Centered around the historic Laval Square, Domus Homes introduces Laval - a rare collection of 41 heritage homes, contemporary townhomes, and garden flats, ranging from one, two and three-bedroom plus den plans. Laval represents the rejuvenation of the historic square which was the traditional gathering place and heart of community life of the Maillardville neighbourhood in southwest Coquitlam.
Founded in 1909, Coquitlam’s Maillardville is a unique French-Canadian settlement that was home to the workers who migrated westward to work at Fraser Mills. Today, this coveted West Coquitlam neighbourhood is known for its strong community, abundance of fabulous parks and great walkability. The terrain slopes naturally to the south which affords sunny southern vistas to the entire neighbourhood. Rochester Park, Mackin Park and Blue Mountain Park are a short walk from Laval, while Como Lake ParkMundy Park and Burnaby Lake Regional Park are nearby and easily accessible by bike, car or transit.
Laval - Exterior
The Maillardville village centre offers an increasing number of diverse retail, restaurants and daily commercial services within walking distance, while Austin Heights offers a wealth of additional walkable commercial services a short distance up the hill.
Maillardville is a neighbourhood that embraces community and the arts. The Place Des Arts at nearby Heritage Square offers fine arts and performing arts exhibitions and instruction three blocks southeast of Laval Square. The Place Maillardville community centre on the square is currently being rebuilt (completion 2022) to provide a major new, 22,000 sq.ft. recreation amenity a one block stroll from your new home at Laval.
Maillardville today represents the perfect combination of sophisticated walkable urban heritage and an amenity-rich community with idyllic green spaces, and historic Laval Square remains the heart of this neighbourhood.
“As a developer, you don’t often get the opportunity to work on properties that are so historically significant as this site,” says Richard Wittstock, principal Domus Homes. “We were attracted to this site as Laval Square is Coquitlam’s most significant heritage asset, and it was a great opportunity for us to preserve, and celebrate and enhance life on the square.”
To execute on this vision, Domus partnered with the well-respected and renowned firm of Birmingham & Wood Architects & Planners. Birmingham & Wood was established in Vancouver in the 1930s and has decades of experience in thoughtfully building upon existing heritage with contemporary West Coast Modernist architecture. The marriage of heritage and modern architectural language enhances both to provide a truly unique, superior living experience.
Laval - Walkway
As an ode to the neighbourhood’s rich history, Laval brings a new elevated perspective to each open, airy home, with high-quality fixtures and finishes. Conceived by award-winning i3 Design Group, each home is tastefully outfitted with elegant wide-plank vinyl wood look flooring, wood-grain laminate cabinetry, Chevron porcelain wall tiles in the luxury ensuites, matte black fixtures and custom millwork cabinetry.
The gourmet kitchens will inspire you to cook, with its high-quality KitchenAid stainless-steel appliances, 30” built in Faber hood fan with slide-out visor, oversized white subway tile backsplash, and family-friendly islands with seating and built-in microwave and dishwasher (select homes).
Discover Laval’s timeless West coast modern residences, each with its own expansive private balcony or terrace, for busy, city dwellers.
To encourage a sense of community, Laval also features a stylish flex amenity space in the historic Hammond/Lambert house. This space, which opens onto the children’s outdoor play area, offers room to enjoy yoga or to entertain with family and friends in the spacious, furnished lounge..
The outdoor spaces at Laval have been thoughtfully and artfully designed to respond and complement the architecture, by the highly sought-after and internationally recognized Considered Design. When it’s time for a leisurely walk, Laval boasts several beautifully landscaped paved walkways. For the green thumb in the family, grow your own vegetables and herbs in your own garden plot. Then, share coffee with neighbours at the outdoor seating space, while the kids have fun in the children’s playground.
Laval - Corner
Connectivity is another factor that makes West Coquitlam shine - at Laval you are less than six minutes to Highway 1 and 7, and conveniently located between Braid and the Lougheed Town Centre Skytrain Station. Wherever your destination in Metro Vancouver or the Fraser Valley, travel in ease.
A short distance from an elementary school, its location is unrivalled in its proximity and access to all parts of Metro Vancouver — within very easy and close access to Lougheed and the Trans-Canada highways, as well as within walking distance to a great mix of cafes, restaurants and shopping.
Laval is set to be completed in spring 2022. The Laval presentation centre, designed and furnished by the internationally renowned House of Bohn, is currently being constructed in the historic Croteau/Paré house at 1307 Laval Square (at Cartier Street), Coquitlam, and will be ready for viewing this summer. To register or for more information, visit www.liveatlaval.com
