Atelier on Robson will rise on one of the last remaining residentialsites on Robson Street, the buzz of urban Vancouver outside and a cool ,contemporary calmness inside.

Developer Henry Man completed many condo projects as former senior vice-president and COO of Concord Pacific Developments in Vancouver and COO of Concord Adex Developments in Toronto (at the same time) but he’s particularly hands-on with this one. He wants it to be something of a legacy for him and the word 'iconic' is a recurring part of the Atelier lexicon.

"Architecturally, it's going to be very strong and fitting of an iconic location," he says.

"It's at a very strong, international corner. Construction costs, being so high, it's hard to spend as you wish, but this is an iconic location and it's going to be my flagship location."

It stands kitty-corner to another Vancouver icon, the Vancouver Public Library with its Roman coliseum reference.

As well, it will be walking distance to Yaletown, theatres, shopping on Robson, and of course, the library. Depending on the position of the suites, there are views of the North Shore mountains, Coal Harbour, Burrard Inlet, Stanley Park and the majestic, glaciated Mount Baker.

The City has plans for a park on an adjacent property.

"There are two Starbucks nearby," he says, as if it were Vancouver’s barometer of street life.

Its proximity to shopping, sports and entertainment centres, the Canada Line (once completed) and a famous street (Robson) will appeal to international buyers, he says.

"During the 2010 Olympics, residents have a view from the observation deck, of Library Square where Olympic festivities will be taking place," he says, although he isn't marketing internationally.

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