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Intracorp’s Maywood on the Park to rise 32 storeys above Burnaby
Maywood on the Park, Intracorp’s new residential highrise in Burnaby, checks off all the boxes when it comes to the maxim of location (next to a park), location (close to shopping ), location (near a SkyTrain station).
Planned for 6463 Silver Avenue, the 32-storey tower will be close enough to shopping malls and the Metrotown SkyTrain station to benefit from their proximity, but far enough away — on the northern side of Maywood Park — to be slightly removed from the busyness that comes with these hubs of activity, says Intracorp’s vice-president of sales, Barrett Sprowson.
As part of its amenities’ contribution to the city of Burnaby, Intracorp has purchased land alongside Maywood Park that will be incorporated to enlarge the green space, Sprowson says.
The concrete highrise, designed by NSDA Architects and Richard Henry Architect, comprises 298 homes, including studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units ranging in size from 394 to 1,286 square feet.
A double-height lobby with a concierge desk will ensure a grand entrance to the building, a feature Metrotown buyers appreciate and have come to expect, Sprowson says. On the west side of the building, a port cochere continues the theme of elegant arrivals and departures.
Green-tinted glass and wood accents on the exterior of the building were inspired by the colours in the park, Sprowson says, while Adele Pransky, senior associate at CHIL Interior Design, also notes the influence of nature in the interior design.
“We wanted to pay homage to the fact the building will be on the park and have a connection to nature,” she says. This relationship can be seen in the selection of materials and the colour palette throughout the public areas, corridors and units.
“We have tried to infuse that journey through the building with natural materials and a soft palette, so we went with the idea of under a tree.”
The sales centre at 6039 McKay Avenue has two units, each showing one of the two colour palettes.
The two-bedroom unit shows the softer, muted palette of Scheme 1 with its lighter laminate flooring paired with textured wood laminate cabinets in the kitchen and bathroom.
There are also quartz countertops with a soft-grey variation and a porcelain slab backsplash.
The one-bedroom unit shows Scheme 2, with its higher-contrast dark flooring, white cabinets and countertops, and a porcelain slab marble-look backsplash with darker, more prominent veining.
All units have islands that provide extra storage space, as well as dining-style seating.
The major appliances in the kitchens are by Bosch. The appliances are integrated, and the flatpanel cabinet doors have no visible hardware, with the designer opting for finger pulls to create a visually quiet esthetic.
In homes under 700 square feet, the appliances, including a fourburner gas cooktop, are 24 inches wide, while the larger units will be fitted with 30-inch appliances, including a refrigerator with freezer drawers, a Bosch speed oven that can be used either as an oven or as a microwave, and a five-burner gas cooktop and hood fan.
In the bathrooms, the same 12by 24-inch porcelain tiles have been used on the floor and walls.
“On the floor, the tiles are matte — and gloss on the wall,” says Pransky, adding that using the same tile maintains continuity and supports the overall design emphasis on a quiet and calm ambience.
The vanities in the main and ensuite bathrooms are floating, combining form and function by creating a space that is easy to clean while also making the rooms appear more spacious. The vanities also feature a five-inch waterfall-type edge, adding a luxurious detail to the space, Pransky notes.
Laminate floors will be laid throughout the units, ensuring a seamless connection between the bedrooms and living spaces.
In the main bedroom, custom millwork frames the head of the bed as horizontal cabinets connect the two vertical cupboards on either side of the bed. In addition to hanging space for clothing, these cabinet towers also include table tops for bedside lights and convenient USB outlets. In the second bedroom, a shelf spans the space between the two cabinet towers.
CHIL was also responsible for designing the amenity spaces, including the lobby with its 18foot ceilings, where a spectacular lighting fixture on the ceiling will emulate the dappled light that comes through the canopy of trees — another nod to the nearby park, Pransky says.
Other amenities will include a fully equipped gym with cardio and weight equipment, and a lounge area with full kitchen for hosting celebrations and get-togethers with family and friends. Sprowson says one of the unique features is a table that can be divided into three smaller tables to ensure it works for groups of all sizes.
The outdoor amenity area includes a barbecue, fire pits, patio seating and a lawn.
In addition to parking (some units include a parking stall, while other units qualify buyers to purchase a parking stall or go on a waiting list) there is bike parking and a bike-repair room and a dog wash.
Construction is scheduled to start in 2019 with completion by mid-2022, Sprowson says.