Sun 1, Vancouver

Sun 1

Vancouver

Canada

Sun 1 Residences stands as a quiet landmark in Vancouver's evolving Main Street corridor—an ensemble of eleven townhomes arranged around a serene bamboo courtyard, where light, air, and community intersect with thoughtful precision.

2010

Project Type

Residential Architecture

Townhomes

Architectural Story

Recognized by Canadian Architect and featured in Vancouver: Representing the City, Sun 1 became a model for future urban districts—a timeless expression of place, resilience, and modern West Coast design.

Spatial Qualities

Atmosphere

Tranquil

Layered light

Private yet connected

Flow

Interwoven

Sequential

Measured

Materials

Textured concrete

Cedar siding

Glazing framed in steel

Natural Elements

Bamboo courtyard

Filtered sunlight

Living thresholds

Sun 1 Residences courtyard and architectural detailing

Each pathway and courtyard at Sun 1 Residences was designed to soften the boundaries between structure and landscape. Concrete, wood, and light interact to create moments of calm transition, where the rhythm of daily life unfolds with quiet clarity.