A modern glass office building with sharp angles and reflective windows stands against a clear blue sky, with faint streaks of clouds in the background.

745 Thurlow Office Tower

Project Overview

745 Thurlow Office Tower is a 400,000-square-foot, 25-story office tower located in downtown Vancouver. It features a 6-story underground parkade and 3 floors of commercial/retail space, all designed to achieve LEED® Gold certification.

Canem was responsible for supplying and installing a range of complete and fully integrated systems, including Medium Voltage Distribution and Switchgear, Emergency Generator and Power Distribution, Motor Starters, Panels and Controls, Fire Alarm, and all Exterior and Interior Lighting and Control.

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