• Knight Frank launches Vancouver House

    18 July 2014

    On behalf of Westbank, a leading North American residential developer, Knight Frank has launched Vancouver House, at 1460 Howe Street in the centre of Beach District in Vancouver, conveniently situated near Yaletown sky train station.

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    Located in one of the world’s most lively and alluring cities and with enviable waterfront access, residents will be surrounded by blue skies, vast seas and mountains, enjoying views of either False Creek, the maritime heart of the city, or English Bay with its sublime vistas of open ocean, the Gulf Islands, and Stanley. Designed by world-renowned architect Bjarke Ingels, the 52-storey Vancouver House features 388 luxury units and is packaged with the latest eco-friendly technologies, being awarded the world’s first LEED Platinum-certification. Apartment sizes range from 29m2 to 147m2 and amenities include a nearly 1,400m2 foot health club, butler services, world-class hotel facilities and a, 24-hour concierge service. Prices start at C$300,000. For further information contact: [email protected].

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