The Construction Source

MARCH 2020 A project that exemplifies Hol- born’s approach to innovative development and design is the Trump International Hotel & Tower in downtown Vancouver. The tower is among Vancou- ver’s premier luxury mixed-use properties, with both residential and hotel suites. Its amenities include a lavish day spa, a pool bar nightclub, and an array of high-end hospitality services, in- cluding Hong Kong’s renowned Michelin Star restaurant, Mott 32. The structure of the tower is it- self iconic – with a twisting de- sign conceived by famed Cana- dian architect Arthur Erickson, it stands at 616 feet and 69 sto- ries, making it the second tallest building in the city. Joo Kim is especially proud of the project since Holborn shep- herded it from concept to com- pletion, overcoming numerous challenges along the way. De- spite the obstacles they faced while moving the project across the finish line, he believes their hard work and dedication paid off. The tower received several international awards and rec- ognition for its contribution to Vancouver’s skyline. “The Trump International Hotel & Tower is the most beautiful, graceful, and iconic tower in Vancouver,” he says. “So obvi- ously, I’m very proud of it.” Another project Joo Kim takes a lot of pride in is Holborn Univer- sity Heights, a master-planned Always growing, always getting better “The world is always changing. Having that desire to grow and progress is ab- solutely necessary to make an impact in this world and this industry.”