Year
2015
Location
Richmond, BC, Canada
Type
Residential – Highrise
Client
Polygon
Awards
2015 | Union of BC Municipalities Community Excellence Award, Partnerships
Two 16-storey towers in Richmond, BC, offering 296 affordable one-bedroom homes for seniors alongside shared amenities and outdoor space
The brief
Kiwanis Minoru Towers consist of two 16-storey concrete towers with 296 one-bedroom units. There is also a 14,000-square-foot function room with games room, hobby rooms, fitness studio, and hair salon. A resident manager lives onsite, and residents have unlimited access to shared outdoor spaces. The apartments range from 580 to 679 square feet and feature modern kitchens, three-piece bathrooms, and balconies for outdoor living.
Kiwanis Minoru Towers is owned and operated by the Richmond Kiwanis Senior Citizens Housing Society. This community significantly increases the amount of affordable seniors’ housing in the area.
