Clarke & Como

Mixed-Use Buildings

Project Specifications

Location

Coquitlam, BC

Size

17,800 square feet

General Contractor

Marcon

Owner

Marcon Developments and Kevington Building Corp

Architect

GBL Architects

Completion Date

2022

Overall Scope

17,800 square feet of curtainwall, storefront, and architectural glass canopies across two residential towers with at-grade commercial retail

Project Summary

Clarke & Como is a two-tower mixed-use development located at 567 and 581 Clarke Road in Coquitlam, British Columbia, delivering residential homes above a fully glazed ground floor of lobby entries and commercial retail units. Built by Marcon and developed by Marcon Developments and Kevington Building Corp, the project was designed by GBL Architects, who treated the podium level as a deliberate civic-scale expression — full-height glazing, water features, and elevated lobby canopies that anchor each tower at its main entry.

Vision West supplied and installed 17,800 square feet of glazing at the ground floor of the project. The scope included 15,820 square feet of exterior curtainwall framing both tower lobbies and the commercial retail unit frontages, approximately 650 square feet of interior storefront, and 1,710 square feet of architectural glass canopies. Vision West also installed glass doors throughout various common areas of the building, integrating with the architectural glazing scope at multiple locations beyond the main entries.

The defining architectural detail of Vision West’s scope is the main lobby curtainwall, executed in vertical structural silicone glazing with exposed staggered horizontal mullions — a configuration that delivers a clean, uninterrupted vertical glass line while the offset horizontals create a distinct rhythm across the two-storey lobby façade. The detail is reinforced by 12″ horizontal extended nose caps installed at the feature lobby elevations, which give the curtainwall its strong shadow line and emphasize the horizontal banding from the exterior. Together with the projecting all-glass corner volumes and the cantilevered canopy elements, the ground-floor glazing scope establishes the architectural identity of the entire project at street level.

Photos credit: Oliver Rathonyi-Reusz at In View Images

Modern building entrance with large glass windows, tall columns, and a shaded overhang. Curved landscaping with small bushes and a linear fountain feature are visible in the foreground along a broad concrete walkway.
Modern building entrance with large glass windows, tall columns, and a shaded overhang. Curved landscaping with small bushes and a linear fountain feature are visible in the foreground along a broad concrete walkway.
Modern building entrance with large glass windows, tall columns, and a covered walkway. In front, there is a curved planter with green plants and a small fountain beside the sidewalk.
Modern building entrance with large glass windows, tall columns, and a covered walkway. In front, there is a curved planter with green plants and a small fountain beside the sidewalk.
The image shows the well-lit entrance of a modern high-rise building at night, featuring large glass windows, tall white columns, and a circular driveway with landscaped areas and a yellow fire hydrant.
The image shows the well-lit entrance of a modern high-rise building at night, featuring large glass windows, tall white columns, and a circular driveway with landscaped areas and a yellow fire hydrant.
Modern building exterior at night with tall glass windows, illuminated columns, and landscaped pathways. Soft lights highlight architectural details and guide along the concrete path.
Modern building exterior at night with tall glass windows, illuminated columns, and landscaped pathways. Soft lights highlight architectural details and guide along the concrete path.
Modern building entrance at night with tall glass windows, illuminated columns, well-lit facade, and a landscaped walkway leading to the main doors.
Modern building entrance at night with tall glass windows, illuminated columns, well-lit facade, and a landscaped walkway leading to the main doors.
A modern building under construction with tall glass windows, a metal entrance canopy, construction materials, a blue portable toilet, and scaffolding visible in the foreground.
A modern building under construction with tall glass windows, a metal entrance canopy, construction materials, a blue portable toilet, and scaffolding visible in the foreground.
A construction site in front of a modern glass building with metal framework, unfinished pillars, blue panels, and construction materials scattered on the ground. The buildings lower levels have large glass windows and metal railings.
A construction site in front of a modern glass building with metal framework, unfinished pillars, blue panels, and construction materials scattered on the ground. The buildings lower levels have large glass windows and metal railings.
A building under construction featuring tall, narrow glass windows with metal frames, partially unfinished concrete, and construction materials and fencing in the foreground.
A building under construction featuring tall, narrow glass windows with metal frames, partially unfinished concrete, and construction materials and fencing in the foreground.
A modern building under construction with large glass windows, exposed ceiling framework, and scattered construction materials. Two workers in safety gear stand near the entrance.
A modern building under construction with large glass windows, exposed ceiling framework, and scattered construction materials. Two workers in safety gear stand near the entrance.
A modern building under construction features large glass windows and metal framing. Construction materials, wooden supports, and gas tanks are visible near the unfinished structure.
A modern building under construction features large glass windows and metal framing. Construction materials, wooden supports, and gas tanks are visible near the unfinished structure.
A modern glass building under construction with blue doors, tape Xs on the windows, orange traffic cones, and caution tape blocking the entrance. Building materials and a tall reflection are visible in the glass.
A modern glass building under construction with blue doors, tape Xs on the windows, orange traffic cones, and caution tape blocking the entrance. Building materials and a tall reflection are visible in the glass.
A tall building facade with large glass windows and white vertical structural columns, reflecting the sky and nearby buildings. Some construction materials are visible at the top of the structure.
A tall building facade with large glass windows and white vertical structural columns, reflecting the sky and nearby buildings. Some construction materials are visible at the top of the structure.
A close-up view of a modern building facade with large glass windows, vertical white columns, and overhanging horizontal architectural features. Another building is reflected in the glass.
A close-up view of a modern building facade with large glass windows, vertical white columns, and overhanging horizontal architectural features. Another building is reflected in the glass.
Tall modern glass building facade with large reflective windows, surrounded by unfinished concrete and scaffolding, showing signs of ongoing construction work.
Tall modern glass building facade with large reflective windows, surrounded by unfinished concrete and scaffolding, showing signs of ongoing construction work.
A modern building under construction, with glass walls, exposed panels on the upper floors, and two orange traffic cones near a covered walkway at the entrance.
A modern building under construction, with glass walls, exposed panels on the upper floors, and two orange traffic cones near a covered walkway at the entrance.
A modern building with large glass windows and metal frames reflecting trees and the sky; construction materials are visible near the unfinished upper level.
A modern building with large glass windows and metal frames reflecting trees and the sky; construction materials are visible near the unfinished upper level.
A modern building facade with tall, rectangular glass windows and white frames. Construction materials are stacked at the base, and some window panels reflect nearby trees and power lines.
A modern building facade with tall, rectangular glass windows and white frames. Construction materials are stacked at the base, and some window panels reflect nearby trees and power lines.
Tall, narrow glass windows set in a modern building facade with dark horizontal panels, reflecting trees, sky, and construction equipment. A green lift is visible on the right side near the upper windows.
Tall, narrow glass windows set in a modern building facade with dark horizontal panels, reflecting trees, sky, and construction equipment. A green lift is visible on the right side near the upper windows.
The image shows the entrance of a modern building with large glass windows, a metal canopy, and a door covered with protective material. Construction equipment and materials are scattered around the unfinished ground.
The image shows the entrance of a modern building with large glass windows, a metal canopy, and a door covered with protective material. Construction equipment and materials are scattered around the unfinished ground.
A modern building facade with tall, floor-to-ceiling glass windows framed by white walls and horizontal metal louvers above, with a construction crane visible in the background.
A modern building facade with tall, floor-to-ceiling glass windows framed by white walls and horizontal metal louvers above, with a construction crane visible in the background.
A modern building with large glass windows and double glass doors. A small overhang with metal beams extends above the entrance. The reflection shows an overpass, trees, and a blue sky with clouds.
A modern building with large glass windows and double glass doors. A small overhang with metal beams extends above the entrance. The reflection shows an overpass, trees, and a blue sky with clouds.
A modern, multi-story building under construction with glass windows and a fenced-off area in front. Two cars are parked on the street, and the sky is clear and blue.
A modern, multi-story building under construction with glass windows and a fenced-off area in front. Two cars are parked on the street, and the sky is clear and blue.
A modern high-rise building under construction with blue fencing around the site, orange traffic cones, and a green car parked on the street in front. The sign on the fence reads Building for life.
A modern high-rise building under construction with blue fencing around the site, orange traffic cones, and a green car parked on the street in front. The sign on the fence reads Building for life.
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