Jameson House
Vancouver
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Official Name
Jameson House
Type
Building
Status
Completed, 2011
Country
City
Address
Postal Code
V6C 2X1
Function
A mixed-use tall building contains two or more functions (or uses), where each of the functions occupy a significant proportion of the tower's total space. Support areas such as car parks and mechanical plant space do not constitute mixed-use functions. Functions are denoted on CTBUH "Tallest Building" lists in descending order, e.g., "hotel/office" indicates hotel function above office function.
residential / office
Structural Material
Both the main vertical/lateral structural elements and the floor spanning systems are constructed from steel. Note that a building of steel construction with a floor system of concrete planks or concrete slab on top of steel beams is still considered a “steel” structure as the concrete elements are not acting as the primary structure.
Reinforced Concrete
Both the main vertical/lateral structural elements and the floor spanning systems are constructed from concrete which has been cast in place and utilizes steel reinforcement bars.
Precast Concrete
Both the main vertical/lateral structural elements and the floor spanning system are constructed from steel reinforced concrete which has been precast as individual components and assembled together on-site.
Mixed-Structure
Utilizes distinct systems (e.g. steel, concrete, timber), one on top of the other. For example, a steel/concrete indicates a steel structural system located on top of a concrete structural system, with the opposite true of concrete/steel.
Composite
A combination of materials (e.g. steel, concrete, timber) are used together in the main structural elements. Examples include buildings which utilize: steel columns with a floor system of reinforced concrete beams; a steel frame system with a concrete core; concrete-encased steel columns; concrete-filled steel tubes; etc. Where known, the CTBUH database breaks out the materials used in a composite building’s core, columns, and floor spanning separately.
concrete
Official Website
Height
118.6 m / 389 ft
Floors Above Ground
36
Floors Below Ground
7
# of Apartments
138
# of Parking Spaces
249
# of Elevators
5
Tower GFA
33,000 m² / 355,209 ft²
Developer
Architect
Usually involved in the front end design, with a "typical" condition being that of a leadership role through either Schematic Design or Design Development, and then a monitoring role through the CD and CA phases.
Structural Engineer
The Design Engineer is usually involved in the front end design, typically taking the leadership role in the Schematic Design and Design Development, and then a monitoring role through the CD and CA phases.
MEP Engineer
The Design Engineer is usually involved in the front end design, typically taking the leadership role in the Schematic Design and Design Development, and then a monitoring role through the CD and CA phases.
Project Manager
The CTBUH lists a project manager when a specific firm has been commissioned to oversee this aspect of a tall building’s design/construction. When the project management efforts are handled by the developer, main contract, or architect, this field will be omitted.
The CTBUH lists a project manager when a specific firm has been commissioned to oversee this aspect of a tall building’s design/construction. When the project management efforts are handled by the developer, main contract, or architect, this field will be omitted.
Other Consultant
Other Consultant refers to other organizations which provided significant consultation services for a building project (e.g. wind consultants, environmental consultants, fire and life safety consultants, etc).
Other Consultant refers to other organizations which provided significant consultation services for a building project (e.g. wind consultants, environmental consultants, fire and life safety consultants, etc).
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Owner
Jameson Development Corporation
Developer
Architect
Usually involved in the front end design, with a "typical" condition being that of a leadership role through either Schematic Design or Design Development, and then a monitoring role through the CD and CA phases.
Usually takes on the balance of the architectural effort not executed by the "Design Architect," typically responsible for the construction documents, conforming to local codes, etc. May often be referred to as "Executive," "Associate," or "Local" Architect, however, for consistency CTBUH uses the term "Architect of Record" exclusively.
Walter Francl Architecture Inc.
Structural Engineer
The Design Engineer is usually involved in the front end design, typically taking the leadership role in the Schematic Design and Design Development, and then a monitoring role through the CD and CA phases.
BuroHappold; Glotman Simpson Group
MEP Engineer
The Design Engineer is usually involved in the front end design, typically taking the leadership role in the Schematic Design and Design Development, and then a monitoring role through the CD and CA phases.
Project Manager
The CTBUH lists a project manager when a specific firm has been commissioned to oversee this aspect of a tall building’s design/construction. When the project management efforts are handled by the developer, main contract, or architect, this field will be omitted.
The CTBUH lists a project manager when a specific firm has been commissioned to oversee this aspect of a tall building’s design/construction. When the project management efforts are handled by the developer, main contract, or architect, this field will be omitted.
Main Contractor
The main contractor is the supervisory contractor of all construction work on a project, management of sub-contractors and vendors, etc. May be referred to as "Construction Manager," however, for consistency CTBUH uses the term "Main Contractor" exclusively.
The main contractor is the supervisory contractor of all construction work on a project, management of sub-contractors and vendors, etc. May be referred to as "Construction Manager," however, for consistency CTBUH uses the term "Main Contractor" exclusively.
Axiom Builders Inc
Other Consultant
Other Consultant refers to other organizations which provided significant consultation services for a building project (e.g. wind consultants, environmental consultants, fire and life safety consultants, etc).
Other Consultant refers to other organizations which provided significant consultation services for a building project (e.g. wind consultants, environmental consultants, fire and life safety consultants, etc).
Townshend Landscape Architects
Davis Langdon
CTBUH Awards & Distinctions
Best Tall Building Americas 2012 Award of Excellence
2012 CTBUH Awards
CTBUH Initiatives
Jameson House Chosen as Featured Building
15 June 2013 - Featured Building
About Jameson House
Situated adjacent to two historic buildings, the new Jameson House development was designed with a consideration for rehabilitating and incorporating the existing structures, as well as creating a sustainable tower to house both residential and office programs. The Vancouver locale offered opportunities for strong viewing corridors as well as passive environmental solutions. The final form of the building was derived from complex solar, wind, and sight line studies, and allows for a wide array of outdoor planted areas.
The first two stories of the structure correspond to the adjacent 1920s Art Deco buildings—the Ceperley Rounsfell Building and the Royal Building—and the scale of the pedestrian street level. The original buildings, which had fallen into disrepair, were restored and incorporated into the ground floor plan of the new tower development. The historical section of the podium houses new retail, while the new development creates entrances for the office and residential areas in the tower.
Above the two-story podium is a landscaped public park for the building occupants, extending over the renovated roof of the neighboring Ceperley Rounsfell Building. Eight levels of offices extend above in a sleek rectilinear glazed cube, the top level of which corresponds to the cornice height of the nearest building located at the corner. This volume contrasts with the rest of the tower, which houses the residential apartments.
Twenty-six stories of residences create the main distinctive form of the building, delineating four curving bays which house living spaces and terraces. These bays step back to provide shade and allow for views of the nearby Coast Mountain range. The two penthouse units have their own rooftop terraces, which are planted green spaces.
Though the tower was developed as a modern addition to the Vancouver urban fabric, it was designed with great care to integrate with its historic setting and engage its users from all areas: the street level, public gardens, and private terraces. The formal approach for the structure was guided entirely by directional wind profile and solar exposure studies. Placing primary importance on climactic factors in creating the form of the tower created a more sustainable approach for the overall building while also providing a striking addition to the Vancouver skyline.
The design approach for the building was an integrated one, involving the architects, city officials, and structural and environmental engineers from the outset to provide a dense, mixed-use building with sustainable features. After working with the city, the planners were able to significantly increase the density of the development by including several uses; this allows the building to be used 24 hours a day, furthering its sustainability and flexibility.
Many features of the building contribute to its passive and energy-saving goals. A main attribute, the mechanized valet parking system, reduced the number of needed parking levels and excavation depth, as well as the need for additional lighting and ventilation. The form of the building reduces thermal loads by providing shading and allows opportunities for passive ventilation, as well as promotes daylighting. Lastly, the rooftop terraces and planted garden areas provide green space to the building occupants, and are irrigated with water from a rainwater harvesting system to reduce demand on the water supply.
CTBUH Awards & Distinctions
Best Tall Building Americas 2012 Award of Excellence
2012 CTBUH Awards
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