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58 | FEBRUA RY 2019 Prime On The Plaza RENDERING BY DG WORKS/COURTESY BINGHAM HILL ARCHITECTS appliances were used and the sight- lines were kept as clean as possible with millwork cabinetry that hides the fridge and dishwasher. The upper cab- inets have flat panels and no pulls so visually they become part of the wall. The lower part of the kitchen can be a buffet or credenza, which would look more like a piece of furniture than part of a kitchen. There are also entertain- ment rooms that can be booked for a dinner with up to 10 people. It feels like an extension of the home." A unique twist on the design of the top 10 floors was inspired by a famous painting seen at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. "Kazimir Malevich's White on White painting done in 1918 shows a skewed square, and a concept of that painting was designed into the concrete on the side of the building," says Neil Wilson, associate, Glotman Simpson Consulting Engineers. The lighting for security purposes is always a consideration in residential towers, and on all the parking levels occupancy sensors are installed for motion detection. "The lights go down up to 70 percent to reduce energy con- sumption when there is no activity, and up to 100 percent when motion is detected with cars or people," says Ovidiu Cojocaru, associate, Nemetz (S/A) & Associates Ltd. "This is a stan- dard regulations in all municipalities." Security is another significant aspect of the building, with entry fobs for the perimeter doors. Even though the project was built on a tight footprint, landscaping was still an important factor. "On the ground floor we installed a nice plaza along the main road, and we have an allée of trees to create a nice pedestrian environment with benches," says Stephen Vincent, partner, Durante Kreuk Ltd. "We also concentrated on details for the townhouses in front of the building, and as Surrey is promot- ing birds in the city, we added stylized bird cut outs for décor." Vincent notes the amenities include large outdoor spaces and a play area. A grassed area on level two includes an outdoor barbecue. "On the top floor amenity section we designed a quiet, landscaped area with perennials to create a garden feel. Overall, we did a simple design with high quality materi- als. Given the fact that a lot of the units are small, I think there will be a higher use of outdoor spaces." A LOCATION 13438 Central Avenue, Surrey, B.C. OWNER/DEVELOPER Reliance Properties Ltd. / Macdonald Communities Ltd. PROJECT MANAGER Turnbull Construction Project Managers Ltd. ARCHITECT Bingham Hill Architects GENERAL CONTRACTOR Metro-Can Construction Ltd. STRUCTURAL CONSULTANT Glotman Simpson Consulting Engineers MECHANICAL CONSULTANT MCW Consultants Ltd. ELECTRICAL CONSULTANT Nemetz (S/A) & Associates Ltd. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Durante Kreuk Ltd. INTERIOR DESIGN Studio Finlay TOTAL SIZE 265,000 square feet TOTAL COST $90 million Rebar.indd 1 2016-11-03 1:24 PM Kelowna Office: 250-868-2308 | kelowna@cwmm.ca Vancouver Office: 604 -731-6584 | engineer@cwmm.com www.cwmm.com Structural Engineers for Central Green CWMM Consulting Engineers Ltd. Vancouver + Kelowna + Creston + Nanjing CWMM Consulting.indd 1 2019-01-16 11:26 Proud to be a part of the Prime on the Plaza project TIMMERMANS LANDSCAPING LTD. Design & Construction 1900 Interprovincial Hwy., Abbotsford BC V3G 2H7 ph: 604-504-5381 | ofce@timmermanslandscaping.com www.timmermanslandscaping.com FM36618.indd 1 2019-01-30 9:30 Crystaline Glass.indd 1 2019-01-30 9:27