b'COVER STORYMOVING INUrban Systems Ltd. has the distinction of being The Hives anchor tenant. Speaking to Kamloops This Week, company rep Brittany Cameron said the professional consulting firm is excited to join the landmark development: Being a part of The Hive provides an opportunity for us to show how we are invested in the community spirit of downtown Kamloops. And second, being able to create a beautiful vibrant space for our people to come together, to do great work, to connect and enjoy this beautiful setting also boosts our own sense of community spirit.BUILDING BUZZA&T Project Developments is the projects builder. The full-service firm partnered with Invictus to bring The Hive online and lay the groundwork for surroundingprojects.We joined Invictus on this strategically planned urban development with an intent to bring vibrancy into the downtown core and revitalize Kamloops as a whole, says Corry Hall, Sales and Marketing Specialist with A&T. The idea for this first building, The Hive, is to attract businesses to not only stay in the city but to grow there aswell.Attractive is an apt descriptor for The Hive. The office building features charcoal stone cladding, substantial glazing and striking curtain wall features on the east and west sides. It also sports high-density THE HIVE LANDS IN KAMLOOPS patio space on most levels, giving tenantsPROUDLY SERVING BRITISH COLUMBIAan elevated view of downtown. WITH ARCHITECTURAL CLADDINGAt heart, it is an office building, but we also wanted to create a nice live-work& METAL ROOFING SYSTEMSvibe. The patios give occupants a good opportunity to step outside without having to take an elevator, notes Brandon Lolli,COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIALVice President of Construction and Partner with A&T.Other elements contribute to that vibe.WOLF EXTERIORS LTD.The Hive hosts end-of-trip amenities for building occupants, including bikePHONE250-833-0402 storage, shower facilities, an electric vehicle charging station and easy access to localWEBwww.wolfxbc.com transit. A new distillery restaurant, StillsEMAIL sales@wolfxbc.comHouse, is also coming to its prime retail corner later this year.SICA CONSTRUCTION REVIEWFall 202247'