Rhodo by ARYZE
In the heart of the Gonzales neighbourhood, at the southernmost point of Victoria, we’re planning a new community of homes with Shape Architecture, a leading Vancouver based architect and winner of the 2018 AIBC Lieutenant-Governor’s Medal.
- Status:
- Active rezoning application
- Architect:
- Shape Architecture
- Project Partner:
- Purdey Group
A collection of 17 ground-oriented townhomes, Rhodo is designed as a mews, a sensitive infill development that follows a model that has been used historically in the great pedestrian cities of the world.
The project concept is composed of six 2-bedroom houses, two 4-bedroom townhouses and nine 3-bedroom townhouses. We've hidden cars and bicycles in a single storey of underground parking, providing dedicated storage for 22 cars and 41 bicycles. There is also a dedicated dog wash and storage for standup paddle boards and kayaks. The project is in the early phases of the development process with our development application formally accepted by the City of Victoria October, 2017
Garden & Beach Lifestyle
Following from the urban design concept precedent of a small country village, the project is conceived as a collection of compact beach homes. Entrances are oriented to the street edge or courtyard, while planters and vegetation mediate between the built form and site edges. Semi-private outdoor patios maintain visual connections to public spaces, allowing for interactions between neighbours. Each building, with a maximum of 7 units, has distinct entrances and is organized around a central courtyard to which all pedestrian routes lead.
Community Engagement
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March 2017
Conceptual design Community Association engagement
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March 2017
Delivery of 200+ flyers to households in the immediate area
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March to August 2017
Door to door canvassing
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July 2017
Public Open House
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July 2017
Preliminary CALUC presentation
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July 2017
Design Revisions to address feedback from the Open House and CALUC submission
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August 2017
CALUC submission
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August 2017
Final CALUC presentation
Approval & Construction
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October 2017
Application to the City of Victoria
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March 2017
Advisory Design Panel
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Date TBD
Committee of the Whole
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Date TBD
Public Hearing
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Date TBD
Construction Start
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Date TBD
Application Approval
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Date TBD
Construction Start
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Date TBD
Construction Finish