1661 Freeman is envisioned as a traditionally-designed collection of three storey, family-oriented townhomes, with a mix of single and two car garages. The Townhomes are designed with pitched roofs and a classic monochromatic colour palette. Cladding includes brick and shakes with tasteful trim detailing. Layered landscaping with low brick walls and traditional metal picket fences create private outdoor spaces and are reflective of a clear design mandate - to bring forward a vibrant, urban-oriented alternative to the traditional single-family home, creating an opportunity for a diverse range of needs. Abstract Developments has engaged award-winning local firms, WA Architects and Biophilia Landscape Collective to develop a plan that is responsive to the neighbourhood, Shelbourne Valley Action Plan (SVAP) and the region’s need for new family-orientated three bedroom townhomes. Source: Abstract Developments

1647 McRae was envisioned to provide new and diversified housing forms to the neighbourhood, offering an alternative to the traditional single family home to a range of people. The project will offer studio, one and two bedroom condo homes including family-oriented ground level suites. Designed to complement and enhance the existing architectural elements in the neighbourhood, the ground floor is clad with robust and attractive masonry and features a generously glazed commercial corner, giving the building a sense of weight. The middle section of the building between floors 2 and 4 are treated with warmer wood materials, projecting balconies with recessed portions, and an architectural framing element to visually break down the height into smaller masses, while level 5 and 6 are treated using a light stucco and variations in the roof plane to create a sense of lightness to the massing. The proposal encourages the goal for active forms of transportation outlined in the Shelbourne Valley Action Plan (SVAP), providing secure bicycle parking spaces for residents in the underground parking structure and bike visitor spaces near the entrance of the building. The site is directly adjacent to Shelbourne Street, with access to transit, employment, amenities, and recreational centres. Source: Abstract Developments

3405 Shelbourne is envisioned to see the establishment of new and diverse housing forms to the neighbourhood including missing middle housing. The project will offer studio, one, two and three bedroom condo homes including family-oriented ground level suites and feature an expansive outdoor courtyard amenity offering year round opportunities for connection and play. The architecture and landscape have been carefully designed to complement the neighbourhood. A series of architectural frames between floors 2 and 6, providing visual relief and interest to the elevations and optically reducing the building height. The interior faces of the frames are treated with warmer wood cladding and guard rails. A combination of white and dark stucco and balconies with glass guards creates a visual hierarchy and achieves a lightness and playfulness. This project will greatly enhance the streetscape with a landscape plan that is drought-tolerant and rich in biodiversity and pollinators to enhance the surrounding ecosystem. The gardens are designed with an urban approach in mind with raised planters forming separations between public and private spaces. Located in the Camosun neighborhood, the proposal has been developed in response to both the Saanich Official Community Plan (OCP) and Shelbourne Valley Action Plan (SVAP). Source: Abstract Developments

1647 McRae was envisioned to provide new and diversified housing forms to the neighbourhood, offering an alternative to the traditional single family home to a range of people. The project will offer studio, one and two bedroom condo homes including family-oriented ground level suites. Designed to complement and enhance the existing architectural elements in the neighbourhood, the ground floor is clad with robust and attractive masonry and features a generously glazed commercial corner, giving the building a sense of weight. The middle section of the building between floors 2 and 4 are treated with warmer wood materials, projecting balconies with recessed portions, and an architectural framing element to visually break down the height into smaller masses, while level 5 and 6 are treated using a light stucco and variations in the roof plane to create a sense of lightness to the massing. The proposal encourages the goal for active forms of transportation outlined in the Shelbourne Valley Action Plan (SVAP), providing secure bicycle parking spaces for residents in the underground parking structure and bike visitor spaces near the entrance of the building. The site is directly adjacent to Shelbourne Street, with access to transit, employment, amenities, and recreational centres. Source: Abstract Developments

1661 Freeman is envisioned as a traditionally-designed collection of three storey, family-oriented townhomes, with a mix of single and two car garages. The Townhomes are designed with pitched roofs and a classic monochromatic colour palette. Cladding includes brick and shakes with tasteful trim detailing. Layered landscaping with low brick walls and traditional metal picket fences create private outdoor spaces and are reflective of a clear design mandate - to bring forward a vibrant, urban-oriented alternative to the traditional single-family home, creating an opportunity for a diverse range of needs. Abstract Developments has engaged award-winning local firms, WA Architects and Biophilia Landscape Collective to develop a plan that is responsive to the neighbourhood, Shelbourne Valley Action Plan (SVAP) and the region’s need for new family-orientated three bedroom townhomes. Source: Abstract Developments

3405 Shelbourne is envisioned to see the establishment of new and diverse housing forms to the neighbourhood including missing middle housing. The project will offer studio, one, two and three bedroom condo homes including family-oriented ground level suites and feature an expansive outdoor courtyard amenity offering year round opportunities for connection and play. The architecture and landscape have been carefully designed to complement the neighbourhood. A series of architectural frames between floors 2 and 6, providing visual relief and interest to the elevations and optically reducing the building height. The interior faces of the frames are treated with warmer wood cladding and guard rails. A combination of white and dark stucco and balconies with glass guards creates a visual hierarchy and achieves a lightness and playfulness. This project will greatly enhance the streetscape with a landscape plan that is drought-tolerant and rich in biodiversity and pollinators to enhance the surrounding ecosystem. The gardens are designed with an urban approach in mind with raised planters forming separations between public and private spaces. Located in the Camosun neighborhood, the proposal has been developed in response to both the Saanich Official Community Plan (OCP) and Shelbourne Valley Action Plan (SVAP). Source: Abstract Developments

1647 McRae was envisioned to provide new and diversified housing forms to the neighbourhood, offering an alternative to the traditional single family home to a range of people. The project will offer studio, one and two bedroom condo homes including family-oriented ground level suites. Designed to complement and enhance the existing architectural elements in the neighbourhood, the ground floor is clad with robust and attractive masonry and features a generously glazed commercial corner, giving the building a sense of weight. The middle section of the building between floors 2 and 4 are treated with warmer wood materials, projecting balconies with recessed portions, and an architectural framing element to visually break down the height into smaller masses, while level 5 and 6 are treated using a light stucco and variations in the roof plane to create a sense of lightness to the massing. The proposal encourages the goal for active forms of transportation outlined in the Shelbourne Valley Action Plan (SVAP), providing secure bicycle parking spaces for residents in the underground parking structure and bike visitor spaces near the entrance of the building. The site is directly adjacent to Shelbourne Street, with access to transit, employment, amenities, and recreational centres. Source: Abstract Developments

1661 Freeman is envisioned as a traditionally-designed collection of three storey, family-oriented townhomes, with a mix of single and two car garages. The Townhomes are designed with pitched roofs and a classic monochromatic colour palette. Cladding includes brick and shakes with tasteful trim detailing. Layered landscaping with low brick walls and traditional metal picket fences create private outdoor spaces and are reflective of a clear design mandate - to bring forward a vibrant, urban-oriented alternative to the traditional single-family home, creating an opportunity for a diverse range of needs. Abstract Developments has engaged award-winning local firms, WA Architects and Biophilia Landscape Collective to develop a plan that is responsive to the neighbourhood, Shelbourne Valley Action Plan (SVAP) and the region’s need for new family-orientated three bedroom townhomes. Source: Abstract Developments