Developed by 360 Pacifica and Terracap, and designed by ACDF Architecture in collaboration with Zeidler Architecture, the One Bear Mountain residential tower stands as a visible landmark on the horizon, exemplifying an architectural approach rooted in intelligent reuse, carbon footprint reduction, and contextual integration.
By working precisely within the existing grid, respecting the placement of columns and the structural lines inherited from the original design, the team minimized changes, thereby reducing the project’s carbon footprint and breathing new life into the dormant podium.
This complete redesign also provided an opportunity to rethink the massing. Instead of replicating the rigid, frontal geometry of the original concept, the architects envisioned soft, curving forms. This blur-the-limits approach softens the building’s visual presence, reduces its perceived scale within the neighbourhood, and creates an organic silhouette that blends seamlessly into the landscape.
While the tower’s curved massing helps to soften its impact, materiality also plays a decisive role. The base is clad in natural stone, anchoring the building firmly in the site, while imparting a tactile, timeless quality.Above the podium, the tower adopts a horizontal language, defined by a series of continuous balconies. The guardrails are clad at their base in wood paneling and framed with slender white mouldings.
One Bear Mountain was conceived as a living environment, whose architecture centered on the occupant experience, offering an array of shared spaces totaling 2,400 m². The building houses 209 condominiums, including penthouses on the upper levels, and cascading terraces oriented to capture both sunrise and sunset. Designed to bring together sport, relaxation, and social life, amenities include a pool and terrace on the 15th floor, a panoramic lounge with a large terrace on the 16th floor, a business center and concierge service, as well as a wellness area and a fully equipped fitness room.
Photos: Adrien Williams
Source: V2com
