1245 Harwood

1245
HARWOOD

Inspired by a heritage tulip tree on the property, Harwood’s facade is clad with perforated panels—casting dappled light across the residences.

Collaborators

Revery Architecture
Glotman and Simpson
Cobalt
PFS
Morrison Hershfield
LMDG
Donald Luxton
Haebler Group

Location

Vancouver, BC

Completion

2018

Type

Residential

Units

22 homes

Site Size

17,290 sq ft

Gross Built Area

40,994 sq ft

A Collaborative
Effort

Designed by Bing Thom, 1245 Harwood epitomizes Mondivan’s collaborative spirit—resulting in an iconic architectural form that blends seamlessly into its natural surroundings, maximizes scenic views, and caters to the community’s unique needs.

Stainless steel panel detail.

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Light, shadow and reflections in play.

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Curvilinear form and panel detailing soften Harwood’s materiality.

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Balconies at dusk.

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Operable balcony panels.

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A Harmonious
Design

1245 Harwood is located in the West End, an established, high-density residential neighbourhood framed by rows of deciduous trees, including a 120 year old tulip tree on our site.

Mondivan worked hand-in-hand with the community to conceptualize a light-touch site strategy that would preserve the existing landscape and respect the local heritage that enriches the neighbourhood.

1245 Harwood’s site plan is designed around a 120-year-old tulip tree located on the property.

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Rooftop awnings mimic panel detailing to soften light on the facade.

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Existing site conditions provide additional shading to lower floors.

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A Beautiful Design
Solution

The sunshades at 1245 Harwood are designed to provide residents with unobstructed panoramic views of English Bay and the North Shore mountains, all while ensuring optimal shading at various times of day.

The sunshades feature an intricate pattern representatitve of the tulip tree leaves, spread across four panels positioned across the building. As the sunlight filters through the sunshades, it casts speckled shadows reminiscent of the dappled shade under the heritage tree.

The sunshades can be moved by the residents in order to create shade or maximize the views.

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Panel perforations sharpen and soften throughout the day, providing dynamic shading to private interior spaces.

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The entry water feature quiets the arrival moment to Harwood’s lobby.

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Sunshade Pattern Detail

The sunshades dapple the wrap-around cantilevered balconies with gentle patterns of light.”

—Revery Architecture

Elevated
Details

At Harwood, our top priorities were exclusivity and privacy for residents. With only one to two suites per floor on the upper levels, layouts were thoughtfully designed to maximize views and minimize the presence of surrounding towers. A private rooftop with windbreaks was added to the Penthouse Suite for year-round enjoyment of 1245 Harwood’s breathtaking views.

First-in-class Bulthaup kitchens in all condo units.

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Evening light floods the family room.

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Natural interior materials were prioritized as a counterpoint to the cool metal exterior panels.

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Suite Sizes

435 — 2,200 sq ft

Bedrooms

Studio, 1—2

Amenities

Fitness Room
Lounge Area
Deck + Cooking Facilities
EV Charging

With Harwood, we knew the unique site and ambition of the project would present a contextual challenge. Only through extensive community collaboration and thoughtful listening were we able to derive a solution.”

—Dan Du