Set for occupancy in March 2026, Garden 11, in East Vancouver’s Grandview-Woodlands neighbourhood, presents a collection of thoughtfully designed homes that embrace nature without sacrificing modern convenience. Crafted by AREE Developments, the project occupies a serene, tree-lined streetscape, just two blocks from Trout Lake.
Garden 11’s projected average return on investment of 18.32%* reflects market dynamics and the building’s combination of sustainability, premium design, and desirable location.
Natural Surroundings with Urban Conveniences
Garden 11 occupies a quiet stretch of Garden Drive framed by mature oak and maple trees, offering residents a calm residential setting. Just two blocks away, Trout Lake Park provides expansive green space for walking, cycling, and community activities. In the opposite direction, Commercial Drive, which is home to over a century of independent cafés, restaurants, and specialty shops, and serves as the neighbourhood’s cultural hub. The choice of location in the Grandview-Woodlands area offers a unique blend of residential tranquillity and urban convenience.
Despite its tranquil location, Garden 11 delivers practical connectivity: the Commercial Drive SkyTrain Station is three blocks away, contributing to a transit score of 84, while a bike score of 95 reflects direct access to the Grandview Bike Path and extensive cycling infrastructure.
Architecture and Design
Award-winning Ankenman Marchand Architects shaped Garden 11 around a T-shaped plan that maximizes daylight, natural airflow, and views of the North Shore mountains. Corner homes are set back from the street to create intimate verandas and green buffers, while the absence of ground-floor commercial spaces ensures uninterrupted residential tranquillity.
The building’s façade combines prefinished metal panels, James Hardie composite panels, and fiber-cement siding, chosen not only for their longevity but also for their low carbon impact. Professional landscaping, including a Japanese-inspired rock and plant garden at grade and a rooftop terrace lush with native plantings, immerses residents in a biodiverse environment.
Sustainability and a Low-Carbon Lifestyle
Garden 11 achieves a notably low embodied-carbon footprint through its choice of materials and structural strategy.
The four-storey wood-frame construction reduces embodied emissions by an estimated 30% compared to conventional steel-and-concrete framing, while the prefinished metal panels, James Hardie composite cladding, and fibre-cement siding further lower the project’s upfront environmental impact. By prioritizing a fully electric design, the development ensures that as Vancouver’s electricity grid becomes greener, operational emissions will trend toward zero.
Rainwater capture is integrated into the landscaping strategy: the Japanese-inspired ground-level garden and rooftop green terrace include permeable soils and retention basins that divert an estimated 50 percent of roof runoff into on-site bioswales, mitigating urban heat-island effects and supporting local pollinators. Amenity features like underground parking pre-wiring for EV chargers and seventy-six secure bicycle stalls reinforce active and zero-emission transportation.
These measures create a living environment in which residents can minimize their individual carbon footprints for long-term sustainability.
Interiors
Units range from 0.5-bedroom studios through 3.5-bedroom layouts, providing flexibility for family living, dedicated home-office space, or a private retreat.
Large windows flood interiors with natural light, while vinyl plank flooring offers durability and a neutral backdrop for diverse furnishings. Modern kitchens, appointed with Fulgor stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops, induction cooktops, nickel fixtures, and integrated prep islands, invite communal cooking without compromising everyday practicality. Private bathrooms feature spa-inspired fittings, and residents enjoy access to on-site conveniences such as a dog-wash station, EV charging, secure bicycle storage, and 24-hour surveillance cameras.
Community
Beyond its physical attributes, Garden 11 fosters neighbourly interaction through shared spaces designed for both gathering and quiet reflection. The social lounge and rooftop patio provide settings for informal meet-ups or solitary relaxation among plantings and fire pits. A party room with full kitchen facilities provides flexibility for gatherings and celebrations. In prioritizing human-scale design, the development cultivates a sense of belonging.
Behind the Development
AREE Developments has specialized in Greater Vancouver multi-family and heritage-conversion projects since 2004, bringing over two decades of experience in balancing architectural integrity with community-centric design. Their portfolio encompasses more than 20 completed projects ranging from infill townhomes to mid-rise condominiums, each recognized for its rigorous construction standards and close collaboration with local stakeholders.
Ankenman Marchand Architects, founded in 1991, contribute award-winning expertise in site-responsive architecture. Their work includes residential master plans, high-end resorts, and adaptive reuse retail spaces; each project emphasizes seamless transitions between interior and exterior realms and employs passive-design strategies to optimize daylighting and natural ventilation.
ValiDesign, under the leadership of Ehsan Vali, brings a refined interior sensibility informed by global design trends and a deep understanding of functional living. With over 50 residential and 200 commercial projects completed across British Columbia, their approach marries elegant material palettes with spatial efficiency, ensuring that each home at Garden 11 feels both bespoke and adaptable to evolving lifestyles.
More information on the project, including details on projections and ROI are available at Investor’s Playbook.
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