Modello by Boffo is our most recently completed tower on Beresford and Willingdon in Burnaby. We were very excited to welcome 163 new residents to the family of Boffo homeowners in May 2017. There has been a very positive response from our new homeowners and we are extremely proud of the community our team created. The construction team did an...[ read more ]
Hats Off Day is this Saturday, June 4th. The parade kicks things off an hour later, and Hastings Street will open up to a sea of family activities, delicious food, and loads of fun. We are incredibly proud to have been part of the Burnaby Heights Community for over 45 years. This annual event is one of the many reasons...[ read more ]
Modello construction is progressing rapidly. The tower is now up to 27 of 37 storeys and is already contributing to the ever-growing Metrotown skyline. Every week the crew has been on schedule with the concrete pours and the tower is growing in height by one storey per week. Windows are installed up past level 18. Framing, insulation, and dry walling...[ read more ]
Vivid Nail Lounge has created an exceptional space here at Firma and we are very excited to include them in our family of retail tenants. Vivid Nail Lounge's friendly and professional staff provides customers with the highest quality in nail care and spa service with state of the art equipment and products, while maintaining an affordable price. They provide the...[ read more ]
Modello condos under construction and already 65 per cent sold out Homes in Burnaby’s anticipated, 37-storey Modello high-rise are already 65 per cent sold. The good news for you, Metro Vancouver homebuyer, is that there is still a great selection of floorplans to choose from, including the D Plan home, a northwest corner suite with stunning views of the mountains...[ read more ]
It's a big week for Modello construction! Take a look at the footage below showing the concrete pour that took place yesterday (January 6th). We completed the tower core footing with 1200 cubic metres of concrete pour. To give some perspective, that's enough to fill an entire football field, 5 feet high! A total of 120 trucks delivered the concrete material between 7am...[ read more ]
With the holiday season upon us, our thoughts often turn to opportunities to give back to our community. Getting involved in your new neighbourhood gives you the chance to help out those in need, meet people and make friends with those who have similar interests. At this time of year, as we show our gratitude for friends, family and what...[ read more ]
By Kenneth Chan CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS FOR $37-MILLION SKYTRAIN METROTOWN STATION RENOVATION Metrotown Station is set to receive a major $37-million upgrade that will ultimately increase the station’s passenger flow capacity and prepare it for continued high ridership growth. Crowding, accessibility and circulation is currently a major issue for the station, which is currently SkyTrain’s second busiest station serving 50,000 trips...[ read more ]
By Susan Boyce “EXCELLENT… THIS KITCHEN IS EXCELLENT. Look at the fridge — it’s huge. And the living room is so wide — just like a house.” The woman in Modello’s just opened display home is positively glowing. She flashes me a broad smile. “I love it, don’t you?” Her enthusiasm is contagious, and in no time it feels like we’re old friends. Spontaneously we both give...[ read more ]
Architects can face their share of obstacles in getting building designs approved by city hall, so it’s a pleasant surprise when they can take advantage of a design opportunity created by city planners. Such was the case for award-winning architect Chris Dikeakos with his Modello highrise residences in Burnaby. Modello is a 37-storey building to be built at the...[ read more ]
