Imani’s Akimbo a striking addition to Brentwood

Soon, the skyline of Burnaby’s Brentwood neighbourhood will be invigorated by a residential tower whose architecture is unique, bold and unforgettable.

The 40-storey Akimbo, from Imani Development, rises like a sculpture consisting of a pattern of shifting balconies, angled and offset from one another to maximize the views for each of the building’s 350 homes.

The definition of `akimbo’ is hands on hips and elbows turned out, a bold and confident stance that perfectly describes the intent of the tower. “Imani retained award-winning IBI Group to create a tower with an organic sense of movement of the likes that Brentwood has never seen, and as a result, Akimbo is a trophy building that sets the bar for architectural design in this neighbourhood,” says David Zigelman, director, marketing operations, for Key Marketing.

Such a tower is entirely appropriate for Brentwood, which Zigelman points out “has evolved over years and is now a major urban hub in Greater Vancouver.”

Akimbo, which will also contain retail and office space on the ground levels, is located a four-minute walk from the Gilmore SkyTrain station and eight minutes from the Brentwood SkyTrain station and the vibrant Brentwood Town Centre. “Akimbo residents will have direct access to great shopping, dining, and other urban amenities, but because the tower is located on the quiet streets of Dawson and Madison, they will also enjoy a sense of peace in their own homes,” says Zigelman. “Also, Dawson is being developed as a pedestrian-friendly `high street’ and will eventually be lined with great dining and urban amenities.”

With the lobby being the initial greeting point for residents and guests, Imani has created a designated roundabout drop off area leading to a high ceiling entry with a concierge who greets people as they arrive. As for the homes themselves, they are open concept, with floor-to-ceiling windows and an abundance of high-quality features, augmented by over 8,100 square feet of amenities (including a gym, party room with kitchen and dining, guest suites, outdoor barbecue, children’s play area, community gardens and a big lawn).

There is also a parking space for every home and, of course, the carefully angled balconies that provide sweeping views of the Vancouver skyline and North Shore mountains.

For more information about this one-of-a-kind residence and to register, please visit www.akimboliving.com or phone 604 359-7728.

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