The Hendrix

The Hendrix is a 30-storey apartment building with street-oriented townhomes located in Edmonton’s Oliver neighbourhood. The development overlooks the North Saskatchewan River valley to the south, is steps away from the Grandin LRT station, and is situated close to the University of Alberta and the downtown core. One of the principal elements is the integration of the historic John T. Ross Residence, a Municipal Historic Resource that was carefully preserved and restored, enjoying new life as office space. The building honours this historic importance with two-storey row houses at a scale complementary to the John T. Ross Residence featuring matching brick.

Edmonton is a winter city, and the development engages the streets and the lane with several access points protected from the elements. The high-rise is set off the street with a two-storey podium, which has the added benefit of dissipating wind off the face of the tower, creating a moderating effect at street level. Due to the building’s small floor plate, there is minimal shadowing and view corridors are maintained that would otherwise be blocked. The development was constructed to meet LEED Silver standards with sustainable design in water and energy conservation.

Alan Boniface was principal in charge and lead designer.