Qualex-Landmark is a real estate development group based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, founded by Reza Navabi and Mohammed Esfahani in 2001. The group, including founder communities built prior to 2001, has developed over 2,000 wood-frame and concrete high-rise condominiums in the Greater Vancouver Area and Calgary.

Qualex-Landmark
Company typePrivate
IndustryReal Estate Development
Headquarters,
Websitehttp://www.qualex.ca/

The Qualex-Landmark group has won several awards for innovative building design and environmental friendliness. Pomaria, a residential development completed in Vancouver, won the award for best high rise from the Urban Development Institute in 2007.[1] Pomaria was also the first LEED certified high-rise residential development in Vancouver,[2] the 3rd LEED Silver high-rise residential development in Canada,[3] and includes geo-thermal heating, cooling, and several other environmentally sensitive features.[4][5] Pomaria features a copper sculpture of Erasmus, created by acclaimed artist, Rodney Graham.[6]

In 2017, ARIA residences in Vancouver, British Columbia attained the LEED Canada Gold Certification.

Mark on Tenth, a mixed-use residential high rise development completed in summer 2016 in Calgary, Alberta, has a large-scale art commission by Canadian visual artist and designer Douglas Coupland,[7] Coupland's interpretation of Calgary, Alberta in the 21st century.[8][9][10] Mark on Tenth is Qualex-Landmark's fifth residential tower in Calgary, Alberta.

Eighteen Trees, another residential development completed in Burnaby, BC won the Gold Georgie Award for best low-rise development in BC in 2000.[11]

Qualex-Landmark group's projects have been designed by renowned architects such as Foad Rafii, described by The Vancouver Sun as one of the 10 architects who have shaped Vancouver today,[12] RWA Group, IBI Group and James Cheng.

Developments[13] edit

  • 603-617 Tyndall Street & 803-807 North Road - 446 homes (strata and below market rental) proposed in Coquitlam, BC - Building Permit Approved
  • 580-600 Harrison Avenue & 581-601 Kemsley Avenue - 239 residential units proposed in Coquitlam, BC - Building Permit Approved
  • Seasons - 116 residential rental units in Coquitlam, BC - Currently Under Construction
  • Artesia - 247 residential units in Burnaby, BC - Currently Under Construction
    • 32 below market rental units in collaboration with non-profit group, YWCA
  • Legacy on Dunbar - 48 residential units in Vancouver, BC - Completing Summer 2023
  • Green on Queensbury - 164 residential units in North Vancouver, BC - Completed Spring 2020
  • Park Point (Phase 1) - 287 residential units in Calgary, AB - completed summer 2018
    • The Nationals Awards - Silver Award for Best Architectural Design of an Attached Community, 2017
    • The Nationals Awards - Silver Award for Best Interior Merchandising of a Model Under $350K, 2016
    • The Nationals Awards - Silver Award for Best Presentation Centre, 2016
  • Aria - 52 residential rental units in Vancouver, BC - completed summer 2016
    • Urban Development Institute British Columbia Awards for Excellence, 2016 - Winner for Excellence in Multi-Family Market Rental
  • Mark on Tenth - 274 residential units in Calgary, AB - completed summer 2016
    • BILD Awards of Excellence in Housing in Alberta, 2016 - Winner for Best Multi-Family Project
    • BILD Awards of Excellence in Housing in Alberta, 2016 - Winner for Best Multi-Family Apartment under $350,000
    • The Nationals Awards - Silver Award for Best Clubhouse, 2015
    • The Nationals Awards - Silver Award for Best Architectural Design, 2015
    • The Nationals Awards - Silver Award for Best Interior Merchandising, 2015
    • SAM Award winner for Best New Design, Apartment Style Condo up to 899 sq. ft., 2013[14]
    • SAM Award winner for Best New Design, Apartment Style Condo 900 sq. ft. and over, 2013[15]
    • SAM Award finalist for Best Sales & Information Centre (Detached), 2013[16]
  • Calla - 168 residential units in Calgary, AB, completed 2013
    • SAM Award finalist for Best Multi-Family Community, 2013[17]
  • Luna - 218 residential units in Calgary, AB, completed 2012
  • District Crossing - 126 residential units in North Vancouver, BC,[18] completed 2011
  • Nova - 188 residential units in Calgary, AB,[19] completed 2008
  • Pomaria - 138 residential units in Vancouver, BC, completed 2007
    • Urban Development Institute prize for Best High Rise, 2007[20]
  • Stella - 161 residential units in Calgary, AB, completed 2006
  • Domus - 125 residential units in Vancouver, BC, completed 2003

Founder developments prior to Qualex-Landmark edit

  • Alda - 59 residential units in Vancouver, BC, completed 2002
  • Symphony at Garibaldi - 30 residential units in Squamish, BC, completed 2001
  • Eighteen Trees - 62 residential units in Burnaby, BC, completed 2000
    • Gold Georgie Award for best low-rise development in BC, 2000
  • Crandall - 32 residential units in Vancouver, BC, completed 2000
  • Symphony at Whistler - 50 residential units in Whistler, BC, completed 1997
  • Sinclaire Dental Headquarters - 33,000 sq. ft in North Vancouver, BC, completed 1996
  • Rivergate - 39 residential units in Vancouver, BC, completed 1996
  • Sonesta - 43 residential units in Vancouver, BC, completed 1996
  • Antrim Oaks - 33 residential units in Burnaby, BC, completed 1996
  • The Esplanade - 36 residential units in Port Coquitlam, BC, completed 1994
  • Fairmont on the Boulevard - 110 residential units in Surrey, BC, completed 1994
  • The Beacon - 44 residential units in Port Coquitlam, BC, completed 1991

References edit

  1. ^ The Vancouver Sun - http://qualex.ca/pdf/pomaria/Pomaria_13102007.pdf
  2. ^ Canadian Green Building Council - http://www.cagbc.org/leed/profile_files/10016_2_Pomaria_Profile.pdf
  3. ^ Canadian Green Building Council - http://www.cagbc.org/AM/PDF/2011%20leed%20supplement.pdf
  4. ^ The Vancouver Sun - http://qualex.ca/pdf/pomaria/Pomaria_20060603.pdf
  5. ^ Terasen Energy Services - http://qualex.ca/pdf/pomaria/Pomaria_20070601.pdf
  6. ^ The Vancouver Sun - "Artsy weathervane points to brisk sales for condo project". Archived from the original on May 6, 2014. Retrieved May 30, 2012.
  7. ^ Calgary Herald - http://qualex.ca/pdf/mark/CalgaryHerald_Print_Article_March23_2013.pdf
  8. ^ Calgary Herald - http://qualex.ca/pdf/mark/CalgaryHerald%20Coupland%20Mar%203_13.PDF
  9. ^ Avenue Magazine - http://qualex.ca/pdf/mark/AvenueMagazineAug2013_Coupland.pdf
  10. ^ Global TV - http://vimeo.com/62188985
  11. ^ Georgie Awards - "Georgie Awards® - Celebrating Excellence in Home Building". Archived from the original on December 1, 2009. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
  12. ^ The Vancouver Sun - http://www.rafiiarchitects.com/awards/rafii-vancouversun-article.jpg
  13. ^ Qualex-Landmark group - http://qualex.ca/recent-successes/
  14. ^ CHBA Calgary Region - http://www.chbacalgary.com/news-releases/2014/March/March%2030,%202014%20-%202013%20SAM%20Award%20Winners%20Announced.pdf
  15. ^ CHBA Calgary Region - http://www.chbacalgary.com/news-releases/2014/March/March%2030,%202014%20-%202013%20SAM%20Award%20Winners%20Announced.pdf
  16. ^ CHBA Calgary Region - http://www.chbacalgary.com/news-releases/2014/March/March%2030,%202014%20-%202013%20SAM%20Award%20Winners%20Announced.pdf
  17. ^ CHBA Calgary Region - http://www.chbacalgary.com/news-releases/2014/March/March%2030,%202014%20-%202013%20SAM%20Award%20Winners%20Announced.pdf
  18. ^ The Province - http://qualex.ca/pdf/dc/DC_news_Dec5-VancouverProvince.pdf
  19. ^ Calgary Herald - http://qualex.ca/pdf/nova/Nova_20060610.pdf
  20. ^ The Vancouver Sun - http://qualex.ca/pdf/pomaria/Pomaria_20071011.pdf

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