The Arbour

2024 - Kelowna, BC

The Arbour features a mix of pedestrian-oriented 1 and 2-storey townhouses with ground level entries. These units are strategically positioned to conceal a central, secure concrete parkade, above which an apartment building rises from a landscaped ‘green’ parkade roof.

The apartment building’s main entry location is in the interior of the property; allowing convenient placement of visitor parking away from view and congestion of Lakeshore Drive. Grading has been strategically designed to allow access to the slightly elevated Parkade roof as a continuation of the ground plane and will act as an elevated social and green space amenity.

The architectural expression balances modern detailing with traditional vertical proportions. The material palette consists of high-quality brick masonry, stucco, and fibre-cement panels, further accented by steel and timber decks and trim elements.

Project Data

Status: Completed, 2024
Floor Area: 60,000 sf
Owner: Whitworth Holdings
Staff: Jim Meiklejohn – Principal + Project Architect
Shirley Ng – Production + Permitting
Recognition: 
Thompson Okanagan Kootenay Commercial Building Awards – Award of Excellence – Purpose Built Rental