Six Superior Quality, 3-Bedroom Townhomes on a Challenging Triangular Lot
Award-Winning Infill Development Located
in the Vibrant Oaklands Neighbourhood
Background
Victoria offers very little mid-market housing for those who admire modern architecture—and particularly little high quality housing for those who do not have the means to commission a custom home.
That's why we developed Pearl Block; a series of townhomes that sold for less than the average single family home in the neighbourhood, designed with young families in mind. Functional floorplans suit a range of lifestyles, offering ample privacy while adding density to a previously overlooked lot.
Design
The project’s intentionally modest material palette with monochromatic finishes and simple detailing means the residents—and their personal belongings—take centre stage.
Plywood stair stringers are oversized to become wood-grained guardrails that conceal small handprints.
Each home has its own roof deck surrounded by 5ft tall parapets allowing families to maintain their privacy while enjoying summer BBQs or playing with children in the fresh air.
The home's deeply stucco exterior replicates the style of Victoria’s finest turn-of-the-century houses. The side walls also function as the horse blinders, providing unobstructed street views from each house while maintaining privacy for the residents.
Inside, the floorplans turn the main living spaces away from the view of nearby neighbours. Instead, each living area faces the main street, putting more eyes on the public realm.
Functional spaces provide a blank canvas for a variety of hobbies and lifestyles.
Neighbourhood
Located in the amenity-rich Oaklands neighbourhood, Pearl Block is set among leafy trees and vibrant community activities.
Steps to Hillside Centre, neighbourhood farmers markets, schools and parks and well-serviced transit routes, we picked Oaklands for Pearl Block because we believe a functional and conducive life should be located in a well-connected community.
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Awards
Design Excellence Award
2021 AFBC Architectural Awards of Excellence
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