June-July 2022 Issue #5 MM | Page 189

A few kilometres west just before entering Stanley Park are two more unique projects that will soon make their presence known among the West End skyline .
First is 1550 Alberni , which was proposed in 2015 and has since commenced construction . Designed by Japanese starchitect , Kengo Kuma , this eye catching 133 metre ( 42 floors ) residential tower will heavily utilize bamboo , wood , and water features , complimenting its gracefully carved form .

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