The North Shore is renowned for its hiking and ski trails.
But when darkness falls, where can young professionals gather for some fun and entertainment? Until now, most of the choices involved driving across a bridge.
m+ Architecture | Interior Design has been thrilled to spearhead a project that is magically transforming an empty below-ground storage area into a dynamic late-night bowling centre.
With its sleek, modern lines and ambient lighting, the bottom level of Onni’s CentreView condos in Central Lonsdale promises to be one of the North Shore’s newest hot spots. This ain’t your childhood bowling alley!
New Bowling Alley in North Vancouver
Artful space planning and interior design meld together to create an entertainment hub that includes a six-lane bowling alley, bar, pool tables and large-screen tvs for after-work lounging. In the same way that CentreView’s condo, retail and recreational spaces are seamlessly revitalizing the North Vancouver’s downtown core, the bowling centre is providing young professionals with a lively place to gather without intruding on the friendly neighbourhood vibe.
CentreView’s dynamic new living spaces demanded a dynamic new approach to designing the bowling centre. As project managers, the sisters worked with the City of North Vancouver to gain approval to change the use of the P2 area to into a space that enhanced not only CentreView’s appeal to North Vancouver’s urban demographic but filled a huge gap in the city’s night life. You feel as if you are entering a different world as soon as you get in the elevator that transports you to a totally unexpected experience.
Befitting an entertainment hub, the bar is the focal point. As the firm’s principal architect, Nadi wanted it to distinctively highlight the space as soon as you enter. She designed various seating areas, including booths and a lounge with pool tables and large-screen tvs visible from the six regulation-size bowling lanes.
Working with acoustic specialists, the design also includes noise-reducing features that ensure everyone can comfortably pursue their favourite activity.
North Vancouver’s Architect and Interior Designer
Working alongside her as the concept developed, Ellie’s experience as lead interior designer enabled them to overcome the challenges of the space. With no natural lighting and a cavernous, empty shell to start with, she focused on a muted colour palette of grey, white and black that serves as the perfect backdrop for an inventive lighting scheme that adapts to multi-uses and rentals. Pendant lights and potlights create an inviting late-night atmosphere that can change colour and tone with the flick of a switch to accommodate professional leagues, competitions, corporate social events and private parties.
Accent furniture and free-standing items add splashes of colour. By playing with lights with styles and colour themes, there’s sense of spaciousness that belies the below-street setting.
For the sisters, this project is long-lasting contribution to their community. The architect and interior designer have teamed together to create a space where young professionals can come and enjoy some quality time in a well-designed space. Take that, Vancouver! ☺
An opening in the summer of 2020 is expected.