A Metrotown highrise with 339 condominiums just steps from SkyTrain and Central Park.

5900 Olive Avenue, Burnaby

A Metrotown highrise with 339 condominiums just steps from SkyTrain and Central Park.

At a Glance

  • located at Olive Avenue & James Street
  • 38-storey residential tower
  • 339 market strata condominiums
  • steps from Central Park
  • short walk to Patterson Skytrain station
  • 5-minute walk to Burnaby Public Library
  • 6 minutes to Crystal Mall restaurants
  • 3-minute drive to Save-On Foods supermarket
  • near Metrotown shopping & entertainment

The Perla sky lounge is an entire floor of indoor & outdoor entertainment spaces.

Parkside Living in Metrotown

Enjoy the best of Metrotown’s both worlds at Perla, a new 38-storey condominium highrise coming soon from Polygon Homes. Designed by dys Architecture, Perla’s curved lines evoke the velvet stage curtain in a theatre. Choose your ideal home from a selection of 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom residences with 550 – 1,495 sq ft of living space. Enjoy a premium appliance package that’s beautifully integrated into kitchen cabinetry. Engineered stone countertops are complemented by a matching full-height backsplash. Year-round comfort is provided by a heat-pump cooling system. Homeowner amenities feature a building concierge, a WeWork-style lounge, a fitness studio, a plunge pool, and a top floor lounge with a private dining hall and catering kitchen.

Situated in the Central Park East neighbourhood of Metrotown, Perla is just steps from the tall Douglas Fir and Cedar trees of Central Park. This 212-acre urban oasis boasts quiet ponds, beautiful gardens, walking/jogging trails, an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, and pitch & putt golf. Less than a block away, Patterson Station will deliver you to work, a concert, game, or festival in Downtown Vancouver in less than 20 minutes. Heading east, you’ll reach Burnaby Civic Square at Willingdon Avenue in 7 minutes, next to which can be found the culinary delights of Crystal Mall. One block further, you’ll be rewarded with the 400+ stores, services, and food outlets of Metropolis at Metrotown. A quick drive along Willingdon Avenue will take you to BCIT, Highway 1, and beyond.


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Pricing for Perla
Starting from from $694,900. Sign up to my VIP list above for priority access to Perla updates.

Floor Plans for Perla
A variety of floorplans is offered with the following mix of homes:

  • 54 x 1-bedroom from 550 – 560 sq ft
  • 34 x 560-sq-ft adaptable 1-bedroom
  • 1 x 780-sq-ft 1-bedroom + den
  • 138 x 2-bedroom from 800 – 880 sq ft
  • 34 x adaptable 2-bedroom from 810 – 850 sq ft
  • 73 x 860-sq-ft 2-bedroom + den
  • 5 x 3-bedroom from 1,310 – 1,495 sq ft

Contact me today to discuss availability and plans according to your needs.

Perla Interiors
Choice of three designer colour schemes: Earl Grey, Chai Latte, or White Cocoa.

Contemporary Interiors

  • All suites feature a modern wood veneer door with polished chrome hardware, custom millwork and an entry plaque
  • Entry areas are artfully lit by subtle recessed lighting
  • Main living areas offer 9′ over-height ceilings in apartment homes
  • Maintain the perfect interior environment in any season with an in-suite heat pump system, with easily adjustable heating and cooling using an electronic thermostat inside your home
  • Premium laminate wood-style flooring throughout main living spaces and bedrooms creates a stylish natural foundation
  • Three designer-selected colour schemes, Earl Grey, Chai Latte, or White Cocoa, offer customization to suit your aesthetic and furniture
  • A walk-in closet with custom drawers and lighting in the main bedroom helps keep your wardrobe organized
  • Expansive low-E windows provide light-filled interiors and views of the surrounding greenery while contributing to energy efficiency
  • A generous private deck or patio expands your living space into the outdoors
  • 24″ in-suite stacking washer & dryer make laundry effortlessly convenient
  • All homes are pre-wired for high-speed cable connection and ADSL cable television outlets, and a USB-C electrical outlet in the kitchen for your digital convenience
  • Opaque roller shades on all windows offer added privacy and easy control over natural light

Contemporary, well-planned kitchens inspire you to discover new favourite dishes.

Chef-Ready Kitchens

  • Custom cabinetry in natural wood, matte white or matte grey is complemented by undercabinet lighting, brushed nickel pulls and soft-closing hardware and drawers, offering significant storage in style
  • Refined engineered stone countertops are complemented by an impressive full-height engineered stone backsplash
  • Contemporary brand-name appliances for homes with plan A (1-bedroom and junior 2-bedroom residences) include:
    • 24″-wide gas cooktop and electric wall oven
    • 24″-wide dishwasher integrated into custom cabinetry
    • 22″-wide refrigerator integrated into custom cabinetry
    • Over-the-range hood fan and microwave combination (some homes)
  • High-quality appliances for homes with plans B, C, D and E (2-bedroom or larger) include:
    • 30″-wide five-burner gas cooktop & electric wall oven
    • 24″-wide dishwasher integrated into custom cabinetry
    • 30″ refrigerator with ice maker integrated into custom cabinetry
    • Microwave with trim kit elegantly integrated into cabinetry
    • Dual-speed, slim-style ventilation hood fan
  • Meal prep and cleanup are easy with a 30″ stainless undermount sink (18″ single sink for homes with plan A)
  • Single-lever faucet in polished chrome & pullout spray handle
  • Dual roll-out recycling station

Features porcelain wall tiles, large-format mirrors, and floating cabinetry.

Soothing Bathrooms

  • Freshen up in serenity in the main en suite, featuring porcelain wall tiles, large-format mirrors and floating cabinetry
  • European-style shower system features a rain shower head, handheld wand, frameless glass enclosure and integrated bench seating in en suites
  • Thoughtful details include imported engineered stone countertops, modern vanity with accent lighting, and undermount sinks
  • A convenient cabinet behind the vanity mirror will store your favourite fragrances within reach
  • Conserve water with sleek dual-flush water closets

Amenities at Perla
Ground-level amenities include a WeWork-style lounge.

Enjoy the convenience of a building concierge and an electronic parcel system. Ground level amenities include a WeWork-style lounge, a spin studio, and a fitness centre to help you maintain work-life balance.

A long list of spa-inspired amenities includes an outdoor plunge pool.

Exterior amenities include a shared courtyard with a serene plunge pool, two play space structures, landscaped open space, and public art. At the top of the tower, the Perla Lounge is an ideal extension of your living room with a private dining hall and catering kitchen, a billiards room with a large-screen television, a fireside social room, and outdoor grill and dining areas.

Parking and Storage
An underground garage will provide storage space for 914 bicycles and 405 vehicle stalls for market strata owners, including 40 accessible and 34 visitor spaces. Some parking stalls will include a Level 2 EV charging station. Proposed transportation demand measures include transit passes and two EV share vehicles. Contact me for details and availability.

Maintenance Fees at Perla
$0.50 per sq ft per month.

Developer Team for Perla
Since 1980, the Polygon family of companies has built more than 26,000 homes throughout the Lower Mainland, ranging from concrete highrises to woodframe condominiums, townhomes and single-family communities. From this wealth of experience, Polygon Homes has earned a trusted reputation, placing it among the most highly-respected group of home builders in British Columbia. Long before “Going Green” became trendy, Polygon made the commitment to build homes with an enduring connection to the land and the communities in which they do business. With their own sales, development, construction, and customer service departments all under one roof, Polygon is truly committed to serving their customers.

Established in 1982, dys architecture is an award-winning consulting firm recognized for innovation in accessibility and sustainable design. Specializing in architecture, physical planning, and research in associated areas, dys has experience in both both public and private sector work. Other dys projects featured here include The Conservatory, Clive at Collingwood and Park George.

The curved lines on the Perla tower remind us of a velvet stage curtain.

Expected Completion for Perla
Fall 2027.

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