Akin Kelowna

This purpose-built rental building with 127 dwelling units is comprised of a blend of street-oriented townhomes and conventional apartment building with two levels of parking. The development provides long term, affordable housing solution to residents in downtown Kelowna.  The design includes a mix of ground oriented townhomes clad in brick and apartments in a six-story structure.  Careful attention has been given to responding to the residential dwellings to the north and the busy streetscape along Highway 97.

Townhome units facing Leon Avenue all have their front entry doors oriented to the streetscape as well as a dedicated parking stall connected to the home. Second level apartments have an outdoor garden and patio areas for private usage and the rooftop has a solar PV system.   Other lifestyle amenities contemplated include a fitness area, dog park and pet recreation, dog wash, relaxation areas and resident storage.  The development has attracted lifestyle, long term rental residents.

Project Data

Status: Completed, 2020
Floor Area: 110,000 sf
Owner: 815 Developments
Staff: Jim Meiklejohn – Principal + Project Architect
Shirley Ng – Production + Permitting