Robson Square. The Museum of Anthropology at UBC. Simon Fraser University’s Burnaby campus. The late Arthur Erickson, one of Canada’s most celebrated …
Modern and Classic Examples of Vancouver's Unique Architectural Style
Often referred to as legendary architect Arthur Erickson's most complete work, Eppich House II is a functional machine of metal and glass, perched in the North Shore Mountains.
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Threatened with demolition, the iconic mid-century Forrest House designed by Ron Thom in West Vancouver has a potential saviour, but it isn’t out of …
For many Vancouverites, especially the apartment dwellers among us, laneway houses represent the new dream home. Gone are the youthful fantasies of …
When Gregory Geipel was growing up in South Burnaby, the local corner store was suddenly torn down before he had a chance to photograph it. Geipel …
During Gregor Roberston’s decade as mayor of Vancouver he was known, among other things, for his commitment to making our city the greenest in the …
The Vancouver Special was the original “monster home.” Boxing out neighbours with its bulk and replicating its uniformity down the block, Vancouver …
This unique holiday home, which sits on benchland above Skaha Lake in Kaleden in the Okanagan Valley, was designed by North Vancouver architect Kevin …
Schoolteacher Gertrude Lawson was mid-career when she designed and oversaw construction of her West Vancouver manor in 1939, among the few single …
Since opening a clubhouse on Jericho Beach in 1927, the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club has resided upon a stunning stretch of coveted coastline. Ninety …
Walk through the enormous door, below the sparkling chandelier, and you are received by a familiar face beneath your feet. There, in the tiles, …
Bing Thom’s favourite answer to a question he was asked often—what is your favourite building—was always, “My next one.” The talented and …