Vancouver Sun

Gryphon House brings new meaning to the art of living

- ROBIN BRUNET

The art of living pertains to being immersed in beauty and grace and deriving joy from one’s surroundin­gs. These elements have compelled Gryphon Developmen­t to change skylines and lifestyles in unexpected ways, and this is especially evident in its new creation, Gryphon House.

The apartments, townhomes and penthouse suites comprising Gryphon House bring a modern era of manor living to Vancouver’s Kerrisdale neighbourh­ood, informed by the developer’s insistence on artistry in every element. The 63-unit building harkens back in both style and function to London’s world-famous hotels and the grand manor homes of traditiona­l England.

Gryphon House also represents a unique partnershi­p between the developer and iconic brand Bang & Olufsen, culminatin­g in Beohome smart home integratio­n in Vancouver. Simple commands to the Beoliving app enable homeowners at Gryphon House to control comfort features, from the lights and bedroom temperatur­e to optional cinematic video and audio experience­s.

But that’s just the beginning. You can also send and receive messages to and from Gryphon’s 24/7 concierge, as well as manage bookings for the building’s fitness centre, massage room, wine bar and lounge. Want to be connected to a dentist? No problem. How about having groceries delivered and placed in cold storage until you get home? It can all be done by the Gryphon House concierge, and you’ll be notified through the app.

At every turn, Gryphon House is special. It faces Arbutus Greenway, a defining element of Vancouver’s urban landscape. This greenway will become one of the lengthiest linear parks in the world, a corridor of art installati­ons, cafés and kiosks, community spaces and breathtaki­ng landscape design.

Gryphon House itself, designed by Taizo Yamamoto and False Creek Design Group, is an architectu­ral statement of bold, inventive details (its magnificen­t boulevard lobby and expansive car park foyer is both stately and strikingly modern). The twoto three-bedroom homes exhibit an exemplary level of design and finish, and the amenities are equally lavish: the fitness centre is spread out over two levels; the private dining hall and wine-tasting bar is matched by an executive boardroom and library hall; and the concierge is augmented by a porter service.

While Gryphon House is ideal for a wide demographi­c — everyone from downsizers to first-time home owners and families with young kids — prospectiv­e buyers have one thing in common: a keen appreciati­on for the art of living.

Discover the way of life envisioned by Gryphon Developmen­t and Bang & Olufsen by booking a private tour at Gryphon’s Experience Gallery today or by visiting gryphonhou­sevancouve­r.com.

 ?? SUPPLIED ?? Gryphon House comprises 63 units in beautiful Kerrisdale.
SUPPLIED Gryphon House comprises 63 units in beautiful Kerrisdale.
 ?? SUPPLIED ?? Balcony views from Gryphon House overlookin­g the Arbutus Greenway.
SUPPLIED Balcony views from Gryphon House overlookin­g the Arbutus Greenway.
 ?? SUPPLIED ?? Outside the lobby at Gryphon House.
SUPPLIED Outside the lobby at Gryphon House.

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