This paper gives an overview of the structural design approach used for the 56 storey mixed-use concrete tower, comprising of underground parking, office, hotel and residential floors. This project, located in Surrey, BC, is currently under construction with a projected completion date of September 2017. The distinguishing feature of this design is the lateral force-resisting system (LFRS) which deviates from a typical core arrangement. The LFRS consists of three parallel concrete shear walls in the east–west direction and one in the north–south direction which runs along the central spine of the building. Moreover, the two east–west walls located at the exterior faces of the tallest portion of the building are perforated by organically shaped window openings which require distinctive ductile detailing. These exposed shear walls are the iconic feature of the architectural design. Other unique engineering challenges experienced included early-age thermal crack control during massive concrete placement and optimization of material by utilizing 500 MPa reinforcing steel for the portion of the shear walls outside of the plastic hinge region. Moreover, this paper will discuss the design of the foundations, the gravity system and wind-induced vibration in this 163.5 m tall building.