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Civic Hotel, Autograph Collection
3civicplazatower2018.jpg
Nov 2018 from the 3 civic plaza
General information
Type Business hotel
Architectural style Modern
Location Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Address 10347 City Parkway
Coordinates 49°11′12.42″N 122°50′54.39″W / 49.1867833°N 122.8484417°W / 49.1867833; -122.8484417
Construction started 2014
Completed 2018
Opening April 2018
Cost $400 million
Owner City of Surrey
Height
Antenna spire none
Roof 157.3 m (516 ft)
Technical details
Floor count 54
Design and construction
Architect Patrick Cotter
Developer Century Group

3 Civic Plaza, also known as 3 Civic Tower, is a large building in Surrey, Canada. It is located in the Whalley / City Centre area, very close to Surrey City Hall. This building was finished in late 2018.

Standing at 157.3 metres (516 ft) tall, it is the tallest building in Surrey! Before 3 Civic Plaza, the Central City complex held the record from 2003 to 2018. 3 Civic Plaza is a "mixed-use" building. This means it has many different things inside. You can find luxury homes, a hotel (Autograph Collection), offices, shops, and even a part of Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU Civic Plaza). KPU uses the first five floors above the main lobby.

Building History in Surrey

The Whalley / City Centre neighborhood in Surrey is home to many tall buildings. It has seen a lot of new construction over the years. For a long time, the Central City complex was the tallest building in Surrey. It stood as the city's tallest from 2003 until 2018.

Becoming the Tallest Building

In 2018, 3 Civic Plaza was completed and took over the title of Surrey's tallest building. The hotel inside 3 Civic Plaza officially opened its doors in the first week of April 2018. This new building became a major landmark in the city center.

Inside 3 Civic Plaza

This impressive tower is designed to serve many purposes. It offers homes for people who want to live in the city center. There is also a hotel for visitors, which is part of the Autograph Collection.

What You Can Find There

Besides homes and a hotel, 3 Civic Plaza also has office spaces for businesses. There are shops on the lower levels for people to visit. A big part of the building is used by Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Their Civic Plaza campus is located on the first five floors, making it easy for students to learn right in the heart of the city.

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