the onyx - 1296 station street, vancouver, bc, canada, v6a 2x3. situated adjacent to the main street/science world skytrain station, just south of the pacific central station, the building appears in great contrast to its historic neighbour, strong in character and striking in its balance of light and dark. with a translucent, shimmering black exterior like the stone it takes its name from the onyxs interior spaces, by careful contrast, draw in sunlight and radiate warmth.

the onyx is very well positioned as a connector between a number of well established neighbourhoods such as chinatown, strathcona and mount pleasant. it is also a premium site on the edge of two burgeoning neighbourhoods, false creek flats to the east and the final phase of the false creek waterfront to the west. its convenience and vibrancy make it feel like an extension of downtown; its livability and wise planning for the future make it feel visionary on a global scale.