centre provides a space to showcase the new multi-phase development that was once the site of Belmont Secondary School. The $93 million Market will include over 18 acres of land with 440 market and rental homes.

The development targets first-time home buyers, working professionals and downsizers in one of Langford’s most anticipated new communities.

OWNER Ledcor Properties Inc.ARCHITECT / DESIGNER Raymond Letkeman Architects Inc. CONTRACTOR Knappett Projects Inc.

Belmont Market Sales Centre915 Division Avenue

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ARCHITECT / DESIGNER Wensley Architecture Ltd.DEVELOPER / CONTRACTOR Draycor Construction Ltd.

The MR MIKES Langford project brought the establishment back to the community after a 25-year hiatus. The building is sited on the edge of a rock outcropping with concrete and stone retaining walls. To achieve MR MIKES new urbanLODGE concept, construction materials including wood frame walls and roof structure, fibre cement board cladding, natural brick columns and natural wood beams were incorporated.

With seating for 160 persons and an additional outdoor glazed and heated patio, MR MIKES Langford provides a unique mix of family-friendly steakhouse and a casual adult-only space.

MR MIKES SteakhouseCasual Langford985 Whirlaway Crescent

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Located in the centre of town, the Sooke Brewing Company facility has a West Coast design inspired by its surroundings. The front entrance features a large tree trunk and stone is used as an accent to the red and black steel exterior.

The facility houses both the brewery and a tasting room.OWNER Carl Scott

Sooke Brewing Company2057 Otter Point Road

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OWNER / DEVELOPER Tudor House Liquor StoreARCHITECT / DESIGNER GBL ArchitectsCONTRACTOR Wales McLelland Construction

Located on the site of the old Tudor House Pub, the Tudor House Liquor Store provides a retail space equipped with a tasting bar and an upper mezzanine level multi-functional event space.

Inside the 9,000 square foot building, wood elements and a living plant wall are used to warm the industrial looking space. On the outside, a 21 foot glass accordion wall makes it a bold statement piece on the corner of Admirals and Esquimalt Road, signaling the potential of creative development in the area.

Tudor House Liquor Store533 Admirals Road

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