Vibe is a building comprised of a 23 storey tower resting on a 5 storey podium. The podium is composed of framework of brick + glass that houses a mix of retail, recreational + residential components. Along the south, the podium houses a retail component which is continued in the second and third phase of the development. The podium connection between the 3 phase development is severed to provide a sense of permeability to the podium. This void provides a pedestrian link to the landscapes courtyard located in the internal component of the development. This courtyard also serves as an extension of the recreational component located on the ground floor. With its opening in the mass of the podium, the developments are physically linked with a 2 storey pedestrian bridge. This transparents element allows for the programmatic functions of the development to take place while providing visual links from the internal courtyard to the surrounding green spaces.
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