ignatur lex Deana Lancaster News Reporter deana@nsnews.com IN the race by developers to come up with a new angle on living and working together the design team at North Vancouver's Signature has surged ahead. Included in the project's proposed 85 res- idential units are four that are dual-zoned by the District of North Vancouver tor living and working. The building will be locat- ed at 1025 Marine Dr., where the Avalon Hotel currently rests, and as well as the live/work suites it will contain suites ranging from one bedrooms, one bedroom plus dens to two-bedroom homes. The two-level suites will feature ground-floor com- mercial space with a second- level studio residence. Our of the four designed for the project, two are already sold. “Ie’s a first for North Vancouver,” said Allan De Genova, of the Signature marketing team. “The demand is detinitely there. We may add a few more.” In all aspects of the design, “we have cho- sen to be a little different, a little cutting edge,” said De Genova. That includes an exposed aggregate entry; a floating island in the kitchen, which can be pushed to the wall for parties; and unusual cupboard handles and fixtures. The upgrades for the suites are also trendy and eye-catching: hardwood floors, granite counters and kitchen appliances with a stain- less steel finish, among them. “They come in and don’t just feel the fuzzy carpet and admire the lovely granite ... they want to know the building is good.” e boas ible designs And because the buiiding is still in the planning stages, buyers can customize their unit to suit. “We're flexible,” said De Genova. “There are already almost 80 different plans and vou get to choose vour colours, bur we can make things bigger or smailer, we can widen doors and lower light switches for people with spe- cial needs.” He added that interest in the project has been high. “We just get them in the door and we don’t have to do much more,” he prospective purchasers. “Barvers are so knowledgeable these days, and that’s good. They come in and don't just feel the fuzzy carpet and admire the lovely granite... they want to know the build- ing is good, “We don’t just sell the flatf— the quality is there as well.” The units come with a 10- year National Home Warranty, and several special construction techniques are to be used tor leak protection, including a “drained cavity” stucco wall and “self-healing mem- branes.” “With all the bad press regarding leaky condos, it's not worth our while to build one,” said De Genova. The development will also feature an exer- cise studio and a raised garden courtyard. And, asa further incentive the developer has decided to extend a financing offer avail- able before Christmas: 3.95% on a three-year term. “It cuts your monthly payments by an average of $200,” he said. For more information, visit the on-site presentation centre or call 985-5838. 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