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Alberni by Kuma brings Japanese style and sensibility to Coal Harbour

January 30, 2017 by Peter Meiszner

Japanese starchitect Kengo Kuma and Vancouver-based developer Westbank have partnered on the upcoming Alberni by Kuma in Coal Harbour, and the plans are nothing short of spectacular. Westbank and Kengo Kuma unveiled Alberni by Kuma at the Japan Unlayered exhibition, currently underway at the Fairmont Pacific Rim. The exhibition celebrates contemporary Japanese architecture, design and culture, and features a …

Curved luxury condo tower proposed for Coal Harbour

February 23, 2016 by Peter Meiszner

Developed by Westbank and designed by prominent Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, the 43-storey condo building will replace an office building at Alberni and Cardero streets. This will be Kuma's first major project in North America. He is well known for the use of wood in his designs, and this building is no exception.