Although Richmond, British Columbia, is located in metro Vancouver, over half its citizens identify as Chinese, and nearly 75 percent hail from somewhere in Asia. That diversity is at the core of Hollybridge at River Green, an amenity-rich multifamily residence with interiors by CHIL. Culturally specific touches like wok kitchenettes, a tai chi garden, and a mah-jongg room cater to the lifestyle of the local populace, while the overarching concept borrows from the hospitality world.
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Among the many amenities is a sunlit 25-meter lap pool lined with a black-and-white mosaic that continues onto the surrounding decking, a gym, anchored by a slatted walnut-veneered canopy/divider, and a kids’ playroom, where materials such as vinyl and plastic laminate are not only colorful but also durable and cleanable. Senior interior designer Diana Ellis drew inspiration from her experience living in Macau and Hong Kong, where she first recognized the timeless beauty of traditional English interiors and their influence. Detailing throughout Hollybridge evokes that, as evidenced by the central elevator bank, where honed Calacatta and Nero Marquina marble flooring joins refined walnut millwork. Multiculturalism is the project’s strength—just like the city it’s based in.
