Queen's Marque Welcomes First Residents and Distinctly Nova Scotian Art Installation
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (September 29, 2020): The Residences at Queen’s Marque welcomes its first residents this month, signifying an important milestone in the phased opening of the Queen’s Marque district.
The Residences, located at 1715 Lower Water Street in Halifax, feature over 100 apartments (four styles, 32 floor plans) and offer a first-of-its-kind lifestyle experience in this region. The Residences are part of the $200-million Queen’s Marque waterfront district which brings together Nova Scotia-inspired architecture and craftsmanship; luxury leased apartments; exceptional services and amenities; a significant public art collection; curated food, beverage and retail offerings; and Muir – a refined, gracious 109 room hotel opening its doors in 2021.
Along with the first residents, one of several major public art installations at Queen’s Marque - the “Light Chocks”, is now complete and illuminating Lower Water Street. The “Light Chocks” features a pair of glowing columns that incorporate abstract Fresnel lenses, similar to the lenses once used throughout Nova Scotia including the iconic Sambro Island Lighthouse. Aligned with the design approach and aesthetic throughout Queen’s Marque, this architectural installation is Born of this Place – inspired by Nova Scotian values, traditions and craftsmanship, while being contemporary and forward-looking. The Residences at Queen’s Marque and the “Light Chocks” were designed by celebrated Nova Scotian architect Brian MacKay-Lyons, Design Associate Shane Andrews, and their colleagues at MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects.
“Through design, materiality and craftsmanship, Queen’s Marque nods to our past yet imparts a modern Maritime relevance”, says Scott Armour McCrea, President and CEO, The Armour Group Limited. “As a vibrant urban community, Queen’s Marque invites people to live, play, work, stay and connect deeply – with each other and with this place.”
The Residences’ apartments offer a curated collection of comforts, amenities and services including an expansive outdoor terrace; a private dining room; a media room; a wellness and fitness centre; guest suites; complimentary kayak and bike rentals; access to a private sailboat and motorboat; and a car and driver service.
To learn more about Queen’s Marque, please visit queensmarque.com.
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About Queen’s Marque
Queen’s Marque, conceived, developed and operated by The Armour Group Limited, is a new urban district on the historic waterfront, in the heart of downtown Halifax. Queen’s Marque is opening in stages with full completion expected in Summer 2021. This new neighbourhood features over 100 luxury leased residences, office space, curated food and beverage, retail space, 75,000 square feet of public space, a significant public art collection and Muir, a refined and distinctly Nova Scotian hotel experience (opening Spring 2021). To learn more about Queen’s Marque, please visit queensmarque.com.
About The Armour Group Limited
The Armour Group Limited is a multi-dimensional investment firm that encompasses a variety of businesses within Atlantic Canada. The company is primarily defined by their leading position as an integrated real estate development and construction firm. The multi-generational practice is dedicated to the principles of excellence and is built on the mandate of creating a “sense of place” in their work. The company is unique in its integration of the concept design, development, construction and internal management of all real estate assets. To learn more about The Armour Group please visit armourgroup.com.
About Mackay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects
MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects is based in Halifax, Lunenburg and Kingsburg, Nova Scotia and Denver, USA. The practice works locally and internationally on cultural, commercial, academic, and residential projects, providing full architectural, interior design and urban design services. In
over 35 years of work, the practice of MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple has built an international reputation for design excellence confirmed by over 145 awards, including the prestigious 2017 Global Award for Sustainable Architecture; the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) Gold Medal and the RAIC Firm Award. For more information please visit mlsarchitects.ca.
For more information, please contact:
Catherine Bagnell Styles
The Armour Group Limited
cbstyles@armourgroup.com