THE PARK ADDS A SUSTAINABLE ELEMENT
TO THE PROJECT AND IS A MODEL EXAMPLE
OF INNOVATIVE USE OF GREEN SPACE
Built to LEED Gold Standards, PARQ raises the bar on environmental
considerations with its signature 30,000 sq. ft. outdoor, sixth level
park. The lush, urban retreat, features more than 200 native pines
and 15,000 local plants. The rooftop park’s Nordic flora and
scenic mountain views provide a ‘disconnection’ within a sea of
connections, offering moments of tranquility seemingly worlds
away from the hustle and bustle of the streets below.
“The park adds a sustainable element to the project and is a model
example of innovative use of green space,” says Maxime Frappier.
“When you combine that atmosphere with the surrounding scenic
views, it transports nature into the heart of an urban environment.”
A ROOM WITH A VIEW
Rising above the urban garden, PARQ is also home to two high-end
hotel experiences, including Western Canada’s first JW Marriott.
The hotels provide direct access to the casino, while contributing
a wide range of complementary amenities including restaurants
and lounges, meeting and event spaces, a spa and wellness centre
and indoor parking.
The JW Marriott Parq Vancouver occupies the twin towers on the
east side of the complex, with 281 guest rooms and 48 luxury
suites, including a stunning split-level villa. The hotel also offers
invigorating wellness and relaxation courtesy of the Spa by
JW, a 17th-floor oasis featuring a steam room, a state-of-the-
art fitness centre and personalized signature treatments using
Aromatherapy Associate products. Spa by JW also offers the
added serenity of the Aqua Lounge, an outdoor yoga space and
hydrotherapy tub featuring inspirational views of the complex’s
natural surroundings.
The newest addition to a dynamic portfolio of more than 100
Autograph Collection Hotels around the world, The DOUGLAS
offers a seamless connection to the magnificent natural
surroundings of the Parq complex. The 188-room property
includes seven luxurious suites and three two-story lofts. Guest
rooms are appointed with warm woods and task lighting, while
in-room amenities include purely natural Aesop products and
detoxifying charcoal water.
Nature abounds in the elegant surroundings of The DOUGLAS’ sixth-
floor lobby, which connects to the complex’s rooftop park. A living
green wall and 25-foot Douglas fir replica greet arriving guests,
while the adjacent D/6 Bar & Lounge serves up a collection of
signature handcrafted cocktails, including Douglas fir-infused gin.
Completed in 2017, PARQ exceeds the significance of merely
planning, designing and constructing a multi-functional complex.
The facility is a tribute to the City of Vancouver and its abundant
natural attributes, while reflecting a respectful architectural vision
that considers and complements adjoining developments in the
surrounding area.
PROJECT DATA
Client: Paragon Gaming, 360 Vox, Dundee Corp
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Construction started: June 2015
Opening date: October 2017
Program: 1 Casino, 2 Hotels, 5 Restaurants, 1 Gym, 1 Spa, numerous
reception venues and an elevated park
Area: 72,481m2
Construction cost: $400M