The Melville Sky Garden on the rooftop features unobstructed panoramic views, complete with patio, 40 foot pool, sauna, hot tub, and fitness centre, all landscaped with soft planted gardens.
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The tower incorporates many sustainability features such as copper cladding, trees and gardens, steam heat, rainwater retention for irrigation, and recycled heavy timber retail facades.
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Upon completion this will be the tallest all-residential tower in Vancouver, surpassing West One, and also in western Canada.
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Original plans called for 37 occupiable floors. This was increased to 42 at a hearing on February 17, 2003.
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The top of the tower ends with an architectural feature shaped as a curved glass sail.
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On December 10, 2003 support from the Urban Design Panel was 6-4 in favour.
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Demolition of existing structures began in early September 2004 and the ground breaking ceremony was held on October 1, 2004.
