The placement and shape of built form for a large tower can either exhibit good citizenship, or it can block views or distract. JKMCA and Westbank went through multiple versions to arrive at the defini-tive demonstration of respect to its neighbors and the neighborhood context. The lower floors define the edges of Virginia Street and Third Avenue, but are articulated with retail and elevation detailing to provide interest. The tower above is aligned to minimize shadows where possible while providing a visual transition from Belltown and South Lake Union to downtown.
Fairmont Pacific Rim, Vancouver, Canada