Surrey Centre Block aims to shape the future of transit-oriented development while leveraging its potential as the geographic heart of Metro Vancouver. Building upon the site master plan developed in collaboration with Urban Strategies, Phases 1 and 2 of the Centre Block will respond to the city’s anticipated growth as a significant employment and cultural hub.
Adhering to core principles of north-south connectivity, high-quality public spaces, active streetscapes, and transit accessibility, the project will introduce two new office towers animated by retail at grade and institutional/civic uses on the lower floors, with pedestrian-focused landscaped spaces woven throughout.
Structured along a curved axis characterized as “the Bow,” the public realm for Phases 1 and 2 will unite two existing civic anchors—the Civic Plaza to the north and Central City Plaza to the south—while integrating with the Surrey Central SkyTrain station and broader transit infrastructure. Above, a canopy will be suspended over the Bow to provide shade and weather protection for pedestrians.
The built form on site will draw inspiration from the architectural legacy of the City Centre and the nearby Simon Fraser University campus to create a distinct identity and sense of arrival. As part of a complete community, the project sets out to attract major institutions and employers to reinforce the city’s function as the region’s second downtown.
