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in Kelowna: Canada’s Laguna Beach SOLE: the centre of it all PAGE 4
SOLE specifics. What you need to know PAGE 8 Place yourself here. Smart living floor plans PAGE 20 Who’s building your next home? PAGE 30
SOLE DOWNTOWN brings you small footprint living in the heart of Kelowna’s cultural district.
Summer 2016
Contributors DEVELOPMENT + DESIGN TEAM DEVELOPER: SOLE SQUARED DEVELOPMENTS CONTRACTOR: Edgecombe Builders ARCHITECT: MQN Architects MARKETING: Carmichael Consulting MAGAZINE DESIGN: Taiji Brand Group
RESIDENTIAL SALES MAUREEN COUSINS Epic Real Estate Solutions Inc. T. 1.866.679.3742 (204) E. sole@epicres.com
COMMERCIAL SALES MARK WEST Epic Real Estate Solutions Inc. T. 1.866.679.3742 (201) E. epicrealestate@epicres.com
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SOLE DOWNTOWN: the second coming. You may already be familiar with the original SOLE located at 1290 St. Paul Street in Kelowna. The new SOLE DOWNTOWN at 1350 St. Paul Street is similar to the original design, yet incorporates a number of exciting enhancements. SOLE DOWNTOWN offers open space living concepts on the upper floors and commercial spaces on the lower levels. How did the original Sole concept turn out? Not only is it completely sold out, the building itself won the 2016 Tommie Award for Best Mixed Use Building. If you’d like to get in on the second SOLE, the time to act is right now.
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Priced right in your neighbourhood. As far as living in the heart of a city, it doesn’t get much better, or more affordable than downtown Kelowna. The opportunity is NOW with SOLE DOWNTOWN, a collection of studios, plus one and two-bedroom homes starting at just $155,900.
SOLE is the centre of it all 4 What’s Inside? 6 SOLE specifics 8 Live 10 Eat 12 Rest 14 Refresh 16 Sole-ly yours 18 Footprints/Floor Plans Footprint A - Studio 20 Footprint B - 1 Bdrm 21 Footprint C - 1 Bdrm 22 Footprint D2 - 1 Bdrm + Den 23 Footprint E2 - 2 Bdrm 24 Footprint E2a - 2 Bdrm 25 Work 26 Play 28 Team 30
SOLE DOWNTOWN is the centre of it all. SOLE DOWNTOWN is located in the cultural district of Kelowna. At this location you could say you’re close to everything downtown – but in actual fact, you’re really at the centre of everything. Consider these approximate walking times from SOLE DOWNTOWN: Prospera Place or Rotary Centre for the Arts (2.5 minutes), Kelowna Art Gallery or Lake City Casino (3 minutes), Stuart Park, Waterfront Park or Kelowna Yacht Club (5 minutes), Bernard Ave & Abbott Street and City Park (8 minutes). So you see, if you like Kelowna’s downtown vibe, you can leave the wheels behind and be there faster than Vancouverites can say “bumper to bumper traffic”.
Dining Waterfront Park
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Lake City Casino Rotary Centre for the Arts Kelowna Art Gallery Kelowna Yacht Club
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Downtown Kelowna living Kelowna: it’s sometimes called The Napa Valley of the North and Canada’s Laguna Beach. With its lakeside location, hot summers and proximity to world-class golf and skiing, it’s not surprising that people come from far and wide to vacation in Kelowna. But the city isn’t just a lakeside playground. Kelowna is rapidly evolving into a modern metropolis with a vibrant downtown scene that rivals those of many larger Canadian cities.
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SOLE’s footprint is simplicity by design. Confucius once said, “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” Simply put, these are the words we considered when we designed SOLE DOWNTOWN. Homes at SOLE are not large but are surprisingly roomy. They are efficient, with compact features and yet fully optimize every available inch. Additionally, they took less energy to build, they require less energy to heat and, based on their proximity to downtown, you may want to sell your car too. In short, living in a SOLE home reduces your footprint in a number of ways. A home here may reduce your footprint, but it also greatly reduces your mortgage payments, further simplifying your life. Yes, in the choice between S. M. L. or XL., S. stands for SOLE and smart.
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SOLE specifics
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SOLE’S soul: soundproofing and more. SOLE DOWNTOWN combines low-impact, professional space downstairs with cozy, small-space homes on the upper floors. Designed by Vernon-based MQN Architects and constructed by Kelowna’s own Edgecombe Builders, SOLE DOWNTOWN provides a home base that’s contemporary in design and central to all that Kelowna has to offer. Some of SOLE’s sensational features: • Noise reducing construction throughout the building. This includes concrete topping on all levels and overbuilt wall systems with enhanced insulation between floors. • Discreet and secure entry off St. Paul Street. • Urban exterior comprised of glass and concrete, tiled entry and open spaces. • Marquee glass elevator with exterior views. • Fitness area with state-of-the-art exercise equipment. • Outdoor garden terrace and barbecue area on the 6th floor. • Open concept residential hallways with raised ceilings. • Convenient and secure underground parking. • Scooter parking and secure bike storage. • Coverage of each residence with the Travelers 2-5-10 home warranty program.
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Full Disclosure: SOLE homes are not opulent and grandiose. They are compact yet surprisingly roomy and full of big, bright ideas for maximizing space, natural light and your urban experience, including: » Nine foot ceilings in all homes, with 10 – 12 foot vaulted ceilings on the 6th floor.
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» Sliding opaque glass doors separating bedrooms from living areas. » Sliding doors versus swinging doors to maximize space. » Elevated valence spaces for built-in storage in bedrooms. » Additional storage built into kitchen islands.
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SOLE KITCHENS are contemporarily designed to maximize space and storage.
» Custom designed island with built-in dining table.
» Nine foot ceilings open the rooms with vaulting on the 6th floor.
» Quartz countertops and stainless steel backsplash.
• Electrolux 12 cu. ft. fridge with freezer drawer
» Stainless steel appliances: • Frigidaire 24" ceramic top electric stove
• Compact 30" Energy Star rated dishwasher
» Spacious, euro-styled lower and upper cabinetry reaching to the ceiling bulkhead, ensuring ample shelving for all things kitchen. soledowntown.ca | 13
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SOLE BEDROOMS are designed with relaxing in mind, finished with off-white colouring. » Large windows maximize natural lighting. » Elevated valence spaces for additional built-in storage. » Sliding opaque glass doors separate bedrooms from living areas.
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SOLE BATHROOMS are fresh and modern. » Luxury vinyl plank flooring is continued from living area throughout the bathroom. » Single vanity with contemporary, full-height accent mirror and lighting. » Contemporary, square shaped, white porcelain sink. » Dual flush, 2-piece elongated toilet. » Tile surround, walk-in shower with frameless glass doors (optional bathtub available). » Euro-style, white, floating cabinets and quartz countertops.
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sole-ly yours Make your home ‘solely’ yours. At SOLE, you can personalize your home with a number of optional features. When you’re looking at floor plans, keep in mind these available options: three colour schemes, outdoor electric barbecue, wall-mounted fireplace, murphy bed, built-in living room shelving and full-tile surround bathtub. Decisions, decisions!
Customized Built-Ins As builders of fine custom homes, Edgecombe Builders Group has extensive experience in the design, production and installation of custombuilt storage solutions. As an owner of a SOLE home, you too can experience the pleasure of customizing your space with well-designed and professionally installed built-in storage solutions, just as Edgecombe’s custom-built home clients do.
Find out more about this valuable service from our sales team. Let us work with you to put a customized finishing touch on your SOLE home.
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Sole Downtown Colour Schemes »
Calm Benjamin Moore Edgecombe Grey All walls painted Edgecombe Grey No accent wall One strip of tile in custom shower to match Edgecombe Grey
Edgy Blue Benjamin Moore Yosemite Blue All walls painted standard Edgecombe Grey One accent wall in living room plus backsplash wall One strip of tile in custom shower to match Yosemite Blue
Edgy Green Benjamin Moore Pear Green All walls painted standard Edgecombe Grey
Luxury vinyl plank flooring
One accent wall in living room plus backsplash wall One strip of tile in custom shower to match Pear Green
(Standard throughout)
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Studio
390 sq. ft. + Deck 89 sq. ft. Footprint A
Available Upgrades /Modifications Outdoor BBQ (Electric) Wall-mounted fireplace Murphy bed Bathtub with tiled walls Sonos sound system 3 colour palette choices Built-ins/custom shelving
Big ideas have small beginnings.
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620 sq. ft. + Deck 113 sq. ft. Footprint C
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1 Bedroom + Den 662 sq. ft. + Deck 81 sq. ft. Footprint D2
Available Upgrades /Modifications Outdoor BBQ (Electric) Wall-mounted fireplace Murphy bed Bathtub with tiled walls Sonos sound system 3 colour palette choices Built-ins/custom shelving
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2 Bedroom
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Live large. Live well.
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Sleek, modern and ready to plug & play. The bottom three floors at SOLE consist of commercial space of varying sizes and configurations. Each space incorporates leading edge design, noise reducing construction and state-of-the-art wiring. Ready for professional and retail businesses looking for a fresh new work space in the centre of the action.
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Find out more about ownership of commercial space and make SOLE DOWNTOWN your headquarters for work and play. Call Epic Real Estate Solutions at 1. 866. 679. 3742 ext. 201.
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Did we mention that ownership at SOLE DOWNTOWN includes access to an expansive deck and a state-of-the-art gym on the 6th floor? Enjoy exercising at your convenience - no gym membership required. After you’ve worked up an appetite, grab the grilling tools and have a cookout or simply relax on SOLE’S sprawling rooftop terrace, complete with a large gas barbecue, ample seating and spectacular surrounding views. Living small doesn’t mean you can’t hang with the gang!
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In any builder’s portfolio there’s a particular project that comes to define that company. In our case, it could well be both SOLE developments, particularly SOLE DOWNTOWN. They represent the perfect blend of enviable location, leading edge design and superior craftsmanship. — Kevin Edgecombe
Paul Whitewood, Kevin Edgecombe, Keith Basnett, Mike Molnar. (Left to Right)
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SOLE SQUARED DEVELOPMENTS is a group comprised of managing partners who create leading edge projects in urban environments for modern day lifestyles. Recognizing the growing need for compact and affordable living spaces, the group is adept at identifying desirable and central locations that have the potential for walkable neighbourhoods. With their close proximity to downtown Kelowna, both SOLE projects serve as excellent examples of this vision. Collectively, SOLE SQUARED DEVELOPMENTS brings years of experience in the areas of project management, construction, development and accounting. Because of this diversity, it may be said their whole is much greater than the sum of their parts.
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Edgecombe Builders Group Kelowna-based Edgecombe Builders Group is a leader in designing and building superior quality homes and commercial projects on time and on budget. The company’s portfolio spans a wide variety of work, from exclusive private homes to large commercial developments. Some recent Kelowna projects include the successful Martin Lofts condominiums, renovation work to the Delta Grand Lakefront Resort and the award-winning SOLE Kelowna – earning them a prestigious 2016 Tommie Gold Award for the best mixed-use building design. Close on the heels of Sole Kelowna’s success, Edgecombe is once again bringing their “A” game in the design and construction of what promises to be another exemplary downtown Kelowna community – SOLE DOWNTOWN. Epic Real Estate Solutions Inc. The SOLE team has brought on Epic Real Estate Solutions to bring their real estate visions to the forefront. Led by Mark West, Epic has over 25 years of residential and resort real estate project marketing and sales expertise. From the conception of a logo idea, to the tweeting of the final “sold out” announcement, Epic is involved with all aspects of community planning and design, strategic marketing and sales operations management. Epic is a licensed Real Estate brokerage in British Columbia, Washington and California. The team at Epic offers incomparable, one-on-one service from concept to completion. MQN Architects The company behind SOLE DOWNTOWN’s architecture is Vernon-based MQN Architects. One of the largest architectural firms in BC’s Interior, MQN is the company behind such projects as Prospera Centre in Chilliwack, Okanagan College Centre for Learning and of course, Sole Kelowna. MQN Architects have become known for designing spaces that enhance the lives of individuals who use them to live, work, and play. MQN’s architects, technologists and project managers focus on delivering architectural design that fosters growth, sustainability, accessibility and wellness. To this end, they are committed to being leaders in areas of environmental sustainability and innovative design. soledowntown.ca | 31
OWN AT SOLE WWW.SOLEDOWNTOWN.CA/CONTACT
At SOLE, you’re literally at the centre of it all. When you live at SOLE, you’re not just surrounded by everything the Okanagan has to offer, you’re at the heart of vibrant downtown Kelowna. SOLE DOWNTOWN is a collection of studios, one- and two-bedroom units,
STARTING AT JUST
$155,900
priced right in your neighbourhood.
RESIDENTIAL SALES
COMMERCIAL SALES
MAUREEN COUSINS Epic Real Estate Solutions Inc. T. 1.866.679.3742 (204) E. sole@epicres.com
MARK WEST Epic Real Estate Solutions Inc. T. 1.866.679.3742 (201) E. epicrealestate@epicres.com
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Marketing and Sales managed by Epic Real Estate Solutions Inc., a licensed BC real estate broker. The Developer reserves the right to modify plans and specifications as deemed necessary. Renderings and photos are for illustrative purposes only. E. & O.E.