Akimbo showcases bold design, inside and out

Prospective homebuyers who have been dazzled by images of Burnaby’s new Akimbo tower from Imani Development, take note: an event will take place on Jan. 26 that is not to be missed.

That’s when Imani will celebrate Chinese New Year with door prizes, games and other fun. “It’s also the perfect chance for the public to experience Akimbo first-hand by touring our presentation centre,” says Emily Wong, marketing manager for Key Marketing.

Considering the excitement Akimbo has already generated, the event is sure to be well attended, but those unfamiliar with the project may wonder what the fuss is about.

Simply put, Akimbo is not only Burnaby’s most architecturally significant tower, it is also arguably the first architecturally significant residential building in any suburb outside of downtown Vancouver – hence its name, which means ‘hands on hips, standing boldly.’

IBI Group Architects designed the 40-storey tower to rise as a pattern of shifting balconies, angled and offset from one another, thus creating an unforgettably jagged but elegant appearance, as well as optimizing views for each of the building’s 345 homes.

Akimbo blurs the lines between sculpture and structure, and the confidence of design continues within, where the upscale features of a boutique hotel are combined with the comforts of home. Over 8,100 square feet of amenities are located on the fourth floor, including a fully equipped gym and a guest suite for residents’ visitors. (This is in addition to the outdoor podium courtyard, which includes a barbecue and dining area, garden plots and kids’ place space.)

Akimbo’s one-, two- and three-bedroom homes, designed by Area3 Design, have two colour palettes options, and all have nine-foot ceilings and individually controlled air conditioning and heating.

High-quality design and materials are evident throughout the homes. The European-inspired kitchens feature flat-panel cabinet doors with no visible handles. The European porcelain wall and floor tiles in the ensuites provide the look and feel of stone without the maintenance requirements. The main bathrooms have soaker-style tubs and accent walls featuring textured European porcelain tiles.

Convenience is another attribute of Akimbo living: the Gilmore SkyTrain Station is just three minutes away by foot, and Brentwood Town Centre is eight minutes away.

While Imani’s Jan. 26 event promises to be lively, the real star of the show is the award-winning Akimbo presentation centre, which features a full one-bedroom and two-bedroom show suite.

Wong concludes: “Akimbo is already 70 per cent sold, and with ITC Construction breaking ground on the site this spring, we think this is an ideal opportunity for interested parties to experience up close what Akimbo living is all about.”

Akimbo’s presentation centre is located at 2152 Douglas Road, Burnaby, open daily noon to 5 p.m. (closed Fridays). For more information, call 604-359-7728, email info@akimboliving.com or visit akimboliving.com.

This story was created by Content Works, Postmedia’s commercial content division, on behalf of Imani Development.