Hyde Park win reflects Zenterra’s ongoing commitment to craftsmanship
Newer multi-family projects also reflect company’s high standards
When Zenterra Developments took home an Urban Development Institute (UDI) Award of Excellence for its Hyde Park project in the category of Ground-Oriented Housing on Nov. 22, it reinforced what so many homeowners already know: that the company is committed to building homes with a degree of craftsmanship and perfection that sets them apart in the fiercely competitive Greater Vancouver market.
Sam Milani, Zenterra’s design and marketing director, says: “Receiving a UDI Award reflects our continuous effort to reach the highest standards in this industry. But more importantly, it shows how we try to pay our duty to our city. It’s not just bout building great homes: for us, it’s about community development at its highest level.”
Manraj Dosanjh, who presides over land acquisitions and development for Zenterra, adds: “We look to our peers at the Urban Development Institute for inspiration and motivation, and to be recognized by the development community is a significant milestone that we hope to build on throughout the coming years.”
Zenterra is constantly driven to improve upon itself, and the Hyde Park townhomes of South Surrey, which boast traditional architecture with dramatically pitched roofs and arched doorways (as well as individual colour schemes) are a good case in point. “Hyde Park was a perfect example of how we pushed the boundary of multifamily development to provide buyers with highly customized homes, inside and out,” says Milani. “Improving the same processes over the years has strengthened our ability to focus on more details and specifications.”
But as bracing as the UDI win was for all of Zenterra’s principals, they prefer to focus their energy on current projects. As such, Fairways, a boutique community of 22 townhomes surrounded by nature and overlooking Peace Portal Golf Course, is now move-in ready.
Additionally, Zenterra’s Fraser project in Langley is now selling. This is a rare collection of 61 familysized two- and four-bedroom townhomes, centrally located in Langley’s historic Murrayville neighbourhood (where new housing projects are few and far between). Fraser gives homeowners quick access to the Fraser Highway and an easy walk to stores, restaurants, businesses, Langley Memorial Hospital, and amenities such as the WC Blair Recreation Centre.
Both Fairways and Fraser exemplify Zenterra’s steadfast refusal to take a cookie-cutter approach to development. “There’s always a threat of copying ourselves, but instead, we choose to be creative, to spend more time and effort and provide each project with a unique identity,” says Milani. “That uniqueness and creativity generates a sense of belonging among our homebuyers with regards to where they live.”
Achieving this takes considerable work. “When envisioning our communities, we start with understanding our future homeowners,” says Dosanjh. “Using our localized approach and researching the neighbourhood, demographics and culture, our communities organically become unique and distinguishable.”
Construction standards are kept high, and attention to filling each home with fine details is paramount. In Fraser’s case, this includes vaulted ceilings in most bedrooms and full-sized garages with side-by-side parking. The townhomes also have nine-foot ceilings in the main living area, LED pot lighting throughout the main floor, and oversized windows for plenty of natural light. The outdoor spaces are beautifully designed and feature ample seating areas, as well as a children’s playground.
Attention to detail equally abounds in the Fairways townhomes. The spa-like master ensuite bathrooms have seamless floorto-ceiling porcelain tile, sleek frameless glass showers, and double porcelain under-mount sinks. The kitchens are equipped with modern Shaker-style cabinetry, designer hardware and soft-close doors and drawers, as well as solid quartz countertops and spacious islands with pendant lighting. Plus, most of the homes feature yards that back on to protected green space.
Milani says: “For those who require more information about current and upcoming projects, we have a sales centre open daily from noon to 5 p.m. that is located at 302411, 160 Street, in Surrey.”
To be a successful multi-family home specialist devoted to exceeding industry standards (and buyers’ expectations) is not an easy task in today’s market, but Zenterra’s years of diverse experience have taught its team to listen to buyers, learn about their needs and put tremendous thought into everything they do. This, combined with an experienced service group that supports homeowners every step of the way, has made any home by Zenterra a preferred choice for buyers.
Dosanjh concludes: “It’s during times like this where the reputation of the builder is most important. We believe that our previous communities serve as a benchmark for our future communities, allowing homeowners a peace of mind when making one of the most important decisions in their lives.