What’s new in Langley?
As one of the fastest growing communities in British Columbia, the township of Langley is definitely the place to be. With this growth comes a boost in Langley’s real estate market, as consumers flock to purchase homes in a hustling, bustling community hub. Undoubtedly, with enhanced demand comes increased responsibility on the shoulders of developers and home builders that are pivotal to the eventual quality of life Langley’s residents will experience. However, with diligent and reputable companies like Hayer Builders Group and Lumon spearheading the establishment of the community’s residences, the city and its people are in good hands.
Award-winning Hayer Builders Group’s vision is to create spaces that set new standards in the industry and inspire homeowners to Live In StyleTM. The team at Hayer Builders Group uses their passion for design to build with purpose; style and function are key fundamentals in all of their home designs and final execution. Hayer Builders Group’s Development Manager, Brandon Trent, emphasizes, “With Hayer Builders Group, purchasers can expect an elevated home. Taking a step into one of our display homes, you can really feel the difference.”
Such is the genius behind Hayer Builders Group’s latest and greatest project, Langley’s Hayer Town Centre. Located on the corner of 200th Street and 76th Avenue, the highly anticipated development presents 338 modern condominiums, across four buildings that are five and six storeys high. Affordability has been a hot topic that continues to come up in conversation surrounding the real estate market in Metro Vancouver. When deciding on what to build next between condominiums, townhomes, or single family, the decision-makers at Hayer Builders Group felt condominiums would best match consumer demand. The organization then strategically made the decision to find a site that would target this demographic of buyers. The modern, master-planned community will be accented by 35,000 square feet of shops and service, situated amid an urban, green space. Alongside residents, this space will be available for use to the general community. Be it hanging out with a group of friends, or enjoying a pick-me-up cup of coffee, Hayer Town Centre will be a sociocultural hub.
Stepping foot inside the homes of Hayer Town Centre features tones of neutral bliss, laced by contemporary trends. Homeowners will be able to choose between the classic or contemporary style options. Regardless of which alternative is chosen, residents will be promised a spacious kitchen with sleek hardware, soft-close cabinets with under-mount lighting, and full-size appliances, including a full-fledged hood fan. The bathroom also keeps intact the modern vibe with large-format, Himalayan, white and grey veined, porcelain tiles. The ease of living is further complemented by in-suite laundry, found in every unit.
Residents of Hayer Town Centre will, moreover, enjoy a separate amenity space, including both a games room and a party room. An outdoor gathering space with fire pits and a fenced dog park is also in the works. Hayer Town Centre’s rooftop deck will be a key highlight. In fact, Hayer Builders Group was one of the first to do a rooftop deck in the township of Langley as part of a previous project, and has won a national award for that initiative in 2016. Keeping the spirit of innovation alive, Hayer Builders Group is now the first South Asian developer in western Canada to implement the Lumon Retractable Glass Balcony concept, emerging as an industry leader.
Trent details, “One unique and value-added feature of Hayer Town Centre is that all decks are outfitted with Lumon solariums. This is a retractable glass system that allows the upper portion of the glass to slide along and open or close. The benefit to the homeowner is that it provides an extension of their living space and allows for year-round enjoyment.”
With over 1,000,000 balconies sold and stories told, Lumon boasts over 40 years of experience in over 20 countries. Since Hayer Builders Group desired a unique, modern look for their development, the team took note of Lumon’s success in the field and made the decision to implement the company’s futuristic system. Mark de Graaf, Multi-Residential Business Development Manager at Lumon, shines light on the state of residential balconies, “In some places, you never see people on balconies with factors such as weather-related debris playing a role. At Lumon, our focus is always on making that valuable balcony space livable. With these convertible balconies, there is a 50% reduction in noise, including external sources like streets and neighbors. As well, a benefit of the biophilic design is the provision of extra space for those that work from home.”
For developers, these benefits, in addition to processes like glazing, have been at the core of their decision to partner with Lumon. Even from the end-user’s perspective, a well-built unglazed balcony lasts approximately 15 to 20 years, whereas a well-built glazed balcony can exceed a lifespan of 40 years. With Hayer Builders Group dedicated to setting new standards, they are all aboard the idea of increased access to fresh air and natural light, alongside the accessibility of outdoor living, which has been a popular trend for the last few years.
Paired with the undeniable uncertainty of the province’s weather patterns, Lumon further addresses the pressing concern of limited space. Surely, Hayer Builders Group has the end-user in mind. With a retractable balcony, condominium shoppers - be it first-time home buyers, couples, or growing families - can maximize their living space to the fullest. More importantly, a sense of community also prevails as you see others out on their balconies. In fact, the township of Langley and other municipalities have allowed Lumon’s concept to not count towards a home’s Floor Space Ratio (FSR) or Floor Area Ratio (FAR), which dictate the permissible covered area or floor area of a residence. In all respects, Lumon genuinely provides bonus, extra livable space.
Feedback, both from the professional community and the larger community, has been encouraging when it comes to Lumon’s installations. De Graaf shares, “We have gone back to many of the units and informally asked residents how they have been liking their balconies. The response has been very positive. Many people communicated that our systems were highly influential in their decision to purchase a specific unit. Amidst the pressures of the housing crisis, Lumon is continually making spaces more livable.” Both homeowners and developers are attracted to such advantages, as Lumon is set out to build better homes, better lives, and a better world.
Hayer Town Centre will definitely be, and already is, the talk of the town, as it is simply and purely inspired by design. Every element is carefully selected, meticulously crafted, and holds a proper place and strategic function. Featuring the forward-thinking masterminds of Hayer Builders Group, partnered with the innovative company of Lumon, Hayer Town Centre project is truly on a trajectory to stand out as a unique landmark in the city of Langley. For more information on Hayer Town Centre, visit hayerbuildersgroup.com.
