Koi 850 West 8th Ave Vancouver

Koi

Vancouver

Canada

Positioned on a narrow 50-ft wide urban parcel, Koi delivers eight concrete townhomes above retail—each dwelling anchored by a central bamboo-filled courtyard that invites both serenity and spatial connection.

2009

Project Type

Residential Architecture

Townhomes over Retail

Architectural Story

With its refined palette of concrete, steel, and glass, Koi stands as a compact yet expressive response to urban infill. By layering townhomes atop ground-floor retail and wrapping around a bamboo courtyard, the design re-imagines density with lightness and calm.

Koi townhomes courtyard view

Spatial Qualities

Atmosphere

Serene

Filtered light

Urban retreat

Flow

Vertical sequence

Courtyard linkage

Thresholds

Materials

Exposed concrete

Steel-framed glazing

Natural wood accents

Natural Elements

Bamboo courtyard

Daylight shafts

Roof deck views

Koi townhouse interior and courtyard detail

Every residence at Koi transforms the constraints of a narrow lot into an opportunity: concrete volumes frame tranquil outdoor pockets while generous glazing and courtyard vistas bring in light and calm. The result is an urban dwelling that breathes.