Building Blocks: The Columbia at the Waterfront, published in the DJC

In an article published on 9/2/22, Eeshoo and Greg are featured providing insight on The Columbia at the Vancouver Waterfront’s design and engineering challenges. A high water table presented engineering challenges. To ensure the foundation would not be affected by hydrostatic pressure, the construction team poured as much concrete as possible to add weight and mass to the structure.

“We had to schedule various parts of construction around the Columbia River’s surface elevation to ensure the complex’s foundation was sound and secure,” said Eeshoo.

The Columbia features open-concept studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. It is pet friendly and features roomy interiors with a modern design, floor-to-ceiling windows, private outdoor space, and color palettes and materials that mirror the area’s beauty. The building has a U shape so that two-thirds of the apartments have waterfront views.

“The design goal was to incorporate as many waterfront views as possible while emphasizing a modernist architectural style that fits the Pacific Northwest aesthetic and uses the highest quality of interior and exterior materials,” said Greg.

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LRS Architects Designs The Columbia at Vancouver Waterfront, published in the New York Real Estate Journal

Greg and Eeshoo are quoted in the New York Real Estate Journal detailing the design work and challenges in constructing the new seven-story, 300,000-square-foot apartment complex, The Columbia at the Vancouver Waterfront. The property is a 248-unit U-shaped building with unobstructed views of the Columbia River and access to various amenities.

“The Columbia is a beautifully engineered building with stunning architectural elements that all residents can enjoy,” said Greg. “The design goal was to incorporate as many waterfront views as possible while emphasizing a modernist architectural style that fits the Pacific Northwest aesthetic and uses the highest quality of interior and exterior materials.”

In addition to its various amenities and beautiful design, The Columbia’s uniqueness stems from the challenges posed in constructing the building. Hydrostatic pressure and a high-water table posed significant hurdles for LRS and its structural engineering partner, Kramer Gehlen & Associates, to overcome. The teams carefully planned and executed this engineering feat, ensuring The Columbia’s foundation would not be affected by hydrostatic pressure.

 “One of the most challenging aspects of this project dealt with hydrostatic pressure,” said Eeshoo. “It was crucial we built The Columbia to negate this effect. We had to schedule various parts of construction around the Columbia River’s surface elevation to ensure the complex’s foundation was sound and secure.”

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