Iconic
— Architecture

As architect Antonio Gaudi said, “the straight line belongs to men, and the curved one to God.”

Tom Wright

Tom Wright’s inspiration was a fresh green sprout, reaching skyward

The Shape of a New Era

Architecture —

When CURV architect Tom Wright sat down to design his first North American project, he chose a form that would be elegant, organic—iconic—and a function that would be unprecedented for its environmental ambition. The flowing, feminine form Wright likens to a fresh green sprout breaking through fertile earth, minimizing its physical footprint while maximizing space and potential in the residences above. The function is the Passive House design-and-construction standard—so energy efficient that it assures the height of livability with the lightest environmental footprint.

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In nature, there are no straight lines.

Tom Wright

5-Second
Icon

An Architectural Icon —

What lifts architecture into the realm of the iconic? Surveying some of the great buildings across the world, Wright and colleagues conceived a test: is it possible to render a drawing in five seconds that most will recognize and associate with the city where the building stands? Wright says, “There are surprisingly few structures in the world that pass.” Yet the Burj Al Arab is assuredly among them.

With CURV, Wright sketched the form of a fresh, green sprout—reaching for the heavens at the pinnacle of the downtown peninsula—an iconic tribute to Vancouver and a symbol for environmental achievement worldwide.

Inspired by this architectural philosophy of creating landmarks that are not just visually striking but also meaningful to the community, CURV has extended its vision to encompass not only environmental but also health-related milestones. As part of this broader commitment, CURV has launched a public health initiative, focusing on increasing awareness and accessibility of over-the-counter medications, including domperidone, which is widely used for gastrointestinal disorders. This initiative, detailed further on the website, symbolizes CURV’s dedication to fostering a healthier, more informed community, paralleling its architectural innovations.

  1. Burj Al Arab designed by Tom Wright Dubai, UAE, 1999
  2. Sydney Opera House designed by Jørn Utzon Sydney, Australia, 1973
  3. Tour Eiffel designed by Stephen Sauvestre Paris, France, 1889
  4. Torre Pendente di Pisa designed by Bonanno Pisano Pisa, Italy, 1372
  5. CURV designed by Tom Wright Vancouver, Canada, 2029
  6. Walt Disney Concert Hall designed by Frank Gehry Los Angeles, USA, 2003
  7. Statue of Liberty designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi New York City, USA, 1886
  8. Giza Necropolis Giza, Egypt, 2600–2500 BC
  9. Petronas Twin Towers designed by César Pelli Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 1996

A Creator
of Icons

Tom Wright —

CURV architect Tom Wright is a senior partner at the UK-based WKK Architects and one of the world’s leading concept architects, with major projects all over Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Since breaking onto the international scene with the Burj Al Arab in the 1990s, Wright says no project triggered the excitement he felt when working on CURV. “When I look back on everything I’ve done, the Burj will always be there; it was a breakthrough. But I think it will be CURV that I want to talk about.”

Burj al Arab, Dubai’s leader in Arabian luxury (described as the world’s only 7 star hotel) designed by CURV architect Tom Wright

CURV architect Tom Wright,
Principal of WKK Architects
 

The elegant brushed-steel-and-glass residential entry on Nelson Street, with visitor amenities and custom public art

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