When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too
ABOUT
BLANDFORD
PROPERTIES
Blandford Properties is a private real estate development, investment and asset management company.
We are a dynamic brother and sister team with a forward-thinking vision for the next generation.
Blandford Properties is focused on developing thoughtful projects with a long-term approach and creating partnerships with reputable consultants in the city.
Operating from the central business district in the heart of Vancouver's downtown, the asset group spans across many neighbourhoods in Metro Vancouver including Dunbar, Kerrisdale, South Surrey, Delta and the Sunshine Coast.
THE TEAM
KRISTEN LAI
FOUNDER | DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, MARKETING & PRODUCT CONCEPT
Kristen hails from a past career as a lawyer. She obtained her law degree from the University of London, Queen Mary and began practicing as a litigation solicitor in the heart of London, England.
During her 8 years in London (outside of long hours in the law office), Kristen was exposed to London’s vibrant city life and myriads of social and cultural venues. She was inspired by these experiences.
Kristen began to focus on discovering ways of how to contribute to her birth city by building spaces for people to live, connect and congregate. She moved home to Vancouver’s beautiful coastal mountains to pursue a vision of building spaces to animate the streets. Shortly thereafter, Blandford Properties was created.
Outside of the office, Kristen loves to connect with B.C.’s nature and adventure playland. She is an avalanche-certified snowboarder, loves trekking in the mountains, and currently spends free time improving on her golf swing.
Prior to becoming a lawyer, Kristen also trained as a classical French chef in Paris, completing brief stints at Michelin-starred establishments in London and Paris. She loves cooking up gourmet meals for friends and family.
Kristen is open to meeting with start-ups, forward-thinking entrepreneurs, and unique hospitality brands to deciding solutions as to what makes her city tick.
JONATHAN LAI
CO-FOUNDER | DIRECTOR OF ACQUISITIONS, ASSET MANAGEMENT, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Jonathan oversees the development and construction of commercial and residential real estate projects. He is a graduate of Villanova University’s School of Business and completed BCIT’s certificate program in Architectural & Building Technology.
His experience includes working with Concord Pacific Group at the forefront of its leading projects (Waterford, King’s Landing, Icon and Spectrum). After gaining solid industry experience, he joined Magellen Developments 20/20 under the leadership of Henry Man.
He is currently Chair of the St. Paul’s Foundation Future Leaders Group, and sits on the Foundation’s Campaign Executive Council, responsible for the fundraising of the new, $1.9 billion hospital campus in Vancouver. He is also member of the Archdiocese of Vancouver’s Catholic Charities Advisory Board, which manages the Men’s Hostel and The Door is Open shelters.
He was past Director of the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation Board, a charitable organization responsible for raising funds for immigrant settlement and community services, and past co-chair for the 2015 Bridge to S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Gala.
Outside of the office, Jonathan has a serious passion for wine. He is Treasurer for the Canadian Association of Professional Sommelier’s B.C. Chapter, and when he is not searching for that unicorn wine, he volunteers for the Vancouver International Wine Festival, and now sits on their Bacchanalia Gala Committee. In his spare time, Jonathan enjoys a good game of golf or tennis, spending time with his labrador retriever, and keeping up with his energetic two-year old daughter and newborn son.
01
Space
Utilization
We are looking to build and provide spaces that serve its neighborhood and help urban transformation.
02
Innovation + Local Community Celebration
We are constantly searching for innovation and to create dialogue between artists, business owners, forward-thinking start-ups and local communities. We want to tribute the residents and the neighbourhood they live in.
03
Urban
Regeneration
Renewing and regenerating an area is never easy. Being positive and inclusive, includes community involvement, increased employment, diversity with high architectural quality.
PROSPECTIVE PROJECTS
01//
Powell Street
Downtown Eastside
02//
Granville Entertainment District
Downtown Vancouver
03//
Atelier on Robson
Downtown Vancouver
04//
The Freesia
Yaletown, Vancouver
05//
Town of Gibsons
Sunshine Coast
OUR MISSION
We are committed to transforming spaces into something that can serve as a catalyst for change. We aim to focus on sustainable, well-designed buildings that favours substance. Guided by our long-term vision to serve generations. We are constantly searching for genuine authenticity. Our approach is flexible, commercial, and entirely entrepreneurial.
We bring a diverse set of ideas from all backgrounds.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
We believe businesses should balance profit-making with activities that benefit employees, society and the environment. We support charities that care for individuals to enjoy better health, and more fulfilling lives.
We support charities that are relevant both to local communities and nationally, including:
