Gracewood is Fairwinds’ newest neighbourhood, offering refined west coast living. Placemark led the Neighbourhood and Architectural Design, emphasizing contemporary forms that maximize views, natural light, and strong connection to the coastal landscape.
Client
Seacliff Properties
Date
2024 – present
Location
Vancouver Island | Nanoose Bay, BC
Website
Services
Urban Design
Land Development
Architectural Design
Design Guidelines
Scale
20 acres | 51 homes
Gracewood integrates contemporary architecture within a setting defined by nature, topography, and surrounding coastal views – creating a strong relationship between the built and natural environment.
Establishing the newest chapter of Fairwinds, Placemark led the neighbourhood design + architecture of Gracewood – the newest neighbourhood within the Fairwinds Community. Gracewood sets the foundation for future growth, reflecting the vision for Fairwinds in a carefully crafted residential enclave.
Rooted in the natural characteristics of Nanoose Bay, Gracewood is a neighbourhood shaped by its west coast terrain and resort-inspired living. It integrates contemporary architecture within a setting defined by nature, topography, and surrounding coastal views – creating a strong relationship between the built and natural environment.
Placemark led the neighbourhood planning, site design, architecture, and design guidelines, ensuring a thoughtful and cohesive character throughout Gracewood.
As the first phase of a new vision for Fairwinds, Gracewood reflects Placemark’s ongoing commitment to shaping complete communities. Through thoughtful planning and design leadership, Gracewood reinforces Fairwinds’ legacy of resort-style living while setting a standard for future neighbourhoods.
Process + Entitlements
URBAN DESIGN | LAND DEVELOPMENT | ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
2024
2024
2024
Gracewood Neighbourhood Site Design
Gracewood Neighbourhood Design Guidelines
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