Tucked among existing housing and hotels within Columbia Tech Center, The Club at the Park is an elevated residential community that supports Vancouver’s goal to be a great place to live, work, and grow. Designed to attract young professional residents, the 206-unit development pairs resort-inspired living with direct connection to a bordering 12-acre park. The project is an exercise in scale. Along the expansive 450-foot façade, visual breaks in massing and floor-to-ceiling windows add texture while tying the building to the park’s pastoral setting. Inside, layers of relaxing views and amenities create an inviting sequence of spaces – hotel-caliber conveniences, high-end finishes, and custom fixtures that feel both refined and approachable. The building is organized into two L-shaped wings that converge at a grand entry. More than a threshold, it functions as a central shared space that connects the community and acts as a portal to the park. Glass lobby walls frame a spectacular view, pulling the landscape forward as if it were the building’s backyard. From the lobby, the courtyard experience reads like a vacation spot: clubhouse, pool, yoga space, canopy-covered seating, and lighting are all custom designed to support outdoor living. To make the process more inclusive, enjoyable, and cost-effective, we used a VR model to immerse decision makers in the design and evaluate multiple versions of key spaces. That approach helped refine comfortable, functional unit layouts and add personality to amenity areas through tailored elements, from fireplaces, hearths, and feature walls to a custom lobby deck, and unit kitchens and bathrooms aligned with the overall vision. Creative floorplanning supports strong circulation and special moments within studio, one-, and two-bedroom units. Recessed balconies are focused on the park side to reinforce the rare experience of living alongside open space while adding privacy for residents as they take in the natural setting. Energy-efficient unit design helps lower operating costs, bringing to life a clear, cohesive vision for resort-style living in a truly special setting.