A rainforest-style atrium with a cedar tree lies within a two-storey unit designed by Leckie Studio, located inside the new Vancouver House tower.
The penthouse is found within the sculptural, 59-storey tower that rises up from a triangular site in downtown Vancouver, near Granville Bridge. The building was designed by architecture firm BIG and was completed last year.
A rainforest-style atrium sits at the heart of the penthouse
The two-level apartment is on the northwest side of the skyscraper, where it is afforded views of English Bay and the North Shore Mountains.
The unit's owner desired an inviting atmosphere and spaces to accommodate natural artefacts and artwork from her travels. She turned to local firm Leckie Studio to oversee the design. The apartment has views far-reaching views of Vancouver and beyond
The team set out to create a layered environment that looked both inward and outward, and was infused with organic elements.
"Through an iterative design process, the studio and client arrived at a highly bespoke, biophilic design that is attuned to the passage of time," the team said.
A kitchen on the lower level features a giant island
The unit is divided into public and private areas. On the bottom level, one finds a living room, dining area, kitchen and an office. A half-turn stair leads to the upper level, which holds two bedrooms.
There also is a 167-square-metre roof deck that is accessed via a private elevator.

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