A working space worth living in
The oldest city in North America, St. John’s offers an impressive backdrop for architecture. 351 Water Street—a major development that is helping revitalize the west end of downtown St. John’s—displays a balance of modern sophistication while taking inspiration from its historic surroundings. East Port Properties wanted to provide the healthiest most human environment possible for people working in downtown St. John’s by creating a sustainable, innovative office building.
An office tower standing above a six-level parkade, 351 Water Street has access to prime retail and commercial space. Tenants on all six floors benefit from views of St. John’s Harbour, colorful downtown spaces, and the scenic Waterford River Valley. Our design team created office spaces that take advantage of natural daylight while also promoting collaboration and increased interaction. Workstation layout and neutral interior colors focus views to the outside, making the harbor and city background prominent, live pictures.
351 Water Street is the first LEED® Gold certified building in Newfoundland and Labrador. Among its many sustainable features is the use of St. John’s Harbour as an energy source—for both heating and cooling. Capitalizing on this natural resource has resulted in 35% less energy usage as shown in the actual operating costs of the building over the past two years. With a combination of aesthetic excellence and sustainable offerings, 351 Water Street is helping elevate St. John’s.
At a Glance
- Offices
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- Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification, Accessibility Certified Gold, 2019
- Award
- Canadian Consulting Engineers Awards, Buildings, 2016
- Award
- CPCI Real Estate Development Award of Excellence (Canadian Precast Concrete Institute), 2014
Bernard (Bernie) Ropson, Principal
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Kerry Gosse, Principal, Heritage Building Specialist
The challenge of being a discipline lead for a business center? The role spreads across three provinces!
Brad Dawe, Principal, Buildings
I approach design with the bigger picture in mind—I’m proud to have a role in shaping safe and sustainable infrastructure in my community.
Leslie (Lez) Snow, Senior Associate, Architecture
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