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Surrey BC
KB Properties Inc.
WOJCIECH GRZYBOWICZ, ARCH. AIBC, KRZYSZTOF DURKOWSKI, B.T. ELIZABETH BEREZOWSKA, M.A

The project envisions a vibrant, sustainable community where residential and commercial functions coexist harmoniously within the same area. This integrated approach to urban design brings together living, working, and leisure spaces, fostering a dynamic and environmentally conscious neighborhood. Residents will enjoy immediate access to workplaces, shops, educational facilities, healthcare services, and day-care centers — all within walking or cycling distance. This proximity minimizes the need for daily commuting, significantly reducing traffic congestion and pollution while encouraging pedestrian and bicycle-friendly movement through well-designed walkways and bike lanes. Mid-rise buildings are planned to maintain a human scale, nurture a sense of neighborhood, and prevent urban overcrowding. Open public spaces — including parks, plazas, outdoor patios, and retail-lined sidewalks — invite community interaction and social engagement. Outdoor amenities are thoughtfully placed on terraces above commercial levels and rooftops, offering leisure areas and greenery for residents. The residential component combines a variety of unit types — from studios to three-bedroom apartments — to create a diverse, family-friendly environment. Live-work units and art studios further enhance the sense of creativity and connection within the community. Green roofs with communal and private gardens add ecological and social value, providing natural shading in summer and reducing rainwater runoff in wetter months. Together, the mix of residential and commercial spaces ensures a lively atmosphere beyond working hours, while enhancing safety through constant activity and natural street surveillance. Most parking is located underground to preserve open space and pedestrian areas. The integration of smart technologies supports a low-carbon lifestyle and reinforces the project’s commitment to sustainability and innovation.


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