A major selling point for many Vancouver condos is the views, thanks to the region’s impressive natural features, like the Pacific Ocean and North Shore Mountains. Residents have access to some of the most spectacular views in the country.
One of the best places to enjoy these outdoor sights is from high up on the roof of your condominium building. Today, plenty of condo projects tout rooftop amenities in the form of terraces and gardens. For urban dwellers who tend to lack a backyard or private outdoor area, rooftop terraces provide an alternative option as a communal place to soak up the sun, host barbecues and get a breath of fresh air.
If a rooftop terrace is on your ‘must have’ list when buying a new construction condo, then here’s a selection of projects that you may want to check out.
1. Paradigm
Developer: Wesgroup
Estimated completion: Fall/Winter 2023
Starting price: From the low-$400,000s
Facing the Fraser River, Paradigm is packed with amenities. On the sixth level of this 22-storey tower, the indoor lounge and kitchen melds with a rooftop terrace, which boasts a harvest table and picturesque landscaping. On the second level, get a sweat on in the fitness studio, which offers cardio equipment, weights and a designated yoga room.
2. Marquise
Developer: Blairmore Development Group
Estimated completion: December 2020
Starting price: $1,289,900
With construction expected to wrap up by the end of the year, this six-storey condo and townhome building will sit one road over from the east side of the bustling Cambie Street. Inside, these suites showcase contemporary living spaces created by Portico Design Group, featuring soft colour palettes, wide-plank engineered hardwood flooring and LED lighting. Topping everything off is a communal rooftop courtyard, complemented by garden plots, a children’s play area and a barbecue.
3. Brillia
Developer: Benest
Estimated completion: 2020
Starting price: $568,800
This four-storey condo project is situated just off Kingsway and across the street from Norquay Park. A popular green space in the neighbourhood, Norquay Park features walking paths, basketball courts and a spray park to cool down on hot days. At home, Brillia suites are finished with floor-to-ceiling windows, soft carpeting in the bedrooms, and voice-activated lighting and climate controls. On the top level, the landscaped rooftop provides a communal green space with a children’s playground and barbecue equipment.
4. ELIOT at Norquay
Developer: R.A.R. Holdings Ltd.
Estimated completion: Winter/Spring 2021
Starting price: From the mid-$500,000s
Home to an intimate collection of 23 units, ELIOT at Norquay is topped off with a lush rooftop terrace above the fourth floor. Communal garden plots allow residents to grow fresh vegetables and fruit, while the dedicated yoga and meditation space offers a tranquil space to stretch in the sun. Each suite features modern design, finished with LED lighting, chrome faucets and Carrara quartz countertops with a matching kitchen backsplash.
5. Clarendon Heights
Developer: Fully Homes
Estimated completion: 2021
Starting price: TBA
Located just off of Kingsway, Clarendon Heights is a boutique condo project that’s four-storeys tall with 47 residential suites. Evoking Scandinavian-inspired interiors by Sukava Associates Interior Design, these suites feature wood-style flooring, modern kitchen cabinets and the buyer’s choice from two colour palettes. At the top of this building sits a landscaped rooftop, complete with a toddler playground, green space and yoga area.
6. Fraser Commons at Marine
Developer: Serracan Properties
Estimated completion: Winter/Spring 2021
Starting price: $790,900
Rising up to 21 storeys, this condo and townhome community is currently set to be completed in early 2021. A collection of four different buildings, Fraser Commons at Marine centres around a communal treed park space. A rooftop terrace on the sixth level of one of the buildings offers a private, open-air space for residents to soak up some vitamin D. Daycare facilities and a fitness centre are also onsite for added convenience.
