Currents at Water’s Edge 3188 Riverwalk Avenue 141 homes in two 6-storey buildings by Polygon Currents Homes Ltd


Thursday, October 12th, 2017

Currents at Water’s Edge takes a serene riverfront location

Mary Frances Hill
The Province

Currents at Water’s Edge

Where3188 Riverwalk Avenue, Vancouver

What: 141 homes in two boutique concrete buildings; the sixth Polygon community at the River District

Residence sizes and prices: One to three bedrooms, 560 — 1,742 sq. ft., two-bedroom homes from the high $700,000s

Developer and builder: Polygon Currents Homes Ltd.

Sales centre3202 Riverwalk Avenue, Vancouver

Hours: noon — 6 p.m., Sat — Thurs

Even as the River District takes shape as a vibrant community of new homes and amenities on the Fraser River waterfront, the neighbourhood still maintains a sense of serenity and calm. So when Evan Coltart and the Polygon design team began work on the interiors of Currents at Water’s Edge, Polygon’s planned condominium project, they wanted to reflect that natural setting and quiet vibe.

“Evan has designed with the landscape in mind,” says Celia Dawson, who speaks on behalf of her team of designers as senior vice-president of interior design at Polygon Homes.

“Water, landscaped walking paths — [it’s] quiet, serene, the home you can’t wait to come home to.”

The decor schemes, named “terra” (earth) and “cielo” (sky) will seem appropriate to visitors to the display, who’ll see blue accents against white in the open-concept space.

 “The earth and sky theme is truly reflective of the calm and naturalistic oasis of the River District,” adds Dawson. To get inspired in his work, Coltart needed only to glance outside: the homes will be situated on the waterfront in a terraced building, and many will have spacious patios and decks with views of the river.

Like many designers, Coltart and Dawson balance the developer’s needs with personal tastes. At Currents, it’s clear Dawson favours Coltart’s choices of craftsmanship, colour and luxurious touches that lend themselves to that restful vibe. “I would die for the custom-coloured Martha Sturdy trays in the kitchen. I could melt away in the master bedroom bedding and headboard and I love the wall-mounted bedside lamps,” says Dawson.

The Polygon name is on six communities in the River District region, including Currents’ predecessors, Currents West and Currents East.  Since it’s a neighbourhood full of Polygon homeowners, many have provided their feedback on the interior touches they prefer. During the construction of the earlier Polygon homes, as now, with Currents at Water’s Edge, it’s the kitchens that capture the interest of visitors. “The integral counter-depth french door fridge, gas cooktop, slim-line concealed hood fan and white cabinets seem to have resonated with our purchasers.”

The design team is particularly good at selecting eye-catching artwork and sculptural pendant lights and dining room chandeliers that mirror the overall vision of the space and its surroundings. It wasn’t too difficult for the designers to find the right piece. In this case, the dining room hanging pendant resembles a slim bar of natural wood — simple and minimalist.

“Evan is really great at taking the time to search out the perfect item for all his displays. This light fixture is contemporary, but West Coast in its clean and simple lines. It’s a perfect match for the serene River District.”

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