Acton Ostry Architects

Located at an active intersection in Vancouver’s vibrant Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, Stella + Kingsway Honda combines a residential tower atop an auto dealership. The tower is oriented away from the busy intersection with spectacular views of the North Shore Mountains. Townhomes sit atop a landscaped podium. Along the broad expanse of the tower an offset rhythm of balconies creates terraces open to the sky. The narrow facade presents a dynamic pattern of small punched openings to Kingsway. Vertical ribbons of coloured glass punctuate Stella’s distinctive profile in the Vancouver skyline.

project

Stella + Kingsway Honda

location

Vancouver, BC

client

350 Kingsway Development Ltd.

completion

2008

size

10,200 m2

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vertical ribbon of coloured glass

sustainability

LEED Gold equivalent

awards & recognition

2009
Guidebook to Contemporary Architecture in Vancouver

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residential tower

Chic and sophisticated, there’s nothing shy about Stella. Clearly proud of her status as a landmark building, this mixed-use structure is unabashedly avant grade with a playful edginess. It’s hardly surprising that when it comes to innovation, Stella is a leader.

Award Magazine

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residential entrance

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wash of coloured light on white-brick wall

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iridescent tile accent wall

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coloured glass canopy and ribbon window

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landscaped podium

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Mount Pleasant and city context

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tower set back from intersection

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jutting prow and townhomes

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angled auto prow

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auto prow

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oscillating balconies

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lustrous cladding and ribbon window

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dusk

Mount Pleasant's reputation as a community of local artists and designers demanded a unique architectural approach and that's exactly what Acton Ostry delivered. Stella is destined to be a Vancouver icon.

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